Do you have a family member or friend who claims they know more than the REALTOR®, the Loan Officer, the Home Inspector, the Termite Inspector AND the Escrow Officer too? There ARE pros and cons in all situations. You may not see the benefits while Nosey Nellie is nosing around. This is the f
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12/25/2012
A while back I wrote a post Making My OWN Magic in the World of Blogging and detailed what I do to be a successful blogger. I have continued to believe that quality content will always outweigh my reason for blogging ---compared to POINTS. Granted, the points we receive for blogging , commenti
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12/23/2012
We’ve all wondered, pondered, assumed and presumed. This THINKING can drive us nuts if we allow it to interfere with taking a step back and being patient. Pick up the phone with a problem you’re having instead of pounding the keyboard as if stomping your feet, or call your client instead of ass
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12/23/2012
Expressing gratitude for ActiveRain, To staff and peers, the connections I’ve made. That turned to friendships time and again, Through words formed of member portrayed. Help received with hands on care, Means more than you will know It adds the extraordinary flair Unique, as
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12/23/2012
Hello???? (I’m reluctant because a long distance number can mean a new client…OR…the dreaded telemarketer trying to sell me a ‘spot’ as the only MILILANI REAL ESTATE AGENT). Telemarketer: Hi, my name is XXX and I would like to speak to the person in charge of your website. Me: Which websit
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12/21/2012
….And a Promise of a Home Mortgage Interest Deduction….. In elementary school, my daughter knew what a tough time I was having as a single mom of two children. One Mother’s Day she made me a card that said, “Mom, if I could I would give you the world”. Awwww….I hugged her tight and said, I know
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12/20/2012
After reading much from other members about SEO, Keywords and Directing Traffic to our blogs...remember this. There is no other that compares with more information than that what you get right here with ActiveRain's Blogging Bootcamp. Following is the latest Blogging Bootcamp with our own Active
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12/20/2012
Time and time again we reiterate to our clients the importance of having a REALTOR® and their own representation when buying or selling a property. We also give them sound advice about having a professional home inspector and not their friend who is a great handyman around the house. We stres
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12/18/2012
The Aloha Aina Realtor Award Program was established in 1998 by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. It was established for the sole purpose of recognizing and rewarding REALTORS® for their extraordinary service to their clients, their colleagues and their community. Over the last few years I hav
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12/16/2012
The Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul group held their annual Holiday Contest. Our theme was to create a Holiday Greeting Card and recognize who they appreciated. Some chose their families, their clients, a vendor and there were no limits on those appreciated by each member. Our Judges were o
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12/04/2012