Jolene Anderson's (realestateleader) Blog

The recent extension of the First Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit is proof that Realtors can be successful in exercising their political voice and educating our political leaders on what we need to do as a country to keep the real estate market moving! I believe our industry is the "GAS IN THE ENGINE...

Selling a business involves putting together the best team, escrow, CPA, attorney and realtor. Positioning the business to sell next year vs this year may mean making a diligent effort to reduce expenses and reflect a positive cash flow. One silver lining in today's economy is the number of indiv...

As our business culture evolves and a new way of reaching clients and solving their real estate needs springs forth, the way we work and interact in the real estate community has shifted. Consumer demands are pushing our industry to be more collaborative and social networking (such as this Active...

Living in Seattle, one of the greenest cities in America, has its benefits. We enjoy a great transportation system, for those of us who live in an urban location, and easy access to work and employment. When I was chosen to be part of the Mayor's Green Task Force, I decided to step up my commitme...

Okay, it is the middle of August 2008 and we have the best Buyer's Market in the decade. Terrific if you are a buyer, not so terrific if you are the seller. So, why are some buyers waiting to buy, even though they have great inventory to choose from. Fear, uncertainty and a desire to buy at the b...

As a homeowner and a realtor in the thrust of downsizing I have found these tips to be helpful when working with clients. (1) Have your clients list the absolutes on their wish list; next have them list the wants and bottom line for their total monthly payment for housing. Active retirees and soo...

For those of you who don't know me, my true passion in life is the SPA LIFE.It started with a trip to LaCosta Resort and Spa in 1988 for 7 days. I was hooked! The soothing herbal wraps, healthy cuisine and beauty of the resort set my Spirit Free. I felt and looked 10 years younger and came back t...

MEDIA SHAPES PERCEPTION. EVERYTHING WE DO IS SHAPED SOMEHOW BY OUR EXPECTATIONS. MEDIA CAN ELECT PRESIDENTS, CHANGE CULTURES AND BUILD SUCCESSFUL CAREERS. FOR BUSY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS SEEKING TO STAND OUT ABOVE THE CROWD, MEDIA CAN PLANT SEEDS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST. I WILL SEEK TO GIVE Y...

It is true...now, more than ever, customer service is king...!I first heard this saying from a woman who built a cosmetics empire based on 1 product and a lot of love for her sales staff.Today, many of her first sales consultants still remain even though she been gone more than 10 years.She has m...

Call me old fashioned but what part of this do the lenders not understand? Realtors work on commission. We work long and hard on getting a client to commit and then the lender or someone else in the transaction drops the "ball" because they are not following up on details and there are more delay...