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2014
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Today is Veteran's Day. It's also my Mom's birthday, and that usually get top billing. This year feels different. I am not a veteran (my nephew is a recently returned one; my brother in law from a prior war also is one). This year, I called Mom, I sent Mom a gift, but this year, I truly felt th...
11/11/2014
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(yes, post 10 of 30 in 30) By nature, I can be a bulldog (and yes, this is me being a nice and loving bulldog) Other times, I can almost achieve being charming, but that's one I've got to work on. Now, if I'm working with a bulldog client, it's easy, though at times I will try to tame the other...
11/10/2014
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(sure #9 in the set of 30-30) In this country, and in particular cities, people move in/out often. My birth sign is Cancer, which gives me reason to self-justify as moody, and allows me to feel comfortable in my need for "home". Significant parts of my life were in Montreal, New Hampshire/Bost...
11/09/2014
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Eighteen months ago, some out of towners flew in to see about housing in the Washigton DC area, most likely Arlington, VA. That was the target as they'd defined it before getting here. Some clients have a natural affinity and ease, and they were. But, they found nothing they liked, and could ju...
11/07/2014
Yes, there are rules, but being the crafty Realtor, sometimes I'll skirt them. I'm too busy, there's no point, it doesn't matter, 100's of reasons. Basic simple rules, which at times speak to civility. I've got a few followers, and I follow a few people. I try to minimze my follows because th...
11/06/2014
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(sure, #5 in my quest for 30 for 30 ). There is a very succesful networking group in the Chicago area, the Jewish Business Network, which is open to people regardless of faith or background. The purpose is to bring together business people to network and create more business. From a personal con...
11/05/2014
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Surely you knew that an agent in DC would write about the elections on his daily post for his 30-for-30 challenge. Let's start with some critical self-examination. People don't think highly of policians. Just ask the handful who've gotten their walking papers on Election Day 2014. And it hurts ...
11/04/2014
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(yes, 3-30 reminds me this is my 3rd of 30 promised for my challenge..you'll be seeing these all month) I was having lunch with a new agent in the office last week, and I invited her to my BNI group. This is a group of people who meet weekly, the key point being there is one of each function with...
11/03/2014
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Why do we do Open Houses? How many do we do? (and yes, this is post #2 in my challenge). I'll often do an Open House, to tell the market we're ready to sell. It's also a great way to get many people through, maximum impact, minimal time. Open Houses also help my outreach, and it is a way for...
11/02/2014
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The (1-30) is my reminder that this is part of the November 30 in 30 challenge. Today was a chilly day, and I was getting over from the nights' work hosting a block party for Halloween. If you've read all of my posts and comments (God bless you), but you'll know of a buyer client who was with me ...
11/01/2014
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