The People’s Market

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  I recently heard a Realtor talking to a potential client and commenting, “It’s not really a seller’s market, it’s not a buyer’s market – it’s a Realtor’s market.”  In other words, one of the biggest decisions that one needed to consider when delving into real estate was the expertise of the Realtor that they would work with, not… Read More

You’re Losing Control

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  In writing today’s blog, I initially intended to include more suggestions on where to focus your business in 2012.  Instead, I am going to invoke poetic license and take a detour.  Controlling the Market: I was just discussing this with a colleague today.  Even with the tumultousness of the real estate market over the past few years, many… Read More

The 2012 Joy Ride

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December is here and many of you are wondering what to expect from the real estate market in 2012.  Rest assured that there will be plenty of opportunity for you to have an abundantly successful year. Good News Already In November there was a higher rise in consumer confidence than there has been in more than eight years.  Also, 2012 will be the year that housing inventory… Read More

Pick Up the Phone

On my drive into the office this morning I was channel surfing on Sirius radio.  I heard a song by a contemporary artist who was bemoaning the fact that the person he called repeatedly failed to pick up the phone.  He was frustrated with receiving nothing but texts, emails and voicemails. World of Opportunities It’s… Read More

The Holiday Dilemma

I just got off the phone with an investor client of mine.  Today he talked to me about a house that he bought last year that he actually was going to move into.  His plans have changed and now he wants to sell it.  I will be referring it out to a team member. Missed… Read More

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