Jane Macken's (janemacken) Blog

Hello to All:  I wanted to know if you are experiencing the same thing in your market as I am in mine.  It seems as if folks who wanted to move up decided to stay put because they cannot find anything on the market that they like.  And, it seems like the folks who were out there buying have eithe...

Do you find that sometimes as a Realtor you get caught up in the emotion of the client? Do you ask yourself why did I say that or why did I do that? Wouldn't you like to better understand why you react rather than respond in the way that you do? Wouldn't it be great to create the life that you mo...

Any obstacles to knowing the right course of action are within each of us, and so is the right course.  Sometimes it seems as though a decision truly hangs in the balance, with such equal values on both sides.  You can hear yourself saying, "I was so close to saying no, or yes."  We hold our thum...

I had an opportunity today to attend a luncheon that was a networking function that comprised a group of well-educated, entrepreneurial, successful business women.  The one thing I learned was that most successful businesses are built on referrals from family, friends and associates.  It is these...

When you believe in yourself, you unleash the power within yourself as well as the resources around you that will take you to a higher level of performance.  I wrote a book entitled, "How to Build a Better Workplace and Relationships" where I talk about creating your personal vision.  Your person...

Success not only requires planning and focus, but also patience.  Patience is often the most difficult part of this formula. Success requires doing the things we need to do to get where we want to go.  Success requires getting things done.  The most difficult part of this process is the ability t...

I am trying to put a positive spin on a negative experience.  My client made an offer on a property that was listed at $625,000 (no picture) and was on the market for 170 days (Short Sale).  The bank wanted two weeks to do a BPO and then countered at $675,000.  My client countered at a price unde...

I wanted to share with you something inspirational that will bring optimism into your life as suggested by one of my favorite authors, Michael Robinson, and some of my own thoughts. 1) Tell the truth - Admit to yourself and to others your own fear, worry, and negativity. While we don't want to co...

"The Economist" January 17-23rd, 2009 edition talked about Barack Obama who "put together a team which has impressed almost everyone with its caliber and its centrism."  Barack is determined to surround himself with the brightest and best which, in my opinion, is the essence of a great leader.  H...

I have been farming a couple of areas since March 2008.  I walk the blocks, knock on the doors, and talk with each of the residents who answer.  I have several questions for those of you who farm:  (1) How many homes do you have in your Farm?  (2)  What is the frequency that you walk the same blo...