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In some areas there is a shortage of desirable, well-priced listings. Sellers who don't need to sell now are waiting for a better market. Many sellers who would like to sell now have unrealistic expectations about what a buyer would be willing to pay for their home.If you like a listing that is o...

Here are the top reasons for working with a REALTORWhether you are buying a home for the first time, selling to move into a larger one, or downsizing, the complicated and in some cases daunting issues surrounding today’s market underscore the importance of relying on the skills, knowledge and exp...

"Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; from discord find harmony; in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein The Other Seven Wonders of the World A group of students was asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there ...

"A man of financial wealth who values himself by his financial net worth is poorer than the poor man who values himself by his intrinsic self worth." Sydney Madwed Figuring Out Your Core ValuesBy Michael Masterson Before you can jump feet first into changing your life with a set of long-term goal...

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In his thoroughly entertaining book The Prime Movers, Edwin A. Locke gives this example of the way entrepreneurs think: An average person observes evergreens growing along the roadside and thinks that they look pretty, especially when partly covered with snow. At this point, his thinking stops.  ...

Rent Collection: A professional residential property management company have systems and strategies to improve rent collection and on-time rent payments. This allows you to ensure swift and consistent rent collection, which is absolutely critical in this real estate market where good cash flow ca...

Hello Everyone! Is it just me that is wondering what is going on in the world today? I know I am young but I have never seen a market quite like this one. There are too many of us Realtors for one, and the banks own everything!! It is disheartening to see all these families losing thier homes. Yo...

1. PEACE OF MIND - You'll sleep easier knowing that someone is taking care of any problems that may arise, if you're hundreds of miles away or in the same town. 2. WORRY FREE TRANSACTIONS - Your rental management company takes care of confirmations, keys, and potential renters, making renting you...

Use Dialogue to Improve Your PresentationsBy Peter "The Humorator" FogelEvery day, we engage in dialogue with our kids, spouse, and co-workers. When we tell a humorous story, we use dialogue naturally and effectively. But we shy away from using dialogue in our "storytelling" during a presentation...