I tend to think Real Estate Agents are professionals that wear many hats. Sometimes we encounter situations in our careers that challenge our entire person as a whole. I think tecomes true in markets like are experiencing today. We find ourselves searching for new hope to help keep ourselves
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10/16/2007
I wrote awhile back about how we need to go "Back To The Basics" with our Real Estate Presentations and general focus on our clients. I think we tend to overlook the small things that really make a difference when our business goes crazy. In some sort of way, we lose touch with the relationship
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10/16/2007
I know some of our areas in the SF Bay area continue to be strong and buyers still make over-bid offers. But other areas of the bay area bring such a great buyers market, I am not sure why buyers are still on the fence.In 2004/05, the bay area had a 22% EQUITY growth. Sellers were living a "Goo
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10/11/2007
Is the information our buyers are reading and listening too really coming from professionals with Real Estate backgrounds? I would gather to say NOT! I like what Gary Watts, a real estate economists has to say. HeBstresses we are coming out of our down market and should be noticing some posi
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10/11/2007
In this quiet market, my goal has been to boost my education, re-check my systems, update my marketing, and perfect my listing/buyers presentations. I am a true believer in "Back To the Basics" in Real Estate. Touching our clients with hand written notes, newsletters, market updates, and/or dro
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10/09/2007
I recieved a call today, (we always like the phone to ring and have clients call us) but this was regarding a listing that is expiring in two weeks. Research proves it to be beautiful mediterraneon 4/3 bath home that is only 4 years old. The home has been listed for 7 months with no offers. Pri
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10/08/2007
I am new to blogging but since I started a week ago, I can see how it can get addicting. Good thing for DVR because once you bog, it hard to shut down your computer. I am wondering though, if anyone has types to help my feed. Do I need to attach other websites to my blog? Can I use AR as
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10/06/2007
Its an amazing Friday. Here is my "Back The Basics" game plan:Visit 5 homes on the MLS listed for over 75 days. Maybe the seller will see my hand written note about how nice the home is and thank you for showing. Third agent is the one!Call 5 past clients and check in to say "Hi". Tell them ab
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10/05/2007
As we near the end of 2007, we start preparing for the 2008 year. I just recently read that numbers nearing 150 -250K realtors will be exiting our buisness. It can be an opportune time to step back and evaluate our plans of action and how we hande our business daily. With the added extra time
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10/04/2007
