Renee Butler's (thebutlerteam) Blog

What is your passion?  Is there a song that moves you….a worthwhile cause, or perhaps a hobby?  Well, last Saturday, the passion of many was illustrated in the form of a huge Pink Ribbon.  A universal symbol of the fight against Breast Cancer.  Many citizens of Polk County and beyond, gathered to...

  There is majic in being A Good listener. Next time you are working with a prospect, make a special effort to be a good listener. Give your prospect a chance to talk and tell you everything they   know and about themselves. You will be amazed how effective this simple but neglected courtesy can ...

The taps were flowing and Band Haven was playing for an awesome night in the Park.  Beautiful Fraulein’s and lots of Herr’s sporting the typical gray or green alpine hats carrying their Butler Team mugs.  Great to see the town celebrating the season in October where you can party in public!  The ...

The trick in losing weight is getting past the life habits that keep us where we are physically.  Getting out of our daily routine and trading it for a healthier lifestyle is important and the primary reason it becomes overwhelming for most women.  The good news… weight-loss is the same for every...

Now that the weather is starting to cool down nothing can beat a cup of steaming hot cocoa on a cold winter’s night.  Add this surprise flavor of crushed peppermint candies for a gourmet taste. Triple Chocolate Mint Cocoa Mix 6 cups nonfat milk powder 1 package (16 ounces) confectioners sugar 2 j...

Ok, so I buy this facial off Groupon. Which is an awesome site if you are not signed up for I highly suggest it! I thought I was going in for this relaxing facial. When the lady told me it was going to take about 30 min I was a little skeptical because most facials I have had have been at least a...

Are you they type who has to rush out and get the latest and greatest and be sure it’s incorporated into your home? Do you even know what the latest trends are?   One of the reasons I hate to follow trends is just about the time you start to follow one and think you finally know what is “in” you ...

  The craze these days is the Angry Bird Game.  I am exposed to a lot of people in my profession and I have realized that it does not matter age, creed, color, sex, EVERYONE is talking about it!  I believe that the name itself, may not be appealing to some folks, while it is obviously appealing t...

No where is the title of this Blog more important and critical than  it is in the photos being used to illustrate and promote your residential, commercial  and land   Listings and brochures.  They should be in good focus, not cluttered but clean and balanced. The horizontal should be horizontal a...

Purchasing a new home is a task within itself. But when it comes to remodeling there are a lot of  things to take into consideration; like are you going to be residing in the home or is it going to be a rental property or a property in which you resell.  All these factors determine the products a...