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Watch these very informative real estate videos. Great for agents, buyers, sellers and investors.
The other day I was talking with a older person whose family was trying to get her to move. I found myself saying emphatically: "Don't do anything you don't want to. But DO everything that you want to." And when I was done, it felt good and right. 
I get all the time "I'm happy where I am, I love my company" with people's brokerages when I talk to folks with whom I co-op. And they don't go any further. I don't often ask for lots of details, figuring if they reeeeally want me to know, they'll tell me. … (12 comments)
Funny week at the office . . . Earlier this week, we did a mock listing presentation during a training session. I served as the listing agent and presented to my new favorite couple, Tom Marshall and Leslie Wilson, playing husband and wife, as well as the proud owners of a … (4 comments)
I want to take a moment to publicly commend Illustrated Properties in South Florida for thier committment and investment to their agents. Recently, our company had the opportunity to implement a personal coaching program for Illustrated. 
We were excited and exhausted after our wonderful one day Magic Words Workshop in the By Referral Only Magic Words Do Jo. It was a wonderful experience learning only 10 of the many dialogues with the NLP and embedded commands.
July 15, 2008
Well, I'm sitting here watching Army Wives (which is an awesome show) trying to figure out what to blog about tonight and then it hit me. Buyer's agency. I really wonder how you guys handle it. I must admit it is something I struggle with. By the way, although my company … (12 comments)
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For those of you who read my last post, my office is now called Prudential New Jersey Properties West Essex Regional Marketing Center. When I first heard "Marketing Center"...I thought..ugh, we sound like the town printing company not a real estate office.
Then I attended North Central Jersey Association of Realtors … (3 comments)
I recently sent my blog link to a soon to be Realtor, Rosemary. This was her response:
Create a feed back card to be left in the home and filled out by the prospective buyer. Be sure to leave a pen or two. 
We took time out yesterday to to see the memorial service for Tim Russert. It was an amazing service and wonderful tribute to such an amazing man. It was refreshing to hear the stories of a man that impacted so many people. All of the tributes were so touching and truly inspiring. I am not surprised … (56 comments)
I am teaching an FHA class next Tuesday afternoon at the St Paul Area Real Estate Association Building at 1PM. This course is quite a bit different than most other courses. It's taught from a loan officer's perspective not an underwriters. We'll discuss some of the little know jewels and opportunities … (0 comments)
FOR SALE: Romantic & Secluded Paradise is Lakefront; it has 51.53 acres and Location is Perfect; 5 min away from Everything!!! COULD BE CONVERTED TO "Private Grass Airstrip" Aviation Equestrian Estate in park-like settings nestled amongst hardwoods.This large Facility has 2 different roads to access property. (1 mi. west of Lowes & … (0 comments)
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The Apostle Paul wrote, "Think on these things, what is true and good and right.... Think about things that are pure and lovely," and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.Learn to feed your mind with positive inputs. When … (12 comments)
I recently got a call from a friend of mine who, after trying many home based businesses, has decided that home staging is *the* business for her. She has enrolled in the Haverhill course and is studying feverishly to get her certification. She asked me for tips and advice about getting … (15 comments)
Most of you are experiencing tougher markets than in the past. You’re struggling with how to get your agents to go to work. There are answers, though, and we’re bringing them to you with a series of tele-conference calls from brokers successfully getting great production from their agents—even in challenging markets.
I know. You know. There's too much CRAP to do.
With so many training systems on the market for realtors such as Mike Ferry, Brian Rodgers, Craig Proctor, etc...I am not sure which ones are actually worth me purchasing. So, my question to the Active Rain Network is have you ever purchased one of the many training systems for realtors? If … (6 comments)
I just finished doing a day and a half of board orientation for my local association of REALTORS®, West
Class has SOLD OUT every time!! RSVP as soon as you can, last email....20 of the 30 seats reserved...
Today as I was going through a very informative e-mail from the National Association of Realtors that reminded me that it was that time again to take a refresher Ethics training class. This requirement comes every few years so it had been a while since I last read NAR's code of … (2 comments)
Most of you have heard of Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad (a bestseller!). Well, on a recent drive to the Florida Keys for a seminar, I listened to a program on sales by one of his team members named Blair Singer.
For those of you interested in my daughter's summer mission trip to Australia (She is in training for 2 weeks.), here is an update:
...it's just a difficult business to succeed in. Don't get me wrong - succeeding in real estate isn't exactly rocket science. There are no magic pills for being a multi-millionaire through real estate. The systems are already there for you, whether you choose to follow a Craig Proctor or a Brian … (6 comments)
How to get an Oklahoma Real Estate License
Below is an email I recieved today from an aspiring loan officer.......
This was kind of a funny thing that happened yesterday. The company that hires me to do their home loan document signings has a new agent. I had done a doc signing for him two days ago. He learned a few things from that experience (like there is no right of … (3 comments)
Here is a list of helpful websites for Internet Surfers... They may surprise you..most are not real estate related but tools that will enhance your experience on the web.
Do you enjoy growing?
There is a lot changing out there. The economy, consumer behavior, technology, politics, etc. What are the top recommendations that you could personally share about how you evolved your real estate business practices (or your self development) over the last year to adapt? (new tools, new certification, new marketing ideas, new … (2 comments)
I am sitting here today with the corporate trainer for our company to discuss blogging and it's benefits. We will be having a few workshops coming up in the near future. This blog is being written as an example of how easy and simple Activerain is to use.
OK, I'm thinking of finally going for a designation...Willing to commit the time and money to achieve it...Not sure which way to go...Folks in my office with ABR etc. and nobody gives me a real answer about how it helped them...Thinking of leaning to the commercial sector...No one in my office has … (7 comments)
I read recently that real finds estate salespeople rank only a notch or two above used car salespeople in terms of public perception of integrity. Wow --- that' pretty low! I'll admit, there have been occasions during the last 2 years when I've had a twinge of embarrassment in telling people I've … (4 comments)
I have recently opened US Realty, Inc.'s 4th office. We are an independent firm in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. Our new office is in Chesterfield, Virginia (Midlothian area).
--------------------------------------------------------*WARNING* The following message is only forthose with a pretty healthy budget. It's not foreveryone and I just want to say that upfrontto be straight-forward and honest with you.--------------------------------------------------------Eben Pagan, one of the most successful infoproductmarketers in the world ($20 Million A Year In Sales)is opening the doors to accept students … (0 comments)
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre is offering a Summer Theatre Conservatory for youth ages 10 to 17. Dreamcatcher's Summer Theatre Conservatory (STC) is a training program for young performers that focuses on a different specialty each week for four weeks. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … (0 comments)
I know you are real busy...but if you could take just 60 seconds and share your thoughts...that would be great! I'm interested in finding out how and what agents think about getting technology training they want and need.
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Home Page? My Page Check it? We are very excited to announce the release of the new company website. Everything you can hope for or need to use to find a property in North Texas is all right here. Plus we added some cool links- Check the map searches, (I personally … (1 comments)
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Yesterday I attended an event held at the Century House in Latham. My office, Keller Williams Realty Capital District Market Center, hosted mega-agent Linda McKissack. McKissack spoke about seller pricing strategies and the current market. I am so proud to be … (0 comments)
LISTING DATA UPDATE: Metrolist-DEN (Colorado)
21 things I really wish I had known before getting into real estate:
Hey gang we are in the middle of my blogging class now. It is going good. Comment to me so people can see what it is really like out there. Thanks appreciate all the feed back i can get. well anyway no one wanted to comment but the class went very … (0 comments)
Foreclosures are up 115% over the last year, and industry experts are predicting that number to soar. There will be 2.2 million in 2008 - more than double the number of foreclosures in 2007, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.
I was so excited to hear that my broker and team leader, Lori Tyrrell, has purchased both the Vista Lakes and Casselberry Keller Williams offices. For two years, I have travelled to the existing Oviedo and Waterford Lakes offices benefitting from the excellent systems, tools and training. Now it will be … (0 comments)
Industry leader, ProspectsPLUS! offers new Webinars through June for both agents and brokers. 
I am putting together a free conference call for loan officers and their processors. We are going to talk about how to develop and effective team, how to overcome challenges is todays market, plus much more. 
Suited for Change-a nonprofit D.C. organization that provides business attire and professional development training to low-income women invite the D.C. community and surrounding areas to attend their 16th Anniversary Celebration and Auction this Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Decatur House Museum in D.C. 
Keller Williams Realty prides itself on the support that it offers to it's partners. When I refer to the term "partners", I mean the Realtors that hang their licenses at Keller Williams Realty. We are all partners, as we share in the decision making & also in the profits. What sets Keller Williams … (3 comments)
Loss Mitigation Shortsale Institiute is seeing a great need for Loan Modifications recenty. There are so many homeowners in ajustable rates that are looking for our help. Most of these homeowners are not in trouble yet but they know they will be when thier payment adjusts. Most are still working and can … (1 comments)
Lender Pre Qualify and Items to Consider for Loans
Date: Monday, May 5, 2008Time: 2-3 p.m., ESTIncrease your marketability and gain more real estate agent clients by becoming a Connecting Neighbors trained Virtual Assistant!Connecting Neighbors is the country's leading provider of online neighborhood marketing programs for real estate professionals, with more than 14,000 neighborhoods nationwide. The Connecting Neighbors Program provides … (0 comments)
I came across the "active group" the other day and was glad to see some colleagues embrace the lifestyle. My wife and I started tracking all of our workouts and doing road races and triathlons several years ago and it's improved our lives in every way. It's amazing how many incremental … (8 comments)
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Agents are leaving the business in record setting numbers! I was reading that 86% of agents are out of the business in less than a year and only 7% ever renew their license! I guess the perception of the real estate business being easy is far from the truth! I see … (5 comments)