As an economics major, real estate agent, and a licensed general contractor, my opinion on the idea of flipping a house might be a little biased. However, a recent encounter with a prospective buyer, who voiced his opinion in front of me to an investor, motivated me to write this article as an educated response […]
Real Estate, as we have come to know it, has changed forever. It took quite some time, but finally the industry which was once based on tradition and snail-mail, is now online and moving at the speed of light. Technology has given us the ability to scan barcodes, share listings on Facebook, update all of one’s contacts simultaneously through a […]
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A thought recently occurred to me as we’re approaching one of the biggest sporting events of the year (the Super bowl): What makes winning teams so successful? There must be some method or characteristic that helps teams make it through to such a prestigious event and I think I’ve found what it is: execution.
Watching the super bowl has now become a tradition in most households; some even believe it’s a holiday and should be celebrated. In the United States, football is considered the #1 sport with more fans than any other sport nationwide! Whether you are a devout fan or completely uninterested in football there are many fun […]
As the owner of several publicly facing businesses, I am constantly surrounded by people. In fact, on an average day I shake hands with at least nine people I have never met before, and speak with dozens more over the phone. Over the past decade I have noticed an uptick in number of people I […]
A New Year, An Educated You!!! Go strong in 2013 and start the year with added real estate education for FREE!!! The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) is offering members 12 free hours of online continuing education (C.E.) courses. You have options like ethics, consumer protection, or courses that help you manage & improve your […]
Webster’s dictionary defines the word “jerk” as an annoyingly foolish, unlikable, rude or small-minded person. We can all agree no one likes a person who holds any of those personality traits which brings me to remind you, don’t be a jerk. In the role of sales, especially one in which you are working with colleagues each and […]
There’s nothing worse than starting a new year with the feeling that your wheels just aren’t fully on the ground for the kind of traction you need in today’s real estate market. Real estate agents have proven that it all begins with taking control of your time. And more specifically, it starts with an ideal work week. Plan […]
Patience is probably the most pivotal catalyst towards managing clients and coworkers. We patiently wait on callbacks, patiently wait on feedback and patiently wait on documents. Patience in being persistent is a key factor in any successful sales role, especially as a real estate agent/Realtor. Stay focused on your goal and create a plan of […]
