Real Learning!

It takes a special type of buyer to survive the short sale market.  I'm amazed at the amount of time and lack of response when dealing with the bank. As if buying a house wasn't stressful enough! Education with your buyer is key in this type of transaction. Buyers are looking for "deals". Just be...

I have a calendar sitting on my desk and each day I'm provided with a new quote. Tomorrow's quote (yes, I looked ahead. Don't we all) is "Never listen to those who say you can't do it... because they haven't." (MM Reynolds)  This is a good lesson for all of us who are doing business in today's ma...

For those of you who are considering a Designation and aren't sure if it's worth your money.... Stay Tuned to this blog. I'm in Chicago this week to attend a REBAC training at the NAR. This training is called Summer Sophmore Camp. The attendees were Real Estate schools, Associations and Boards ac...

I just finished a "FREE" call that's purpose was to advise regarding agent recruiting. (Yes, they were selling their continued services) They posed a question that I'd like to throw out to all of you.... What do agents want? The answer to this question can help brokers, owners and/or managers not...

As I contemplated what to write for my first Active Rain blog, I had an interesting experience with my 17-year-old son and.... a blog was born.  Here's my story!  My son wanted to sign up for a summer lacrosse league. We sign up for everything online-summer camps, high school parking passes and t...