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BUSINESS TIPS5 WAYS TO MAKE SURE PROSPECTS CHOOSE YOU Here’s what the experts say to focus on to win the listing or buyer agreement. Rapport Before Resume. Sure, experience counts. But if prospects don’t like you or trust you then you won’t get the business. Sellers and buyers want someone they can connect with, who listens […]

  QUOTE OF THE WEEK “If you want to kill any idea in the world, get a committee working on it.”—Charles Kettering, American inventor, engineer, and businessman    NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE   The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) noted homebuying got off to its strongest November start in three years, as applications for purchase mortgages shot […]

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    QUOTE OF THE WEEK “When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.”—Saul Bellow, Canadian-American writer     NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE   Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist noted that in the current market, on a median-priced home, a homebuyer could “save thousands annually compared to earlier this year, showing that affordability is […]

THE LATEST OPTIONS IN HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS   Over the last several years, advances in technology have transformed home security systems. There are now many more choices for homeowners, and each option offers different capabilities and cost. Here is a look at the some of the most popular systems for you to consider.   Professionally […]

  QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.”—Peter Drucker, Austrian American management consultant    NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE   September’s Pending Home Sales index of signed contracts on existing homes was unchanged for the month, and down just a smidge year-over-year. […]

    QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”—George Carlin, American stand-up comedian, actor, and author    NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE   Existing Home Sales grew 1.5% in September as the median price declined and affordability improved. […]

4 WAYS TO GET YOUR VIDEOS SEEN Creating videos is a great way to build ongoing relationships with your network of prospects, clients, and referral partners. It’s also an effective medium for showcasing listings, publicizing successes, and providing prospects and clients with valuable information. But none of these good things will happen if your videos […]

BUSINESS TIPS10 TIPS FOR WRITING COMPELLING LISTING COPY In real estate, as with so many things in life, first impressions matter. Most people first see your listing online, so the photos and listing copy are key to capturing their attention. A compelling listing description goes beyond the basic facts, which are already prominent in the […]