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My thoughts on Web 2.0, how it is impacting the three basic componets of the Real Estate Brokerage Business.
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Let's face it...or not...your choice..We are not likely to see over 6,000,000 real estate sales (12,000,000 opportunities) per year in the near future at least not until unemployment gets below 6% but even then I would not hold my breath.  Another not so brilliant flash..prices will not skyrocket...
12/04/2010
What am I Nuts?  People seem to respond with confusion and incredulity.  I think I am on to..not on...something..So think about it...First, our numbers are dwindling..GOOD..it is far too easy to get into this small business opportunity anyway.  Second, banks, appraisers, buyers and sellers are ge...
09/16/2010
I read a recent AR post regarding "Personal Responsibility" teach people to fish instead of giving them fish, etc... Ok, fair enough, how about this one for REALTOR personal responsibility.  How about we start advising everyone that we are selling a house to, that when they meet with the appropri...
04/01/2010
 Is It Any Wonder...why REALTORS, don't get any respect or trust.  Jim Towner - March 31, 2008An article written by Matin Crutsinger, Associated Press, appeared in the Business section of Virginia's Roanoke Times with the title "New home sales hit 13-year low".  Not exactly a breaking story or a ...
03/31/2008
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 So hear I am, having my morning coffee, leafing thru....sorry old media newsprint 1.0 term, scrolling through Inman and I am reading about homethinking.com.  This is probably not real new news to many but it was a new one for me...one of many things of which I am unaware. Okay, so where is real ...
08/17/2007
This mornings Inman News Highlighted Zip Realty's "new" Feature, Tool, Service, Product for real estate consumers.  Zip is offering a commission comparison tool based on a Zestimate.  The consumer will be shown the range of commissions being charged in their market and an estimate of what they co...
08/10/2007
After thirty-one years actively involved in the Real Estate Brokerage business I have concluded that the business has basic parts or processes. The tools have changed drastically but the parts and processes are the same.  1.  Find as many people you can who want to buy or sell real estate.2.  Con...
08/07/2007
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