ticor title: How do your clients want to be vested? - 07/27/10 06:27 AM
Vesting is how your client will hold title to real property.  It is a good idea to have an understanding of the different methods of vesting so you can speak intelligently to your clients about this important aspect of home ownership.  As always you want to manage your risk level, so be sure to direct your clients to a real estate attorney, tax professional or your title and escrow company if there are complicated questions about vesting. 
Here are some basics...
HOLDING TITLE
The person(s) who are shown by the public record to own real property are called the "vested" owner(s).  The … (4 comments)

ticor title: Rick DeLuca's Top 10 Seminar Highlights - 03/08/10 02:27 AM

Rick DeLuca did a great job at our recent seminar, sharing basic principals that can easily be applied to GROW YOUR BUSINESS.  If you joined us, you know what a great job Rick did motivating the group!  (Have you put some of his ideas to work yet?)
If you missed the gathering, take a moment to read through the top 10 seminar highlights.  I have pages and pages of more detailed notes.  If you are interested in a visit, let me know.  Or be sure to check out his website at www.RickDeLuca.com
 
Keep it Simple ~  Keep it Consistent
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ticor title: Wake Up and Shift Those Marketing Dollars! - 02/04/10 09:27 AM
Seeing the NAR 2009 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers statistic that notes "less than 3% found the home they purchased in a print ad" is one to make you wake up right?!  Additionally, "90% of all buyers used the internet to search."  
Can we please take a close look at where we spend our advertising dollars?  There are so many free and very inexpensive options to help you connect with the people out there who are Googling for their next home. 
Real estate is very different than many items that people shop for on the web.  They are not putting … (4 comments)

ticor title: Top Selling Hands Free Devices - 01/14/10 10:30 AM
The Oregon Senate approved legislation that requires drivers to use hands-free devices with their cell phones when operating a motor vehicle. House Bill 2377 took effect on Jan. 1, 2010
I don't generally expound on my personal opinions but I have to say I am in favor of this new law.  I drive all day so my car is my "office." I see a lot of really irresponsible people weaving in and out of lanes, completely checked out, while hurdling a vehicle down the road at 65 mph. 
I'm still getting used to my new Bluetooth.  I feel a little like … (5 comments)

ticor title: One Hour of Motivating Stimulation to Propel Your Business – - 06/30/09 11:53 AM
Internet Marketing Sessions 
June 30, 2009
Rene' Fabre was in the Mid-Willamette Valley in February for a grueling 9 presentation whirlwind tour of Internet Marketing inspiration for area Realtors and Lenders.  He generated so much excitement on that round, it was DEMANDED that he come back for more and he finished up round two presentations in March.  It has been DEMANDED that he come back again stat!  We are happy to announce that Rene' will be in the Mid-Willamette Valley for round three July 28 - 30, 2009. 
For our last group of classes, we did one hour sessions and we had groans from the … (5 comments)

ticor title: Smaller, More Interactive Education Sessions - 04/23/09 05:01 AM
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." ~ Benjamin Franklin
We've shifted our focus for client education to holding some smaller, more intimate classes at Ticor Title in the Mid-Willamette Valley.  We found, from a great deal of feedback from Realtors and lenders that they learn better while engaging in conversation and interacting with the speaker and the other professionals who are attending the classes.  Smaller class sizes allow this to happen and you walk away from the hour you've invested in education with more knowledge that you might have in a class … (2 comments)

ticor title: Staging Helps Homes Sell Faster - Join TICOR TITLE for a Series of Staging Classes - 04/09/09 04:11 AM

~Join Ticor Title for a Series of STAGING Classes for Area Real Estate Professionals ~ 
Help your seller embrace the staging process Understand staging as a powerful marketing tool Top 10 staging tips Enter to fin a FREE staging consultation (compliments of your speaker) Choose the date and time that works best for you...
Wednesday, April 22
Liz Harrison, ASP - Staging Consultant of
Spruce it Up!  Home Staging and Redesign  http://www.sprucestaging.com/testimonials.html
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 
Wednesday, April 29
Margaret Oscilia - Staging / Redesign Specialist
Creative Concepts and Contracting http://www.CreativeConceptsAndContracting.com 
10:30 a.m. to … (2 comments)

ticor title: January is national thank you month - 12/23/08 05:27 AM
January is national thank you month:
We recently surveyed several top producing agents and when we asked what they were doing to stay successful in one of the most challenging times our industry has ever seen, they responded that working a referral program and their sphere is a number one priority.    There is no better way to generate referrals than a.)  doing a good job and b.)  thanking your client in a meaningful way. 
One of the most important tricks to providing a meaningful thank you gift is to really listen to your client.  Everyone will be different and you should … (2 comments)

ticor title: Finding Value to Offer Your Clients / Differentiating Yourself - 09/30/08 04:07 AM


"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." 
Dale Carnegie, "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
 
Finding Value to Offer Your Clients   .     Differentiating Yourself
Before you start marketing, ask yourself a few questions about your company or business:
Do I ask questions of my clients about what they need and want? Do I truly listen and respond with products or services that fit their needs? Create a list of interview questions to ask your clients and … (3 comments)