by Shannon O'Brien | Jan 2, 2014 | Real Estate Discussion
Just like brides and grooms can freak out and leave one another standing at the altar, those involved in a real estate transaction can also be guilty of jilting or – heaven forbid – at risk of being jilted. It’s called “cold feet” when you leave your...
by Shannon O'Brien | Dec 23, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
From child sales prodigy to one of five national trainers for Exit Realty Corp. International, Johnny Loewy’s life has been one great big listing presentation. A Long Island native, Loewy did what many New Yorkers do: “We grow up in New York and we immigrate to...
by Shannon O'Brien | Dec 16, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
Keith Riddle grew up on a working farm in eastern Washington, and for most of his life he assumed he’d be a farmer when he grew up. Then, life happened. “I was a diesel mechanic,” he said, “from 1998 to 2000 in Phoenix, Arizona. I worked on generators and industrial...
by Shannon O'Brien | Dec 10, 2013 | Real Estate Discussion
In a perfect world, we’d all get the entire month of December off work – with pay. Since we don’t live in that world, the holidays tend to pull us in several directions at once. We run ourselves ragged, trying to keep up with a real estate practice and fill the...
by Shannon O'Brien | Nov 27, 2013 | Real Estate Discussion
When it comes to putting a home on the market during the winter holidays, conventional wisdom says: “Don’t do it.” Inventories are lower during the holidays, and folks are distracted or out of town. Other agents, title reps and lenders are either busy trying to wrap...
by Shannon O'Brien | Nov 25, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
So, how does a real estate agent obtain a 70 percent referral rate and close a deal every three days? If you’re anything like Tim Houk with Keller Williams in Baton Rouge, La., it takes hard work, long hours and a thorough plan to build a team. The Path to Real Estate...
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