Scott Jones's title insurance corner!

First American Title The Woodlands had a fantastic year in 2010!!!!  Not only were we able to maintain the business we have, we grow our business by 10% in a difficult year.  The key to our success is to keep a positive attitude, deliver great customer service and educate our customers by helping...

July has been a good month in The Woodlands so far.  We have about 7 months of inventory for owner occupied and several months of inventory for new contraction.  If you're looking for some great deals in The Woodlands now's the time to buy.  Interest rates are low, inventory is good, prices are g...

Over the years, I have read many theories about successful sales.  The one fundamental thought that made the most sense to me was that we cannot achieve maximum success if our body, mind, and sales approach are not in balance and focused.   A person cannot develop a program for achieving their bu...

January started out slower than what we were hoping for in The Woodlands however it’s finishing the way we are wanting.  The first two weeks of this month was creeping along and I know it’s not because I wasn't marketing and helping my customers. Everyone I was talking to told me they were workin...

Often the call that is placed at 8AM or 6PM will be received by a decision-maker that has more time to talk. And don’t underestimate the value of leaving voicemail messages at night.  These will be the very first messages that your prospect will hear in the morning, thereby increasing the odds of...

After reviewing this years September performance for First American Title The Woodlands, I realized we had out performed the last three previous Septembers.  I bebelieve The Woodlands market does not apply to what the media portrays to the public.  People who move to The Woodlands move here for t...

Your clients should start seeing their property tax statments in the mail in October!  This is a great time to contact your past clients and remind them to Homestead their property in January.  If you're in The Woodlands or Montgomery county I have the Application for Residential Homestead Exempt...

According to recent studies apartment managers report a 68% tenant turnover rate in the spring and fall of each year. This means that over two-thirds of their tenants move in May and Sept. Since they will be moving during those months, it's critical that you mail your marketing pieces at least 5...

Dealing with the Swine Flu Outbreak Although it's easy to feel panicked by what you read and see through media coverage and notices from public agencies, it's important to remain calm and get informed.  No matter how virulent an outbreak seems at the beginning, understand that public health depar...

We recently walked out our front door to see what we thought was a GIANT beehive in our small oak tree in the front yard. My first inclination was to grab a bottle of bug spray. Now that was my inclination but my husband happened to know of a bee keeper so we called him instead. I must say watchi...