Dale Serbousek's (turbosek) Blog

Ok, so I want to ask all you analytical agents a question. What do you think is an acceptable percentage of your GCI to be allocated to expenses? In other words, if I make $200,000 GCI, and I spend $150,000 to make that $200,000, is $50,000 in profit acceptable? Every industry seems to have its r...

We have all heard it from our Managers....and we all remind ourselves on occasion. "Track your stats!" We all know that having a business plan is an important part of a long successful career in real estate...or any business for that matter. And the only way to build a business plan it to have ac...

I have a couple friends that are from asia. I have recently found out that each of them is moving back to their respective countries. One to Vietnam, and another to China. Both for the same reason...they can find better paying jobs and have more of a chance at becoming successful there...than in ...

For those of you lucky enough to have visited the Napa Valley area of California, you know what I mean when I say it's heaven on earth. I just returned from a 4 day trip to the world renowned wine country located just south of San Francisco, and I can say that Opus One is by far the best wine I h...

Can banks legally reduce the commission paid to each side of the transaction if both agents are with the same broker, or if one agent is acting as a dual agent? Has anyone tried not letting the bank know the names of the agents, or their offices, when submitting an offer? If the bank does reduce ...

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DeWaard and Bode, Bellingham's Appliance Giant, has opened its new flagship appliance store in the old Circuit City building off Meridian St in Bellingham Wa. In business for over 60 years, DeWaard and Bode has been Whatcom County's leading appliance and mattress store, serving satisfied customer...