It's always good to see these statistics. Whether you pay attention to them or not is always up to you! Considering some discussions we've had here, be sure to note where print advertising ranks in the bottom stats. Eight huge percent!!! And what happened to Facebook? Only 2% in the bottom groupi
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01/25/2011
Here are some tips, for your customers, for buying foreclosures. 1. Work with an agent who has access to foreclosure information. Many home buyers assume that all agents have access to foreclosure listings. It's important to ask. 2. Bank-owned properties generally close faster than short sales.
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01/25/2011
So you've opened an account on Facebook. You've got a bunch of friends, including some past customers and clients. Your posts have been about interest rates, why now is a good time to buy, and your latest listings. Everybody said you'd increase your business by doing this but...where in the heck
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01/23/2011
Dang it, we all know this stuff so why do we continue to break out in the sweats every time we go to meet a new client? Read on.....! Although the real estate market tends to slow down in the winter, real estate professionals must constantly be on their toes when it comes to sharing information w
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01/23/2011
I wanted to share this news clip because there has been some discussion lately about why we should participate in social networking and why we should have our own website. We've known for a few years that print advertising has been on the decline because of the internet. When potential buyers use
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01/21/2011
OK, we all know this stuff but gentle reminders never hurt. Besides, with gas moving toward $3.50 a gallon Lord knows we all need some help! With record-setting gas prices at the pump, now's the time to make sure you're stretching every mile you can out of each gallon of gas. So before you hit t
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01/20/2011
Every once and a while the question of incorporation comes up and therehas been considerable input on the subject over the years. Liability is the big question plus taxation benefits. This may not be for you but it is something to think about and consider. A summary of the important aspects of th
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01/19/2011
I'm sure we can all use a little refresher course on how to manage our time! The person who coined the phrase "time is money" must have been a sales rep paid on commission. In the real estate profession, the old cliché rings true: if you're not talking to a prospect or client, you're unemployed.
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01/17/2011
This is good information at tax time. Always be careful! The tax code doesn't have to change very much in order for scammers to capitalize on consumer uncertainty and launch phishing scams. Be on the lookout in 2011 for phony emails warning you that your tax credit, tax refund, or other tax-relat
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01/15/2011
I'm sure we all keep this in mind when listing a home but it never hurts to go over this simple process one more time just as a reminder of how important the first impression is. When getting a home ready to be put on the market, it is crucial that home sellers understand the importance of making
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01/14/2011
