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2011
Here's how I rank the power in a real estate transaction after closing over 1500+ transactions. I feel there are still many players in the transaction that do not understand their role and their amount of power. Some days I get frustrated and some days I just laugh. It usually all works out, but ...
05/27/2011
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Moving with ease is nearly the same as planning a big party. Planning is the key. 1. Plan the process, the schedule, the dates as far ahead as possible and stick with the plan. 2. Organization - one day the bedroom, one day the closet, then then next closet and on and on. Call the movers well ahe...
05/26/2011
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This is a really good message for me. I really want to learn from my hard times and errors and not do the same thing again and expect different results. Learning the lesson can pay big rewards down the line.www.YourCoach.com Happy Wednesday! In this video, I'd like to briefly talk to you about de...
05/26/2011
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This is a great perspective on how we want to live our life and the reality of living our life. Inner peace is so important to health and happiness. To me inner peace is a process. Over my lifetime, I have learned more and more to "let it go."Inner Peace: If you can start the day without caffeine...
05/26/2011
This is a really good blog about how and why people percieve us the way they do. Building an online reputation will make a significant difference a few years from now. This online presence will increase geometrically through the years.Trust me...... Two words that can make you cringe. If someone ...
05/26/2011
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My husband and I had our dream home built in 2006. We were so happy. It was 4760 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths on 1/2 acre with incredible lake and mountain views in a prime area. We were happy, joyful, grateful. As the real estate bubble burst our assets and liquidity dwindled. In 2009,...
05/26/2011
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1. Know whom not to call. 2. Continue to call those who aren't on the list as well as close contacts who are 3. When you call, include a discreet real estate pitch 4. Send letters to prospects who are on the list 5. Stay in touch with buyers and sellers 6.Follow up with those who've recently call...
05/25/2011
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Survey results from Rent.com of 1000 men age 18 and older I don't pay rent/mortgage 26% up to 25% of my income 35% 26-50% of my income 32% over 50% 7% This was interesting to me that 26% pay no rent or have no mortgage and only...
05/24/2011
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1. showing up late 2. smelling like cats, dogs, smoke 3. not knowing the seller's financial situation 4. treating the listing appt. casually 5. not visiting the homes in your CMA 6. not doing your homework 7. displaying architectural ignorance 8. moving too quickly 9. not tailoring the listing pr...
05/23/2011
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1. Referral business - past clients, center of influence, professional affiliates, attorneys, accountants, financial planners 2. Geographic farming - follow our system, mailings, doors/drop-bys. community sponsorship, open houses 3. Open houses or absentee owners - mail system, calling program, u...
05/23/2011
