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A Great Real Estate Facebook Page

A Great Real Estate Facebook Page

Okay, I’ll admit it… sometimes I’m a Facebook Creeper. This morning I was checking out the page of one of my readers and Facebook friends, Alan Endermann. Alan hails from Mandeville, a city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana on the north... read article »

$1 Billion on Advertising!

$1 Billion on Advertising!

“So Geico spends $1 billion a year in advertizing. What are your thoughts on that?” That’s what my friend and fellow agent Guy Loft from Madison, Wisconsin posted on Facebook yesterday.  My initial reaction was WOW!  But then it started me... read article »

What If You Started Over?

What If You Started Over?

The other day I was talking to a long-time friend over lunch and we were reminiscing about the wild paths we’d taken to get to where we are today.  He asked me what I might do differently if I were to start over, and that really got me thinking.... read article »

It’s Like Riding a Bike!

It’s Like Riding a Bike!

Many of my regular readers know that besides my real estate and technology life, I am very active and love to ride and race bicycles.  It’s a good way to stay fit and it’s a fun way to get exercise and hopefully keep my propensity to gain weight... read article »

Do You Know Today’s Real Estate Customer?

Do You Know Today’s Real Estate Customer?

The National Association of Realtors® recently published its 2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers — 120 pages of great information about our customers.  If you haven’t taken time to read it I highly recommend you do. But buried deep... read article »

Get Ready for the Next Big Housing Boom!

Get Ready for the Next Big Housing Boom!

What if I told you the next five years in real estate could set you up for a massive retirement — much bigger than you probably ever considered?  Why?  Because real estate is coming back and it’s coming back huge! Every day there’s... read article »

How Many Homebuyers Are In Your Market?

How Many Homebuyers Are In Your Market?

Ever wonder how many people are buying and selling homes in your market today?  Take a wild guess!  Wilder.  Now double it.  You’re probably still low.  I’ll show you exactly how to find your own accurate number. First you need to log into... read article »

I Hate Technology!

I Hate Technology!

Do you ever get the idea that an entire cottage industry exists for the sole purpose of fleecing agents out of their hard-earned commission dollars? Ever feel like a new technology company springs up every 15 minutes with the latest, greatest new... read article »

Becoming a Mega-Producer (Part 1 of 7)

Becoming a Mega-Producer (Part 1 of 7)

It All Starts With Lots of Buyer Leads — How Do I Get Them? WHAT’S IN THIS INSTALLMENT? 1.  BECOMING THE TOP BUYER AGENT IN YOUR MARKET 2.  WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? 3.  IT ALL STARTS WITH MAKING YOUR OWN LEADS! LOTS OF... read article »

The Ultimate Listing Presentation (Part 1 of 6)

The Ultimate Listing Presentation (Part 1 of 6)

It All Starts With Lots of Seller Leads — How Do I Get Them? WHAT’S IN THIS INSTALLMENT? 1. BECOMING THE TOP LISTING AGENT IN YOUR MARKET 2. THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF THE LISTING PUZZLE 3. HOW YOU CAN GET HUNDREDS OF LISTING CLIENTS... read article »