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Remember that song "love hurts". Well, integrity hurts, but I would not have it any other way. Does anyone get recognized for having it any more? Do you sit in your office and say that guy has a lot integrity or is it the opposite. I know the common saying in … (7 comments)
As a person who cares deeply about business ethics, sometimes real estate can be a challenging industry to be associated with. People have done a double take at me when they find out that I have spent my entire educational career studying theology, philosophy, and ethics. "How can you be a … (0 comments)
My brother in Michigan is going through an ugly divorce.
With fall all about us and the gorgeous display of brillant color, a ready-made analogy appears.
I know we work in a litigious field, but c'mon! Is it me or is everyone going a little nuts? I know as a buyer today you have tons of options and your expectations are high - and that's just the name of the game right now, but being so nit … (13 comments)
I just finished reading a wonderful book entitled Live, Learn, Lead by Don Solderquist, one of the top officers in the Wal-Mart organization for many years. Don tells of the time that another officer had somehow come into the possession of a competitor's Profit and Loss statement and had placed it … (4 comments)
I am not a "boat rocker". I avoid conflict. A peace keeper. A people pleaser. Raised by a single mother who raised 5 kids after having been widowed 2 x... I am a self starter, a diplomat, an economist, a glass Half full... kinda girl. I get things done. I am … (6 comments)
The lesson of compromise: when having to choose between the lesser of two evils, choose NEITHER. We have a choice. We should never settle for just anything; we should always seek the best. If anything is worth doing at all it should be worth doing well the first time! When compromise is … (2 comments)
Worrying doesn’t make you more attractive, so why bother?
How do you run your business?
Whether you are the owner of a real estate brokerage or an independent agent running your own business under a brokerage's umbrella, you should have answered the following questions regarding 'your' business.
Hopefully if you are an agent your answers match with your brokers and … (10 comments)
If you've been reading my blogs, you KNOW how much I love working at Seven Gables!
We have a class going on in our office every week and we are studying a book by Ron Willingham called, INTEGRITY SELLING for the 21st Century. It has been an interesting study and I have been more than pleased with the information and skills available through this study.
August 28
Some of you know that many moons ago, I actually blogged about important issues that I faced day to day or experiences.
Please indulge me if you will....this is just a short rant over something that I find very important in building and maintaining relationships! Over the span of my professional mortgage career I have always maintained a focus on setting the appropriate level of expectations with Realtors and Clients that I work with. … (2 comments)
Now, considering the times, one would think that shady Mortgage Company Owners would choose to adhere to a HONEST way of doing business- but apparently, that is not what I am seeing.
I was asked by a friend to "pinch-hit" for his Motivational Monday email, so I dug through my old files and found one of the "e-farming" emails I had sent out to my database back in, get this, Sept. 1999. It's a "Chicken Soup for the Soul" type of story but … (3 comments)
CULTURE really does matter. What is your business's culture? If the owner hasn't set it, have the employees? Is the culture best for business, or is it an accident? My business coaching firm has well defined points of culture that guide the company and the coaches...and they're spot on for quality, accuracy and … (4 comments)
-According to Dictionary.com Integrity is a noun meaning: 
I do a lot of cold calling and it just seems to me that I am seeing a parting of styles. After all, there is always plenty of business for all who work hard. I really like it when I get feedback from a consumer saying that another Broker was saying … (5 comments)
I just finished listening to the first of five CDs that came highly recommended as a great way to (re)launch my mortgage business. They are recordings of someone who calls himself "The Coach" and brags about his decades of experience training, coaching and motivating thousands nationwide, creating "champions." Aside from being … (3 comments)
ANNAPOLIS, MD - 07/21/2008 - 1st Metropolitan Mortgage today announced that Larry Benton has earned the Lending Integrity Seal of Approval from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB). The new seal recognizes individual brokers and loan officers who meet the industry's highest standards for knowledge, professionalism, ethics and integrity.
How do you feel about bending the rules?
I am excited to report that on August 16, 2008 the 3 Denver Metro Area branches of CTX mortgage along with 100% of their originators will join forces with us here at CCMC. Their offices are located in Lakewood, downtown Denver, and in Greenwood Village! Our president has met personally with all of the employees from … (4 comments)
On July 25th the world lost a wonderful soul. While this isn't a man that I personally met nor did I know. I am sure most of you by know have heard of "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. But how many of you have taken the hour and sixteen minutes … (1 comments)
Many posts have been written about how to have a smooth transaction during the purchase and/or sale transactions. A good REALTOR can help protect the clients from many of the problems that might arise, but you are moving from contract to closing with 1-2 people (the clients) on the Selling side and … (5 comments)
Now that you have all stopped rolling around on the floor laughing, please hear what I have to say. I just did a very involved market analysis for a property I hope to list. In the details I sent along in an email with comps attached I had to constantly state … (11 comments)
This is my first ever blog. I have been reading others' and pondering this, but never undertook it. I am a Real Estate professional in the beautiful Piedmont of North and South Carolina. I have lived in York County SC for my entire life. I spent a few years at Clemson … (6 comments)
I have been playing golf for much longer than I have been doing Real Estate. I have found that many of the same principles of golf also apply to real estate, or any other profession or life activity for that matter.
I had the priviledge of officiating my sons wedding yesterday. He and his fiance (now wife) had given each other promise rings over 4 years ago to committ to being sexually pure until marriage. It was a strong statement to have the rings on display by the ring bearer and to … (8 comments)
I want honor my adopted Dad, Dan Woodworth, today. I have known him for 12 years, since I was 18 years old.
Any agent who has done a handful of transactions has surely done a deal with a deadbeat agent. You know the one I'm writing about, the one who doesn't return calls, whose voicemail is full and never checks her e-mail. This is the same agent who flies off the handle easily, … (0 comments)
As I sat down today thinking about what it is that makes this business a good place to be, I wondered what things remind us of how we conduct our business in a world that seems to be growing more bent on being dishonest, walking over other people to get what … (14 comments)
I have been trying to figure out how to build up my tag cloud with some good positive words. Not sure how the tag cloud really works, am just assuming it is another great way to market yourself and your services and interests as a Realtor (I am still fairly new … (3 comments)
Before I started notarizing loan documents, there was a lesson that came with a big price tag for the company that uses me most.
THe last time I looked, the rules of Real Estate were clearly spelled out for all to see.
It's the only policy. We have to be honest; we know that, but how easy is it, really?
Debra A. Brooks Have you met Deb Brook's ? Have you had the pleasure to read her blogs or view her profile ? 
Okay guys I'd like input from everyone. Basically this is my place to vent so you can ignore me or share your stories. My hope is you will share your stories. Here's mine . . . 
Are You a Mensch Realtor?
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Tonight's episode of The Celebrity Apprentice ended with Piers Morgan winning, simply because it`s all about the money! And Piers had the bigger Rolodex!
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From the Desk of Don Draughn, Professional Mortgage Consultant
I woke up this morning with a song running through my head. I could hear the guitar licks before my feet hit the ground:
OK, now that I've got your attention you should know that I am a Realtor as well as Principal Broker and Owner of King Realty Group in Fort Smith. However, my title is actually a chapter in the book called "Freakonomics" which is a book from the perspective of a … (2 comments)
I am sporadic with my involvement here on Active Rain on the weekends and my corporate blog at Connect2Agent. 
I am a firm believer that there are no such things as coincidences.I am not here to argue with anyone nor will I. I totally believe that everything happens for a reason and most of the time we never know why but it just happens.Yes,even when bad things happen to us … (1 comments)
The old-fashioned approach in real estate was based on selling, not coaching. The foundation of this approach was trying to get your clients to do what it was that suited your agenda. As long as they signed on the dotted line all will be well.
"A flame that lights another loses nothing."
Staying True to Your Core, Your Clients and YourselfBy Julia Escobar, Director of Corporate Marketing
One of the most significant points from the recent CRS Sellabration is Pricing. Price right.
How does an agent walk that fine line between advising clients and not assuming decision responsibility?
I do not think we have a real estate slow down! Look at the Papers..Dallas area is very strong! A lot of sellers are trying to sell in what they think is a desperate market. It is not what the national average shows! Check it out for yourself. This is the … (1 comments)
Or well, it was a Christmas present from my parents...long story...younger sister is sooo spoiled that this was quite a nice gift, but she got acreage and money to build quite a nice new house...big...let me stop there, lest I get...well you can only imagine...
Deception comes in many forms. From what we tell others to what we are advised of. The things that separate those of us, that bend the truth on a regular basis for our own selfish interests and those of us that have very specific lines in the sand that we will … (3 comments)
The NAR has rolled out a new propaganda campaign telling people how its such a great time to buy a home and how property values double every ten years.
One of the rewards of being involved with the Armed Forces is attending a Military Ball. My husband's Battalion had theirs on Friday night at the renowned Carolina Inn in Pinehurst, NC. The Ball was a culmination of 15 months of serving in Iraq. It was to show gratitude to those who … (6 comments)
The mirror is the center of one of my favorite movies, "Snow White". When the Queen is mirrored in a way she does not like she becomes filled with rage and jealousy. Which leads me to my point...
Happy New Year everyone. I hope you had an awesome Christmas, and have a very prosperous 2008. A couple of years ago I received a daily devotional on leadership as a gift from the President of the Greater Lansing Board of Realtors. This gift was for all the directors who served for … (6 comments)
Since the beginning of the boom there have been many "one stop shops" to spring up across the nation. Not surprisingly many of these originated out of California, Florida and Texas where real estate investing was the largest. It is possible that this posting is moot with the sudden decrease in … (22 comments)
Over the past few weeks of reading blog entries of all shapes and sizes, topics and conversations, listings, tips, promotional ones, motivational ones, rants and a few very funny jokes as well I find myself today thinking I'm as confused as ever as to what makes one real estate professional stand out … (19 comments)
I love this time of year because it really allows you to knuckle down and reflect realistically at what you have done and how you have grown, while still focusing peripherally to broadcast ground for the garden of your dreams. 
Having worked in corporate most of my professional life I fully understand "Spin". Words are easy to say and print, but what is our EQ on the subject? EQ? what is that I hear you ask, EQ is "Executional Quotient", our ability to deliver, deliver on the promise. 
I was just in our local MLS system and looking at the homes on the market for today. What I saw amazed me. I don't know why...it has been like this for a few months now.
Have you ever made promises you could not keep, or struggled to honor? Do you have a hard time telling customers/client the truth about how much their home is worth and how long it is going to take to sell? Are you frequently overbooked or under booked? Have you withheld information … (4 comments)
I was contacted the other day by a colleague who had been told that another agent in town was looking at hiring a buyer's agent. He was considering the position and had called to find out if I knew the agent and asked my opinion. Here was my response: