Angie's Blog

Just curious as to how others handle getting other Realtors to handle your customers when you are out of town.  I was out for 4 days, of course an offer comes in on a property, affordable price (under $125K).  I expected it to come in while I was out, mentioned to the realtor it was a referral an...

I've been physically active all my life.  Over 30 years ago I started running for my health.  I'd quit smoking and knew I needed something to keep me from going back to it, so I took up running.  I've added cycling and yoga to my routines to keep in shape. Things happen though, we get used to our...

Anyone have any suggestions on how to capitialize on the CRS designation?  While the classes that are taught are the best I've attended since I've been in real estate and I incorporate much of what I learn, I'm always looking to increase my business and I look for the CRS designation to help me d...

Some of our area senior housing apartments and assisted living are seeing a slow down in occupancy.  They tell me 40-50% of their residents come from out of town seniors moving to the area to be closer to family. Listening to a new director recently, she was asking me how to get more seniors into...

I mentioned in a previous entry that I (Realtors) provide value among many ways, but one being a resource for helping buyers and sellers with vendors, home inspectors and more.  While I provide this information, I usually try and give at least 3 individuals I can recommend for any service.  Somet...

Anyone have any viable solutions for getting rid of pet and smoke (especially smoke) odors from homes?  

With rising gas prices,  the higher cost of food, looming increases for taxes, insurance and more, finding value in our transactions and interactions with businesses, professionals and vendors makes good sense. Using a Realtor is a great way of generating value for your time and money.  An experi...

I lunched today with some of the folks selling the Life Fulfilling Community at Westcott Lakes at Southwood here in Tallahassee, FL.  Westcott Lakes offers mature adults, those 62 and over, upscale living with impressive amenitites and a service-oriented "mindset".  It is a community sponsored by...

I attended a presentation a few months ago on marketing to the older population. The speaker talked about, among other things, that this population likes to be treated like adults, not singled out for being senior, or the associated jokes that go with the population, like geezer, ancient, and oth...

Anyone have any good suggestions on short article to place (for free PR) in a newspaper column.  I don't want to just say what the SRES designation or individual does.  I'm thinking more on the lines of marketing to the older population or .... that's why I'm putting this out there. I'd appreciat...