keller williams: Shift Your Mindset To Match The Market - 04/10/10 07:41 AM
Why is it that every-time I go out to eat, the waiter or waitress is a inactive Realtor?  Why is it, that every time I tell someone that I am a Realtor they reply with "I am sorry to hear that.  My own Mother feels sorry for me.  In all seriousness, this is the best market I have ever been in as a professional Real Estate Agent.  I heard a great quote that would probably apply here: "instead of praying for the rain to stop, we need to learn to dance in the rain."  I LOVE the rain.  Don't get me … (4 comments)

keller williams: Save The St. Petersburg Pier - 01/08/10 09:48 PM
The landmark Pier in the heart of St. Petersburg is a unique piece of Florida architecture that offers visitors a chance to experience the waterfront along Tampa Bay. Located at the end of a mile-long approach, this five-story inverted pyramid features shops, restaurants, its own aquarium, live music and even boat docks.
On the ground floor of The Pier you can stroll through unique shops or grab a quick snack, and just outside a variety of activities are offered.
Simply known as The Pier, it is anything but simple. That is evident as you enter the fascinating inverted-pyramid design. A breathtaking centerpiece of … (7 comments)

keller williams: Wishful Thinking Or Planned Success For 2010 - 01/02/10 04:24 AM
So whats your plan 2010?  Are you a goal setter, a optimist or do you believe it's all a matter of fate.  Two things struck me recently and not for good.  One was an article in The Saint Petersburg Times which said their was zero good from the last decade and the other was a conversation I heard in passing where one individual asked another "are you ready for the new year?  Her response was "you bet, I am so happy to have this crappy year behind me and ready for a better 2010.  Problem is I know this person and … (4 comments)

keller williams: Open Houses Don't Work - 09/20/09 06:48 AM
Are you kidding me?  If you opened this thinking you were going to find another blog on what a waist of time   open houses are,  I am sorry to disappoint you but this is actually a blog on just the opposite.  Open house do work. 
I am actually writing this from an open house I am holding in Palm Harbor Florida.  So far I have been here 60 minutes and have had three couples visit me.  I scheduled follow up CMA appointments with two of them and got complete contact information from all three.  All three need to sell and two of … (7 comments)

keller williams: I'm Not Giving My Home Away - 09/07/09 07:06 AM
I'm not giving my home away! Heard this lately?  As a Real Estate professional and trainer I spend a lot of time studying my scripts.  It seems home sellers have been studying their scripts as well except so far they have only learned one;  "I'm not giving my home away."
This feeling is understandable considering the real estate market here in Palm Harbor, Florida has declined by 40 to 50% since 2006.  With a few exceptions though, most of these people are the same sellers that made 15 to 20% per year gains on their homes from 02 to 05 and I don't … (5 comments)

keller williams: What I Learned From Nick Vujicic - 09/07/09 02:59 AM
I recently attended Keller Williams Annual Mega Agent conference in Austin Texas and like every year before I came away with pages of notes, aha's and action items.  Education and culture are two of the reasons I joined Keller Williams in 2002 and remain an advocate today.  Part of our culture is bringing in guest speakers like Nick Vujicic.  When I first read the agenda for this years conference and saw that we were going to have Nick as a guest speaker I was excited because I had heard Zig Zigler speak about him and was excited to hear his story.  … (3 comments)

keller williams: No One Cares How Long You've Been A Realtor - 08/21/09 12:06 PM
I recently had the pleasure, no wait I mean the displeasure of dealing with another one those agents who feel the need to tell everyone how long they have been a Realtor.  We were discussing a normal part of the transaction when she whipped out a "I've been a Realtor for 30 years sweetie.     Gag!
First of all, why do these agents feel the need to announce to the World how long they have been selling Real Estate?  Second, why is it always 30 years, never 22, 23 ,28 but always 30.  It's almost like some strange board game that when you pass … (7 comments)

keller williams: Using Market Statistics To Increase Your Sales - 08/09/09 05:47 AM
The latest report just came out from the Pinellas Realtor Organization for residential sales in Pinellas County Florida and the data is very encouraging.  The Absorption Rate for June, 09 was 11.1% up from 7.3% for  June, 08.  Also interesting is that 11.1% represents the highest absorption since Jone of 06.  Great news right?  I think so but before we send out invitations to a "The Market is Recovering Party" it is probably a good idea to point out that values are still on the decline.  From June 08 though June 09 prices fell by 20.%.  Make sure you grasp the fact here that … (0 comments)

keller williams: People Helping People - 08/06/09 09:06 AM
 
  We chose the slogan "People Helping People"  because we feel it is a good fit for what we do; help families in the Tampa Bay area purchase a new home or sell their existing home.  Too many buyers, sellers, and Realtors over-complicate the process when in reality, it simply comes down to a "back to basics" approach of  Real Estate professionals providing a professional service.  We are just People Helping People.
We also believe that we have a moral obligation and opportunity to help an overlooked, often  forgotten group of people in our community.  There are thousands of families in the … (1 comments)

keller williams: Prospecting Vs Marketing Based Lead Generation - 08/05/09 10:49 PM
Whether you are a new Realtor or one of those "I've been a Realtor for 30 years honey" you probably ask yourself the question at some point where is my business coming from and how do I get more.  Well, the answer to this question will depend partially on who you are trying to attract and by the way the answer to that last question is a pretty important question and unfortunately one most Realtors don't ask.  I'm sorry but most agents if asked the question "who are you trying to work with?" would probably say anyone that wants to buy … (8 comments)

keller williams: What In The World Is A Gold Star - 08/04/09 10:55 PM
 
I have only been on AR for two week, actually it will be two weeks this Friday.  I had a Blog featured in my first week and didn't even know what it was when I saw the star next to my blog.  I am not a big blogger and only started doing this because one of my KW friends said it would be good for my business.  I am not sure of that though as about 1/2 the people who commented didn't like what I had to say, :)
Interesting!
My son who just turned 13 was reading a few … (4 comments)

keller williams: Follow Up To My Prospecting Expired Listings Blog - 08/03/09 10:40 AM
I am humbled by all the responses and I appreciate all of your comments.  My goal was never to cause a debate but evidently some of you feel I am out of line in the way I approached my goal of taking more than my fair share of new listing for the Month of October.  In order to hit my goal of 200 homes listed and 126 sold for 2009 I need to average 20 listings per month for the last four months of the year and I am not going to get there unless I pick up my intensity.  The … (3 comments)

keller williams: Today I Will Choose To Be Happy - 08/02/09 11:01 PM
Every so often we read something that changes our life and I am doing just that right now but not how you think.  In 2002 a friend gave me a book to read and promised me it would change my life.  The title of the book is The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews.  It so touched my heart that I have re-read it an average of once per year for the past seven years.  It is a story about a man (David Ponder) that travels back in time and meets 7 individuals who each share a different principle with him for personal … (2 comments)

 
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