Risk Reduction Strategies for New Rehabbers By Tod Snodgrass If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. --Derek Bok (past President of Harvard University) Tens of millions of homes in the US are more than 40 years old. Every year, thousands and thousands of houses are rehabbed becau
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03/18/2018
I worked in another Re/Max office for 12 years. Next door to my office was a top producing very professional Agent who would curse out her Clients when they stepped out of line with her. I would be amazed at how they would stay devoted to her. I learned her family owned a Bar. Many of her Cl
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12/20/2017
Today was one of those days I took a moment to visit the Dale who was a couple years in the business trying to figure out how to be successful in this business with balance. I tend to do this when I am feeling genuine burnout. I really try to fit in a good 15000 or more steps in my day, because
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12/05/2017
"DRY-CLOSE" SAY "YUCK-YUCK TWICE" is a phrase I barrow from Marilyn Hickey. In a recent transaction with a long-time valued Client whose Attorney had planned the closing on the sale of their home and the purchase of their new home on the same day, I had to prepare them for the possibility of a "
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08/21/2017
When a respected Colleague Hella, shared below how she noticed some minor landscaping work was needed on her listing, as a professional courtesy she stepped in and did it herself. I was so touched by her post, I just have to give her applause. Her blog reminded me of how in the last 32 years I'v
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08/14/2017
When my respected Colleague Gina asked the question below “when was the last time I showed buyers what felt like an endless number of homes? The question really triggered some hard learned lessons about overcoming individual’s irrational fears! A few weeks ago my Cousin called me from the East Co
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07/26/2017
Over these last 32 years I’ve been accidentally asked by Valued Clients to step into the shoes of a Marriage Counselor, a role I’ve never claimed to be an expert, but sometimes that unwelcomed territory just tries to make a claim. I have learned some truths I hope may help any couple not getting
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06/26/2017
I was all of 7 or 8 years old. My Dad had run out of deodorant. He gave my Mom the command to stop what she was doing and run out to the grocery store to get him a new supply. She was probably cooking or working on one of her sewing projects at the time. She did what Moms do, she called out to me
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06/06/2017
Volunteering 'a calling' for area real estate agent Dale Taylor received the Humanitarian of the Year award from Re/Max Northern Illinois. Dale Taylor describes the volunteer work he does for South Suburban PADS, which provides shelter for the homeless, as "a calling." In the summer of 2005, the
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03/31/2017
Real Estate Tips for Buyers and Sellers Thinking about starting a home search or selling your home soon? The 2017 real estate season is upon us, and if you are anticipating a home search, or selling a property, here are some top tips to help you navigate the real estate market in your area this
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01/02/2017
