Dale Simmons's (ogsimmons) Blog

Before I get into this article I wonder what the investment is by a Broker or employing agency for that new agent? I guess what I'm asking is, what is the new agent getting in return for the 40 to 50% of their commissions? I heard the same question from many at a non-agency realtor training meeti...

Somehow things have gotten turned around. A simple thing taught by parents, schools, colleges and general business practice.  But where has it gone, what happened to it? I've had it up to here with this situation and I'm going to do something about it. I don't understand it, but I must regress. L...

There is a ripple effect on doing a short sale and all of your clients must be made aware. I was discussing options with a client who is a home owner who bought their home at the height of the market. I was asked to do a market analysis on their property and it was determined that their home may...

With the advent of the internet, email and auto responders and regrettable exploitation of same has caused people to lose confidence in this media. Their skepticism level is at an all time high. With that in mind, the genuine business owners marketing strategies are being adversely affected. It's...

Our Government could easily contribute to the stabilization and upturn of our housing debacle if they choose. Our maybe they are so "Hell Bent" on bankrupting our nation they just don't care. They are so focused on this health care issue everything else is put on hold or is being used as a smoke ...