Glenn Kutner's Real Estate Blog

I'm no stranger to being a lowly 1099, but I am interested in researching more about getting the maximum taxation benefits from being a Realtor.I save every receipt from every purchase, log every mile from every trip, what else do I need to add to my daily routine? Can someone suggest sites, blog...

For the past 6 months I have been on a quest to lose 50 pounds by my 50th birthday which is coming up in just 4 weeks. My progress has been good and I hope to clock in on my birthday at the weight I set as my goal.One of the tools I have used is the NIKE+ system that utilizes my iPod and a very n...

Today, the (old) Cleveland CVB was transformed into:POSITIVELY CLEVELANDThis change follows many cities who have change their convention bureaus name to reflect a more modern and "with it" stance. This was a great oppurtunity for the city to show off all it's assets in the most positive way.Check...

Just came back from a seminar in Columbus that was attended by perhaps 400-500 agents.The parking lot was packed to overflow and I was one of the latest (as usual) arrivals.Upon rolling through the parking lot and subsequently the "grassy knoll" behind the lot, I had the pleasure of seeing many o...

Is it just me, or are other folks bothered by the lack of diligence that some agents show towards their listings by not "checking up" on their signage?I was driving and walking through several neighborhoods today and saw the following:Signs without a realty company nameSigns without a form of con...

As a new agent I am holding open listings of other agents and while I make fruitful use of the time; the attendance has been poor.I am willing to work any plan to get more folks to show up and therefore get my "mug" known by more potential buyers.I'm listening...  

I run a 5K (or so) every day in the park and surrounding area and never thought it neccesary to carry a few business cards in my jogging shorts until today. While on my run I stopped to help a young mom get her stroller folded and into her SUV and thought if I had a card on me, I would (of course...

This idea came from a friend in the business.If you have a vacant home for sale, determine the date and time of the trick or treating in the area. Get some (good) candy and a stack of business cards and camp out at that house for the 2 hours or so.When the parents bring the littlest of the goblin...

I have held many open houses lately where the traffic has been less than spectacular. Instead of watching the TV or reading the Sunday "funnies" between guests, I have used the time to concentarte on IPA, an acronym / tool I came up with while working as a sales trainer for a major retailer.Down ...

As a new agent, I'm faced with the decision of just how to tell prospects about my "newness" to the business. Any suggestions for breaking the news?