Caroline Jenson's (carolinejenson) Blog

The postcard has many uses in marketing.  Over the last few days I have been thinking a lot about their pros and cons.  I figured I would think on this blog and share my list about the simple postcard.A postcard by USPS standards is no larger then 4x6.  So when should you use this potentially ver...

Aim for win/win outcomes, like all the books on negotiating say. But don’t forget that you sometimes get to win more than the other side.Only negotiate with people who have the power to come to an agreement with you on behalf of their  organizations.Learn something new every day. You never know w...

For a long time, it never used to be much of an option for young men. When it came to choosing between careers and love, it was a no-brainer. Most men opted for their jobs first.Women, on the other hand, often looked to marriage and babies and relationships. But not anymore.According to a new sci...

To automate your record-keeping, pay for all your business and or deductible expenses using one card, such as American Express, that will generate a year-end summary of your expenditures.Adjust your current W-4 allowances now to reduce withholding, improve cash flow and keep more of your money in...

In an active real estate market, it is likely that more than one offer will be submitted to a seller.  In such a situation, the listing agent should present all available offers to buyers at the same time, without presenting them in a prejudicial fashion.  The seller has the option of rejecting a...

When presenting the offer, agents often present the most positive aspects first, and then the more negative aspects.  This prevents the seller from immediately rejecting the offer before the seller has had a chance to listen to and carefully consider all the terms.  Even if the seller is unwillin...

To avoid discrimination and promote equal treatment, real estate licensees need to be familiar not only with the fair housing laws but also with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The federal law, which took effect in 1992, is intended to guarantee people with disabilities equal access to empl...

Certain actions may initially appear to violate antidiscrimination laws, but in fact are not considered to be violations.  Here are some examples. You may provide information required by a federal, state, or local agency for data collection or civil rights enforcement purposes. You may ask questi...

Does anyone have any networking organizations to refer me to as I am new in the industry and live in the Los Angeles area?? I think it is a great way to meet people in the industry from every aspect and as I am starting out I would like to learn as much as I can and develop some really great tips...

I think it is important to align ourselves with a life coach, so we can keep our goals and day to day thoughts and activities consistent with our destination and time frame and a coach will keep us on track and accountable to achieving this. I live in the Los Angeles area and am available to assi...