Thoughts on Real Estate Marketing…

When the speaker is standing in front of you in a one-to-one situation, you can tactfully interrupt a rambling story and ask them to get to the point! Or at least you can try. I do know a couple of people who keep right on with “Like I said,…” and repeat themselves until I want [...]

Zig Ziglar (I believe) said “You can get anything in the world you want if you help enough other people get what they want.” Then I read an ezine this morning that gave a new twist to that. He said “You can solve all your problems if you help enough other people solve their problems.” [...]

The first, of course, is the reason for the holiday. The 4th of July is not just some excuse to take a day (or for some, 10 days) off work. It’s not just a reason to eat, drink, and talk too much. It’s a celebration of our freedom from tyranny. It’s a day to give [...]

If you ask why one agent prospers when another fails, most will point to a few things: Luck Location – and market conditions in that location Skill Persistence Hard work And of course all those things do play a part. But what lies at the root of those things? Your belief system, and how you [...]

What to do with nosy neighbors at your open houses? Welcome them! In fact, invite them and give them special privileges. I just read about an agent who invites 20 of the closest neighbors via hand-delivered invitations. She asks them to come 2 hours before the “official” open house start time, so they’ll feel special.That [...]

In a word… NO. Not unless the recipient has given you permission and told you they prefer FAX communications from you. Back when I had the real estate office there was one particularly annoying sales person who wanted to sell us things like imprinted pens, notepads, calendars, etc. She also carried flyer boxes, sign frames, [...]

This morning’s email brought a message that was a reminder – and one I think we ALL can use every now and then. So… Today we have a “guest article” from Tom Kavala, Managing Editor, Spare Time Biz Success Take it away Tom… Tell me who your best friends are and I’ll tell you who [...]

Have you ever had the opportunity to hear Brian Tracy speak? I have, and I can tell you its energizing! My bookshelves hold much of his wisdom, and when I revisit an old tape I’m never sorry. That’s why, when I saw this opportunity for you, I couldn’t wait to share! I’m not sure how [...]