Frank Rizzo's (frankrizzo) Blog

My last few posts had been about referrals. I focus on referrals, because once I made that decision in my business my business really started to move in a different direction. And for all you new agents out there, it does not take long to build a referral base of business.Last year 55% of my busi...

In October of '06, three professionals sat in a corner at Perkins on Amboy Road and started a wonderful journey. We created the beginning of Profit Partners, the BNI chapter that meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00 A.M. BNI (BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL) is the most successful organization of...

I am dedicated my next few posts to the value of referrals. To start, I am discussing an organization which I have been active with for over a year, and I believe strongly in. If you have been thinking about how to build your referral base - I recommend strongly to find out more about BNI.BNI (BU...

What makes our industry spectaculary different from almost every other industry, is the level of cooperation that competitors will have to successfully complete a transaction. I know of no other business where it's players are, by it's design, forced to worked together so we could each achieve ou...

I read a really insiteful article today on what you could do to extend your life 14 years. Ready?1. STOP SMOKING2. EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES3. DRINK IN MODERATION4. EXCERCISEWow. It only took them years of study, and I'm sure some million dollar grant to discover this enlightening information...

In just 3 weeks, I've seen Staten Island representation in Active Rain increase nearly 50%. Way to go. For too long Staten Island has had a representation of being slow to adapt to real estate innovations taking place throughout the country. I think this is a great sign for the island real estate...

Residential - Two Family Semi-Attached Click Photo for Additional Media and Enlargement Status:Active (12/27/2007)MLS#: 1042266p ERType:Two Family Semi-Attached ListPrice:$369,000Address:44 WILLIS AVEYearBuilt:1920/APROXSTATEN ISLAND, NY 10301Style:VictorianArea:WARD HILLBldgDim:22X45County:Richm...

Residential - Two Family Detached Click Photo for Additional Media and Enlargement Status:Active (12/12/2007)MLS#: 1042117m ERType:Two Family Detached ListPrice:$469,900Address:29 BOND STYearBuilt:1930/APROXSTATEN ISLAND, NY 10302Style:ColonialArea:PORT RICHMONDBldgDim:20X45County:RichmondBuildin...

TIPS FOR SELECTING THE PROPER REALTOR FOR TODAY'S BUYER:Make sure agent has gone over agency and what each agency may or may not mean for you. Don't feel scared by the term "BUYERS AGENT", because it does not mean that the cost of the home will be more (having a professional negotiate for you may...

TIPS FOR SELECTING THE PROPER REALTOR FOR TODAY'S BUYER:Make sure agent has gone over agency and what each agency may or may not mean for you. Don't feel scared by the term "BUYERS AGENT", because it does not mean that the cost of the home will be more (having a professional negotiate for you may...