Thoughts From A Retired Agent

                                 One of the most important words to understand and remember is the word “cooperation.” This word is not limited to the real estate business, but it is, and should be, right at the top of the list for real estate agents. Whether you are a team affiliate or an indivi...

                                         Achieving a goal, whether personal or business, is an adrenalin rush. Most of us have some type of objective to reach, and when that’s accomplished, we feel we’ve mastered another skill.  Participating in the real estate business demands continuous educati...

                        “Authority” is a very important word in the real estate business. Real estate agents must present themselves as an authority in and of their marketplace.  People want to do business with knowledgeable and successful people. Potential clients expect to hire a person with a ...

                           Let’s talk “marketing!” All listing agents are “marketing agents,” and when they don’t realize that fact, they become buyer agents! Learn to market. It’s a learned skill!! Whether a buyer agent or a listing agent, making the phone ring is the ultimate goal. I was always...

                                              In the real estate business, for every action, there is a means of protection for the client. This reminds me of Newton’s 3rd Law that states, “for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction.” Real estate IS a reactive business, but we DO ha...

                           Marketing opens many new doors for real estate agents. That’s called “new business” in our profession. Agents have online and offline methods from which to choose, and the majority of agents select the online option. The Reason?  There’s no cost! The problem with limiti...

                                   Listing Agents are Marketing Agents!! Marketing agents do that task every day to make the phone ring. That’s so easy to say, but unless you have a game plan leading to the ultimate goal of Branding a Name, your efforts will be futile. To market properly, one mus...

                                                 Behind that mask is an award winning real estate agent who continues to soar to new heights!!! Tammy Todaro of RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin and The Todaro Team was presented the prestigious Platinum Club Award by RE/MAX of New England. Tammy...

This post is filled with great advice from the Flooring Girl..... not just flooring but decorating, too!! As I'm sure you know, there's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to help sell a house faster. Sometimes things just need to be cleaned up.  And, of course at other times, some rooms need to l...

You'll love this post, and I hope you chuckle as much as I did....          Atlanta Buckhead Midtown  Funny Reflections On The Gifts of 2020                                     Everyone has a favorite story about the ups and downs in our "Most Recent Past Year" of adventure. Let's hope that your ...