Under Pressure: The Cost Of The American DreamI spent 30 years as a wedding DJ. Throughout that time, out of 2,000 weddings, only three canceled at the last minute, and four others were called off on the morning of the ceremony—or even during setup at the venue for the reception. In every case, i
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07/02/2025
The Zestimate is Zillow’s automated home valuation tool aka an (AVM): Several real estate websites like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com use Automated Valuation Models (AVMs). They pull from public records, MLS records, and uses proprietary algorithms to quickly provide an "estimate of a property’
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06/26/2025
I have had to do this for hundreds of clients over the years. I personally always vacate my tenants and sell a vacant, staged house, ready for any kind of new owner - not just investors. But, it may not always make sense to do that, if you are selling in the middle of your tenant's lease or the h
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06/24/2025
Stop Waiting To Be Remembered💡 The Power of the Right Message at the Right Time -To End Call ReluctanceEver wonder what to say when you pick up the phone, send an email, or mail something to your clients? The secret isn’t just in reaching out — it’s in delivering the right message at the perfect
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06/19/2025
The June 2025 Active Rain Point Store Challenge The fantasy I’ve always had ever since moving to San Diego 22 years ago is hosting my entire family for Christmas at The Hotel Del Coronado for one epic week, with planned activities and excursions. I’ve come close to this dream, getting a preview
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06/08/2025
I've learned a lot about AI in a short amount of time the last year because of Michael Thorne, I'm sharing this FREE opportunity to get some excellent training and a better understanding of how to use AI more effectively in your business.Join us for a FREE AI TrainingBuffini & Company Date & Ti
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06/03/2025
Rest Is Not A Reward...It’s Part Of Any Successful Work Plan.Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a day I dedicate to giving prayer and gratitude to all the men in my family who served, in every war from World War I to the Vietnam War. We pause to honor and remember all those men, women an
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05/26/2025
"It’s never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George EliotThe May Contest Charges Us With: Now Imagine This...You could rewind time and start your real estate career all over again, but this time with every tool available today, every lesson you’ve learned, every mistake you’ve made (an
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05/15/2025
Once again a fellow Rainmaker has inspired me to write and share a short story of revenge. Debbie Sagorin's recent post featured in Kathy Streib's "Weekly Roundup" is a fun story - although a bummer because an HOA had to muscle her about an Elephant Bush removal. Sad, because they are pretty suc
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05/04/2025
Many sellers fall prey to what we call “Castle Syndrome,” believing their home is a unique gem in a sea of listings. They are not in touch with their market nor their market value and if they do not hire the right Real Estate Professional, they could be in for a disappointing experience, leaving
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04/27/2025
