I listened to a one hour webinar last night by Ellie Drake. She is a younger woman in the inspirational field that can help people in many professions. She talks about about how to listen, not just with your ears, but your heart and gut feeling. Really listen to what your customer has to say. I
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11/06/2009
We were warned about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2001 by Pres. Bush. Solution was to say everything was great. In 2004 Repulicans wanted to over haul both programs, but were told no by Congress. Inc. magazine also mentioned on both coasts the the market was out of wack, and won't last. Now peo
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01/15/2009
I can't say for sure how real estate sale will be this year. One of my first years where I don't have a clue.Anyway I have a number of nice listings, and our prices are attractive. I have also tapped into other income besides my small 175 acre organic farm. This may not be for you, insurance agen
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01/09/2009
Being in any business is risky, and we now are feeling it in real estate. Personally it helps me on my online internet business. I still feel sorry for all of us. None of the commissions earned come easy. I mentioned earlier I have a small organic farm with 175 acres. That provides some income.
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05/08/2008
Have multiple streams of income could be an answer. Do you do more then sell real estate? If not , why not. Real Estate has always gone in cycles. I have a smaller organic farm (175 acres), plus I do referral based marketing on consumerable products.I keep busy all the time. Sure I'm concerned
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05/06/2008
Our market is down, but is to be expected, as we rely on buyers from other states, and a few from the cities.Interest rates are good, but more cautious lenders which is good. We never did get into the variable rate mortgage and the 40-50 year loans. My telephone calls are down 80 per cent. Mostl
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03/25/2008
Hi: I'm sorry on my spelling. I can spell good, but not a good typer. I usually re-read my posts, as I know I can't type. I use 2 fingers.
03/20/2008
Life is full of ups and downs. Ive areal estate boroker and have been in the business for 23 years. There are always ups and downs. I feel you have to diverse and have more then one line of income. I have 3-4 lines of income. I live on the MN/Ontariop border, while we never have booms and never
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03/20/2008