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2009
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We can all gather leads. At at open house. In line at a store. At an event. Easy. It's what happens next that matters. We need to convert those leads to solid clients. Appointments. And even if it doesn't happen right now, we can't drop the ball. They need to go in the database, be touc...
12/27/2009
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I'll bet I got your attention with that title. But that is what we are seeking with our activities to garner clients. We just need to put the right system in place. SHIFT is a great read for that motivation, direction and assistance in working the leads. Gary Keller gives us sound reasoning a...
12/26/2009
I've used the saying "less is more" many times in my real estate career. Usually it is in regards to a seller's home decorating design. Today however, I'm using it on my own 2010 Business Plan. When reading SHIFT's Twelve Tactics for Tough Times it appears that one of the tactics involves gett...
12/26/2009
I think it is interesting to watch others in our business. When "things" don't seem to be working, a number of real estate agents look to see what is to blame rather than what they can change. Is it the market? That is easy to blame for everything going downhill. But like the broker, it isn't ...
12/26/2009
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Although I've read SHIFT, I hadn't reflected on how I'd integrate Gary Keller's "Twelve Tactics for Tough Times" into my business plan for 2010. So, although I originally began these posts for the contest on Active Rain, the better payoff for me has been a stronger plan of action for 2010! Tacti...
12/25/2009
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This year was the 10th Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange hosted by my friend Carol. She began this tradition ten years ago when she moved to Walden on Lake Houston. And every year this event is something that everyone looks forward to. There are specific rules. EXCEPT this year, Carol allowed ...
12/25/2009
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This is Shiner and Pearl, relaxing after a long day of chasing little cloth mice under the fridge, climbing tall cabinets in hunt of nothing particular and hanging from the curtains at times. But when it's time for that cat nap, these two can certainly find the best spot on the ranch. And Shin...
12/23/2009
When you have groups gathering at this time of the year, why not play a fun memorization game to break the ice? Your competitive friends or family will enjoy the challenge. And everyone will enjoy the laughs! This game is done in the tradition of you saying the first item, then going around in...
12/21/2009
Since this is Christmas week, I thought I'd have some extra fun with my posts. And this was just what I was looking for to start off my week of humor. A friend, who is a fellow cat lover (Jeanne, Pearl & Shiner) sent this video over for pure kitty entertainment. Enjoy! Susan Brown, Your T...
12/21/2009
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One of my favorite things about decorating at Christmastime is that we get to use all of our items that light up. This snowman family has been around for a long time. And yet they shine brightly every year. At least Mom & Dad do - they plug in. Baby needs a battery check. Now where did I pu...
12/20/2009
