I hear what you say, but I also feel that if you create these things yourself and send them out that it puts a more personal touch on your work and your clients can really tell the difference.  I actually create my own newsletter every month and email it to my clients from Microsoft Publisher.  It only takes about an hour or so to put together a quality article and then you simply plug in your clients addresses and you can email them direct from the publisher program.  Hmm maybe another blog post idea here too!

Matthew-I love to have my hubby get involved with my business.  I feel that it helps him to truly appreciate the amount of work that goes into being a Realtor.  In addition my 14 year old boys have helped me a great deal.  They have learned work ethics and the responsibility it takes to have a job.  Everything you have addressed here is so important.  Thank you for sharing.

Thank you Julie:  It really includes my wife in what I am doing, and makes her feel involved in my real estate career.