The New Realtor Reality

Earlier today, I was pulling into a parking spot at the the grocery store and noticed two carts in the dead center of the empty parking spot next to mine.  An older gentleman was pulling in to that spot as I got out of my car.  I could see the frustration in his eyes.  I walked around my car, an...

I'm all for education in any shape or form -- "it's all good."  But I'm curious as to how AR members with multiple industry designations or advanced degrees use that education to expand their business.  I know the pat answer is, "It depends on the individual," and I couldn't agree more, but what ...

Not a day goes by without something reminding me of a Seinfeld episode.  What a great brand they built with that show.  Dozens of "Seinfeldisms" have made their way into our daily conversations:  "Yada Yada Yada", "Not that there's anything wrong with that", "Double-dip"  come to mind.  How can w...

I keep hearing stories from all over the country about how stale REO listings suddenly sell when pulled from the Listing Agent for auction.  Interesting how just the "threat" of an auction is enough to get someone off the fence.  The vast majority of us are still in a Buyer's market, and will be ...

"Don't bother me.  Just get me contracts."  Let's face it, Asset Managers at virtually every bank that has ever closed a mortgage are buried in REO's.  They are just as frustrated as you are by the entire process. An idea was introduced to me some time ago that has made a big difference in how I ...

The auctioneer has a shotgun, the Realtor, a sniper rifle.  When it comes to effective marketing, the sniper wins every time.  Are you tired of REO managers handing over your listings to an auctioneer, and cutting your commission?  The perception is that the auctioneer does a better job of market...