Patty’s Blog
July 2011
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You Know What Happens to Minnows, Don’t You? They Get Eaten…
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Fri 15thWhy are so many Realtors refusing to launch their businesses into the future by making a commitment to Social Media? Why are you content to swim with the “small fry”when the opportunity to promote your brand and generate leads is right in front of you? Don’t you realize the longer you wait, the further behind [...]
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May 2011
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What’s in a Name?
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Thu 5thWhat’s in a name? Everything – your reputation, your family history, your personality. So why aren’t you using your name in your email address?
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March 2011
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Fast “Brain” Food for Real Estate Professionals
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Thu 17thLast week, I wrote an article on AnotherME talking about different things you could do if you only had 5 minutes. Well, I found another one and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. Have you heard about Real Estate Coach Radio.com? It’s a cool stop on the internet offering 5 minute radio snippets specifically [...]
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“Can you give me 5 minutes?” 15 Ideas for What To Do With 5 Extra Minutes
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Thu 10thIn working with busy Realtors®, I get that question a lot. And sometimes I’m the one who’s saying it! Our lives have become a hurry up and wait game! Waiting for an appointment, waiting in the bus line at school, waiting at the drive-thru window, sitting in traffic, waiting for the water to boil, waiting [...]
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Real Estate Listings…Do You Wonder What To Say and How To Say It?
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Mon 7thAs Realtors®, you’re in the business of getting new listings and that’s a good thing, but sometimes composing those real estate listings for the MLS or for print advertising can leave us stumped on what to say. I mean, how many different ways can you describe a property? For example, have you ever racked your [...]
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February 2011
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Contract Termination. When Can a Buyer and Seller Legally Call it Quits?
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Fri 4thI read a great article last week in the Realty Times about Contract Termination. I wanted to share this with you because I thought it was interesting and something that might help you in your business. Bob Hunt, the author, discussed the uncertainty and misinformation among real estate agents about when a buyer and seller [...]
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January 2011
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Sweet Deals for REALTORS® …Compliments of NAR!
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Sat 29thI don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for a deal. Some people clip coupons, some people compare prices online. Did you realize, because you’re a REALTOR®, you are entitled to all kinds of really great discounts on products and tools? It’s called the REALTOR Benefits® Program. Download a free copy of the 2010/11 [...]
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December 2010
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Social Networking + Real Estate Industry = Big Change!
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Sun 19thI honestly think the Real Estate business should be the Poster Child for change! Quick - what are 4-5 big changes you can think of right now? We’ve seen changes to Contracts, Marketing, MLS’s, Brokerages, Short Sales, Mortgages, Associations, websites, and of course “the market!” And Social Media has been a big part of that [...]
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November 2010
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Patty’s Link to Great Holiday Classics!
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Mon 22ndI just was thinking about all the wonderful holiday movie classics I’ve watched in the past. Of course, “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Story” are usually ones my brain thinks of first. Everyone seems to find “Elf” especially enjoyable, but there are some others for you to consider. I’ll post a few suggestions [...]
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Trinity, Is There Really a “Matrix”? Yes, Neo, It’s Called QR Codes!
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Thu 4thHave you all heard of the latest technology being developed today for those people with mobile devices? It’s called a QR Code. This is a marketing bonanza for real estate brokers and agents to direct potential clients to websites, videos, contact information, virtual tours or music in just a few seconds! What is a QR [...]
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