thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: 🐾 Whiskey's Wisdom: I Used It All Up
- 01/13/25 08:00 AM
Erma Bombeck famously declared,
"When I stand before God at the end of my days,
I hope to find not a single talent left,
So that I might say, ‘I used all you gave me.’”
Her message resonates with me, clear and profound,
Yet my hope, with a bold and gentle twist, is this:
"I’ve drawn from all you’ve bestowed upon me,
But stand before you, with treasures left to share,
For your gifts have overflowed, abundant and vast in me
Thank You For My Life." ~ TJ Nelson, REALTOR®
Today, I challenge you to reflect on your life thus far and and take stock in the gifts and talents you've … (6 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: The No-Nonsense 🔮 2025 Bold Predictions
- 12/14/24 10:34 AM
This week we had our Bi-annual Bold Predictions with Buffini & Company and Brian was on fire 🔥 as usual! He tends to be 85-95% accurate every 6 months because he has so many industry resources in his network.
In 2024, the averages reached all-time highs, as the average age of home buyers increased. Notably, the all-cash factor accounted for 26% of closed transactions. The average age of first-time buyers rose from 35 to 38 years, driven by continuously rising prices. Additionally, 73% of buyers did not have children under the age of 18 living in their homes.
Conversely, we saw some all-time … (21 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: 🌈Gratitude In The Circles🌞
- 11/10/24 07:04 AM
Gratitude for Active Rain: A November Challenge 3/4
This November, I’m taking on the Active Rain gratitude challenge, which invites us to share four gratitude posts throughout the month.
I’m incredibly grateful for the training I’ve pursued over the last 30 years. Without the benefit of finishing college—life suddenly required me to earn a living early—I’ve instead invested in myself by hiring coaches and taking classes from my 20s to now, in my 50s.
One of the most impactful lessons I learned was in 1999 during Buffini & Company coaching: The Five Circles of Life. This framework breaks life into five essential categories:
Spiritual: … (8 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: Grateful for the 🧭Explorer, 🪙Treasure Hunter, and 🎭Performer Within
- 11/10/24 07:03 AM
Gratitude for Active Rain: A November Challenge 4/4
This November, I’m embracing the Active Rain Gratitude Challenge, which encourages us to share four gratitude posts throughout the month. As someone who starts each day by jotting down things I’m grateful for, this challenge feels like a perfect fit. Over the years, I’ve filled hundreds of pages with moments of appreciation, and this month, I’ll be highlighting four that hold special meaning for me.
The strengths I feel compelled to use most often are:
Explorer, driven by natural curiosity to learn and grow. Treasure Hunter, fueling both personal and professional growth. Performer, leveraging creativity … (11 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: ❤️🤍💙 Whiskey's Wisdom 🐾 ❤️🤍💙 The Speed of Trust ❤️🤍💙
- 11/05/24 06:49 AM
"Relationships Move At The Speed of Trust"
Geoff Talbot, Social Media Trainer
Trust impacts speed and cost across relationships, teams, and industries.
Your action for today:
Write down three names of sold-clients you can call to deepen your relationship with by simply asking them a couple F.O.R.D. Questions -
Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams
“Chase relationships, not transactions.” -Larry Kendall
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: 🐾 Whiskey's Wisdom: You've Got A Friend
- 10/30/24 06:38 AM
"I value the friend who for me
finds time on his calendar,
but I cherish the friend who for me
does not consult his calendar."
~ Author, Robert Brault
Your action for today is to think of a good friend and reflect on some of the good times you've had together.
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: 👏 Break A Leg! 👏
- 10/27/24 07:08 AM
As a life-long performer: musician, DJ, Keynote Speaker, I've always said "break A Leg" when wishing another performer of any kind "good luck". I'm always amused that some people take it literally.
My professional dancer & actor bride Ailina Nelson has always known to wish me good luck before a performance or presentation with "Break A Leg", and I love getting that encouragement, as she does from me when going on an audition.
So lets clear the air and explain the "performer's vernacular":
The phrase "break a leg," commonly used to wish performers good luck, has roots in superstition and theater tradition. Interestingly, … (17 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: 🐾 Whiskey's Wisdom: No Fear My Dear
- 10/24/24 06:24 AM
"It is never safe to look into the future with eyes of fear."
Writer, E. H. Harriman
Your action for today is to do something for future you:
e.g. enroll in a course or read a book on a subject that would help your future be brighter.
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: 🐾 Whiskey's Wisdom: No Waiting
- 10/24/24 06:24 AM
"Don't wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel, stride down there and light the bloody thing yourself."
Writer, Sara Henderson
Your action for today is to take action
on a project that has stalled.
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: 🐾 Whiskey's Wisdom: Give It Out In Slices And It Comes Back In Loaves
- 10/24/24 06:23 AM
"I have more fun and enjoy more financial success
when I stop trying to get what I want
and start helping other people get what they want."
Author, Larry Wilson
Your action for today is to contact a friend or customer and offer to help them. Better yet, just do it.
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: 16 Years of Active Rain: Celebrating a Journey of Growth & Friendship!
- 10/19/24 08:29 AM
16 Years of Blogging: Celebrating a Journey of Growth, Friendship, and Success
10/19/2008 - 10/19/2024
Today, I celebrate 16 incredible years of blogging, debating, questioning, learning, and most importantly, earning—not just in revenue but in friendships and connections—through this amazing platform known as ActiveRain.
When I first signed up, I didn’t have the slightest clue what a blog was, let alone why anyone would care about what I had to say. I remember thinking, "Why would I spend my time writing or reading posts when I already had a stack of books from well-known authors waiting for me?" It seemed … (29 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: Finesse Over Arrogance: Lowball Offers Are For Amateurs
- 08/24/24 08:13 AM
Finesse Over Arrogance: The Pros and Cons of Lowball Offers in Real Estate
In the competitive world of real estate, making the right offer can be the difference between securing your dream home and watching it slip away. One strategy often employed by buyers is the lowball offer—proposing a price significantly below the asking amount, hoping to snag a bargain. But is this tactic effective, or does it reveal a lack of finesse in the art of negotiation?
Let’s explore the pros and cons of lowball offers, under the premise that "lowballing is for amateurs," while a more refined approach—getting an offer accepted … (19 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: Why Are Fiduciary Duties Important?
- 08/05/24 06:09 PM
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For all our students of real estate , here's your perpetual question's answer:
Fiduciary duties are crucial in various professional relationships, particularly in real estate, law, finance, and corporate governance, for several reasons:
Trust and Confidence: Fiduciary duties establish a foundation of trust and confidence between the fiduciary (e.g., real estate agents, lawyers, financial advisors) and the principal (e.g., clients, beneficiaries, shareholders). This trust is essential for effective and efficient professional relationships.
Protection of Interests: They ensure that the fiduciary acts in the best interests of the principal, protecting the principal's interests from … (11 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: Rain Check: Are You An "Active" Founder, Moderator, or Member?
- 07/03/24 07:52 AM
Many of us recently enjoyed a great debate on Active Rain's Q&A over the current state of affairs regarding so many in active Active Rain Blogger Groups. Michael J. Perry raised this question and I have often wondered the same:
Did you know there are 7,708 Active Rain groups? These groups have been around for 17 years, and new ones are still being created, with some members starting their own groups as recently as this week! While some groups boast thousands of members, others may have only the founder. According to Active Rain, these are the most active groups as of July … (21 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: Whiskey's Wisdom: Time To Get Pushy
- 06/30/24 05:50 AM
"Sometimes the best helping hand you can get...
is a good, firm push."
Freelance Writer, Joann Thomas
Your action for today
is to see who in your life needs a firm push.
Sometimes it's towards something,
sometimes it's off something.
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: Whiskey's Wisdom: Do You Love Me?
- 06/09/24 08:54 AM
"Want to improve your relationships?
See love as a verb rather than as a feeling."
Author, Stephen R. Covey
Your action for today is to communicate
or express your love for someone in your life.
I've been doing this sporactically for two months
and it's so liberating and so much fun!
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: The Most Unrealistic Expectation In Real Estate
- 05/29/24 11:17 AM
The Most Unrealistic Expectation in Real Estate: In the world of real estate, one of the most persistent yet impractical pieces of advice, right after the cliche' "Location, Location, Location," is "Always answer your phone." This statement implies that you should be on standby 24/7 for any random call that comes in. In reality, most unexpected calls these days are from robocallers, solicitors, or scammers. We've created a world that screens against them too.
"Always Answer Your Phone"Here’s a Thought:If you call someone and reach their voicemail, leave a message. Or send a text. Assume they are busy at that moment, not … (15 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: Whiskey's Wisdom: Only You Can Rock Me, Rock Me!
- 05/25/24 10:43 AM
Take a music-bath once or twice a week,
and you will find that it is to the soul
what the H2O-bath is to the body."
~ Physician and Writer, Oliver Wendell Holmes
Your action for today
is to listen to your favorite Album, CD,
Radio Station or Streaming Service.
Enjoy!
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: In The Arena
- 05/13/24 09:41 PM
It's easy and it's lazy to sit outside of a complicated situation and attack the people involved. Real Estate seems to have been a bullseye for most of my career, yet here I still am. And, here you still are too. Hmmmm...
Theodore Roosevelt once astutely remarked:
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who … (24 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor la jolla: Why Choose Me? Why Hire Me? Why Not? An ActiveRain May Challenge.
- 05/07/24 07:02 AM
Why Choose Me? Why Hire Me?
Why Not?
An ActiveRain Challenge
Recently, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) decided to settle a lawsuit that I believe to be frivolous. While the settlement might seem to bring about change, it actually doesn't alter my business practices at all. However, it does make the cost of real estate more confusing and potentially more expensive for you, the consumer.
This settlement has particularly tough implications for first-time buyers, lower-income FHA buyers, and my most served group - VA buyers who deserve a break. In essence, these groups may face more challenges now. The irony is that the … (16 comments)
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