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  • Discover the Secret Steps to Success Part 2 of 4
    In part 1 of this article, I mentioned to you a insightful blog I had the fortune to cross paths with. As I mentioned, it wasn’t a stop-in-your-tracks blog, no captivating photo to reel you in. Nevertheless, the message contained in it had a deep impact and it stayed with me. In the message, I pi
  • Do You Have............A Ladder Of Success ? Part 2 of 4
    In part 1 of this article, I mentioned to you a mind-boggling blog I had come across on the internet. As I mentioned, it wasn’t a stop-in-your-tracks blog, no interesting picture to grab your eyes and lead you in. Nevertheless, the message contained in it had a deep impact and it stayed with me.
  • Some Little Known Tips To Getting Your Short Sale Offer Accepted Sooner
    Has anyone tried submitting a SHORT SALE package before getting an OFFER?

    In the world of short sales, a short sale submitted for consideration without an offer is similar to trying to create bread without yeast. Is this true or are there exceptions to this rule?

    An agent has attempted to put thr
  • Looking For A Place To Save Some Money? Then Track Your Mortgage Insurance
    One expense that can be pretty significant is the Mortgage Insurance (MI) that is added to home mortgages and made a part of it when the loan balance is over 80% of the value of the home at the time of purchase.

    Let's say the homeowner bought a home for $200,000. They put 10% down ($20,000) and ob
  • PHONE CALLS: ......... How do you handle them?
    When you receive phone calls from potential clients and other business contacts, so how do you organize the list of names and phone numbers you get? Do you use a notebook exclusively for jotting their contact information along with a brief description of the conversation you had?

    How do you go about
  • Did You Know That Agents Can Get Fat When They Show An Excessive Number Of Homes? Part 2 of 2
    In part 1 of this article, I had made a comparison of how showing buyers too many homes is similar to going to a fast food restaurant that has an extensive menu. When there are too many choices available, people have a natural tendency to not make a decision and to avoid it altogether. To prevent t
  • Find Out The Little Known Connection Between Showing Many Homes and Getting Fat Part 1 of 2
    Caution:
    Showing Too Many Homes Can Be Hazardous To Your Health!!

    What is the best number of homes to show buyers when you go out together? How often do you show homes with each buyer? Once, twice a week? It is a good idea to have a cap on the number of homes you show to the buyers since they can f
  • Would You Swap Your 1st Born Child For A Better FICO Score?
    FICO. Why is it so important? Is it possible to trade your 1st born for it? We'll get to that later.

    First off, do you feel stripped naked when someone asks for your SSN to run your credit? Do you feel as though you've been violated? You should be if your FICO is low....or maybe it just feels like
  • The Lease Was Signed, And The Tenant Ran Off?
    I spoke with a friend who had a lease renewal signed with his tenant. It is a property out of state and he just received some interesting news today.

    The tenant has notified him that she cannot handle the lease on the building anymore because her business is not making sufficient income to support
  • How One Act of Disrespect Killed the Real Estate Deal
    Remember the GOLDEN RULE?

    It states that you should "Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you."

    It was a beautiful summer day when Carl received a phone call from another agent requesting an appointment to see the inside of the house Carl had listed. The agent specified a time to dr
  • R-E-S-P-E-C-T ... To all Agents, Brokers, Lenders ... Do you do this??
    Remember the GOLDEN RULE?

    It states that you should "Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you."

    Here is the situation. Carl has a listing and an agent called to see about scheduling an appointment to see the interior. The agent specified a time to drop by the following day and Carl
  • SOLD 10 homes in 60 Days!!!......... Yahoooooooo....!!
    So This is what it’s like to have heaven on earth…

    10. Posted the homes on the MLS. Made an effort to take the best pictures that would show off the house in the best way possible that would be inviting and attractive to a homebuyer.

    9. Ordered For Sale signs to be planted into the front yard.
  • And The Deal Fell Apart Because No One Would Pay For The Home Warranty?
    Home Warranties tend to be very important for prospective homebuyers and so agents usually recommend adding them to the purchase agreement. I know of a listing agent who said it was not possible for him to help pay for the home warranty for the seller. Why not? The agent’s line of reasoning was tha
  • These Tips Can Get You More Leads for Your Real Estate Business
    Every gallon of Chevron gas comes with an added Bonus. What BONUS? Techron.

    You heard it right folks! That's exactly what I meant and it's not far from the truth. I went to get gas today and stopped by a Chevron gas station to fill up my tank. See, there was a sign at the Chevron gas station with
  • Long-Term Success Is Yours For Life Part 3 of 4
    The road to success is coming together so far in this series as I’ve explained to you the one blog I came across that had such a profound impact on my life. The blog was just basic text like any ordinary blog entry you would find out on the internet. There was nothing present in it that distinguis
  • Calling all agents! There’s a big difference between passing the buck and doing the work
    What’s all the fanfare and horn blowing about? A buddy of mine, John, is a real estate agent working on a shortsale right now with a referral that he had sent to an agent by the name of Sally. After several months of listing it on the market, Sally informed him a few days ago that they have an offe
  • Long-Term Success Is Yours For Life Part 4 of 4
    In the first three parts of this four part series, I discussed the one blog I read that affected my way of thinking about success and about life. The ideas I took from the simple message has made a difference in how I work at my business.

    If you think of it, the key to success is fairly simple if y
  • Discover the Secret Steps to Success Part 3 of 4
    The road to success is coming together so far in this series as I’ve explained to you the one blog I came across that had such a profound impact on my life. The blog was just basic text like any ordinary blog entry you would find out on the internet. There was nothing present in it that distinguis
  • Long-Term Success Is Yours For Life Part 1 of 4
    If you're blogging all day long, then you may NOT have it. Here is why and you may want to read this.

    This article is the first of a four part series. Although it may be a longer article, you will find it worth reading. It has taken me several days to put this one together since I did not have the
  • Discover the Secret Steps to Success Part 1 of 4
    Thinking about what you want is the first step, yet you need more. Here is why and you may want to read this.

    This article is the first of a four part series. The article is lengthier than what you are used to, but you won’t regret it. It has taken me several days to put this one together since I
  • ** ** Here I come with an offer to buy your house...Really ** **
    I GOT AN OFFER!! That was what I thought, BUT....it's ironic why there is always a BUT to most things in life. This gluteus maximus that seems to butt into one’s gameplan......I got a call from an agent two weeks ago who said she would be faxing over an offer to me on a property I was selling. Well

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