Mark Velasco's (mrmarkv) Blog

I drove 25 minutes only to be stood up (not by the Buyer) but by the Seller. Don't these people want to sell this $700,000 home? Maybe not.  Note to self: call ahead of time. If you know of clients who may need some help in the So California, feel free to send them to my site: www.SearchSanGabrie...

#4. Respect: Esteem for a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability. Also, the condition of being esteemed or honored. Reality Check: Do we ALWAYS Respect our clients? Do we look down on them because they are in a different price range? Do we ESTEEM and HONOR our...

#4. Respect: Esteem for a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability. Also, the condition of being esteemed or honored. Reality Check: Do we ALWAYS Respect our clients? Do we look down on them because they are in a different price range? Do we ESTEEM and HONOR our...

#3. Optimism: A diposition to take the most hopeful view.                        Life's Most Challenging Times: Have you ever tried to do something that you have never done before? Something that is intimidating, yet, you have to do it? Something that usually requires a sales person? Facing the u...

Anybody out there have experiene starting an AR group? If so, can you give a newbie group former guy a few tips? Also, anyone have any ideas of groups that might need to be added to Active Rain? Thanks in advance, Mark Velasco If you know of clients who may need some help in the So California, fe...

Communication minus the Job equals perfection? I am currently engaged to be married this summer.  My fiancee is one of the most amazing women that I have ever met.  The only time that she does not enjoy my conversation/comany is when I am talking about Real Estate/work.  She is a Teacher and I en...

#2-Being Prepared: Properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready.  I will tell you how I lost my first Client because I was NOT prepared.  I will tell you my horror story if you tell me yours.                                                                                                     ...

Honesty- Truthfulness, sincerity or frankness.  Also, freedom from deceit or fraud. Black and White or Gray? Do we tell the truth all of the time?  Do we tell the truth only when it is convenient and when there is no commission involved?  Is leaving out a fact or two mean that we are being disho...

Most Realtors see Monday as an "off day."  I am all for taking a day of rest, however, use it to your personal advantage.  Take time to spend time with a friend, family member or with the one you love.  Your personal satisfaction level in life will increase and (because you are more cheerful) so ...

Seller Tips 1. Understand why you are selling. 2. Find a good Realtor 3. Do your homework before you set your selling price. 4. Appearance is critical.  Maximize your selling potential. 5. Deep clean your property, remove all personal traces of your family. 6. Disclose EVERYTHING. 7. Do not get e...