David's Thoughts, Tirades, Rants & Blogs!

Last night I was forced to watch Million Dollar Listing on Bravo by my wife.  I campaigned for anything else but she really wanted to watch it. I explained that this is what I do all day long. That I didn't want to relive work as I was preparing for bed! As it turned out, it was exactly as I anti...

As a follow-up to an earlier post on Hiring Administrative Staff, I'd like to share some tips on keeping them once you have them & what to do with them. 1)  You must have an operations guide before you hire. This explains your history, who you are, what you do, what markets you work, your favorit...

Having hired over 10 assistants in the past 10 years I'll share some things about who & how to hire. 1) Super important to give a personality profile test.  I feel that the best one is the DISC personality profile. This way you have an idea of how compatible they will be with you and the team. 2)...

In my continuing series of tips to share, I'd like to offer some ideas to include in your listing agreement. 1) Have the start date read: This agreement begins when it is signed by the Seller 2) Have the expiration date pre-printed as "This agreement expires after "X" months, ending on the last d...

Many computer users don't consider the consequences of their machine being virus infected until it's too late! Aside from losing everything, you may also cause your machine to run slow or perhaps even infect others.  Here's some tips courtesy of McAfee and other sources along with my comments:Do ...

There's been alot of recent talk about Google changing their algorithms.  A few years ago, my site was ranked in the top 10 on the first page of every search having to do with South Florida real estate. The web was good to me! Then, literally overnight, Google changed their algorithm. I almost di...

I've combined two great ideas into one that has brought me business.  At a CRS class, the instructor spoke about a "jumbo business card". Basically, it's your regular business card blown up to 8.5 x 5.5.  I then took another idea (can' remember where I got it). This is the feedback or comment car...

I am often asked, how do you select an agent to give a referral to? I personally us the CRS directory, Howard Brinton's Star Power Home Agent or the RE/MAX roster.  I don't have any absolute "go to" source. What are the rest of you doing. Where do you get the most referrals from? I just increased...

Last night I went to a Bar Mitzvah for the son of an office associate. The co-worker asked to borrow my Prowler (collector car) The theme was exotic cars. As you approach the reception hall, he would have cars lined up along the entry.  A marquee would be infront of each car stating the make, mod...

Alex's blog ("Be Careful Out There 9/2/06 01:54PM) made me recall an experience I had awhile back. I was holding an open house (maybe it was a real long time ago). An agent showed up with his client, a young professional looking, well spoken man. He seemed to linger longer than usual in the maste...