Greetings from Amanda Wilson, PA

This may sound like a silly question, BUT DOES THE CAR MAKE THE REALTOR? Many agents tell me that yes--it's all perception...and the car a realtor drives is very important as to one's image--especially if you are a top producer.....is this true? Naturally, you want a car that is safe for transpor...

SALES STATISTICS               48% OF SALES PEOPLE NEVER FOLLOW UP WITH A PROSPECT               25% OF SALES PEOPLE MAKE A SECOND CONTACT AND STOP               12% OF SALES PEOPLE ONLY MAKE THREE CONTACTS AND STOP                             ONLY 10% OF SALES PEOPLE MAKE MORE THAN THREE CONTACT...

Our sales board is FULL for the month of April--we've seen more pending sales this month, than we have in the last 3-6 months! Properties are selling! I've got a client looking for a 4 bedroom, 3,000 sq ft home with a 2 bay-garage in a desirable area of Fort Lauderdale (up to $lM)..no problem.  I...

Yesterday, there was an open house for a home that I wanted to see.  Another associate and I headed out to view the property--as it fit the search criteria for one of my clients.  When we arrived, we found the realtor stretched out on the couch...he was casually relaxing on the couch with his fee...

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." ~~~ Alvin Toffler ~~~ THIS GIVES US ALL SOMETHING TO REALLY THINK ABOUT--WITH ALL THAT IS CHANGING IN OUR MARKETPLACE...WE CAN NO LONGER DO BUSINESS AS USUAL WITHOUT...

THE FOLLOWING CHARTS DEPICT THE BROWARD COUNTY HOUSING MARKET.  IN THE LAST 15 MONTHS, SALES HAVE INCREASED BY 98.8% AND THE INVENTORY HAS DECLINED BY MORE THAN 20%.  IN JANUARY, 2008, BROWARD COUNTY HAD OVER 40 MONTHS OF INVENTORY; HOWEVER, BY MARCH, 2009, THE COUNTY HAD ONLY 16 MONTHS OF HOUSIN...

May I make one suggestion--contact your state congressional member of Congress today--Discuss your concerns about the real estate market. As I read the blog posts from AR, many of us are experiencing the same concerns, the banking institutions, regulations or laws, etc.  Last week I placed a phon...

I'm a woman...a nurturer...it's very difficult for me to say no....I just keep saying YES...and than I bitch and complain about it later...until now. Finally, I'm learning to say no..no, I will not waste my time...no, sorry, I cannot help you; no, I cannot assist you with your search...no, I cann...

In 1962, Thomas Kuhn wrote ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolution,' and defined the concept of ‘Paradigm shift.'  Kuhn argues that scientific advancement is not evolutionary, but rather is a ‘series of peaceful interludes punctuated by intellectually violet revolutions.' And in those revolutions...

As we suspected, banks are getting TARP funds--but are not releasing more money and lending is still tight.  In today's article of the WALL STREET JOURNAL, of the 21 largest banks receiving troubled asset relief program funds, the Treasury states that credit being offered FELL 2.2% across all len...