Rachael Hite

Lets SOOOO JUST DO IT!One of our most fascinating discoveries about successful people is that sometimes the only point of differentiation between them and others is that the succeeders stopped deliberating and took action in the pursuit of something about which they felt strongly. In other words,...

   Since our economy has been "crunched" our industry has taken a hard hit.   Everyone is scaling back marketing, rethinking their showing routes to save gas and now there are many who are changing brokerages to save money.    In our area I've noticed many agents making the change even if they ha...

If you are not already using google aps to organize your transactions and team communication IN ANY JOB that you are in (where allowed) you are missing the boat!    Their user friendly aps work well with team projects, organizing calendars and tasks and even working on notes and spread sheets!   ...

For those of you attempting to modify your mortgage on your own I found an interesting article on modifications that may be interesting to you.    Remember if you are turned down for a modification you may be able to do a short sale instead!    Don't just walk away from your property, KNOW YOUR O...

Quick post on the whole twitter idea. OK so I'm actually new to twitter. I get the idea micro blog what you are doing through out the day, network with associates, catch up on news and blah blah blah. Its another avenue to let the public know what you do (SHORT SALES!) I like to announce new list...

Check out the new subdivision of homes being built in Slainesville WV, ( About 30 minutes down north 522!     The two acre lots and builder incentives add to an attractive package for those who are looking for beautiful mountain views!                   www.bristolspringswv.com   BTW  thanks for ...

How to find A"Good" REALTOR?? There has been a great MEMBERS ONLYdebate on the rain today, but I though I would tone it down an bit and expose the public to the question at hand.   As REALTORS we can be subject to law suits and local association board disciplinary  action if we are found to be so...

   Daily I subscribe to several financial and industry related blogs.  My current favorite is a video blog www.thinkbigworksmall.com, where two mortgage brokers ( and video marketing entruprenuers)  sarcastically discuss and debate current events and politics affecting our business.   Their topic...

Are REALTORS like vampires?    Why is it that when we (REALTORS) introduce ourselves in the general public we often get two reactions.  People either recoil and ask why, or they become enamored and want us to unlock the secrets of the down market.   With the popularity of shows like True Blood on...

Worthy of a re-post.    This will be an ongoing debate for the next 5 -10 years until our economy recovers and foreclosures are not the norm.A proposal being discussed in lender financial circles is whether an owner who has lost their home to foreclosure should be allowed to stay in the home, for...