thomas j nelson realtor: Uncertain Times? Certainly Not!
- 03/23/20 09:25 AM
Uncertain Times? Certainly Not!
Remaining positive and productive while staying informed.
I certainly am going to work out daily, as usual. Staying healthy is critical. I just won't do it at the gym. (5 mile hikes with my dog have been my exercise of choice 5x week).
I certainly will shower and dress for work each day. I just have a really short commute to my home office across the hall.
I certainly will limit my exposure to sensationalized, fear mongering news. I will stay informed through a balanced and trusted "mutual fund" of resources.
I certainly will work in my business per "usual". I just won't … (45 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: CAR Attorney: RE Agent Activities Not Essential Services
- 03/23/20 06:40 AM
"As we continue to navigate through the daily changes of the coronavirus situation, and the impact on our industry, our goal is to provide you with the tools and information to successfully manage your business.
With the recent ‘Stay at Home’ directive from our Governor, the real estate industry was not deemed an “essential” business, at this time. We recommend that you follow the guidelines outlined in this order, as well as the recommendations from the California Association of REALTORS®" Sent to me from our local board of REALTORS® today.
We are part of the big three immediate basic needs: Food, Shelter & Clothing. However, in … (17 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Are Real Estate Agent Activities Essential Services?
- 03/23/20 06:39 AM
We are part of the big three immediate basic needs: Food, Shelter & Clothing. However, in California (and anywhere else in the USA a state's mandatory "shelter in place" order exists). it's important to know the California law does not, so likely your state doesn't either. Mitigate COVID-19 now for the 2.5 weeks we were ordered to and help us return to health and work sooner, otherwise we're looking at longer shelter in place downtimes. Please read her follow up post too:
CAR Attorney: RE Agent Activities Not Essential Services Does anyone know if real estate agent activities representing sellers and buyers are considered … (15 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Can I Play With Madness? Staying Positive While Working From Home
- 03/20/20 07:56 AM
"I have no choice but to go through this. But, I can choose how I go through this and how I'll feel about myself when ZI look back on it." Thomas J. Nelson
Barry Habib is an mortgage industry executive, and Founder and CEO of MBS Highway. Barry, a well known professional speaker and TV commentator on the Mortgage and Real Estate markets offered some fantastic health, financial, mortgage and real estate advice in an emergency Facebook Live yesterday (March 19,2020). Watch Video Here
I have worked from home on and off for 35 years across 5 careers including the last 1.3 years in real estate. … (35 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: An Open Letter To COVID-19
- 03/18/20 01:53 PM
An open letter to COVID-19 Abundance, Gratitude, Positivity, Inspirational, Resolute, Opportunity, Community, Connection; all words used by the Century Toastmasters today (video meeting) as each member offered up their positive solutions and best practices for today's "new normal COVID-19 world". Allow me to share the "good stuff" we discussed: These are unprecedented times in the COVID-19 world. We will persevere if we remain calm, generous and resolved to do so, no matter our circumstances.We were reminded today that you have the power to turn this moment in time into a great memory! How?Reinvest in you; brush the dust off your … (32 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Keep Calm, Wash Your Hands: COVID-19 San Diego And California INFO
- 03/15/20 11:44 AM
COVID-19 San Diego And California
As a business owner #SmallBusinessStrong, husband, father and good neighbor I'm staying positive, calm and keeping informed. The risk of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for the general San Diego County population remains low. Take precautions, be safe and sane with common sense decisions. It's business as usual for me so far, in fact our real estate market is busier than 2017 when we had seemed to peak. This too shall pass (as did the previous 6 pandemics in the last 17 years). This too shall pass and then how will we remember our actions, behavior, competence … (12 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Must Have FREE REAL ESTATE BLOG WIDGETS for your blog
- 12/11/19 08:33 PM
What a great list of resources to consider for your blog and maybe website too, provided by MEGAN FAUST!!!
We have all seen the cool blogs on-line with flash animation and all kinds of extra goodies on the sidebar. If you want to add some awesome to your blog or website then take a look at this carefully comprised list of the TOP FREE REAL ESTATE WIDGETS!
You may have heard the word "widget" before but do you really know what a widget is? In simple terms adding a widget (sometimes also referred to as a badge or feed) to your … (6 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: You Get the Talent That You Pay For!
- 10/10/19 11:00 AM
You Get the Talent That You Pay For!
If my work looks easy or I get your home sold in hours not days or weeks, it’s because I’ve spent 21 years (so far) annually training and weekly working in the trenches to have that talent. You pay me for the knowledge, skills and years invested, not the time it took me to get your result. You Get the Talent That You Pay For.
I Love this Parable, author unknown:
A steam ship engine failed. The ship’s owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure but how to fix the engine.
Then they … (26 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: August San Diego, CA Calendar of Events 2019
- 07/24/19 09:56 AM
August San Diego, CA Calendar of Events 2019
Julian StarFest 2019 When: Thursday through Saturday, August 1-3 • see website for details
Where: Menghini Winery - 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA
Explore the world of astronomy during the 3-day Julian StarFest. See telescopes and view objects in the night sky, vendors, guest speakers, and camping.
julianstarfest.com
The Empire Strikes Back In Concert When: Thursday and Friday, August 1-2 • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park - 206 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA
Star Wars shown on the big screen with John Williams’ unforgettable score from the brassy and foreboding Imperial March to … (7 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: The I-Buyer Smoke and Mirrors
- 04/30/19 01:12 PM
“Don’t get too comfortable with what you think you know. You have to adapt. You need to plan!” Barry Habib
What home buyers, sellers and REALTORS® need to know about the smoke and mirrors of I-Buyers… my notes from an AMAZING webinar that shines a light on the I-Buyer sites.
I’m sharing my note with you dear reader, not my opinions, taken from this amazing Facebook Live Webinar that was offered on April 17, 2019 by three of the most significant and respected mortgage professionals and REALTOR trainers in our industry.
What is an IBuyers? Glad you asked! An eye buyer is a big … (12 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Bold Predictions for Real Estate 2019
- 01/04/19 08:51 AM
Bold Predictions for Real Estate in 2019:
The National Market and Our Local San Diego, CA Market
Doom & Gloom? No! The market is looking great and stable! More inventory is coming, prices are stabilizing, and rates are still incredibly low. Good time to buy and sellers can still get a good price as the market is still moving relatively quickly nationally; the economy is strong and unemployment is low.
Prices and units sold are going to about the same (flat) locally in San Diego as 2018 and see a slight increase nationally. San Diego’s price point is higher than the national average to … (15 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: The Truth Behind Mortgage Advertising - Consumer Warning!
- 09/26/18 07:13 AM
There is some fantastic information here provided by Jason E. Gordon and I felt this article should have had more traction, especially in today's market. These are the conversations we need to have with our clients: Realtors and Lenders alike!
The Headlines vs. Fine Print!
~ The Truth Behind Mortgage Advertising ~
The truth behind mortgage advertising is rather simple for those who take the time to understand the facts. Far too often, Mortgage Advertising is deceptive (and has been that way for decades). The reason why Mortgage Companies continue to engage in misleading advertising practices is simple...it works. Consumers continue to … (1 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Are You A Good Investment or A Losing Proposition?
- 09/12/18 08:50 AM
Good Investment or a Waste of Money; a Loser?
How do you see yourself?
I once heard Brian Tracy talk about the re-investment of profits into yourself, I'll paraphrase and take some liberties here:
"If I asked you to invest $10,000 in a company I saw as a great investment, gave you the prospectus and you did your homework on it discovered it would lose money, you'd pass on it. You'd in effect be saying this is a bad investment, this company is a loser. Simultaneously, if someone that has achieved what you want to achieve or had some level of success you are … (4 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Summer Soldiers: The Reality of Discount Realty (Part 1)
- 08/06/18 01:17 PM
The Reality of Discount Realty
READ PART 2
"These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." ~ Thomas Paine speaking of REALTORS®, the Winter Patriots!
Without fail, every boon real estate market will experience a boom in discount brokers. The phenomenon is always the same:
Market shifts to a sellers’ market, misleading the public that it takes no skills or experience to sell a home, so why pay for it? We just put a sign on … (0 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Summer Soldiers: The Reality of Discount Realty (Part 2)
- 08/05/18 11:42 AM
Continued From Part 1
What drives REALTORS®
What this strategy does is allow REX to double-end or represent both sides of the deal, thus making the 2% they do charge, which is only .5% below the average commission these days paid. We’re seeing many 5.5% - 5% - 4% listings in our San Diego MLS. Again, the fee is negotiable, and I feel the fee offered reflects the skills set of the listing agent; with exception to military discounts, repeat client rewards, similar-etc.
Regarding Buyers: You pay no fees typically with a buyer’s agent from any company as the buyers’ agents are paid by the … (0 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: The Riches in The Niches I'm Finding In RCS-D / San Diego, CA
- 07/31/18 09:52 PM
The Riches in The Niches I'm Finding In RCS-D
I feel funny entering my own contest, but some insisted, so here I go...
Ironically, my July Contest: Your Riches Are In The Niches! was my entry in the May 2018 Contest hosted by Debe Maxwell, CRS: ActiveRain Challenges & Contest Ideas - What's Yours?
We were challenged to come up with a contest premise that would allow us to learn from others in The Rain. I thought to myself, “I have done this at least 5 times during my careers, why not see what others would do?” I was thinking of when I needed … (4 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: This Amazing Remodeled House... is for the Birds!
- 07/31/18 08:32 AM
Search current inventory of Under Priced Homes In San Diego, CA
Listing Details"Birdland Neighborhood" House For Sale in San Diego, CA - Serra Mesa Community2621 Sprig Place, San Diego, CA 92123
Price: $643,314
MLS number: 18004078
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1050
Call/Text Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR® at 858-232-8722 to see if this property is still available, answer your questions and arrange a private showing.A wonderful opportunity to own a remodeled home in the Serra Mesa area of West/Central San Diego. Beautifully Updated cul-de-sac house located in the desirable "Birdland" neighborhood of Serra Mesa. Where do we start with the updates? Updated: Kitchen, New Appliances, Remodeled Bathrooms, Windows, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Breaker Panel, Paint, Mature Landscaping, New Water Heater, Fences … (6 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Business Owners: “BBalance'd and Remember To Breathe” (PFS 007)
- 07/29/18 08:46 AM
Business Owners must “BBalance and Remember To Breathe"
…well, all people in might want to make the healthiest choices for their mind, body and spirit. It allows us to be live longer with less pain while being present for those we love and those we work with as business people. The ability to think clearer, make better decisions and be more of who are; to give the best of us, not what is left of us.
Episode 007 Listen Here
A Podcast, A Blog: brining value for entrepreneurs, business owners and people in sales, like my REALTOR® friends.
You do not need to be “into … (1 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: No Guarantees: Passion & Purpose (Revisited - PFS 006)
- 07/24/18 07:33 PM
It was a thrill to turn my "most famous" blog post into a Podcast recently!
Views Comments Likes Clicks
This is the post that earned me my first commission check from my blog!
It went viral and caught fire throughout SoCal Coldwell Banker, my brokerage at the time.
I closed a $550,000 escrow as a result of a referral that … (2 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Nelson Notes: The Referral of a Lifetime
- 07/08/18 09:00 AM
Nelson Notes: The Referral of a Lifetime
Nelson Notes
Welcome to my notebook, where I share the highlights from the books I read and notes taken while in live trainings & on webinars. I feature a lot of the books I’ve read and that I recommend as worth your while to read. Givers gain, so I’m sharing the good stuff, that it may impact and improve your life in some way. It’s A Good Life!
The Referral Of A Lifetime
By Tim Templeton
Originally Penned: 11/07/2007, Updated 7/7/2018
The Referral of a Lifetime
I have read this book at least once per year since I discovered it back in 2003. It’s a … (12 comments)
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