The adage hindsight is 20/20 as I get older and get more reflective I find to be HIGHLY a true statement. Thinking of going forward with your personal and business plans into 2011 think Use A Long Lens To Plot Your Way Into The New Year. Think of 2010 as a series of news headlines about your achi
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12/31/2010
In the days and weeks ahead I would ask that you ponder and Start 2011 With This Kind Of Change. Everyone works on change on their outside, weight control, stop smoking, add exercise. But this year in your meditation or making 2011 your BEST ever year, think about change ON YOUR INSIDE. Happiness
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12/30/2010
I wrote a blog post the other day discussing the many hats a REALTOR wears in working with clients, of chief importance is the TEACHER hat. But if you think of a CIRCUS, A REALTOR Is Part Of The Circus But Not The Clown. OK, some are clowns but that would be a rant or Members Only post. I am talk
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12/29/2010
In looking at consistently GOOD Realtors over others that you might conside average or sub par flakes in the business, I see ONE Skill Which Will Set You Apart As A REALTOR. That skill? Follow Up !!!! Looking at it as serving your client the REASON the good REALTOR keeps getting rave r
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12/28/2010
In traveling talking to folks around the country over the holidays you do learn so much that perception of real estate values is often NOT reality at all. Not in terms of a buyer actually paying for a home and going through and closing on a contract. The misunderstanding I have found beyond real
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12/27/2010
REALTORS wear many hats in assisting clients connect with inspectors, appraisers, title companies, financing for their home purchase, handy men for repairs etc. But there is a very important OTHER Hat Realtors Wear. Do you know what it is? Teacher. They have to communicate and educate clearly w
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12/23/2010
Our office team leader Anne Lakusta sent out one of her favorite quotes about Christmas which I thought was good: Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!" ~Hamilton Wright Mabie We all find the spirit of Christmas and the entire holiday season whatever you sha
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12/20/2010
At Christmas a real fun scene for those with little children is seeing them run out in the morning to see what SANTA brought them. It is magical and full of squealing and laughter and pure joy. Whether that is something you are going through now, a memory of your children when they were young, or
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12/20/2010
When it comes to selling our homes I think every homeowner thinks it is worth more than market value. Even REALTOR'S homes. But market value is truly determined by BUYERS comparing yours with other comparables and those of your neighborhood. So be aware and Be Careful In Overimproving Your House.
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12/18/2010
