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  • 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
  • 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
  • ** ** 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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