What is the easiest way to source leads in a remote market? How about their local newspaper? Newspapers are the most available, yet underutilized, source for prospecting customers in a location outside your home town. So how can you use newspapers to generate leads? Look…
During the financial crisis of the 1930’s, my grandfather’s home building business collapsed for lack of capital. In order to make ends meet, my father, who was only a teenager at the time, had the rash idea of converting their front lawn into a…
I’m a big fan of Google. Beyond search, they have created some of the most amazing and useful internet based programs you can find today. One of my absolute favorites is Google Street View and for real estate agents and brokers it’s very useful.…
Consider these Federal Policy moves: 1. This week, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to their lowest level since June of 2005 2. The Federal Reserve unveils a plan last week to buy up $500 billion of mortgage securities backed by government sponsored entities…
Okay… When I say “Green Real Estate Agents” I’m not referring to newbies but to those who are becoming specialists in working with clients who are interested in property that is environmentally friendly. If you’re just getting started in your real estate career, this…
The world of communication has come a long way since Alexander Graham Bell first invented the telephone. I’m sure it would blow his mind if he could see all the uses we’ve come up with for telephones in the last few decades let alone…
You know, one day we are all going to wake up and say, “I’ll be darned, the real estate market has turned the corner!” Call me crazy, but I think that day will come sooner than you think Consider this – The National Association of…
Here are 4 great gift ideas that any real estate pro would love to receive this holiday season. A Smartphone The California Association of Realtors reported recently that 42% of their members surveyed are already using a “Smartphone. That leaves 58% that still need…
This morning while researching the latest housing market news, I migrated to the L.A. Times Business Section – a good barometer in my opinion for what’s on the horizon for the rest of our nation. The headline I encountered made no sense to me.…
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