Low Tech, High Value -- The Business Model Canvas   “The Business Model Canvas” was the star of the show at the recent RETSO Refocus “unconference” in Duluth, GA. I found it particularly timely for a couple of reasons: For one thing,  I’m a specialist. I believe in niche-service. And I’ve decided that my current business model needs adjusting, narrowing even more for the shifting market and also for the lifestyle that I want. So, I came to the event ready for a tool to help me drill down, clarify, refine and better deliver “my thing” that I do better than most. For another, most industry intelligence agrees that the coming five years will be a very different real estate space than the last five years, and many agents and brokers will again have to adjust the way they do business if they... 04/12/2013

RETSO Refocus 2013 Gwinnett Civic Center I just got back from attending RETSO Refocus at the Gwinnet Civic Center, and I have to share it was awesome on many different levels.  First of all real estate it is not all about technology and gadgets - it is about running a successful business via a business plan and the process that implements a formula for success.  Personally I think it was very reaffirming that the concept placed foreword was so encompassing - yet full of areas that we can constantly review, streamline, and readjust and fine tune our own business models.  Face it, in real estate we are subject to so many variables.  Real estate changes every day and we have to accommodate to the change in our business like a chameleon.  The only constant we have in real estate is "Change!... 04/09/2013

RETSO Refocus Recap Last week, I joined AR members Bob Stewart, Lane Bailey, Jordan Wheeler, Jim Crawford, Bonnie Lelak and Charlie Ragonesi at  RETSO Refocus in Duluth, GA. As promised, the 2013 event by Real Estate Technology South was anything but the usual pitch-fest-slash-expo that many real estate events seem to be these days. RETSO Refocus brought the person-to-person conversations and idea-sharing out of the hallway and into the conference room, where nationally and locally known speakers used “The Business Model Canvas” to guide participants through a series of in-conference work sessions designed to help us each transform our business in 2013.   The problem for some attendees was that they could not make a connection between the past technological focus of the event, and this ... 04/09/2013

Ready for RETSO Refocus I’m excited about the next two days. I’m about to pack an overnight bag for my “trip” from Jonesboro, GA to Duluth, GA to attend RETSO Refocus at the Gwinnett Center. Okay, I know It’s only about 30 miles up the highway and a two-day event  may be a flimsy excuse for an overnight hotel stay, hey, but I’m taking it. A mini-break and a chance to avoid Atlanta rush hour traffic are all the excuse this girl needs.   So, tomorrow I’ll join other real estate professionals in the Southeast who are intrigued by the unveiling of the Business Model Canvas and other new developments in real estate technology.   Here’s how our Georgia MLS describes it.       The Business Model Canvas will help clarify your strategy, increase innovation, reduce risk, discover what your custom... 04/03/2013

Duluth GA Single Family Homes for Sale Active MLS Listings Duluth GA homes for sale by Price Ranges in Duluth Georgia.  This is a Duluth real estate market report based upon the number of active MLS listings of single family detached homes in Johns Creek Georgia there are for sale in given price ranges as of today March 3, 2013.*  In some price ranges there will be less homes available because of high demand, and in other price ranges there will be less available homes for sale in Duluth because fewer homes are being listed in that price range.  As of today there are 165 homes for sale in Duluth. For more information about homes for sale in Duluth GA, please feel free to contact us! Duluth GA MLS Listings of Single Family Homes for Sale by Price Duluth GA Homes for Sale $100,000 - $200,... 03/03/2013

  Duluth GA Homes for Sale Update │ Single Family Detached Homes Duluth GA Homes for Sale MLS Update: Here are the most recent Duluth GA area MLS figures for Duluth homes for sale and Duluth real estate in Gwinnett County.  As of today Sunday here are the MLS February 24, 2013 MLS Single Family Detached Listings At a Glance: Active - 164  Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Contingency - Due Diligence- 9 Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Contingency w/Kickout- 0 Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Contingency - Other- 4 Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Pending- 68 Properties Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Pending Lender Approval 41 Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Foun... 02/24/2013

Duluth GA Homes for Sale Listings in 900K Price Range Duluth GA homes for sale 900K to 1 Million Dollars. To make it easier for consumers looking for Duluth GA homes homes for sale in 900K price range - I created a price range search to allow home buyers to search homes as they are listed in the FMLS, and GAMLS system for homes in Duluth GA priced between 900K and 999K. This $900000 to $1 Million Dollars price range includes single family luxury homes, private estate properties, gated homes, country club homes, new homes, and condos. For more information about buying or selling a home in Gwinnett County GA - please feel free to contact us! Duluth GA Homes for Sale 900K to 999K Price Range 02/10/2013

Best Buy for New Listings of Duluth Homes For Sale! The number of homes for sale is definitely down, but check out these 18 homes for sale in Duluth!  Some outstanding deals here.  Since August, the median price has risen a whopping $100K, easily the most in Gwinnett County.  Now's the time to act, last years was definitively the bottom of the real estate market. For a quick reference guide here's some helpful links. See All the New Listings In Duluth, GA Advanced Search of All Homes For Sale In GA Search all the Foreclosures In Duluth Search all the Short Sales In Duluth Community information plus home for sale in Duluth.  01/28/2013

Duluth GA Homes for Sale MLS Update │ Single Family Detached Homes Here are the most recent Duluth GA area MLS figures for Duluth homes for sale and Duluth real estate in Gwinnett County.  As of today Sunday here are the MLS January 20, 2013 MLS Single Family Detached Listings At a Glance: Active - 159  Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Contingency w/Kickout- 0 Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Contingency - Due Diligence- 9 Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Contingency - Other- 2 Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Pending- 61 Properties Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  Pending Lender Approval 44 Detached Single Family Duluth GA homes for Sale Found  *Single Family Detached inventor... 01/19/2013

Real Estate in Duluth GA - January 2013 from http://www.homesforsaleduluth.com There are currently 191 active homes for sale in Duluth GA. The average listing price for Real Estate in Duluth GA during the month of January is $542,708. The median list price in January for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Duluth GA is $265,000. The typical home for sale during the month of January in Duluth GA is a 4.17 bedroom, 3.30 bath home built in 1995. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Duluth GA. During the month of January a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $163,182 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $475,193. The 5 bedroom homes are listing for an average of $762,097. All market data and statistics are pulled direct... 01/14/2013

Duluth GA Homes for Sale MLS Listings Report As of today January 12, 2013 there are currently 164 homes for sale in Duluth Georgia in Gwinnett County listed in the FMLS. These are detached single family homes - fee simple.  Of these homes there are 340 homes in Duluth are currently pending sale. 164 FMLS Active Listings Duluth GA homes for sale. 4 Contingent Due Diligence FMLS Active Listings Duluth GA homes for sale. 0 Contingency Kickout FMLS Active Listings Duluth GA homes for sale. 2 Active FMLS Contingency Other Listings Duluth GA homes for sale. 62 FMLS Pending Sale Listings Duluth GA homes for sale. * For more information about homes for sale in Duluth GA please feel free to contact us! 01/11/2013

I know this is not one of my usual Bank of America Short Sale Process Updates or market conditions report, but it's something we try to do every year.  While your are busy making new year's resolutions or perhaps defiantly resolving not to make them, this is a great time to check on some safety things if you are a GA Home owner. while you are putting away your Christmas Decorations.  Smoke & Carbon monoxide detectors Yearly checkups on all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors is a must during the Holiday season.  Making things safe for your family can prevent unfortunate circumstances or tragedies.  For some fun you can try out those candles you got over the holiday and see if they can set off the alarm!  To take the saftey (and potentially fun) to a new level, take the time to plan you... 12/31/2012

Homes in Collins Hill School District - December 2012 from http://www.collinshillhomesforsale.com There are currently 82 active homes for sale in Collins Hill School District. The average listing price for Property in Collins Hill School District during the month of December is $184,029. The median list price in December for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Collins Hill School District is $170,000. The typical home for sale during the month of December in Collins Hill School District is a 3.93 bedroom, 2.52 bath home built in 1994. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Collins Hill School District. During the month of December a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $119,511 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $187... 12/27/2012

Real Estate in Sugarloaf Country Club - December 2012 from http://www.sugarloafcountryclub.net There are currently 22 active homes for sale in Sugarloaf Country Club. The average listing price for Homes in Sugarloaf Country Club during the month of December is $1,445,314. The median list price in December for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Sugarloaf Country Club is $1,299,000. The typical home for sale during the month of December in Sugarloaf Country Club is a 5.81 bedroom, 5.81 bath home built in 2000. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Sugarloaf Country Club. During the month of December a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $0 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $0. The 5 bedroom homes are listing for an... 12/24/2012

Property in Duluth GA - December 2012 from http://www.homesinduluthga.com There are currently 216 active homes for sale in Duluth GA. The average listing price for Real Estate in Duluth GA during the month of December is $455,118. The median list price in December for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Duluth GA is $259,000. The typical home for sale during the month of December in Duluth GA is a 4.17 bedroom, 3.22 bath home built in 1996. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Duluth GA. During the month of December a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $172,423 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $302,066. The 5 bedroom homes are listing for an average of $654,685. All market data and statistics are pulled directl... 12/24/2012

Real Estate in Duluth GA - December 2012 from http://www.luxuryhomesduluth.com There are currently 211 active homes for sale in Duluth GA. The average listing price for Real Estate in Duluth GA during the month of December is $459,709. The median list price in December for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Duluth GA is $259,900. The typical home for sale during the month of December in Duluth GA is a 4.16 bedroom, 3.25 bath home built in 1996. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Duluth GA. During the month of December a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $172,664 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $302,704. The 5 bedroom homes are listing for an average of $678,892. All market data and statistics are pulled di... 12/21/2012

What Would You Ask A Successful Atlanta CEO? If you had the opportunity to sit down with a CEO for an hour and ask questions what questions would you ask?  What if you had multiple successful Atlanta CEOs to ask questions of?  Would that be useful for you?Now's your opportunity!  When you attend the new premiere Atlanta Business Leadership Event, Heroic Event, you can ask whatever questions you may have!If you're reading this and wanted to find out more, head on over to the best leadership resource on the planet, leadertribe. 12/17/2012

Property in Gwinnett County - December 2012 from http://www.findgwinnetthomes.com There are currently 1847 active homes for sale in Gwinnett County. The average listing price for Homes in Gwinnett County during the month of December is $268,215. The median list price in December for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Gwinnett County is $194,900. The typical home for sale during the month of December in Gwinnett County is a 3.99 bedroom, 2.75 bath home built in 1998. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Gwinnett County. During the month of December a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $161,458 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $221,478. The 5 bedroom homes are listing for an average of $369,859. All market data ... 12/09/2012

Homes in Duluth GA - December 2012 from http://www.duluthgahomesearch.com There are currently 214 active homes for sale in Duluth GA. The average listing price for Homes in Duluth GA during the month of December is $471,635. The median list price in December for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Duluth GA is $259,900. The typical home for sale during the month of December in Duluth GA is a 4.22 bedroom, 3.33 bath home built in 1996. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Duluth GA. During the month of December a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $173,492 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $303,525. The 5 bedroom homes are listing for an average of $643,940. All market data and statistics are pulled directly from... 12/09/2012

Heroic Event is a non-profit event aimed at taking business leaders from success to significance.  A day full of business leadership training from the top performers who not only rock the business world but know how to manage their time and resources to give back to the community. Heroic Event is a full day, fast paced event.  You can preview the speakers at the Heroic Event website.  Not only will you get great content, but you also get to change the world.  There are 2 causes that will get 100% of the profits.  This event will be held in Gwinnett at the convention center.  You can order tickets online here.  12/07/2012