real estate agent: Top 11 Driver Distractions - 08/29/08 10:11 PM
Top 11 Driver Distractions
Applying Makeup
Ladies, we know that it's impossible to get ready on time in the morning. But please, don't try to put on your mascara in traffic. Not only are you diverting your attention from the road, you're also at risk of looking like a sad … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Prudential Kansas City Leawood Office >> call any of these fine agents with confidence >> - 08/29/08 05:17 PM
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real estate agent: Save Money on Taxes with an LLC - 08/29/08 04:44 PM
You Earned It, Don't Give It Away To Uncle Sam if You Don't Have To!
As Independent Contractors, real estate agents earn money differently than people with W-2 income. If you used to have a job and haven't run your own business before, you might not be planning your tax … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Wait and see, you will look back and wish you had............. - 08/29/08 02:37 PM
More people with more insider knowledge than me have been posting advice and opinions that now is the time to invest in real estate, it may never be this price again for land or homes. I have been seeing a lot of "expert" blogs agreeing that the bottom is here and … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Seeking Chinese speaking Real Estate Agent in No. San Diego County - 08/29/08 12:54 PM
Seeking an experienced Chinese speaking agent for a pre-approved client interested in buying property in North county San Diego . 30% referral fee. Please respond via email TaniaMontano@roadrunner.com
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real estate agent: Take This Test - Are you Doing what Top Producers are doing? - 08/29/08 06:48 AM
SURVEY SAYS
Top producing real estate agents across the country were asked what they did to become so successful.
Here are some of their answers.
•1. Practicing Scripts. A minimum of 30 minutes a day at least four days a week.
•2. Practice writing objections
•3. They know the market … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: How Your Asking Price Affects Your Selling Price - 08/28/08 02:56 PM
There are 4 COMMON strategies that most sellers use to price their homes. It it not wise to assume that a higher asking price will net you a higher selling price. In fact, the opposite usually winds up happening. Especially if you are not listening to what the market is telling … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Mortgage Shopping - 08/28/08 10:32 AM
So...your looking for a home...you have an agent, but your agent wants you to get your mortgage approval or at least a pre-approval before he/she will take you out find your dream home.
Where do you start? How much can you qualify for? Where do you go?
There are many, many … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: I LEFT MY HEART INMAN SAN FRANCISCO - BUG! REALTY riding waves of innovation - 08/27/08 08:48 PM
Let's talk about an attention grabber--- BUG! Realty made a smashing debut during the INMAN Connect days last month, getting well-deserved press with their innovative marketing approach for real estate as they intoduced their mobile office! Fututistic? Ahead of it's time? NOT BY MUCH if you've been listening, if you're tuned in … (8 comments)
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real estate agent: I LEFT MY HEART INMAN SAN FRANCISCO - The Trolley To TRULIA - 08/27/08 08:45 PM
At the end of Day 2 at INMAN CONNECT 2008 SF, TRULIA organized trolleys that took groups of us from the Palace Hotel to the TRULIA offices, where they provided us with a tour of their inspiring workplace, along with great food & beverages, music & fun.
TRULIA www.trulia.com... clang, clang, tra-la-la, … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: I LEFT MY HEART INMAN SAN FRANCISCO - A Few Random Photos - 08/27/08 08:43 PM
This concludes my collection of notes & photos to share from my spectacular experience of Inman Connect SF 2008!
Jay Thompson moderates 'HOW FOUR BLOGGERS ARE CLOSING SALES' with panelists Linda Davis, Mary Pope-Handy, Laura Manny & Teresa Boardman.
TRIO of Chris Molnar (L-R), Pam Buda, Deborah Madey
QUARTET of … (7 comments)
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real estate agent: Larkin's On The Lake – Lake Lure North Carolina - 08/27/08 03:29 PM
It's one of my favorite restaurants! Larkin's is famous for it's boat parking, tender BBQ ribs and award winning wine list. Larkin's offers casual outdoor dining and upscale dining upstairs. Try the famous Chimney Rock burger or the fresh catch of the day. Larkin's is open 7 days a week! … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Did You Ever Wonder What Having a Website Could Do For You? - 08/27/08 02:16 PM
Lexi Cerretti
Chase International
Lexi is a Chase International Incline Village, Nevada real estate agent who has a website www.BuyTahoeHomes.com.When HGTV wanted to do their first Tahoe Homes episode of "My House is Worth What?" they found Lexi through her website.Be sure to watch for the airing of the … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: The changing market has forced us to sharpen our skills - 08/27/08 12:44 AM
The changing market has forced us to sharpen our skills and acquire new ways to survive in a shifting market. Those of us that persevere through this market will one day look back and appreciate the lessons that it has taught us.
Ask yourself: What was the biggest lesson you learned and … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: And Then Glinda Asked... "Are You A "Listing" Agent Or A Selling Agent?" - 08/26/08 12:28 AM
Hi All,
Don'cha hate this, you get a call from a client wanting to see a home (well I don't hate that part :-). Naturally, the home they most want to see is the one that is listed as "appointment only, no key safe", so I dutifully called the listing agent … (9 comments)
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real estate agent: Best Deal in Paso Robles, Price Reduced to $389,000 - 08/26/08 12:01 AM
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real estate agent: Like an Olympic Athlete, Are you an Olympic Agent? - 08/25/08 11:07 PM
The olympics are over and many of these athletes devoted themselves to become the best in their field. They sacrificed, they fell, they rose, and they conquered.
My question to you is this. When thinking about your focus on real estate and your dedication to becoming the best agent you can be. Looking … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate is Like Chess - 08/25/08 11:00 PM
Real Estate is like chess. You have to plan several moves ahead. A great example is working with Fsbo's.
You know your opponet will call and visit once, you plan on calling and visiting many times
You know your opponent will try and get the listing everytime, You get the listing … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: My Buyer is standing in your Driveway - 08/25/08 10:55 PM
Whenever Imake an offer on a home I always present in person with the seller and the agent. I explain the the sellers and the agent that the buyer is standing in their front yard if they have any questions or have any concerns that need to be answered.
I also … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Trust Between Two PARTIES IS BUILT OVER TIME - 08/25/08 10:52 PM
However when you are negotiating a contract you dont have the luxury of time. To build trust in such a short time you can do the following:
1. Speak their language
2. Make unilateral concessions
3. Explain why you are asking for certain items
Brett Noel
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real estate agent: Dont Fax over your offer - 08/25/08 10:48 PM
You represent a buyer, they want to make an offer, Its a $600,000 purchase . There is a substantial amount of money on the table. Not only for you as a commission but for the buyer.
Imagine the house is offered at $650,000. Your offer is $600,000. You are about to … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Explain Your Offer - 08/25/08 10:43 PM
When presenting an offer ( I believe it should always be in person to the seller and their agent) you should explain how you came up with the offering price. Provide recent sales and market conditions, share with them that you want to make it a win win situation for both … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Manage Your Reputation - 08/25/08 10:39 PM
When you are working a business where you expect referral business you must have a good reputationa s your reputation will precede you. Make sure you have a reputation for integrity, good service, hard work, a source for real estate business, and of getting homes sold.
One good source is providing … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Searcy old bank and old one being renewed. - 08/25/08 05:42 PM
Some of you have said you like my old photos and I'm glad. Some have said to give us the present to compare with the old. I am doing that today. First Security Bank used to look like the picture below. It was added on and covered over many times … (9 comments)
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real estate agent: Distrust of Real Estate Agents - 08/25/08 10:21 AM
Sometimes I feel like everywhere I turn I find television shows, newspaper articles, books and blogs criticizing the honesty of real estate agents.
It is funny, because this stereotype is so dramatically different than the feedback that I receive from my clients. I have been told over and over how grateful … (10 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate Investing-do I need a Realtor in Baltimore? - 08/24/08 08:19 AM
You don't have to be wealthy to begin building a portfolio of real estate investments. Most investors start with a passion to build a better life for themselves utilizing the real estate vehicle as their transportation.
The key to a strong, successful real estate investing business is education! Studying … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Welcome To The 20th Century or .PDF Means "Please Don't Fax" - 08/23/08 05:50 PM
Hi All,
I entitled this post "Welcome To The 20th Century" for a reason, its because I can't believe how many agents I run across who are still firmly mired in the functional equivalent of the 19th, the fax machine.
Come on folks, fax machines were cutting edge technology and truly … (19 comments)
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real estate agent: Todays Community garage Sale was a Hit - 08/23/08 02:25 PM
I just started a new geogrraphic farm and wanted a fast way to meet the neighbors. I offered a community garage sale and had twenty homeowners sign up.
I advertised in the paper and on Craigs list and they came in droves. Every homeowner thanked me fo rthe event. What a … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Summer Unique Marketing Contest So Who Won? - 08/23/08 02:35 AM
Hi All,
Well, we are well past the original deadline for submissions for the contest that Renae Bolton started and I for one have been sitting on pins and needles wondering who won... the contest that is. We have all won because of it.
I must admit that some of the … (16 comments)
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real estate agent: Luxury Real Estate in Cape Cod - 08/22/08 10:17 PM
In a Sea Of Blue..Be The Beacon of light
Weichert Realtors, Dunhill Group is an extremely knowledgeable real estate company that can handle all of your real estate needs. Let me guide you through the "ins and outs" of Cape Cod Real Estate.
Even when the Real Estate business was booming, succeeding … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Wealth Principles - 08/22/08 12:55 PM
Your Income can only grow to the extent that you grow. To have more you must become more. You must become bigger than your problems.
In my WINNER philosophy
N - Stands for never stop learning
W hy
I magination
N ever stop learning
N ever quit
E stablish Good … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Blogs from the Nursery: A Day in the Life - 08/22/08 12:34 PM
Well...Little Aubrey Lynn was born May 9th, 2008 and she has been a wonderful baby! She is our first child and being a mom really is a full time job! It's tough to work between naps, but I have tried to start getting creative! My latest marketing idea was to send … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - August 22, 2008 - 08/22/08 09:30 AM
Following is my market report for single family residential homes in the city of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service and are provided as a service to the public:
There are 1792 total Active listings on the market.
240 listings Sold in the last 30 … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: 11 Listings 10 Buyers So What? - 08/21/08 11:30 PM
In todays market the key is to get listings and buyers, but more important is to get sellers who want to sell and Buyers who want to buy.
Both your sellers and Buyers need to have Target Dates in order to get into escrow. As you get closer to the Target … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Homes Sold Year To Date - 08/21/08 01:37 PM
Hi Everyone! I was working on my monthly newsletter today, and was forced to sit down and figure out exactly how many homes i've sold so far this year, and in what time frame. Here's what I came up with.
Homes Sold: 88
Homes sold within 0-30 Days - 30
Homes … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: What is all this talk about a $7500.00 Tax Credit? - 08/21/08 12:17 PM
You have probably been hearing a lot about a $7500 tax credit for First-Time Home Buyers and if so would like to hear more. The tax credit is intended to provide a financial resource for home buyers the year they buy a home and to stimulate the housing market and our … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 21, 2008 - 08/21/08 12:12 PM
I've just secured another price adjustment on 3406 Dunnica Ave. We are now listed at $55,000. I feel this is a great price for a two bedroom home in South City. For more info, please visit http://www.3406DunnicaAve.com.
We learned some very bad news last night. A friend of ours just … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Run Forrest Run! - 08/21/08 10:51 AM
A few people have asked... why I haven't been blogging. My answer sounded like I was Forrest Gump... "I have nothing to say... and that's all I have to say about that..." For me "Blogging is just "one" medium to influence and motivate the people around me..." also Blogging helps new … (13 comments)
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real estate agent: Home for Sale in Springfield, IL 62704 - 08/21/08 04:31 AM
1115 South Grand Avenue West
Springfield, IL 62704
$329,000.
3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 4 car detached garage.
Agent has interest.
A beautiful home that has been remodeled throughout.
On the main floor, all of the plaster was removed from the ceilings and walls.
The original main floor half bath was taken out to open … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Classified Ad For Real Estate Agents - $250,000 Annual Salary - 08/20/08 11:58 PM
What would you do if you ran across this advertisement? Annual Salary of $250,000 a year. Must work 40 hours a week. Would you take it? Would you really?
Notice: The ad didnt say, 40 hours of activity, or 40 hours of wasted time. It didnt say to sit for forty … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate: 90% Mental 10% Physical - 08/20/08 06:59 PM
Real Estate: 90% Mental 10% Physical
When you think about it, Real estate is not a physical thing. It is not a contact sport. Yoiu don't see agents tackling clients to get their business.
Real Estate is mental. You must know why you are in the game of real estate, What … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: It's Not Enough to know what to do - 08/20/08 06:55 PM
It's Not Enough to know what to do, There are books, tapes, Cd's and motivational speakers that can tell you what to do You need to remove the belief system that is preventing you from doing what needs to be done.
It's like swimming with an anchor on your leg. Self … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - 08/20/08 06:00 PM
As part of the Housing Bill - H.R. 3221 - President Bush signed into law on July 30, 2008, a tax credit has been created for first-time home buyers who purchase a home between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009.
Purchasers must not have owned a home int he last … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate Bargains - 08/20/08 02:37 PM
I've decided to reintroduce my campaign of bringing what my team and I feel are great bargains in the Glendale, Burbank, and some of the surrounding areas. I hope this is helpful.
If you should need any assistance with your real estate needs please feel free to call me or email … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent? - 08/20/08 02:21 PM
This was one of my columns for this week. I thought it was perfect for AR.
Summary: What qualities do the best real estate agents have when working with home buyers? While home buyers often perceive the real estate purchase process as unpleasant, a great real estate agent can change that. … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: How The Grinch Stole The Kitchen... - 08/19/08 11:57 PM
Hi All,
Every buyer in Rancho, the tall and the small just wanted to get the best house deal of all. The market was hot, there was no end in sight, so they borrowed the money (who cares if its right). They spent every penny with nary a thought, but when … (16 comments)
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real estate agent: A Realtor: Someone You Can Trust - 08/19/08 06:53 PM
A RealtorÒ: Someone You Can Trust
When watching your favorite television program this month, you may catch a commercial created by the National Association of RealtorsÒ to help the public understand the honesty and integrity that RealtorsÒ bring to every transaction. This broadcast ad is part of a larger campaign, … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Open House Rules - 08/19/08 05:09 PM
Why is it that most agents that walk into an open house, choose to scribble their name, skip their phone numbers and wont give their email adress. Isn't the purpose of coming to an open house (brokers open) to see the inventory in your farm or your clients hunting grounds to … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Kingwood TX Homes | Kingwood TX Real Estate | Kingwood TX Realtors | Search Kingwood TX Homes - 08/19/08 04:50 PM
Kingwood TX Homes | Kingwood TX Real Estate | Kingwood TX Realtor | Search Kingwood TX Homes
Search this website for Kingwood TX Homes www.kingwoodtxhomes.com. Here you will find the latest Kingwood TX Homes listed with the Houston Association of Realtors. Search for Kingwood TX Homes and see the services provided … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Can You Get A Better Deal If You Buy A House Without An Agent? - 08/19/08 11:29 AM
I recently posted a blog about the importance of using an agent when buying a house, especially for first-time buyers. I got some great comments and one in particular from Jamie Bell inspired this post. Jamie said, "Buyers do think that if they don't use a buyer's agent (go direct to … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Time Management - A Daily Schedule - 08/19/08 10:13 AM
Yep it is a Tuesday morning and got the hot chocolate from starbucks and have 8 minutes to kick off. Continuing on my post of time management, here is how my day should go today.
8:00 to 8:30 I wil be making calls to property managers, vendors, and returning voicemails. I … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Redmond View Condominiums - 2BR 2BA - Completely Updated - Near Downtown - 08/19/08 10:11 AM
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real estate agent: Realtors Are Originating Loans Today With No Extra Work! - 08/18/08 05:35 PM
"My goal for you, the real estate agent or broker is to help you...
Add more personal value to your customer
Manage and control the customer experience
Increase referrals and gain customers for life
Make more money doing what you already do
Be a source of information for your customer … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 18, 2008 - 08/18/08 04:43 PM
Saturday was a busy day. I wrote up an offer on a property with a buyer. Then I went over to work on the Miami rental. I got a call from my seller on Sunnybrae telling me that the agent who showed the home locked the inside garage door and he … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: A Must Do For Sellers! - 08/18/08 04:17 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
There are so many things a seller must do to get a house sold and there are so many things a real estate agent must do to get a house sold. Why would a seller go through the cleaning, landscaping, power … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Now that people can shop for a home on the Internet or buy from a developer, do they need agents? - 08/18/08 02:56 PM
We live in a do-it-yourself world. Stroll up and down the aisles of any home improvement store, and you suddenly feel capable of tackling any home-related project. Regrout the tile in the bathroom? No problem. Rewire the house? No problem. Stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s have plenty of experienced staff … (5 comments)
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real estate agent: Complete Remodel 5 Plus Bedrooms 2 Bath 538 E. Bridgeport - 08/18/08 02:25 PM
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real estate agent: I'm More Than Just A Real Estate Agent - 08/18/08 10:47 AM
This post was inspired by Brian Block and his post (You've Got) Personality. Thanks Brian!
Yep, I sell real estate in Louisville, Kentucky. I have been to school just like the rest of us real estate types, learned about the laws, and taken and passed the exam. I take continuing education … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: CHOOSING THE RIGHT REAL ESTATE AGENT - 08/18/08 08:58 AM
Since you are hiring someone to help you with an expensive and very personal purchase, it is important that you find someone you trust and with whom you feel comfortable. It is not unusual to spend eight hours in a day with your agent, so it is not silly to look … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Flat World Thinking - 08/18/08 02:55 AM
FLAT WORLD THINKING
Our limiting thoughts keep us where we are, keep us sabotaging ourselves - keep us from achieving our goals. Let me give you an example:
What was going on in the world in 1491? We all know what happened in 1492 - but more importantly, what was going … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: LEARNING IS RISKING - 08/18/08 02:46 AM
Learning is Risking. Everytime we adventure to learn something new, we take a big risk beyond our comfort zones.
Every time we ask our clients to try something for the first time, we're asking them to take that scary step outside their comfort zone as well.
Brett Noel
California's … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Three Important Rules when discussing Lead Generation - 08/18/08 02:21 AM
Three Important Rules when discussing Lead Generation.
Rule #1 - Lead with Revenue which means that you need to make money before you spend it. Don't put lead generation activities on your credit card because you don't have the money to spend.
Rule #2 - Don't attempt more than three strategies. … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Keep The Cost Per touch Low - 08/18/08 02:13 AM
Keep The Cost Per touch Low
In a market where marketing dollars need to stretch there has to be ways to keep in contact with the people you know and to keep a reserve of marketig dollars.
Some ideas to stay in touch that are cost effective would be
1. Emails
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real estate agent: To Produce Appointments you must Lead Generate - 08/18/08 02:08 AM
Most new agents have lots of time and little money. Most veteran agents especially in todays market have lots of time and very little money.
Your plan should be to prospect and than enhance with marketing. Nothing beats face to face conversations.
The fastest way to build your business is to … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: A Good Economic Model For real Estate Agents - 08/18/08 02:00 AM
This is a simplified version of an economic Model using some assumptions based off effective training and knowledge as a professional real estate agent.
80% of the listing appointments you go on will result in a listing and 65% of your listing agreements will result in a closed deal.
65% … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: How do I choose an Agent? - 08/17/08 07:29 PM
When you are in the market to buy or sell your home you may want to use a Real Estate Agent. Of course I would recommend this because I am an agent. So how do you choose?
If I were going to buy or sell a home I would...
Look on … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Top 10 Best States For Foreclosures in July, 2008 in the United States - 08/17/08 12:25 PM
Top 10 Best States For Foreclosures in July, 2008 in the United States
Rank State Total 1 every 1000
1 Vermont 5 61,911
2 West Virginia 38 23,100
3 South Dakota 30 11,760
4 Mississippi 190 6,534
5 North Dakota 65 4,735
6 Montana 142 3,042
7 Delaware 132 2,900
8 … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Closing is an attitude - 08/15/08 06:10 PM
Closing is an attitude. Your attitude should reflect that you are there to make a sale. You are not their to visit, educate or make a friend. All of these are possible but only one will pay the mortgage. That is the sale. Closing is an Art. The professional salesperson studies people … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Should - Could - Will = Success - 08/15/08 05:56 PM
Should - Could - Will = Success
Should - Could - Wont = Failure
What are you saying to your self? I shoulda, I coulds, I can't or I wont will not bring you the results you wannt.
I should, I could, I will, creates an emotion to create action … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL. - 08/15/08 05:52 PM
The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile … (5 comments)
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real estate agent: Cambridge Place Neighborhood of Southlake in Tarrant County - 08/15/08 11:36 AM
Cambridge Place
Located in east Southlake - Colleyville, Texas
145 Homes
Homes built 1997-2002
.3 to .75 acre lot sizer
Carroll ISD Schools
$565,000 Median house price
4,300 sq. ft. Median house size
Cambridge Place Features
Neighborhood park
Greenbelt
Neighborhood lake
Jogging/bike path
Playground
Home Owner's Association
For more information … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: About Southlake Texas | Real Estate in Southlake TX | Tarrant County Property - 08/15/08 11:18 AM
About Southlake Texas
Southlake Real Estate
When it comes to location, none compares to Southlake. Southlake offers a warm family-friendly environment with all of the conveniences you expect in a metropolitan area. Pride of ownership is evident everywhere you look. The decision to live in Southlake is an easy one. … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - August 15, 2008 - 08/15/08 09:12 AM
Following is my market report for single family residential homes in the city of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service and are provided as a service to the public:
There are 1772 total Active listings on the market.
220 listings Sold in the last 30 … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: IT TAKES A VILLAGE - 08/14/08 04:37 PM
When the mother of my daughter’s best friend called to tell me about her new job, I was very happy for her although I was not familiar with Susan B Anthony Recovery Center.
Like many people, I have been affected by drug and alcohol abuse in friends and family members. … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: To GET SOLD you need to GET REAL - 08/14/08 01:26 PM
This week I was on a listing appointment with a potential home seller. This home was over in Maple Valley and had been listed with another Realtor for over 6 months with nothing happening. After doing some research on the property, I found out that the home across the street (same floor … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Southlake Real Estate | Southlake Homes for Sale Texas | Home in Tarrant County - 08/14/08 11:48 AM
More Information on Homes for Sale in Keller
Check out more Southlake Texas Real Estate
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real estate agent: Southlake Real Estate | Southlake Homes for Sale Texas | Home in Tarrant County - 08/14/08 11:46 AM
More Southlake Homes for Sale
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real estate agent: Southlake Real Estate | Southlake Homes for Sale Texas | Home in Tarrant County - 08/14/08 11:44 AM
More Information on Southlake Real Estate
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real estate agent: Planning to sell... Or pretending to sell? - 08/14/08 11:36 AM
Earlier this week, I was talking with Kathy (one of the fellow Realtor's at my office) and she was telling me about a sale she was working on.
Here's the story... Kathy represents the buyers of this particular deal. She went out and showed the buyer multiple homes and then the … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: The Upstate Shakespeare Festival - 08/14/08 09:38 AM
The Upstate Shakespeare Festival brings the magic of Shakespeare and other classic plays the Greenville, SC. This free summer festival, which focuses on high quality and entertaining performs three different plays during the season. All performances are Thrusday through Sunday starting at 7 pm. Bring your chair or blanket and … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Salt Lake County, Utah Current Real Estate Market Conditions for Residential Homes by www. Mark Watterson.com - 08/13/08 04:42 PM
August 2008 Market Conditions
What are the current conditions?
We are now into the third quarter and the market in Utah is continuing to remain stronger than the Nation Real Estate Market. This will continue throughout 2008 and into 2009.
As we enter August let's look at the numbers for the … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: All Decision Makers Present Please! - 08/13/08 04:31 PM
It should have been evident to me but sometimes I just want to help so I am blinded. Got a call from some folks out of town that had been emailing for several months that they were coming to see some property. Plenty of notice in advance so I wrote this in … (20 comments)
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real estate agent: New Listings! - 08/13/08 02:50 PM
Welcome Home! This gorgeous bi-level home has 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, & a 1 Car Garage. The new kitchen has spectacular cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and is full of natural light. The large living room and dining room feature wonderful decor, plus a full finished walk-out lower level. The master … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Open House Munchies - 08/13/08 02:16 PM
I always find that The way to a Buyers wallet is through their stomach! Ha But they definitely seem to LINGER a little longer if they have "treats". My dilemma is always trying to come up with food that will not leave crumbs and drips on the furnishings & floors etc. I also like … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 12, 2008 - 08/12/08 09:59 PM
I just got off the phone with Mom. It's been a stressful last few days for the family. On Thursday, Grandpa (Mom's Dad) fell and broke his hip. He's 99 years old - will be 100 this October - and was in good health except for his mental state. He has … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Announcement - Join us for our REALTOR Open House, Tuesday Aug 26th from 4-7pm and Win 2 Jaguars Tickets or a $50 Gas Card. - 08/12/08 05:27 PM
Join us for our REALTOR OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday August 26th from 4-7pm.
First drawing is for 2 Jaguars tickets and the second drawing is for a $50 gas card.
2 chances to win by attending. Refreshments provided.
A brief presentation will be given every 30 minutes to show how we … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Not the Same Old Thank You Gifts for Northern Virginia Clients - 08/12/08 12:49 PM
Tired of the same old Thank You gifts for your Northern Virginia clients? Consider a maintenance gift basket that includes items like hardware to hang pictures, duct tape, extension cords, and gift certificates for services like housekeeping, window cleaning or dryer vent cleaning.
A gift certificate for dryer vent cleaning does more than save your client time. … (5 comments)
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real estate agent: USA Wins The Bronze - 08/12/08 03:03 AM
I was watching the USA Gymnast team win the bronze medal. It was a great event as they were not expected to win a medal.
The one word I heard them say over and over again was NEVER QUIT , NEVER QUIT
A reminder that no matter what goal , what … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Are you late and distracted by Everything In life? - 08/12/08 12:03 AM
I had an appointment with a new coaching client at 3:00pm. At 3:10 I called to see if he forgot. He said he was just around the corner.
As he walked into the office, he saw me waiting. Walking towards me another agent asked him a question and he then focused … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Why we Procrastinate - 08/11/08 11:43 PM
Most of us have a love /Hate relationship with procrastination. On one had we hate to procrastinate because it effects our health, our financial positioning, our careers, and even our relationships.
We love procrastination however because it relieves us of any responsibility. We can escape from what we know we need … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: The Top 10 Things People Procrastinate about - 08/11/08 11:38 PM
Excercising
Cleaning out closets,Drawers and other Cluttered Spaces
Losing Weight
Household Cleaning
Preparing a Will or other estate planning
Keeping up with reading related to work
Writing letters (Personal correspondence, not work related)
Investing/Saving for the future
Making home Repairs or arranging for others to do them
Getting Organized in General
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real estate agent: Self Talk yourself to Success - 08/11/08 11:30 PM
MY SUCCESS IS BASED ON MY ACTIONS AND NOT THEIR REACTION
MY ACTIONS WILL CHANGE THEIR REACTIONS
Try saying this to yourself before you make a cold call, a warm call, door knock, or conduct any type of lead generation. Too many times do we allow our self talk to … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Nails In The fence - Control Your Anger - 08/11/08 10:21 PM
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: 11 Rules of life by Bill Gates - 08/11/08 10:05 PM
Rule 1:
Life is Not Fair - Get Used to it
Rule 2:
The world won't care about your self esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself
Rule 3:
You will not make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't … (5 comments)
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real estate agent: If Muhammad Ali was a real estate agent - 08/11/08 01:59 PM
In this market it really helps to have someone to inspire you. I search for inspiration as I work through some of these transactions these days. And I can't help but think of some of the real fighters of our time.
One of the greatest fighters of all time no … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Who Else Wants To Buy A Home Before The Market Turns Higher - 08/11/08 09:19 AM
We all know the housing market is in the dumps. For sellers that hurts. For buyers it could be an ideal time to get serious about buying a house.
But here is the question. When is the right time to buy? Those who follow the 5 simple steps outlined below will … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Does anyone have a good flier for garage Sales - 08/11/08 01:37 AM
I was going to have a mega grage sale in my geographic farms and was going to create a flier for the event when I thought I would ask if anyone had a good Garage sale flie in their possession.
I would appreciate it.
You can send it as … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Sitting Open Houses - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - 08/10/08 01:27 PM
I'm on the board of directors at our broker's office and we recently had a meeting about open houses. Our office usually has between 60 and 70 open houses sat each month. However, last month we only had 37 sat. There were a couple of reasons for this.
The first reason is that our … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Set Open House Goals - 08/10/08 02:36 AM
1. How many leads do you want to get
2. How many people do you want to meet
3. How many Buyers will you attract
4. How many sellers will you attract
5. what percentage of invitees will attend
Goals are statements that you want to achieve by a certain time. … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Tips For Signs - 08/10/08 02:32 AM
1. Invest in a large Number of Signs
2. Design your sign so that your name is in Large Print
3. Brand Your name - Put your name on all signs
4. Always use colorful Balloons with your signs
5. Place at least ten signs out
6. Ask neighbors with corner … (4 comments)
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