I was sitting down having coffee with a friend of mine Owen Greaves who happens to be heavily involved in social media, technology and IT strategic planning for business. We got to talking about how in all reality most business over the next 3-7 years will move to online at home business, this is will exclude big box stores like wal-mart, best buy, etc. just because your overhead is lower and people just naturally go to the Internet anyway. 86% of home buyers start there search online, the stats might have even climbed since the last time I looked, and a large number of sellers look online to determine what there home might sell for. So this is where my article really begins. If you are interviewing agents for the job of selling your home or trying to find a agent to help you find a hom... 06/04/2009

This company is amazing in so many ways! In the last 6 years........ They wrote the #1, #2 and #3 Real Estate books: Millionaire Real Estate Agent, Millionaire Real Estate Investor and SHIFT. They wrote Your First Home. Click on the player and click on the SHIFT tour promo                                                                                                                            Produced 2 outstanding workshops for agents to deliver. They wrote the best training courses ever: - CAMP 443 (Creating Agent Maximum Productivity. - Lead Generation 36 12 3 - Buyer mastery - Seller Mastery - Agent Mastery Series - Your Business is Your Database - Internet Lead generation...  Created AgentMouintain.com so Gary Keller can talk directly to agents.  Created LeadershipMountain.com so ... 06/01/2009

This year I'm participating in the Cancer Society's Relay For Life!  There aren't many of us who's lives haven't been touched by someone that has had Cancer.   I've never made a post request for a donation - but this one is close to my heart - And I am now!  I invite you to make a contribution AND I thank you from the bottom of my heart! By supporting Relay, you help us fund leading-edge research on all types of cancer, provide information about cancer care and treatment, offer support to those living with cancer, prevent cancer through healthy lifestyle and risk reduction strategies and you help us advocate for public policies that prevent cancer and help those living with it.                                                   Please Click to Donate                        Relay For Life... 05/23/2009

Louise Henry, Home Staging consultant  is passionate about staging homes for sale & Redesigning homes for living and shares her passion and knowledge giving talks at Home shows & the Chilliwack & Abbostford libraries. In today's competitive house market home owners need to put a greater  effort into making their home stand out amongst the competition  when it comes to selling their home.   I remember the days when buyers would come knocking on our door wanting to buy our home,  well those days are long gone.     In Todays market the buyer wants alot more for their dollar and if your home does not meet their expectations your home may well sit on the market for a long, long time and time often means money.  If your selling your home you obviously have other plans to do something with the... 05/23/2009

Its playoff time in the National Hockey League teams compete for Lord Stanley's Cup.. A Canuck's fan, Joel Nagtegaal, has changed the call from Go Canuck Go to  GoatCanucksGoat.   Here's the deal. Joe set out to raise enough money to buy sixteen goats which represents one goat for every Canucks win. Winning the Stanley Cup requires sixteen playoff wins so sixteen wins get sixteen goats for African Villagers. The Canucks are out of the playoffs with only six wins and Joe does not have sixteen goats.   As of May 14th Joe has 684 goats!!!     Joe does not have the goats in his apartment as the logistics are handled by The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee. Check out the Goat Meter by clicking on the logo below and you will find links to make donations from Canada or the USA. 05/15/2009

Abbotsford Heat - The new AHL team in Fraser Valley. The American Hockey League team that will be based in the new Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre now has a name. The name of the new  team coming to Abbotsford will be the Abbotsford Heat. Initially, four names were chosen as potential winners Out of more than 2,500 suggestions - Abbotsford Heat, Abbotsford Flames, Abbotsford Ice Hawks and Abbotsford Storm. The team does not have a jersey with he team logo ready yet but we know its going to be red like the Calgary flames. The Abbotsford Heat will be the top development affiliate of the Calgary Flames.Season tickets for Abbotsford Heat games will go on sale by the end of this month. You can pre-register for season tickets before they go on sale to the general public by visiting... 05/15/2009

Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's almost that time again - bathing suit season!  Are YOU ready?  If you're not and you live in the Abbotsford area, you're in luck!  I am about to introduce you to someone who can SAVE you from the fear and trepidation of seeing yourself in the swimsuit!   Teresa Funk is a single mother from Abbotsford, who has turned a lifelong passion for fitness and nutrition into a successful home-based business: Body by Funk.  She is a BCRPA certified Fitness Trainer and soon to be certified Nutrition Specialist.  Continued certification involves ongoing training, so, as a client, you can be sure you are dealing with a saavy professional using the latest techniques and information! Body by Funk involves either fitness training, nutrition training, or a combination of ... 05/15/2009

Well it seems my post on private water ski site development really draws a lot of people in so I figured I would let you know that there is a facility in Abbotsford which promotes and offers a great place for you to call your own skiers paradise. It is called the Fraser Valley Water Ski Club other wise known as Albert Dyck Park right near the airport. With the lake being sunk in about 8-20 feet depending on the water level it provides just about perfect conditions all day, every day. Which for most people that ski is just perfect, you are also welcome to wakeboard however the primary focus is on water skiing. Rightly so because to ski requires much calmer waters to complete an enjoyable set.  So for more information on FVWSC click here. There is all kinds of information on how to become... 05/06/2009

I stopped in at K&M automotive this week to see a vast array of Muscle cars in the shop. Owner Corey Doerksen has always had a passion for a little extra HP and it seems that since the weather has been great the Hot Rods are coming out of hibernation. Whether your Hot Rod needs some maintenance, a little extra horsepower, custom exhaust, brakes or a correct part for your restoration Corey only does it one way. The right way. 64 Fairlane with a 347 Stroker motor, 70 AMX 360 T10 4sp with Rally Pak, Stunning 69 SS 396, and a Mustang coupe. And then here is what was on the hoist for some maintenance.   Beautiful 57 Bel Air Convertible. I have known Corey for 20 years and have always been impressed with his automobile knowledge, passion and the willingness to take on something out of the ord... 05/01/2009

I know this could seem a little bit different than normal but I feel it is time to share some of who I am and why I do what I do. I hope you enjoy this piece and hopefully it gives you a little insight into who I am too. Why I choose to Sell Real Estate besides making a living is to help people (you the reader). Most people will tell you they do it for the money or they love real estate its self. But I do it because I love people, the excitement and joy that comes from helping someone find a home that they can live in, enjoy, and raise a family is unexplainable.  I do it because the opportunity I have to impact people (you the reader) in Abbotsford in a positive way, and help them achieve there goals is a blessing. When I have the opportunity to help people discover what is really impor... 04/21/2009

I came across a couple of Mopars today in various states of disrepair. It's amazing what you can find taking the back roads. What could be a nice 68 GT 340 Dart convertible.   1971 Super Bee 340 auto. It's all there. And a freinds stunning 69 Z28 302 and 68 SS ragtop.   04/10/2009

Spring is here and there seems to be less time in the garage. Between the outside maintenance, lawn tune up, family functions and of course Real Estate the progress has come to a slight standstill. I am hopeful that I can have the body off the frame this month.    All the sheet metal is now fully welded and it seems like countless hours adding and grinding metal to the edges to make a perfect gap. The trunk edges were the worst as the corners were pointed rather than a gentle curve.     Patch panel for the fender and the holes in the doors and fenders welded as the bodyside chrome is not going back on. Out with the #s matching 327 and powerglide. I will keep them as they belong to the car.     And enter the big block for mockup and clearance fitting.   This is a 1989 454 and T400. As th... 04/10/2009

We all know we need to market ourselves so remember to promote yourself everywhere, and be unique.Most of us have the same old advertising and the same as everyone else's.  Try something new and different. Think about your responses when you are talking with clients/customers.  If you meet or hear from someone new ask them "What did you hear about me?" not "How did you hear about me?"  You will get way more info this way and maybe you can incorporate some of it into your marketing and promotional material.Don't say "I did 100 hundred transactions/ends" - why not say "I was involved and assisted / helped 100 families move into their new homes" or whatever it is ........... it is far more effective.  They don't care if you are Mr. or Mrs. #1 in Canada but they do care that you can help th... 04/04/2009

...Well it depends if you listen or not. Honest Realtors can make a difference of epic proportions to your bottom line. Allow me to explain, I will try to be as brief as possible so you can get on with your day. Having a Realtor that tells it how it is and is brutally honest with you is what you want, because if you where going to sell your house and one Realtor came in and said that you should list your house at $400,000 even thought you though it was worth $460,000 and you interview another agent and they say sure we can list it at your price and doesn't say anything else. You are going to end up loosing that $60,000 and most likely more especially in a declining market. I don't know how many times I have said it and I guarantee all Realtors have said it as well. "You have to price ah... 04/02/2009

I was on Twitter today and asked the question "What relevant Real Estate information do you want to read about?" and this is the first topic that came back courtesy of Shane Gibson of Vancouver you can follow him at http://twitter.com/shanegibson he has some wonderful information to share with you regarding social media for business etc. Why a great Realtor is like a mentor: How to get the most out of the relationship. I choose to use the term great instead of good because to me there is a difference, we can all be good but we can't all be great. It is what sets us apart from the rest. I am sure you all have someone in your life that you would consider a mentor, wether you know it or not, a mentor is someone who guides you and encourages you along the path in life. A lot of people tent ... 03/27/2009

Inspired by my ...Speechless Sunday - Holy #&%$! ..I decided to tell the WHOLE story....So.... my daughter Sarah and I were strolling through Disneyworld a couple of weeks ago.......and I'm not sure how it came around to it but  - she started telling me something about what it felt like to go 'skydiving'......!  Hmmm I said," sweetie thats not 'skydiving'.....that you did......it was 'parasailing'......"You see last year when we went to Hawaii for my Birthday - Sarah and Chris went Parasailing....   But she said......"no Mom - I went Skydiving"......lol........."Really!"........Really??? Man alive and she didn't even tell me!  Well she is 20 - so I guess she didn't HAVE to tell me - probably knew I'd FREAK out! So there she went..........and did......something I ALWAYS wanted to do........ 03/22/2009

                                                                                                                If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you're considering a career in Real Estate or would like more information about Keller Williams please give Liz  Moras a call!  Managing Broker and Team Leader - 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@shaw.ca.          03/21/2009

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Last night our Fraser Valley Real Estate Board had their Medallion Club Awards Night and Dinner......For us Valley people a night on the 'town' doesn't happen all that often so we enjoyed the drive into Vancouver........and elegant evening at the Hyatt!  It was fun watching the Realtors get their recognition..........enjoy terrific food, and dance to music from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's.........and network with our fellow Realtors.......Not to mention a chance to put on that 'little black dress' :-) Congratulations to our Keller Williams Medallion Club Winners!                                                                                                                                                                            If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or se... 03/08/2009