training: Keller Williams Realty Rocks - 08/22/07 11:47 PM
For the last 3 days I have attended Mega Camp in Austin, Texas. I love going to conferences but 3 full days can be a lot of learning. Today's training was pretty mind blowing. The whole day was dedicated to how I can better use technology to enhance my real estate business. … (1 comments)
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training: Is your business success closely connected to your psyche? - 08/20/07 02:47 PM
YES IT IS!
A client who was averaging over $900,000 per month suddenly had a $400,000 month. Now this can be for a lot of reasons. In this case the she said to me, "Rich, do you think it has anything to do with the fact that I have a wonderful new … (4 comments)
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training: Brian Buffini Training? - 08/18/07 11:47 PM
Have you guys ever heard of the Brain Buffini training? What are your toughts on the training if you have ever been through it? Did your company you work for pay for it or was it an out of pocket expense for you? Was it as a helpful training resource for you?
The reason … (13 comments)
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training: How many in bound links does YOUR real estate website have... increase them! - 08/16/07 07:06 PM
How many in coming links do you have to your real estate website?
These are not reciprocal links (They want a link to their site when they give you one of theirs).They are NOT part of a link farm or organized effort to aquire links.These are ONE WAY IN BOUND links to … (14 comments)
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training: 2 Week Closings Becoming Common Place? - 08/16/07 05:02 PM
Last week a friend who is also a Realtor had a deal fall apart hours before closing. The loan was approved, they had COMMITTMENT and then underwriting did a final review and told the buyer that they needed 9 months of reserves in the bank. Yes, this was ALL the day closing was scheduled. THIS WAS … (3 comments)
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training: Commercial Mortgage Training: Free Tele-seminar - 08/16/07 02:21 PM
FREE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE EDUCATION TELE-SEMINAR
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 AT 1:00 PM EST
Commercial Capital Alliance, a direct commercial mortgage lender for more than 16 years presents:
Commercial Mortgage Market Basics
Join us for this free tele-seminar which will cover the formula calculations and ratios that are the key steps in the analysis of a commercial mortgage … (0 comments)
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training: How Committed Are You to Your Business? This Virtual Assistant Earns Professional Certificate to Prove It!! - 08/11/07 12:15 PM
Did you know that there is certification program out there for real estate assistants? Well, there is. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has a certification program called the Real Estate Professional Assistant (REPA). This program allows individuals who are serious about providing a quality service to get the necessary tools … (2 comments)
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training: Commercial Capital Alliance: Commercial mortgage lending and more - 08/10/07 05:48 AM
My firm, Commercial Capital Alliance, is a direct commercial mortgage lender for small balance loans up to $3 MM. We lend on conventional commercial property types such as multifamily, mixed-use, retail, office and warehouse. We pride ourselves on our speed in analyzing a scenario for viability, our hands on approach, short … (1 comments)
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training: Article: Commercial mortgage underwriting through the eyes of the underwriter - 08/08/07 10:29 AM
If you are interested in some insight into the commercial mortgage underwriting process, I have an article in this months New York Mortgage Press on page 25.
This will be extremely helpful in helping you to learn how to maneuver through the process. If you do not get The New York Mortgage … (1 comments)
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training: Can you Guarantee Success? Yes, you can. - 08/07/07 08:54 AM
I guarantee success to every agent I meet if they:
DO THIS
Generate Leads Daily
Control appointments
Work B.O.B. (Book of Business)
Control all of your time (Daily Planner)
Balance in your life
Leads Management & Incubation
WITH THIS AS THEIR MISSION IN LIFE
Always live by the get by giving rule
Always keep your clients #1 priority … (5 comments)
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training: Don't let the news get between you and reality - 08/06/07 08:02 PM
I was on the phone this morning with someone who was articulating deep concern for news they just got from their mortgage rep. The rep told them of the mortgage sensationalism he is seeing, rates on stated income and lower fico's at 8 & 9%, no more 100% loans, etc. he … (4 comments)
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training: Congratulations Tom Glavine - 08/05/07 10:43 PM
I watched my second baseball game of the year. I used to be a bigger fan of the game, but I fell off the cart somewhere along the line, I think after they stopped making ed kranepools and cal ripkens, and I couldnt keep track of who was on what team … (2 comments)
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training: Effective Prospecting - 08/02/07 12:52 PM
Step 1. Pride-You must project pride in everything you do and deliver. In order to have pride you must feel the value for what you deliver. As Realtors we deliver a very valuable service, the American dream of home ownership. If you don't believe that no one else will either. This is … (0 comments)
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training: Sell Yourself to Prospects - Be a Great Listener - 07/31/07 08:39 PM
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training: Step 4: The deciding factor in commercial mortgage loans - DSCR - 07/30/07 08:40 AM
In the past few blogs that I have posted, some of the criteria and analysis that go into the determination of the viability of a commercial mortgage loan have been discussed. We have looked at how we get to a building's net operating income or NOI. This is key, because it … (1 comments)
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training: Before you believe what you read, know the bottom line - 07/27/07 10:39 PM
The last few days has brought more newspaper articles on the state of housing, the impact of the mortgage markets on real estate sales, more recent buyers heading into foreclosure, builders slashing prices, sales down to levels we havent seen since almost 5 years. And there are many of us who … (3 comments)
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training: Step 3: Cap Rates - 07/27/07 06:21 AM
Capitalization Rate In my blog yesterday, we looked at the term NOI or net operating income. This is the building block that will allow us to analyze a loan scenario for viability. The next item that we will use in the process of analyzing a commercial mortgage loan, is a term that … (6 comments)
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training: Understanding the commercial mortgage process: An Overview - 07/25/07 08:09 AM
Step 1: An OverviewAs a brief introduction to my firm and the business that we are involved in, Commercial Capital Alliance is a commercial mortgage lender and broker in business for over 16 years. Over that period of time we have seen basically every type of commercial mortgage deal out there, … (1 comments)
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training: Pat Fenton - Sales Elite - 07/23/07 08:56 AM
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training: Weichert Realtors - Who are they? - 07/22/07 05:15 PM
Are you looking for a career in Real Estate?
We have purchased a great franchise. Weichert Realtors, they are a 74 Billion dollar company known best back East. So we are new to the West Coast. Weichert Realtors is the largest single person owned Real Estate Company in the US and their … (8 comments)
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training: Awesome Training Event For Mega Real Estate Agents - 07/21/07 07:52 AM
Awesome Training Event For Mega Agents Wanting to Break Through Their Ceiling to the Next Level!Mega Agent Camp - Austin TexasAugust 20-24 2007Gary Keller Says....This year's event is built entirely around giving you the tools you need to thrive in a shifting market! The key topics that will be covered are:
The … (5 comments)
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training: Give Your Client "A Free Prize" in Each Box - 07/19/07 10:52 PM
Seth Godin hits it on the head again in his new book when he says to make sure you give a free prize in every box. Think of it, you go to the store, and there on the shelf are two brands of caramel popcorn, which is precisely what you are … (3 comments)
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training: Part-Times Realtors: Who Needs Them? - 07/14/07 09:41 PM
I started out as a part-time Realtor in April of 1987 because I could not afford to have come into the business otherwise. As the owner of a small firm in Arlington, VA, I have seen, first-hand, the challenges and benefits of hiring and working with part-time Realtors. It's not easy … (89 comments)
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training: 3 tips to Short Sale's - 07/12/07 06:53 PM
There are 3 things to remember when it comes to a Short Sale! Actually, there are many things to remember, but let's start with three.
1) Communication - This is so important not only with the bank but with the homeowner. This can make or break your negotiation with the bank. Like the old … (2 comments)
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training: Whatever happened to my Broker, my Mentor? - 07/12/07 03:19 PM
I am probably going to step on a few toes, but I think that most in-house mentoring programs leave a lot to be desired. It seems to be directly a result on Brokers hiring too many new agents they are not willing or able to take proper care of. Oftentimes, … (3 comments)
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training: Real Estate compentency in Central Florida/Orlando - 07/06/07 10:29 AM
Have you noticed how many agents are practicing real estate that are woefully unprepared to properly conduct business or represent their customers interests properly. According to a recent NAR study, the competency of real estate agent is at the lowest level ever!
Why is this? Ease of entry into the business. … (0 comments)
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training: SUITCASES FOR KIDS - 07/04/07 11:03 AM
UPDATE: SUITCASES FOR KIDS
Blitz 2007 had an amazing response this year to the Suitcases for Kids campaign, which is only in its second year here in Wisconsin! It was reported that more than 300 suitcases were donated along with $457.42! We received a letter of thanks from the Dane County foster … (0 comments)
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training: Staging In the Nude Group, or Group of SINners - You Got Questions, We Got Answers! - 06/30/07 01:21 PM
This group could be a great source of information for anyone wondering about different 'training' providers. By that, I mean a place where they can get the whole picture, not just the rose colored classes view.I'd marked this members only, I think that was wrong of me and will change the … (11 comments)
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training: Marine Corps Marathon Training - June 27 - 06/27/07 09:31 PM
Wow! The heat and humidity came on with a fury in the last couple of days here in the Mid-Atlantic. The temperature has been in the 90's with humidity just as high. Monday was a rest day after the long run of 14 miles on Sunday. I'm still paying for that … (0 comments)
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training: Continuing Education Survey for Real Estate Agents--Procrastination, Anyone? - 06/27/07 08:02 AM
Ever since that happy day in 2003 when I first passed my real estate licensing test, I have had to actively continue my education.
Any real estate agent must have continued training withint a two-year period to remain in good standing with their real estate board. Because my "time is up" in … (2 comments)
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training: Marine Corps Marathon Training - 06/24/07 08:14 PM
Well, the humidity held out today. I wasn't able to run until 5pm this afternoon, but ran pretty well. The training had me run 14 miles today. The heat and humidity is supposed to start coming back tomorrow. We're expecting temps in the mid 90's with humidity just as high. There were … (6 comments)
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training: The Importance of a good CMA - 06/22/07 08:37 PM
I attended a class at my office yesterday on CMA's. I have been to a couple of different classes on this subject but felt that a reminder would not hurt.
It was taught by a very experienced agent who is also a licensed appraiser.
I was reminded about the importance of the … (4 comments)
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training: BECOME A BUSINESS OWNER ♥ HOME STAGING ENGINEER ♥ CONSULTING EXECUTIVE - 06/20/07 01:24 PM
Staging a home is preparing the home in advance for placing the home on the market. Home staging transforms the home, from "our house", to a "show place". A Staged home, is designed to appeal to the general audience of home buyers, resulting in a quick sale. A professional Home Stager considers all areas of the home, … (3 comments)
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training: Recruit Better Employees - 06/20/07 11:27 AM
Today it seems that the most effective way to recruit new employees is through the internet. There seems to be 2 main options when advertising, craigslist or and expensive service like monster.com or yahoo jobs. It costs hundreds of dollars to post a job on monster.com or like sites and even … (0 comments)
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training: When choosing a broker. (Part 3) - 06/18/07 11:37 PM
Here are some questions you will want to ask brokers when interviewing them. Remember this isn't like interviewing for a regular job. You are looking for a broker when can help you get yourself to the top. Someone who can offer you all the tools you need to make it happen. … (14 comments)
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training: How do you go and pick a great broker? - 06/18/07 12:56 AM
There are allot of brokers out there and they are all different, with different skills, attitudes, temperament, ideologies, opportunities, etc... The idea is you have alot of chooses, and really want to take time to do your homework and interview as many as possible to make sure you are at the … (8 comments)
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training: The Art of Database Management - Part II: Gathering Information - 06/17/07 11:12 PM
The Art of Database Management
Part II: Gathering Information
Most of us are sales people when you get right down to it. Our job is to sell our services - and ourselves - as we strive to add more clients to our existing book of business. The unfortunate fact is that most of … (2 comments)
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training: Real Estate Training - Learn to Capture Internet Prospects - 06/14/07 03:44 AM
All real estate training is not created equal. Having a healthy skepticism about what types of real estate training courses you take can be a good thing. Nowadays, online real estate training is absolutely essential to your career. One of the best things you can do to leverage your online real … (4 comments)
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training: Are You Thinking About A Career In Real Estate? - 06/13/07 12:24 PM
If you are thinking about a career in real estate, contact Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate today. We offer newly licensed agents the tools they need to build a successful real estate career, which includes:
•· Foundations for Success- Quick start training for the newly licensed agent. This is a unique, … (0 comments)
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training: A Totally Honest Short Sale - 06/08/07 03:33 PM
Jure Harper is a personal friend and an outstanding trainer. She has been a DRE instructor and is currently teaching classes in the Victorville(the high Desert),
So I recieved a personal coaching session on Short Sales. Here in a nutshell is what I learned that may really benefit you.
1) be Totally … (2 comments)
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training: New laws arriving in Oregon, Colorado - 06/05/07 06:30 PM
Originally posted on HomeFinancingNews.com
As the repercussions from the subprime collapse continue, more states are focusing on legislation which they feel will protect the consumer and strengthen the anemic mortgage industry in their region.
We’ve previously reported on emerging legislation in Massachusetts, Maine and Indiana. Now Oregon is joining the fray … (0 comments)
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training: June 19, 2007 in Ft. Lauderdale...A great Marketing Seminar! - 06/01/07 01:57 PM
Sold! Direct Marketing for the Real Estate Pro Seminar will be held at the Westin Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale (off Cypress Creek Road) on June 19th from 9AM to 12:00.
Lois Geller, a very well-known direct marketer has put her expertise to work in the field of real estate so that agents, … (1 comments)
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training: Training and Managing a Team - 05/31/07 06:12 AM
When it comes to training and managing a team, you must start out with a clear vision in directing your team to a common goal through job description and training. Creating a job description and training the individual you hire is very important to the end result. You must think through … (1 comments)
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training: The EPA on Home Safety - Reducing the Risks - 05/30/07 10:16 PM
The EPA on Home Safety - Reducing the Risks Don't wait for a discerning buyer to find faults in a listed property. Be alert for these simple things to help your client sell their home before a potential buyer or inspector points them out for you. The EPA website (www.epa.gov) has … (2 comments)
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training: RESPA BASICS Simple, but critical - 05/30/07 05:35 PM
RESPAUnderstanding HUD's Consumer Protection Laws - In many states, Real Estate licenses are granted without close examination of an applicant's knowledge of RESPA guidelines. As a result, many Real Estate Agents go into business unaware that certain practices are prohibited via Federal statutes enacted by the US Department of Housing and … (6 comments)
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training: The Importance of Goal Setting - 05/30/07 04:58 PM
Here's a very useful reminder from Mike Ferry and LoantoolBox. Tracking and goal setting is one of the hardest things for me to maintain and block the time out for. I always feel I could be doing something more productive. At the end of the day, the most productive activity any … (6 comments)
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training: The 7 Do's and Don'ts of MegaAgent Marketing - 05/28/07 09:00 PM
Advance Realty is proud to sponsor this free seminar on May 29 offered by Hobbs Herder. The seminar will be offered twice, once at 1:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm. The seminar lasts about an hour and is offered by Hobbs and Herder's own Barbara Oleski.
The seminar will be … (3 comments)
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training: The Need for Training Increases in a Sales−Driven Market - 05/25/07 06:32 AM
Mike Ferry has seen many changes in market movement throughout his extensive career as a trainer to the real estate industry. In a recent interview, Ferry laid down some important ground rules to develop the mind set and productivity needed to be successful in today's market.
"Real estate professionals will begin to … (1 comments)
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training: Let's work some magic or a Friday afternoon visit to Hot Spot... - 05/23/07 12:50 PM
OK, some of you may not know, but since the beginning of the year Midori Miller, trainer-manager in our Century 21 Pelican Bay office, organized the WOW team aka "Special Forces" of Century 21 Sundance Realty.
We used to meet every Monday for 3 months. It is an accountability program that enhances … (4 comments)
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training: Sponsers Needed - 05/22/07 12:28 PM
Good Day Everyone,
Keller Williams Realty Corona Market Centeris looking for sponsors for ourRick Geha class about mastering working with buyers and sellers. This class will have 200 agents. These will the areas top agents. Sponsers will get a table in the back to set up and meet all our agents. There will be several bracks during … (0 comments)
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training: College Level Home Inspector Training, Eastern Washington - 05/22/07 10:04 AM
Bellingham Technical College, part of the state college system, has a home inspector training program that educates around the state. The next scheduled classes will be in two larger eastern Washington cities: Pasco, August 6-21; Spokane, Sept 9-Oct 5. This is a fast-track program of 160 hours of training in all aspects … (2 comments)
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training: Does your Brokerage Hold Meetings and Training Classes? - 05/21/07 11:16 PM
I am very fortunate to work with a great brokerage who has meetings every week. We meet each week and each agent that attends gets to tell what they are doing, what they are selling or what their clients are looking for. After the meeting there is usually another meeting with … (0 comments)
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training: Ok....here goes nothin'... - 05/21/07 04:07 PM
Hi....My name is Kerry Cannon and I'm a Newbie. There...I said it. I have just joined AR in an attempt to get my name and my company, RSL Document Specialists, out there amongst you all. I have already made the cardinal mistake of emailing to Mortgage Brokers in my area from … (22 comments)
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training: There are No Short Cuts to Becoming a Real Estate Professional - 05/20/07 01:24 PM
I have run into many inexperienced people in our industry from all facets of the business. I see a common problem in an overwhelming percentage of them. Very few are prepared to do what it takes to learn their craft.
The fact is that most newbie's take short cuts. They are … (67 comments)
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training: Your Real Estate World Bores Me! - 05/19/07 05:50 PM
Real Estate...... Let's see we need brokers to be able to sell real estate, but hey we are independent contractors, we have the choice of being good Realtors or bad Realtors. We do create our own little Real Estate Worlds.
I love the business and I loved selling real estate. Yes I … (16 comments)
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training: ActiveRain Community Resources - Updated 06/18/08 - 05/19/07 02:30 PM
At times we will be refeaturing this post so new members can see it and as we add some of your excellent posts to this list of Resources!
The wonderful thing about Active Rain is the fact that members share their knowledge with each other. Several new members have asked about a … (167 comments)
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training: RELAY - The Baton has been passed! - 05/18/07 01:50 PM
The Solano Association of Realtors is proud to now offer RELAY as a local member benefit. All Realtor membersof the Solano Association of Realtors are now entitled to a FREE RELAY account. The normal cost is $149.00 peragent, per year, if you are not a local member.
What is RELAY?RELAY is the … (19 comments)
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training: TRAINING FILLS DEMAND AND SUPPLIES THE TALENT - 05/16/07 03:52 PM
I felt this topic deserved a blog of its own . . . Training works in whatever forum you prefer. The APPLICATION of that knowledge has to be done in order for Success to come!
Training Companies help fill a need - a DEMAND for this service in a market. They do … (4 comments)
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training: Excellent Training for New Loan Officers (Old Ones too - LOL) - 05/15/07 06:30 PM
Well, I've been with New Key Home Lending for a couple of weeks now and what an experience it has been. I have to say that entering the Mortgage Industry at this time is extremely exciting for me. I get to learn a business at a time where you have to … (6 comments)
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training: Certified Color Consultant Training: Seattle - Salt Lake City - Denver - Victoria, BC - 05/15/07 01:04 AM
Looking for Dewey Consultant Course Certification? Our first training session in Seattle last March was a success, and the Dewey Consultant Course is back on the schedule in Seattle on September 20th and 21st! Our classes are held in professional accommodations at clean and friendly hotels with easy access from the airport for our … (0 comments)
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training: Millionaire Mondays - 05/14/07 - 05/14/07 01:27 AM
One of the foundations of Keller Williams is that we're a learning-based company. Each Monday, Millionaire Systems presents two interviews with real estate professionals who are using the models from The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor. Here's more info on the May 14 interviews: At 2 PM Central, listen as … (4 comments)
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training: New Mexico Horse Trainers, Instructors and Boarding Stables - 05/13/07 10:53 PM
New Mexico is a thoroughly horse-friendly state, and offers horse owners loads of options for their breeding, training and boarding needs.Listed below are some of the wonderful facilities available for horse training, lessons and boarding in the Land of Enchantment.
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training: Internet Lead Generation: How effective is your response? - 05/12/07 11:13 PM
At the Internet Lead Generation class I attended recently, the instructor cited results from a 2005 survey by the California Association of REALTORS® about consumer expectations when emailing an agent.
21% expect an instant response23% expect a response within 30 minutes17% expect a response within 4 hoursAlmost half want to hear from the … (11 comments)
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training: Staging Training: No I am not "Certified" - My Story - 05/12/07 01:20 PM
I am merely posting this as an insight into the world of staging training courses. This is not meant to offend or put anyone off.
Last year after finishing courses in interior decorating I decided to open my own home decorating business. This was going well. I was looking for more to … (23 comments)
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training: WOW Newsletter Help With Leads - 05/11/07 10:33 AM
I have been using a newsletter to help introduce myself to neighborhoods. I selected an area close to my home that I would be interested in finding listings. Each month, on a Saturday, I walk the neighborhood delivering my one page newsletter. I begin at 9:30 and drop them off at homes and … (1 comments)
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training: Bellingham, Washington for higher education! - 05/09/07 10:37 PM
Bellingham, Washington has three prominent educational institutions of higher learning. I have attached website photos of the schools and included links to the home pages of the institutions. The comments are mine, as a Bellingham resident for more than 50 years.
Old Main, a fixture, at WWU
http://www.wwu.edu/
WWU: The … (0 comments)
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training: The "Outlook" looks good... Re-invent yourself - 05/09/07 05:18 PM
I've been a loan officer for 20 years. Every once in a while you have to re-invent yourself. I not only reinvented myself professionally, but personally as well. I moved from CT to Hilton Head Island, SC which is 951 miles away from my market. This isn't such a big deal … (1 comments)
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training: A useful way to use Associations in Active Rain... - 05/08/07 10:08 PM
I have another usage for "Associates" which I have been working on for the past year almost. If you take a look at my profile, I have a list of agents from specific states in my associates area.
If I have a client that wants to move to that … (18 comments)
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training: Highalnd Village, TX Scooter Training - 05/08/07 12:58 PM
If you live in Highland Village, Texas your child must have Scooter Training. The city ordinance ( 04-094)requires scooter training for kids 12 years of age and older. The ordinance regulates the use of motorized scooters within the city limits. The three most important regulations/restrictions are: 1. No Gas Scooters, 2. … (0 comments)
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training: HOW DO YOU MARKET WHEN YOU ARE NOT MARKETING? - 05/07/07 10:26 PM
Where was the last person that asked you "What is Home Staging?" I am STILL blown away that I get that question after years of Staging and the exposure we have seen in all sorts of media. My first response when I get that question is to ask "Have you been … (4 comments)
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training: Who You Hire Does Make a Big Difference by Stephen Gladstone Stonehollow Home Inspectors - 05/07/07 09:11 PM
Most of you know what a home inspector does, but many probably don't really know what it takes to be a great one.
While experience is a great part of hiring a home inspector, perhaps I can give you some facts about some Home Inspector credentials and things to look for.
First of … (1 comments)
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training: GOOD NEGOTIATIONS ARE THE KEY - 05/07/07 09:00 PM
How good are you at Negotiating? When a client says "no" do we walk away or do we go for round 2? Giving options for our Staging services helps in this process and learning how to keep the door open are key. When a client is interested in Staging the battle … (0 comments)
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training: Millionaire Mondays - 05/07/07 - 05/06/07 10:07 PM
One of the foundations of Keller Williams is that we're a learning-based company. Each Monday, Millionaire Systems presents two interviews with real estate professionals who are using the models from The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor. Here's more info on the April 30 interviews: At 2 PM Central, listen in … (1 comments)
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training: STAGING FEATURED IN "PARADE" SECTION OF MOST MAJOR PAPERS! - 05/06/07 02:40 PM
The Sunday Paper for most large papers has a "PARADE" section - and today's was all about "Where America Lives." Not only do they give statistics for median priced homes in the country, but they share what our dollars can afford city by city. Pretty interesting to see how far our … (8 comments)
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training: Continuing Education - 05/04/07 12:14 PM
I am typing this blog from my mobile device as I sit in a CE course. This course has been one of the most rewarding classes that I have been in since becoming a real estate broker.
The course is an in depth curriculum on proposals and components of a succesul … (1 comments)
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training: Staying on Top - 05/04/07 07:19 AM
The one thing that always stays the same in the real estate business is it's never dull or boring! Every transaction is different. I honestly learn something new everyday. You really have to stay on top of learning curve to make in this business. I don't think you can ever have … (17 comments)
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training: Introduction to e-Pro in Lehighton, Pennsylvania - 05/01/07 02:58 PM
I will be conducting an introduction to the e-Pro certification program on Friday afternoon May 4 at 3PM at the Carbon County Association of Realtors 180 South First Street Lehighton, PA 18235.
The program is about 60 minutes and we do offer a discount for the course if you sign up through … (0 comments)
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training: Get off the Roller-Coaster! - 05/01/07 10:49 AM
I love Roller Coasters - I love that climb to the top with the anticipation of the big drop in my stomach when we speed down a hill. I challenge myself to hold my hands-up in the air - screaming like a kid! We took our kids to Sea World over … (7 comments)
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training: Keep Things Simple by Focusing on the Basics - 05/01/07 01:09 AM
Basic Training - instilling the simple and basic foundation for success - is something we all need to go back to from time to time. I just completed another Staging class and had a Stager that had been trained a while ago that was really struggling with what to do next. … (7 comments)
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training: Road Tripping - or Tripping out on Staging? - 04/30/07 10:54 PM
Road Tripping to learn about Staging? Pretty cool. Just read the blog about Lori flying to LA. And what is so neat is I have a a fellow Stager that drove 900 miles from Colorado to be with us this week in Sacramento to see how we do things and to learn! She … (0 comments)
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training: Millionaire Mondays - 04/30/07 - 04/29/07 08:41 PM
One of the foundations of Keller Williams is that we're a learning-based company. Each Monday, Millionaire Systems presents two interviews with real estate professionals who are using the models from The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor. Here's more info on the April 30 interviews: At 2 PM Central, listen in … (6 comments)
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training: Are you "Being Guido?" - 04/28/07 08:58 PM
Just got a call from a colleague on my team - and she completed a staging job on a vacant apartment that was modeled for the builder. She put the rental furniture in her name, and has all her other stuff in the house. Fee was about $2,000 for the Staging. Seller/Builder … (8 comments)
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training: Newsweek Features Home Staging! Check it out! - 04/28/07 02:06 PM
The Newsweek Issue with Don Imus on the cover has a feature on Home Staging! NATIONAL feature - yeah! It features Barb Schwarz, Creator of Home Staging, and has some good basic tips for Sellers. Staging is the rage! - Jennie … (22 comments)
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training: Insurance - the importance of proper protection! - 04/28/07 01:35 PM
I was reminded two weeks ago about why it is so vital that we all have insurance to protect ourselves and our "stuff" while it might be in a vacant or occupied home. I staged a $1.6 Million 4500 square foot vacant house - looked great - and the Seller, Builder, … (12 comments)
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training: Questions about Internet Lead Generation? - 04/27/07 08:26 PM
I recently posted about the Internet Lead Generation class coming to Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 2. Here are the highlights from the KWU course overview:
Identify what real estate buyers and sellers are looking for online. Learn how to market your website in order to capture leads. Discover the techniques that successful … (7 comments)
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training: Trainers Wanted - 04/23/07 05:41 PM
Sparta Success Systems is seeking experienced agents (100+ career transactions minimum) with a training background who are interested in training new and experienced agents on consultative selling techniques. If you've been through Peak Potentials' Train the Trainer program, that's a bonus.
We will be looking to partner with agents around the country to run … (2 comments)
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training: Millionaire Mondays - The ActiveRain Connection for 04/23/07 - 04/22/07 08:55 PM
One of the foundations of Keller Williams is that we're a learning-based company. Each Monday, Millionaire Systems presents two interviews with real estate professionals who are using the models from The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor.
At 2 PM Central, listen in as Jay Papasan, co-author of The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, … (2 comments)
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training: Keller Williams introduces Business Building Coaching - 04/21/07 11:38 PM
A recent study by Keller Williams University produced some fascinating results:
In their first full year after coming to Keller Williams, mega-agent production went from an average GCI of $383,000 to $502,000.The top three aspects that mega-agents cited as most beneficial to them were education and training (62%), Keller Williams culture (41%), … (2 comments)
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training: Stay on track with biweekly reviews - 04/21/07 11:03 PM
Every two weeks, the listing agents on The Brenkus Team at Keller Williams Realty in Las Vegas, NV meet with team leader Teri Brenkus to review their activity for the current period and year-to-date. We look at our numbers for new business generation and existing business:
New Business
Hours prospecting and number of … (6 comments)
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training: Falling Behind On Mortgage Payments? - 04/17/07 10:15 PM
Falling behind on mortgage payments?
We are in unfortunate times right now with the foreclosure rates moving higher daily.
Much of this is blamed on subprime mortgages and adjustable rate mortgages by the mainstream media.
I would like to suggest some additional factors that have not been mentioned in the mainstream media...
Americans, … (5 comments)
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training: Let Them In Behind the Scenes - 04/17/07 08:09 AM
Do you find that you go above and beyond the call of duty to handle problems and your clients never seem to appreciate it? There are several reasons why you may be having this problem.
Managing Your Clients' Expectations
If you are not making sure that your clients have reasonable expectations, then you … (0 comments)
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training: Millionaire Mondays - 04/16/07 - 04/16/07 10:27 AM
One of the foundations of Keller Williams is that we're a learning-based company. Each Monday, Millionaire Systems presents two interviews with real estate professionals who are using the models from The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor. Here's more info on the April 16 interviews: At 2 PM Central, investor Dyches Boddiford … (2 comments)
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training: Stop Working Nights and Weekends! - 04/15/07 02:18 PM
Are You a Highly Motivated, Entrepreneurial Thinker?
Do You Have a Background in Real Estate?
(Even Better) Do You Have a History of Using our Products and Training?
Then WE WANT YOU!
Sparta Success Systems is looking for high-quality salespeople. This is a commission-based position and will require a little homework on your part to … (1 comments)
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training: Real Estate - The Best Personal Growth Workshop I Ever Took - 04/15/07 10:43 AM
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am a personal growth junkie. Personally, I like to refer to myself as a Spiritual Masochist - if it hurts and I know that walking through it will make me a better person, well then - sign me up! And even so, … (3 comments)
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training: Hope is Not a Strategy - 04/15/07 08:20 AM
Are you spending your days hoping for business? We all know the market has shifted. The days on the market for listings is longer than it has been for the last few years. Inventory has increased to the point that buyers have many choices and can't make a decision or keep making … (3 comments)
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training: Internet Lead Generation class coming to Las Vegas - 04/13/07 06:50 PM
On Wednesday, May 2, the newest class from Keller Williams University, Internet Lead Generation, will be taught at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa from 9 AM to 5 PM. Like most of the Keller Williams training curriculum, the class is open to any agent, regardless of their company.
The KWU … (7 comments)
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training: "The 5 Pillars of Real Estate Success" - 04/12/07 12:14 PM
I recently found a website containing several services targeted to the success of real estate agents. It also came with with some free training articles. One of these articles is called "The 5 Pillars of Real Estate Success" have a read and let me know what you think of it.
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training: How to eliminate that bad real estate agent stereotype forever - 04/11/07 05:12 PM
I just read a blog by one of my agents Darren Hill in Glendale California. I started to write a quick comment and my comments turned into its own blog entry. For a reference here is a portion of his or read the entire blog here. ...Then I looked at one of the comments … (2 comments)
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training: Stop Looking for Customers! Let them find you. - 04/10/07 07:12 PM
Do I have your attention yet? I hope so. Successful real estate agents understand that customers do not drive the referral train, personal relationships do. If you truly want to explode your real estate business then you must start building long term relationships and stop begging for business.
Fact: According to the … (1 comments)
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training: Millionaire Mondays - 04/09/07 - 04/09/07 01:59 AM
One of the foundations of Keller Williams is that we're a learning-based company. Each Monday, Millionaire Systems presents two interviews with real estate professionals who are using the models from The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor. Here's more info on the April 9 interviews: At 2 PM Central, listen … (7 comments)
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