http://www.retechbroker.com Real Estate Technology and Social Media for Real Estate Agents Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:02:39 +0100 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.retechbroker.com/2012/01/unlimited-thinking-unlimited-results/#comment-146 Lanre Folayan Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:02:39 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=2759#comment-146 Unlimited Thinking is Unlimited Results. LOVE IT. Thanks for sharing this Darrin. Unlimited Thinking is Unlimited Results. LOVE IT. Thanks for sharing this Darrin.

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/2012/01/unlimited-thinking-unlimited-results/#comment-142 Darrin Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:32 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=2759#comment-142 Hi Lisa: Anything I can do, just let me know. I'd be more than happy to help. Hi Lisa: Anything I can do, just let me know. I’d be more than happy to help.

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/2012/01/unlimited-thinking-unlimited-results/#comment-141 Lisa Cairns Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:43:50 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=2759#comment-141 Hi, Darrin! Thanks for all the great posts. I read them all!!! Do you think you could do a role play class where we practice cold calling as a group? I don't know why it's so terrifying, probably just fear of man! So, silly, but still a huge stumbling block for me. Especially for a new(er) agent. Please consider! :-) ~Lisa Cairns, KW in Frederick, MD Hi, Darrin! Thanks for all the great posts. I read them all!!! Do you think you could do a role play class where we practice cold calling as a group? I don’t know why it’s so terrifying, probably just fear of man! So, silly, but still a huge stumbling block for me. Especially for a new(er) agent. Please consider!
~Lisa Cairns, KW in Frederick, MD

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/2011/09/do-real-estate-agents-take-their-mls-for-granted-yes-we-do/#comment-66 Claude Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:35:24 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=2168#comment-66 The partnership is only as strong as the partners. We've got a strong MLS in the metro DC area, which does allow them the flexibility and the challenge to be more aggressive in the market space. The partnership is only as strong as the partners. We’ve got a strong MLS in the metro DC area, which does allow them the flexibility and the challenge to be more aggressive in the market space.

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/me/#comment-62 Attention Real Estate agents: How not to be an arrogant, self-important jerk | Washington DC Real Estate | DC Homes for Sale | Washington DC Real Estate | DC Homes for Sale Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:33:20 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?page_id=2#comment-62 [...] From Guest-Writer Darrin, The RE Tech Broker [...] [...] From Guest-Writer Darrin, The RE Tech Broker [...]

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/2011/06/real-estate-agents-and-the-american-with-disabilities-act-title-3/#comment-50 Randy Wilson Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:51:49 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=1993#comment-50 I suspect being a single person operation I would have to refer that client off to someone at a large company ... or just let them go. There is no way I could afford that kind of payout for those services. That said, I suspect the term "reasonable accomodation" would let the small operator off the hook. Kind of like the requirements for hearing impaired smoke detectors. While it is required if the buyer client requests them, they cannot demand that the seller pay for them. I suspect being a single person operation I would have to refer that client off to someone at a large company … or just let them go. There is no way I could afford that kind of payout for those services. That said, I suspect the term “reasonable accomodation” would let the small operator off the hook. Kind of like the requirements for hearing impaired smoke detectors. While it is required if the buyer client requests them, they cannot demand that the seller pay for them.

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/2011/06/real-estate-conference-goers-please-stop-missing-the-point/#comment-49 Darrin Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:50:45 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=1949#comment-49 Val - I LOVE PILLS Jim - Love it! P-S-A: You think I'm #$%^$@ with you? Val – I LOVE PILLS
Jim – Love it!
P-S-A: You think I’m #$%^$@ with you?

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/2011/06/what-apple%e2%80%99s-icloud-service-means-for-the-real-estate-industry/#comment-46 What is iCloud & Will it Affect Realtors? | eComprehend Consulting Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:29:42 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=1818#comment-46 [...] An remarkable summary by one of the most innovative Real Estate firms in WA DC: What Apple’s iCloud service means for the Real Estate industry [...] [...] An remarkable summary by one of the most innovative Real Estate firms in WA DC: What Apple’s iCloud service means for the Real Estate industry [...]

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/2011/06/national-association-of-realtors-raise-membership-fees-but-what-about-costs/#comment-45 Stacey Moncrieff Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:04:41 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=1762#comment-45 Darrin, as the Pentagon Papers anniversary spotlighted, every institution needs to be scrutinized by the "fourth estate." I guess in the case of the dues increase, the members are NAR's fourth estate! I applaud you for asking questions. However, you're incorrect in your Facebook post when you charge that NAR hasn't cut wasteful spending. NAR has cut to the bone in many areas, including at REALTOR Magazine. NAR has scrutinized all its expenses, including all those you raised. I can speak to one of your questions directly and say that REALTOR Magazine's designers are great stewards of your dues money. We spend less than $5000 to bring the five members of the "30 Under 30" class into Chicago once a year. Yes, it is more expensive than other covers, but the magazine also wants to make connections with the future of real estate - and meeting young practitioners face-to-face and encouraging their involvement in the association is valuable. [Ellie, as for the cost of the clothing, we did ask them to bring purple. We also had a stylist bring some purple clothing; of that, we ended up paying for a few shirts - that's it. And bear in mind that the magazine accepts advertising so that very little of your dues money toward the magazine or magazine Web site. Glad you liked the article.] Darrin, as the Pentagon Papers anniversary spotlighted, every institution needs to be scrutinized by the “fourth estate.” I guess in the case of the dues increase, the members are NAR’s fourth estate! I applaud you for asking questions. However, you’re incorrect in your Facebook post when you charge that NAR hasn’t cut wasteful spending. NAR has cut to the bone in many areas, including at REALTOR Magazine. NAR has scrutinized all its expenses, including all those you raised. I can speak to one of your questions directly and say that REALTOR Magazine’s designers are great stewards of your dues money. We spend less than $5000 to bring the five members of the “30 Under 30″ class into Chicago once a year. Yes, it is more expensive than other covers, but the magazine also wants to make connections with the future of real estate – and meeting young practitioners face-to-face and encouraging their involvement in the association is valuable. [Ellie, as for the cost of the clothing, we did ask them to bring purple. We also had a stylist bring some purple clothing; of that, we ended up paying for a few shirts - that's it. And bear in mind that the magazine accepts advertising so that very little of your dues money toward the magazine or magazine Web site. Glad you liked the article.]

]]> http://www.retechbroker.com/2011/06/what-apple%e2%80%99s-icloud-service-means-for-the-real-estate-industry/#comment-44 Alexandra Cushing Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:12:16 +0000 http://www.retechbroker.com/?p=1818#comment-44 As the marketing coordinator for my office- Coldwell Banker Johnson & Thomas- I am always looking to pass along what is not only "hot off the press" but what is also going to save them time and ultimately money. Anything that helps them sell more homes in Richmond, Virginia is what I'm looking for! As the marketing coordinator for my office- Coldwell Banker Johnson & Thomas- I am always looking to pass along what is not only “hot off the press” but what is also going to save them time and ultimately money. Anything that helps them sell more homes in Richmond, Virginia is what I’m looking for!

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