Don Spera's (dwellinghunter) Blog

                          OPEN UP YOUR TIME CAPSULE -  If you go back 5, 10 or 20 years in our industry, the amount of changes have been insurmountable. Since I go back 23 years, I am going to elaborate on if I opened up a time capsule, what I would find.  I would find the following: Average comm...

                                         Are you being you or putting on a facade? Everyone in this industry comes from different backgrounds and handle themselves the way they feel the most comfortable in front of their client.  Some of us are perceived to be stuffy, and some may seem too casual...

Even though I have had many successful dealings with family and friends, I can really sympathize with her post and it is worthwhile sharing again.  We need to posture ourselves like this is any other business. They may have used us because of being a family or friend, but don't abuse us, treat us...

Melissa, what a great post.  I really felt that this was well worth putting out there again to our AR family on taking a stance!Do you remember who said this? No, I do not expect that you are alive when this was said. But, do you remember learning about Theodore Roosevelt in school, and do you re...

                                  Are Buyers on the Same Page? It is the old saying that Buyers are liars and Seller are Hellers.  How many times have you had Buyers argue in front of you because they just cannot agree with each other?  It seems like the woman falls in love with the kitchen and t...

                                     What Was Your Easiest Transaction? Lets talk some positive things that come from our industry.  If you take a balance of good and bad and average them out, our business can net you a very lucrative income when managed properly.  We all have our own way of doin...

A Star Spangled Day - What an awesome display of Patriotism at a recent Tea Party event.  I am not sure how to upload a You Tube video, but if you click on the link below, it will send chills through you.  Please listen to the whole thing, as you will miss the most important message. http://www.y...

Newbies and Oldbies - Money Making Tips - I am sure we are all looking for different and creative ways to land another lead and/or sale.  Many of us use to cold call, some knock on doors, some do mass mailings, and now with all the hype about Social Media, marketing strategies are coming out of ...

                                                 Do You Buy Instinctively? In today's world technology is extremely hard to keep up with.  I find myself seeing technology and all the advancements moving at the speed of light, while my old comprehension level moves at the speed of a tortoise. In p...

Riel, I just came across your post about understanding about how the hit router is used.  I though it was very worthwhile passing on as I am sure a lot of us out there were very naive about this.  Thanks.**Note** I first posted this directly to the newbies group, but several people asked me to be...