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THE CLIENT LOVES THESE... Nothing new, but ever true, every client loves the things we do when we: ( 1) Call them by NAME (especially when we do so with respect). ( 2) Possess a POSITIVE ATTITUDE in all we say and do. ( 3) Give them an HONEST RESPONSE to their queries (no dancing-no prancing). ( ...

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY!!! One of the greatest gifts God gives in this lifetime is Friendship!!!  THe best Friendships evolve from mutual respect and concern.  Often our best friends come from unexpected places and circumstances.  I am a better REALTOR®, a better man, a better person because this date in...

DEAR HOME BUYER: MAY I HAVE A MOMENT OF YOUR TIME?  As you begin the process of searching for your dream home, you will be interacting with many real estate agents.  You will be favorably impressed by some, and scratching your head about others.  There are scores of lists and hundreds of articles...

I was thinking about REALTOR® TOOLS THAT NEVER LOSE THEIR WORTH especially in these times of "high technology."  REALTORS® were selling property when all their calculations were accomplished with a No. 2 pencil.  They were selling homes long before the MLS books came into being, and continuing ed...

Nashville, Tennessee: A City of the Heart  Today, I asked a young man why he moved to Nashville, and what he liked most about my home town.  He moved here a few years ago, having an interest in Country Music; so I expected him to tell me how much he loved Country Music, getting to meet the entert...

"The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock--the Foolish Man Built His House Upon the Sand".  In todays real estate market, a wise man will do well to weigh these words--a foolish man will think he knows what he's doing, and will prove the truth of this counsel. We recognize these words from the ...

A Home Inspector's reply to my inquiry:  "What could/should I do as a REALTOR®, to better prepare my client for the home inspection experience..." I saw your comment on ActiveRain and again appreciate your interest.  I copied the questions you asked below and will try to answer. I would like to a...

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO ASK A HOME INSPECTOR?  What advice would you seek?  If you could sit down, one-on-one, and seek his/her counsel: what would you ask him/her?  That is what I am currently doing-I'm attending a six hour Continuing Education class at EASTERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF REA...

While we rejoice that Sarah has been found, anxiously wait for answers to our questions, and awake to a stark reality that the outcome could have been so horiffic.  All of us had flashes of fear for her, as well as for others we know who could have been named Sarah. One of the great benefits of a...

A REALTOR®'s Confessions: "Stupid Things I've Done" Have you made your list?  I have. In the past few days I have become a grand dad for the ninth time.  [For those who care--"Grand dad is recovering, and doing fine.]  For the past several months I've had an uneasiness about this daughter and thi...