I know I am thinking too much lately but that has been a strong suit of mine - reflection on life. I asked myself why do I love working with buyers and sellers and have a passion for real estate?It came down to three reasons: SMILESI just love seeing people achieve their dream
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03/05/2008
In reading many articles in newspapers and blogs about various Realtor's backyards I am one to note and learn about each one of them. I never dismiss the words about the snow in Idaho, the flowers in Central Park, the skiing in Utah, the historic homes in Buffalo Grove, IL, the job market in Mapl
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03/05/2008
In one of Stephen Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People", he mentions Sharpening The Saw. This is about renewal of oneself physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. In today's more difficult real estate times, agents, Stagers, and industry workers can sharpen their saws during
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03/04/2008
Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly,but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway.This post ought to be about real estate, and it is to some degree but it is also about life and happiness. Many REALTORS go into this tailspin when a listing expires and they don
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03/03/2008
When most REALTORS hear the term "relocation" pop out of a buyers mouth their ears perk up. This is often because someone may have already sold a house and is ready to buy or living in a rental and can get out of that fast. On the selling side, a relocation company may be easy to work with in pri
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03/03/2008
It cracks me up to listen to debates about job titles for Realtors, Stagers, Inspectors and what "exactly" to put on their business card. Everyone hates Salesperson, like that is the scum of the earth title. Then there is agent. That sounds too formal. Many like the word "Consultant"of some sort.
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03/02/2008
I've heard from other REALTORS that sometimes a beautiful house on the exterior situated up a country road with gorgeous trees and the sweet smell of fresh air can turn into something else once they walk in the door. It can be a dump inside. Old dilapidated furniture, smells of the kitty litter b
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03/01/2008
I know REALTORS can relate to information overload with having to process something like 192 pieces of paperwork from listing agreement to closing documents. But any kind of overwhelming feeling with information is true across all fields of business today and even into our personal lives with 400
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03/01/2008
This is not the end result you want to have happen when putting your house on the market for sale. You do not want a foreclosure, a short sale, or be chained to your house and can't get out because no offers come in, and no one wants to buy your house.Who can come to your rescue to make life easi
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02/29/2008
