Ma Ne's (mrmark06) Blog

1) Confusing Goal Setting with Business Planning.  Plans are calculated; goals can come from thin air. 2)      Excluding Transaction Costs from your Business Plan- The more transactions you do the more money you will spend, your plan should take that into consideration.3)      Omitting Activities...

I don't know how many people have told me "The market is really bad right now. It's a bad time to be in real estate". And many other similar negative statements. If you listen and think about these things, they become part of your reality. If you dwell on them, worry about them, or let them affec...

This is another little saying that is a big misperception.People do the same things over and over again thinking they will get better.The opposite is true and they build up more frustration because the results don't follow.This is why I believe "Perfect practice makes PERFECT"It's reimplementing ...

Do you put your cell number on cards?I was curious because an agent in the office said she does not. She says that when she hands someone a card, she will personally write the cell number on back of it to make it more personal and to make them feel like your really putting effort towards them.  T...

I've heard this before with regards to being an agent, and that successful agents focus on getting and selling listings. Sellers usually take less time to work with to get a deal closed. Buyers can be frustrating and perhaps never buy anything, and once you list a property that is priced right an...

The following prospecting tools are designed to collect or gather information that will be used by properties or real estate agents and mortgage brokers in tailoring their strategic marketing offers and get them into buying the product of their individual industries. Call Capture System - One pop...

If you were trying to get a listing and the seller asked you what you do different to market property, what would you say?What you can do differently from the majority of agents is:1. Ensure that your seller understands the importance of making his home easily available to show, on relatively sho...

Real estate marketing has changed over the last several years and is continuing to change at a very rapid rate. Today if a real estate agent wants to succeed, you need to have a plan of action. In todays real estate market, most consumers start their search when looking to buy or sell a home on t...

Why are buyers not buying?One reason with two causes: Fear. Cause #1: News media coverage suggesting the collapse of the mortgage industry.                                                                                                                                          Cause #2: News media...

Everynight when I log into Active Rain, I'm surprised to see so many people on here logged in. There are usually around 500 - 600 hundred here. I wonder why so many are here searching the site. I can only come up with a few things on why so many are here. Either they have an important deal they a...