Mike Hughes' Blog

Being in the industry that I am, I deal with agents all day long in just about every state in the union.  Some of the agents I work with are as solid as they can get...others, not so much.  But, the one thing that I do know is that all of them WANT to be successful.  It's just that some of them h...

Thinking Outside the Box! It seems that lately we have had to rethink our strategy on selling homes in this new market.  Now, we've done this before--each year as a matter-of-fact, but thinking outside the box has become a MUST for Realtors® these days!  Gone are the days of listing a home in ML...

FAIR ISAAC is changing the playing field again, implementing it's latest version of credit scoring FICO 2008. And it doesn't appear that the change will be leveling it. The three major credit reporting agencies will be rolling out the new scoring system this year, with Transunion deploying it in ...

I just published this post on my blog and wanted to share it with you: 1) to say thank you for the incredible support and conversation I've experienced here, and 2) because I think this is an experience that we can all benefit from as we work to sustain and grow our businesses - whatever that bus...

"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely."Rodin   This is an interesting question that many of the top coaches and business leaders ask themselves everyday.  When broken down "How Much Do I Make an Hour".  I have to say that many of us probably make less then minimum wage.  Cr...

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Meticulously maintained expanded classic center entrance colonial! This home has been cared for and improved on since the day that it was built. With easy access to shopping, executive offices and a quick 15 minute commute to Boston, this 4 bedroom home provides the spacious conveniences perfect ...

I posted this originally many months ago...but with the new year, I thought it was fitting that everyone be reminded of how what we say can cause even MORE fear in today's marketplace. Regardless of how often Brokers or Sales Managers say not to do it, there are certain phrases that continually p...

What is the biggest misconception in the mind of the guy about to make an offer on a house?  This seller must be absolutely desperate to sell this house. I will ignore the asking price, because all houses are priced with plenty of negotiating room. Sellers expect low ball offers in this market. A...

The holidays are over, the visiting relatives safely on their way and the Indianapolis Colts . . . well, let's just say I won't be distracted too much by football the next eight months. So, I am back at it. Over the next few days, I'll be posting about recent and expected changes in the real esta...