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Unlimited thinking = Unlimited results
Here is a quick video on how to view the world from a new perspective and help yourself achieve the kind of success you have always imagined through the power of positive thinking.

An InmanNext inspired training on Tips for Twitter
Chris Smith, of InmanNext, did a webinar called “I suck at Twitter, please help”. The following training is based on his webinar.

Mobile technology and the Real Estate Pro — How it changes what we do! MRISTV.com
MRISTV.com examines mobile tech tools for Agents

Be great at real estate? It’s about hard work!
Coldwell Banker Chevy Chase Agent, Jim Downing, tells us how he makes it rain. 2011 has been a difficult year for many, but for some REALTORS they are having the best years of their career. Coldwell Banker Chevy Chase agent Jim Downing is one of these agents. Along with his partner, Chris Suranna, they have [...]

Montgomery County, MD Home Sale Market Action Report, August 2011
Montgomery County, MD Housing Report Property Sales August Property sales were 826, down 8.1% from 899 in August of 2010 and 11.1% lower than the 929 sales last month. August 2011 sales were at their lowest level compared to August of 2010 and 2009. August YTD sales of 6,565 are running 10.5% behind last year’s [...]

Washington DC Home Sale Market Action Report, August 2011
Washington DC Housing Report Market Profile & Trends Overview Property Sales August Property sales were 530, down 1.5% from 538 in August of 2010 and 9.9% lower than the 588 sales last month. August 2011 sales were at their lowest level compared to August of 2010 and 2009. August YTD sales of 4,366 are [...]

Lender isn’t ready, but the moving truck is on the drive way. Now what?
Problems at Settlement? Real life course of action. It happens all the time. It’s a Friday afternoon and the lender will not have the documents ready in time for settlement. The moving truck with all your stuff is parked outside the home you are supposed to own but won’t until Monday or Tuesday the latest. [...]

Do Real Estate agents take their MLS for granted? YES, we do!
Why MLS’ and Real Estate agents need each other Recently, I had a meeting with the person responsible for product development at my local MLS. He was looking for some instant reaction to some of what he was working on, and whether I though agents would find the tools valuable. I will share with you [...]
What the Hell is Google+ and why should I care?
Is Google+ the next necessary social media tool for Real Estate agents? Three weeks ago I did a social media training from my office, and for the first time, I made it available via webinar. It was recorded. The following link is the recorded session. I hope you like it. Click TV to watch [...]
REALTOR Ethics says be nice. Why aren’t we?
The REALTOR Code of Ethics: Article 15 The following is taken directly from the REALTOR Code of Ethics: Article 15 REALTORS® shall not knowingly or recklessly make false or misleading statements about competitors, their businesses, or their business practices. So my question is this: Why do we? I like to think myself an optimist, but [...]

INMAN Next publishes me: Does Hyperlocalism Help or Hurt our Business?
Hyperlocalism: a brilliant bit of marketing or the ultimate handcuff?

Attention Real Estate agents: How not to be an arrogant, self-important jerk
The importance of being approachable, no matter who you are! In my market place there are about 20 true mega agents — whose production over the last couple of decades have made them real estate royalty among their peers, associations, and companies in which they are members. I, like so many others, have a great [...]
What the Hell is Google+ and should I care? (The Video)
What the Hell is Google+ and should I care? On Friday August 18, 2011 at the Chevy Chase office I will be holding a brown bag lunch round table discussion on Google+ at 12pm. The Video below is an essential precursor to the discussion. I hope to see you there. If you would like to [...]
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