Sue Gabriel's (sgabriel) Blog

So I woke up this morning thinking about interest rates. I know, "get a life, Sue". But besides my family (both the 2 and 4 legged members), this is my life. And lately I keep hearing about how bad the interest rates were in the 1980s. So I did a bit of research, and found the highest rates in 19...

This past Friday, I attended a really neat event sponsored by our local board (CABOR - Cleveland Area Board of Realtors). We were served breakfast (yay!) and heard a panel of 6 of our area's Top Producers talk about numerous topics: "What sets you apart?" "How do you build your client base and ke...

After reading Jennifer Allan's post the other day regarding prospecting, I started doing some serious thinking about this. I'm one of those who really, really, REALLY dislikes prospecting. I'm not a cold-caller. I hate receiving calls at home, unless it's from family or friends. And when I say I ...

Before I start my list, we're supposed to tell the story of how we got where we are. For me, it started pretty cliché. I loved looking at houses! When I was growing up, we'd go visiting a lot, as my Mom and Dad had many friends. I loved checking out everyone else's house...imagining what it would...

I've been asked recently, "What do you do for fun?" Well...I like to read. Actually I love to read! I always wanted to own my own bookstore. I even created a pretend one when I was 10. Then I grew up, saw "You've Got Mail" and realized the kind of bookstore I'd be happy owning would probably get ...

Now that Labor Day's come and gone and high school football has begun (no injuries this year, ok, Son??), it's time to think about summer coming to an end. Yikes!! And as the seasons change, so do our lives. Wow, that sounds so profound...but it's true! Eighteen years ago, I became the Office Man...

                                                                       Today, my husband and I went on a cruise...on Lake Erie! We took the same cruise 3 years ago on our wedding day, so this was our anniversary cruise! Those of you from the Cleveland area already know about the Nautica Queen. Fo...

Thanks Ronda, for meme-ing me! These are some things I don't get a chance to think about very much...it's been fun! 1.  Who is your favorite musical artist? I have to admit, I was in high school in the 70s. So my favorites are Bruce Springsteen (Born To Run era), The Moody Blues, ELO and BOSTON!!...

Last week, I wrote about the wonderful service my husband and I received at our neighborhood restaurant. I'd just like to give you a little follow-up! Tonight, as soon as we walked into the restaurant, our bartender from last week saw me, ran up and gave me a huge hug! "Thank you so much for your...

The other evening, my husband and I went to a local restaurant for dinner. We like to sit at the bar, so we can play the Trivia game. It's easier for me to see the TV screen close up (even with my glasses!), and he likes to have our "own personal waiter" handy. We also usually get a seat right aw...