Hi All- Many of you know that I work to write very positive messages and by doing so, help our industry to move froward in professionalism and ability. I just had, what I can only think is a scam targeting experienced Realtors, tried on me. Gayle got an email talking about referrals from a lend
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05/08/2008
In these changing real estate markets it is of vital importance that Realtors constantly push themselves to do more, better, faster, friendlier, more professional, more realistic and to be a better all around professionals. The funny thing is that we keep saying "Changing Markets" but the truth
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04/05/2008
As a Realtor, I am bound to protect and serve my client's best interest. From the start of the transaction, I am on guard, on the watch, on the lookout for ANYTHING that needs to be fixed, brought to my client's attention, or whatever so that my client ends up where they want to be.I have writte
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04/01/2008
In this busy world and industry (Real Estate) that we are all a part of, time off is a premium. Making the time and to play with family and friends and getting everyone there is pretty tough. We are not "Gamers" by any stretch of the imagination, in fact the last electronic game I owned was the
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04/01/2008
When speaking to clients or other Realtors, there is this "thing" that some people do that makes me Crazy. While talking to a person and they start with the,"I know him very well's" and the "Oh yes they are very close friends of mine's" and all the name dropping rubbish. Why is that so many pro
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03/26/2008
Being a Realtor, we at times have transactions where the other Realtor does everything they are supposed to do throughout the entire process...and there are times the other Realtor, simply put, does not. We may never know why the other side dropped the ball but the fact is that it happens. When
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03/25/2008
On the windward side of Oahu, just over the Pali Highway, you will find Kailua. Kailua is known for it's wonderful white sand beach and laid back lifestyle. If you drive to the beach in Kailua and turn right or south, you will drive into Lanikai. Lanikai sits right between Kailua and Waimanalo
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03/24/2008
There is an art to being a great Realtor. This art can be learned and some are born with the ability to be a GREAT Realtor. On a larger scale, what we are talking about the the art of Management. We have all worked for terrible managers, in from what ever industry you have come, and we have al
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03/24/2008
As a Honolulu Realtor, I get asked all the time which is the best website to go to to see what is on the market in Honolulu. While my personal website had an awesome property search on it that showed not only the Active Listings, it also showed the properties that are in escrow and the all of th
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03/21/2008
I had a funny experience a while back. We were in escrow on a Single Family Home in Ewa Beach on Oahu, and the buyers insisted on using a mortgage broker that they knew from their home town in Washington State. My only concern was that they were comfortable with their team so we went forward.Re
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03/21/2008