Twitter Class 101 for Realtors
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Unlimited thinking = Unlimited results
January 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
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
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
MRISTV.com examines mobile tech tools for Agents
Be great at real estate? It’s about hard work!
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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?
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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!
September 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
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?
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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?
September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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?
September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hyperlocalism: a brilliant bit of marketing or the ultimate handcuff?
Attention Real Estate agents: How not to be an arrogant, self-important jerk
August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
So you want a Real Estate job – make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“I like people” is not a good reason to start a Real Estate career, but here are some… Having been a Real Estate hiring manager for the last five years I have had the opportunity to interview a slew of eager candidates all wanting the same thing: to become Real Estate agents! However, that is [...]
Realtors and Prospecting — a case for making the calls!
July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes old school prospecting just works There is a primal fear that most real estate agents have about making “cold calls” to generate business for themselves. Whether they state outright that the avoidance is about not wanting to feel rejected, or whether they hide behind excuses built around a “do not call” list, the simple [...]
Matthew Shadbolt on Finding a Digital Voice
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The following post is written by Matthew Shadbolt Director of Interactive Product & Marketing The Corcoran Group, New York City June 28th 2011 Today, anyone can blog, post photos and make videos. In fact, most do. Anyone can unleash their broadcasts onto an unsuspecting (and often non-existent) online audience. Anyone can download an app and think they’re [...]
Real Estate agents and the American with Disabilities Act, Title 3
June 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
What is an Agents responsibility to clients with disabilities and what to do when faced with a client of specific need? On September 15, 2000 the United States Congress passed the following text into law: Title 3 American Disabilities Act: (Downloadable PDF) A public accommodation shall take those steps that may be necessary to ensure that [...]
“Twitter is for listening,” and other social media truths
June 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
#XplodeThis in DC delivers mind blowing statement: Twitter is for Listening! “Twitter is for listening.” That’s is what I and the other 300 plus participants of the #xplodethis conference in Washington, DC heard on Thursday from one of the many speakers that focused on giving a very fast crash course on tools, tech, and [...]
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