makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Contest: "To the Winners go the Spoils!" - 08/28/08 12:32 AM
As was proudly announced at the recent Inman Connect 2008 in San Francisco, the 1st place winners of the Makeover2Takeover Contest were Apprentice Brian Block of RE/MAX Allegiance in Alexandria VA, and Mentor Desiree Daniels with RE/MAX Tri-County in Hamilton NJ.
The premise for this contest was … (57 comments)
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makeover2takeover: SearchMe...Stack IT....Send IT - 08/13/08 11:04 AM
This post was inspired by a post Teri Ellis wrote yesterday on a couple of new search sites. One of those she mentioned was SearchMe. SearchME is a visual search site, still in beta. I signed up to help beta test it, basically just offering suggestions.
Before I go any further, … (88 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Winners announced at Inman SF Connect (5:20 min) - 08/01/08 12:10 PM
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makeover2takeover: Some Reflections on the Makeover to Takeover Competition - 07/31/08 12:58 AM
In addition to selling real estate, enjoying life, and trying to eat healthy and exercise, the last 10 weeks of my life have all but been consumed with the Active Rain Makeover to Takeover Competition. Actually, it started a bit earlier than that on May 7th -- the day I asked … (96 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Set your Foundation before Blogging - 07/28/08 10:27 PM
I gained some helpful information at the Inman Connect San Francisco Conference last week. There is too much to share everything, so make sure you make plans to attend Inman Connect NYC in January!
Linda Davis had the most laughs & applause when speaking about blogging on her panel.
She said, … (10 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Breaking My Activerain Addiction! Midori Is Going To AR Rehab! - 07/26/08 09:51 AM
It's time...2 years...being on the rain faithfully everyday..sometimes all day...just about any day you will find me on the rain.
Will it be easy? Nope..I'll miss my friends...the interactions..and most of all writing on the rain. I love Activerain but I am consumed..consumed with unfinished projects...new projects and everyday life.
Why … (30 comments)
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makeover2takeover: How do you Declare YOUR Value to YOUR Clients? - 07/20/08 08:03 AM
The makeover2 takeover contest is
officially over and now
the three teams left, sweat it out until Inman News Conference.
The
last
assignment was for both the apprentice and mentors.
The assignment was to convince
the judges, what it was about us that establishes value to
your clients.
What … (40 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Why Hire the Desiree Daniels Team??? - 07/18/08 07:45 PM
:::: note 7/20 the mixpo provider is down so the video if it appears black can not be viewed.... please check back I would love to hear your opinions. Thanks for your time::::
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makeover2takeover: Declaring the Value of What you are Worth? - 07/18/08 07:45 PM
All Realtors are not the same. We all know that, we all do things differently. For instance, I have found it is better to under promise and over produce. If I say, I will return all calls in an hour, then I try to return them right away.
When I … (71 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Looking For A Daytona Beach Real Estate Agent? Midori Is Your Girl! - 07/18/08 07:45 PM
Did you know that there are well over 180 tasks that needs to be completed for a successful real estate sale? How valuable is your time? Your energy? and most of all your personal life? It's never about me but all about you...getting you to your destination.
If you are interested in … (32 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The Value of Using a REALTOR(R) - 07/18/08 07:44 PM
Week Eight Assignment for the Makeover2Takeover competition is our last one! I might have withdraws... it's been an awesome contest and I'm so honored to be among Desiree Daniels/Brian Block & Midori Miller/Jeanette Neerpat with Missy Caulk in the Top Three!
This week's assignment was to demonstrate with creativity the Value … (21 comments)
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makeover2takeover: I finally got to meet my MENTOR!!!! - 07/14/08 12:54 PM
So I finally got to meet my mentor this weekend. Her parents were renewing there 50th wedding vows. I had the honor of attending. Met her family and friends and she got to meet my 2 yr old who always pops his head into the webcam to say hello to her … (5 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Midori Miller and Jeannette Neerpat-The Next Evolution Finally Meet! - 07/14/08 12:30 PM
Mom and Dad renewed their vows and it was such a beautiful event. As my father kissed the bride..it was just another reminder..that life is good...but definitely not easy.
50 years...7 children....11 grandchildren...and still so in love with one another. As they took their stroll down the isle...I don't think there … (56 comments)
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makeover2takeover: One More Challenge (EDITED 7/18) - 07/13/08 02:28 PM
One more challenge remains... in the Makeover2Takeover competition.
To say that the last 2 months have been challenging would be an understatement as anyone who has participated or has been a spectator of the competition must know.
Mentors and Apprentices have had to work together each week to produce … (70 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Made it to the top 3 - 07/10/08 02:19 AM
Well I am so excited to be at the top with 2 other great teams. We started with 16 teams, went 7 weeks with challenge after challenge. Sleepless night, tons of coffee. My desktop is filled with different drafts of word docs that I had created, revamp, redid, etc.
Have become … (33 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Week 7 Challenge- Listing Checklist - 07/09/08 08:16 AM
For week 7 challenge I have to say it was a bit stressful. But we pulled it off and Jeannette did an outstanding job.
It might be a bit lengthy but its here for the taking. You may want to edit and taylor make it your own.
I can't … (8 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2takeover Week 7 is over - 07/07/08 07:17 AM
Well it has been 7 weeks of intense challenges. I know that some of you have been following and others that have not. I have learned such a great deal in these last few weeks. I started this contest with not knowing what to expect. Being in the field for only … (12 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The Next Evolution - Week 4 - 07/07/08 06:29 AM
Here is our week 4 Challenge Entry. I know its a bit long, but you should read through all of it. It has lots of information. Thanks all who have been so supprotive here. I can't thank you enough!
Hello … (4 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover - A Video Email Message - 07/06/08 11:25 AM
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makeover2takeover: Wear Flowers in your Hair! - 07/04/08 12:24 PM
EVERYONE DESERVES TO GO! To Inman Connect in San Francisco!
The time is drawing near...our final announcement for the top 3 teams is on Monday July 7, 2008. We're biting our nails and twisting our hair and jumping up and down waiting for the final announcement. The Makeover2Takeover contest has been … (5 comments)
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makeover2takeover: I failed to take my own advice and lost a listing - 06/29/08 12:16 PM
I failed to take my own advice and lost a listing.
In January this past year, I wrote a post on Preparing for your listing appointments. Primarily I wrote on the Pre-Listing Questionnaire.
The Pre-listing Questionnaire is basically to gage how motivated they are to sell and if they can afford to … (87 comments)
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makeover2takeover: What Makes a Community? - 06/29/08 01:07 AM
What Makes a Community?
PEOPLE
If you are active in the rain you understand what community means. It's not the binding of people that have known one another forever or the fact that you live next door, it is more the foundational building of a friendship, business … (60 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Week 6: M2T Challenge - The KW Dynamic Divas Love Living in Raleigh, NC - 06/28/08 06:24 PM
Penny Robinson, Apprentice Darleen McCullen, Mentor
This week's assignment, Makeover2Takeover Week Six Challenge: "Being a Local Yokel" was fun. Penny and I work so much that we rarely have time to do anything fun within our local community - so this challenge provided a chance to get plugged back into the … (1 comments)
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makeover2takeover: City of Tamarac- A Hidden Gem! - 06/28/08 01:54 PM
City of Tamarac is a Hidden Gem. Most people think of Tamarac as an Active Adult Community, they don't realize how peaceful and relaxing city it can be. I have been living in Tamarac now for 11 years and absoultly love it!!!
History Lesson
July 25, 2008 marks the 45th … (14 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Ann Arbor, Local Yokel - 06/28/08 10:47 AM
So you want to move to Ann Arbor?
Did you know Ann Arbor is "25 miles surrounded by reality?"
Didn't think so, you have to live here a little while to know that little tid-bit. You will find out soon enough when you live here.
Ann Arbor the only place in … (25 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The Local Yokel Tour of Parks in Chester County - 06/28/08 09:07 AM
It’s not just a Local Yokel that knows and experiences the outdoors in the area parks….
You can experience them with me!
All the townships in Chester County have their own flavor of community parks with walking trails, preservation areas, soccer fields (especially full on Saturdays!), tennis courts, playgrounds, basketball … (26 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Listing Presentation Out, Video In - 06/27/08 10:52 AM
An out-of-state owner contacted me last week about selling his waterfront property in Anne Arundel County Maryland.
That's nothing new... in fact, I've been helping Anne Arundel County home sellers since 1973, and I'm pretty good at it.
Whipping out my formerly-standard listing presentation was no longer acceptable, even though it has … (51 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Please Activerain..Don't Go Down This Weekend! - 06/27/08 07:16 AM
It's Friday and I am so happy, I sing my It's Friday song and did my happy dance but I worry. The Challenge this week in the Makeover2Takeover contest is to post to localism and revamp our profiles. Are we finished...NO!
This week has gone by very quickly and as usual … (7 comments)
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makeover2takeover: If I Only Had A Brain - 06/25/08 10:20 PM
A command. Just do it may work for a shoe company. But, it doesn't really mean anything without the why, how and the total psychology of the reason...with people, compassion, intuition, responsibility, truth, ethics and common sense.
Example: outline of buyers guide.
Show them properties.
Whatever? It's not that simple. Tons … (34 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover and How It Impacted A Trainer- A Company- A City! - 06/25/08 08:57 PM
I've been feeling like I've been in the same place too long as a matter of fact I was feeling boredom, unhappy and and my career lagging.
When your job is to train and inspire professionals every single day.
It's usually a lot of pressure when you don't feel like it, … (11 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Midori's Visit With South Florida Hotties! Activerain Hotties! - 06/24/08 08:07 PM
When I say South Florida Hotties, I really mean it. Not just looks but personality and they all love real estate. You can see and hear and feel the fire..the fire for success. These ladies are hot....
SMOKING HOT!
Tiffany Young, Gia Martinez, Midori Miller, Karen Monsour and Vicki Arcuri … (17 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Week 5 Systems...How They Keep You On Track for Smooth Transactions - 06/22/08 09:59 PM
Darleen McCullen/Mentor
Wow, Week 5 is here and gone! Where has all the time gone? No doubt handling all of our clients and putting together our assignments for the week.
Systems are a big deal in my business. They make it so much easier to handle … (3 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Are you running your business like a business? - 06/22/08 10:52 AM
This weeks challenge to the MakeOver2Over Contest is critical to having a successful business. The rules were to come up with two systems, one for your Buyer Clients and one for your Seller Clients.
Years ago the book that changed my life was the E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. Occassionally … (62 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Sweet, Sweet Systems... - 06/21/08 08:17 PM
Debra A Brooks, Mentor
Melissa L Grant, Apprentice
Our offices are getting a sweet sweet system!
Sweet, Sweet Systems,
Week 5 is over! But, not forgot! I had a new REALTOR show up for work today! I was exhausted from the past makeover2takeover week with Melissa Grant. … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The Jedi Team - Our Challenge WITHIN the Week 5 Challenge - 06/21/08 06:32 PM
If you're just tuning in, this week's challenge is all about SYSTEMS -
Submit your Seller & Buyer Systems to Rich Jacobson in a single attachment Word Document or similar format. Any and all entries may be published on the official Makeover2Takeover Blog.
Be very thorough … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Week 5 Challenge: "Systems" - 06/16/08 04:21 PM
One of the most basic elements of a successful real estate business is the development and implementation of 'Systems.' Incorporating such tools provides consistent and repeatable standards of action/performance, and ensures that each client receives the same measure of complete, quality service.
Most accomplished real estate professionals employ 'Systems' for every major … (19 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Week 4 Challenge Results - 06/16/08 02:13 PM
NBA Playoffs? Who cares? US Open? Yawn!!! Makeover2Takeover Team Challenge Contest? The Bomb!
Yet another week of amazing and very heated competition has come and gone, and the pressure is mounting! We started off with 16 Teams, and now, only 11 Teams are left standing going into this past Week Four Challenge. Today, one Team will be announced the Weekly … (33 comments)
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makeover2takeover: I Lied and That's The Truth...Most Positive Experience. - 06/15/08 11:13 PM
***With this submission I just hit 100,000 points! Wow. That is the truth.***
I lied
Picture
this: the year was (I'm not going to share this) and I was a child.
I was a child raising children. My two children were very young. My
husband had a well paying position but … (109 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Active Rain Trip, New Camera..... - 06/11/08 09:14 PM
I had to get a new digital camera today. My Kodak V570 won't open the lense and tomorrow I am leaving to meet some of the Active Rain girls for a trip to Ashville, N.C. Nope we have ALL never met. So this is going to be fun, yet we feel … (29 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Week Four Challenge - 06/09/08 05:36 PM
One of my most favorite things in life is working with 1st Time Home Buyers. It usually requires more work and time explaining all aspects of the process, but the Buyers are typically very trusting and appreciative. There is a tremendous sense of reward in helping 1st Buyers to realize their … (10 comments)
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makeover2takeover: High Fives in the Rain! - 06/09/08 05:15 PM
Posted by Vickie Nagy, Apprentice, SF Bay Area Duo
Local mortgage lending specialist and fellow ‘Rainer Janet Guilbault from Peregrine Lending Office in Walnut Creek came out early as a vocal fan club of 1 for the SF Bay Area Team. I happened to be in her office at the … (2 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The Jedi Team Loves this Week's Challenge - 06/08/08 02:51 PM
THE JEDI TEAM is really high on this week's Challenge!
Admittedly, that wasn't my first reaction when I read something about generating cash when business is down. My mind immediately went to Boring! Yawn... How in the heck are we supposed to make that interesting. Of course, I was thinking of my usual … (10 comments)
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makeover2takeover: May I Ask You A Question? - 06/08/08 01:59 AM
Yes, we are Professional Real Estate Agents.
We have good days and bad days.
#1. From a consumer's point of view...why would they want to work with you?
#2. When you advertise do you offer the consumer something they want?
Or, do you simply tell about "you?"
… (26 comments)
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makeover2takeover: MakeOver2TakeOver ( Going for Broke or Be Broke ) week 3 challenge - 06/07/08 02:03 PM
For Those of us participating in the MakeOver2TakeOver Contest, our assignments are due today. The week was a challenge for Caulk Wood TEAM, Bonding for Success.
I have been out of town at a funeral since Wed. Kim Woods five year old daughter had a birthday on Friday and Kim went … (23 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Week 2 Challenge: KW Dynamic Divas' Pre-listing Presentation - 06/05/08 10:32 PM
Penny Robinson, Apprentice Darleen McCullen, Mentor
Penny and Darleen had an exciting week working on the Week 2 Challenge - the Pre-listing package.
We are associated with a large, national firm - and have many training materials available, of course - but we wanted to do something a little outside … (7 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Week 2 Challenge from the Music City Monopoly Team! - 06/05/08 09:10 PM
Okay, so I still need to work on the logo. LOL...
It has been such a super busy ten days and I have barely had any time to play in the Rain!!!
Wanted to show everyone what we turned in for Week 2's Challenge:
1. … (5 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The Jedi Team Pre-Listing Package - 06/03/08 02:48 PM
A pre-listing package is your "foot in the door". It either opens the way for you to "come on in" - or not!
It is your first opportunity, especially with a prospective seller who has never met you, to earn that know/like/trust relationships which is a critical first step towards doing business together. … (2 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Pre-Listing Packages (MakeOver2TakeOver) - 06/03/08 10:35 AM
First congratulations to Jeannette Neerpat and Midori Miller on winning Week 2’s Competition for the MakeOver2TakeOver challenge.
Excellent entry and I will be adopting some of it for The Missy Caulk TEAM systems.
Second, let me say to Kim, that you did an excellent job in putting all this … (20 comments)
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makeover2takeover: MakeOver2TakeOver The Pre-Listing Questionaire - 06/03/08 10:10 AM
First congratulations to Jeannette Neerpat and Midori Miller on winning Week 2’s Competition for the MakeOver2TakeOver challenge. Excellent entry and I will be adopting some of it for The Missy Caulk TEAM system.
Second, let me say to Kim, that you did an excellent job in putting … (3 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Sometimes Your Pre-listing Presentation Is Your Only Shot! - 06/03/08 10:03 AM
One of the interesting things about being a real estate trainer is many times good agents could be better and bad agents become good. Not enough in this day and age..because real estate is really competitive. I don't mean just by the industry professionals..its our world today.
With the … (57 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Week 3 Challenge- On A Shoestring Budget-Yes You Can Still Sell Some Real Estate! - 06/02/08 10:31 PM
I find this to be the most intriguing and probably a very important challenge for those to see...creativity..action and tight budget.
Well I hate to say it, its real common now and when we recruit new Daytona Beach Agents..we ask how much do you have in savings?
Usually … (2 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Why you should list your home with me. - 06/02/08 07:19 PM
Dear Valued Homeowner,
I would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to review the contents of my Pre-Listing Information Package. I know it seems like quite a bit of your valuable time but your investment of just a few minutes now might give you just the information you need as you … (26 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Week 3 Challenge: "Going for Broke, or 'Be' Broke" - 06/02/08 05:00 PM
When I first started my career in real estate, I was really fortunate. I lived in a community where I had lots of friends and was fairly well known. I had a built-in referral base right from the gate. Within the first month, I had several clients, both buyers and … (19 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Competition: Week Two Challenge Results - 06/02/08 02:37 PM
Well, another week of heated competition has gone by, and the cream of our Teams is rising to the Top! We had 15 Teams remaining going into last week's Challenge. Today, one Team will be announced the Weekly Winner, and Two Teams will be sent home.
(To find out all … (7 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Competition: Week Two Challenge Results - 06/02/08 02:04 PM
Well, another week of heated competition has gone by, and the cream of our Teams is rising to the Top! We had 15 Teams remaining going into last week's Challenge. Today, one Team will be announced the Weekly Winner, and Two Teams will be sent home.
(To find out all … (45 comments)
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makeover2takeover: I Really Need a Makeover! - 06/02/08 01:58 PM
Penny Robinson - Apprentice
I Really Need a Makeover!
As most of you know I am currently in the Makeover2Takeover contest here on Active Rain. Here is a link if you have not heard about it yet...
http://activerain.com/blogsview/524844/Makeover2Takeover-Competition-Week-Two
We have finished up Week 2 and are waiting … (4 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Desperate REALTOR Begging for a Listing - 06/02/08 01:34 PM
Desperate Housewives is over for this season.
How about Desperate REALTORS? Do you know anybody in your market like the REALTOR in the video below?
This week's Makeover2Takeover Contest Challenge was to create a digital Pre-Listing Package.
I created a video as a portion of my entry for this week's … (171 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Powerpoint, Flash and Corrupt Presentation files, Oh My! - 06/01/08 09:55 PM
What a week...
While the database challenge was time consuming and required examining where I want my business to go, this week's electronic listing presentation was a lesson in patience for everyone involved. We elected to put together a presentation in power point with embedded videos and convert it to … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Vacation, loss of brains and archaic computers OH MY! - 06/01/08 05:58 PM
As excited I am about being in the Makeover2Takeover contest, I must admit the timing in not in my favor.
Ready to help my super-star apprentice, Chelsea Miller, I also had a vacation scheduled. Being the good REALTOR and Mentor that I am I wasn't worried... I brought my laptop.
… (2 comments)
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makeover2takeover: What Will They Think Of Next? - 06/01/08 05:51 PM
By Apprentice, Pat Kennedy
What a week! I think the Week Two Challenge may have challenged some of us more than others! And whatever happens, my entire office is going to be using video, email-able pre listing packages soon.
We didn't quite figure out the video thing in … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Week 2 Wrap-up for the KW Dynamic Divas - 06/01/08 04:58 PM
Penny Robinson, Apprentice
Wow!! What a week it has been for the KW Dynamic Divas! Most of the week we worked on our Week 2 Challenge: The Prelisting Package. We had a great time playing with technology and learning something new. Technology can … (7 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Prehistoric Marketing Made EZ. - 06/01/08 03:47 PM
Debra Brooks,
Mentor
Melissa Grant, Apprentice
Yes, girls I read your post on feeling like Dinasaurs. Me too. I want so much to help Melissa Grant to get her business more organized and effective. The assignments that are being given to us are "seemingly normal" until you realize that … (8 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Tick Tock, Tick Tock - 06/01/08 01:54 PM
How many of us who are Realtors are also procrastinators? I will bet there are some who are here in Active Rain and you wait till the day of the listing presentation to pull everything together?
Maybe you don't print every single home listing for the buyers until the day … (4 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Abadee...Abadee...Abadee...that's all folks! - 06/01/08 01:16 AM
A couple of my fiendly friendly blogger friends forced me into tagged me for SUPER MEME which actually does keep our answers stifled in tow! Darn you Thank you dear Simon Conway and dear Chris Fisher for this embarrasing wonderful opportunity. I am one of my least favorite people to talk … (38 comments)
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makeover2takeover: I miss you. Yeah, you. - 05/31/08 03:52 PM
AR Friends, I miss you.
Many of you who are here reading must know that I seemed to have dropped off the AR Earth. In fact there are a few of us that have! When Melissa Grant and I submitted our plea to become an part of Active … (4 comments)
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makeover2takeover: I Am Not A Dinosaur! I Am Not A Dinosaur! I Am Not A Dinosaur! - 05/29/08 06:39 PM
by Pat Kennedy
I gotta say, this is a week when I'm really glad to have Cati Bannier for a mentor. I've had a really busy real estate week, and when I read the Week Two challenge, I sort of gulped. I have some pre-listing information I can email, … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Walk the Walk... - 05/28/08 08:40 AM
The very first time I walked into a Real Estate Office (the one where I would remain) I sat down with the Broker and we interviewed each other. There are many different ways of motivating one in this great business world. This man was subtle with me but it worked.
I … (7 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Pre-Listing Package week 2 challenge, bringing in our A game...Team Tex-La - 05/28/08 12:00 AM
Fearless Leader Rich said, "Bring on your A Game...two teams to be eliminated this week"
Put together a completely digital PLP (pre-listing package) that is creative, resourceful, cutting-edge, information filled, organized and will put your team ahead of the pack! OK, no problem, did I miss anything? Oh yea it's all … (10 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Contingencies and the DominoTheory. - 05/27/08 09:35 PM
Contingencies and the DominoTheory.
You probably get initially excited thinking, "oh, finally I've got this one sold," but then you wake up to the light of day. We have all gotten offers from a customer or client that makes you feel like you had a mountain to climb. A contingency is one … (19 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success - Submission One - 05/27/08 07:50 PM
Many people are following this blog for updates, so I thought I should post a quick one over here as well. Missy and I had to compile a submission for the Makeover 2 Takeover contest - and we wanted to share the information with you!
It would be a great … (8 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Database Nitty Gritty | Makeover 2 Takeover Assignment One: Part Three - 05/27/08 07:13 PM
If you missed Missy's Introduction to the Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success Team Submission for Assignment one - refer to The Introduction Here.
Part Two: The Database Ins and Outs
And now, Part Three............ Cause I would want the Nitty Gritty details if I were you. Tell me exactly … (15 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Database Ins and Outs | Makeover 2 Takeover Assignment One: Part Two - 05/27/08 07:11 PM
If you missed the introduction to the Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success from Assignment One, you can find it HERE by Missy.
Part Two: The Value of an Agent Database[paraphrased from our Contest Submission]
Missy said, "Having a Database is running your business like a business instead of a … (10 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Competition: Week One Challenge Results - 05/27/08 12:51 PM
Well, here's the moment all of our M2T Teams have been waiting for - the results of our Week One Challenge.
(To find out all the details on the Week One Challenge, GO HERE)
I had originally planned to perform this announcement through a video blog, but simply ran out of … (12 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover 2 Takeover Contest, Assignment 1 The Introduction. - 05/27/08 08:48 AM
Outlook: The Database Program
Let's start at the very beginning ... A very good place to start ...
This is the song by Mary Poppins that has been going through my mind since the beginning of the contest, Makeover2Takeover.
Having a good, working database is your key to success in sales … (27 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Competition: Week One Challenge Results - 05/27/08 12:10 AM
Well, here's the moment all of our M2T Teams have been waiting for - the results of our Week One Challenge.
(To find out all the details on the Week One Challenge, GO HERE)
I had originally planned to perform this announcement through a video blog, but simply ran out of … (64 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Makeover2Takeover Competition: Week Two Challenge - "The Pre-Listing Package" - 05/26/08 11:54 PM
Today marks the 2nd Installment of the Weekly Elimination Challenge for our 'Makeover2Takeover' Team Contest Event.
This 'Official' Makeover2Takeover Blog serves as the primary connection point to follow all the weekly 'Happenings, and journal entries from the various M2T Teams, so be sure to subscribe!
The field of 15 Teams, comprised … (27 comments)
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makeover2takeover: What is a data base? - 05/26/08 11:53 PM
Back in the olden days when I first started selling Denver real estate, there were no such things as computers. In fact paper had just been invented, so for a data base I used a "tickler file" built out of those cute little index cards.
The tickler file had the numbers … (50 comments)
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makeover2takeover: SMILE...You're on Makeover2Takeover! Happy Memorial Day! - 05/25/08 08:54 PM
Debra A Brooks, Mentor
Mellisa Grant, Apprentice
Happy Memorial Day to all my Active Rain friends and family. Melissa and I have laughed so hard together this last week we simply want to share with you a few of our funnies. … (18 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Why I've Been Missing in Action - We're in the Makeover2Takeover Contest! - 05/25/08 08:46 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
It has been awhile since I've posted a blog here - 18 days to be exact - but there is a good reason, I promise. Over the past few weeks, I've been busy working in my business, as well as volunteering … (18 comments)
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makeover2takeover: We're Looking Forward to Week 2... - 05/25/08 03:11 PM
Debra A Brooks, Mentor
Melissa Grant, Apprentice
It's amazing how much power "commitment to ones' self" can be. It can make you lose sleep. When Lissa and I first talked about entering this great Makeover2Takeover contest we didn't have a … (8 comments)
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makeover2takeover: What Is Your Best Guess For Assignment 2? - 05/25/08 01:46 PM
Well the first assisgnment has been turned in and it was a whopper of an assignment. If you haven't been following the fun (hard work mind you!!). It is all thanks to the great guys here at Active Rain.
We are talking about hard core Real Estate Business and … (7 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The Next Evolution- Week 1 - 05/25/08 12:57 PM
I
have been absent this week from the rain and Midori was the one to
post. I had a challenging week!
Well this week flew by. My first weeks challenge of getting my database
together was grueling, but very much needed. I could not believe how
much needed to … (8 comments)
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makeover2takeover: ALL TEAMS: Weekly Results Report - Week 1 - 05/25/08 01:34 AM
[ALL APPRENTICES AND MENTORS: EDIT THIS POST TO ADD YOUR PRODUCTION RESULTS]
Basic Structure of the Contest: "Mentors/Apprentices will face a series of weekly challenges, aimed specifically at developing the apprentice's image/abilities as a top performing real estate agent."
Here is a way for the apprentices to log our … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN IN THE RAIN!! - 05/24/08 05:25 PM
Debra A Brooks, Mentor
Melissa Grant, Apprentice
Life is so good. Miracles happen every day if we would just open our eyes and see it. Melissa and I have had quite a great time through this first week of our Makeover 2 Takeover. … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: A Challenge in My Busiest Week this Year! - 05/23/08 12:51 PM
TEAM SHESELLS!
Tina Merritt (Mentor) Myra Spano (Apprentice)
Wow - Friday isn't even over yet and I feel like I could sleep for a week! I've always said that our Hampton … (4 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The Next Evolution! Jeannette Neerpat of London Realty, Corp. Pembroke Pines Florida - 05/22/08 09:00 PM
What do you normally do when you have a migraine headache? I don't know about you but if it happens I usually end up in bed.
Well not Jeannette Neerpat..she's too busy putting her thesis together, working on contact management and getting the kids ready for bed.
If … (1 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Competition of a Lifetime: Makeover2Takeover - 05/22/08 04:56 PM
I am very excited to be in the Makeover2Takeover contest. I have teamed up with Maureen Francis and we are happy to announce our team name:
I heard about the contest and thought who would be a willing mentor? I was fortunate that Maureen had not … (13 comments)
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makeover2takeover: The KW Dynamic Divas are On Fire! - 05/21/08 10:38 PM
(Penny Robinson, Apprentice)
Penny Robinson and I are sooooo excited to be part of this contest - that we can hardly contain ourselves! It's funny, but since we entered the contest, we've been busier than ever! (We barely have time to sleep.)
Penny made a great point - that … (7 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Meet Our Team...KW Dynamic Divas! - 05/21/08 07:47 PM
KW Dynamic Divas
I wanted to take a moment to officially introduce our team, KW Dynamic Divas!
The team consists of me, Penny Robinson, as the apprentice
and I am lucky to announce that Darleen McCullen has agreed to be my mentor in this competition.
… (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: I Am So Lucky! - 05/21/08 07:34 PM
I feel like Oprah! When she goes on a diet, she has a personal trainer, dietitian, and cook to keep her on the straight and narrow. Catarina Bannier is my combined personal trainer, dietitian and cook in my project to make over my real estate practice. It … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Jeannette Neerpat..The Next Evolution! Sit Back and Watch Her Evolve! - 05/20/08 10:38 PM
EVOLUTION: 1: one of a set of prescribed movements 2 a: a process of change in a certain direction : unfoldingb: the action or an instance of forming and giving something off : emission c (1): a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state : growth … (6 comments)
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makeover2takeover: You Will Vote For Us!! READ THIS NEWBIES! The DreamWeavers... - 05/20/08 07:31 PM
Really, you will...
Debra A Brooks, Mentor
Melissa Grant, Apprentice
I want every one reading this to relax. Are you relaxing? Uncross your legs. Breathe deep, deeper, with
shoulders back. Breathe, close your eyes … (34 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Need More than a Notepad - 05/20/08 04:36 PM
From Brian Block, Apprentice, M2T Team Manna
When I first got started in real estate almost 6.5 years ago, I worked with a small, but successful brokerage (owned by a friend of mine) for a year and a half before moving to RE/MAX where I've been for almost five years.
… (8 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Meet the DreamWeavers!! - 05/20/08 04:33 PM
Debra A Brooks, Mentor
Melissa Grant, Apprentice
My favorite Apprentice in the world, Melissa Grant and I want to welcome each and every one of you to our knock your socks off, rock your boats, toe tappin', … (18 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Back to Basics - Holy Jumping Data Bases! - 05/20/08 12:31 PM
From Patricia Kennedy, Apprentice of the M2T Team "Synergettes."
This afternoon, my mentor met my database. It was not pretty.I proudly described how I used the Address Book and I-Cal programs on my Mac to more or less keep track of "My People".OK, she wondered, how are they categorized? Well, um....And … (0 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Introducing Team Brio! - 05/20/08 12:00 PM
Before even beginning the challenge of building our business through the Makeover2Takeover Competition we were challenged to build our teams. I am fortunate enough to have Jessica Horton as my mentor. Jessica and I sat down to discuss our team name and we came up with a number of creative ideas. Some … (3 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Back To Basics - Holy Jumping Data Bases! - 05/20/08 11:59 AM
This afternoon, my mentor met my database.It was not pretty.I proudly described how I used the Address Book and I-Cal programs on my Mac to more or less keep track of "My People".OK, she wondered, how are they categorized? Well, um....And are you really keeping track of what's going on in … (25 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Introducing Team Brio! - 05/20/08 11:40 AM
Before even beginning the challenge of building our business through the Makeover2Takeover Competition we were challenged to build our teams. I am fortunate enough to have Jessica Horton as my mentor. Jessica and I sat down to discuss our team name and we came up with a number of creative ideas. Some … (1 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Taking Stock -- Welcome To the Trunk Show - 05/19/08 05:32 PM
A lot of serious doubts have been voiced here about the choice of AR star Patricia Kennedy as an Apprentice in the Makeover2Takeover contest. My Apprentice, that is.
Oh -- just you wait.
When we received our first M2T contest challenge today (in short, to develop a powerful contact management system), … (20 comments)
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makeover2takeover: Meet Team N.W.T.P.R. (Nose Wiping Top Producing Realtors) - 05/19/08 04:25 PM
We are here to play. We are here to learn. And, we are here to win.
I want to take a minute to formally introduce our Makeover2Takeover team. Team N.W.T.P.R is made up of mentor Dawn Workman and mentee Chelsea Miller.
Together Chelsea and I share goals and visions. We … (7 comments)
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