Recently I've had a number of conversations about strategic ways to price a home with REALTORs in my office. I've read about range pricing with some interest, but am one of the REALTORs that can't seem to get my head around it. I haven't seen Minneapolis REALTORs use more than a single price fo
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10/06/2006
In addition to economic factors, there are other sociological events or trends happening around you everyday. If your schedule is like mine, it's already a challenge to get through the to-do list and live something that resembles a balanced life that includes work, family and friends, and atten
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09/28/2006
You've heard this...the only things that are certain are death and taxes. I say there's one more thing. Change. Our jobs are highly infuenced by both economic and sociological changes. This, in my opinion, is what makes this business so fascinating. I am challenged everyday to know about my
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09/28/2006
Have you heard the latest? Sprint just partnered with a new company,Smarter Agent to allow Sprint users to use the GPS in their phones to get the most recent "sold" information about houses closest to their location. There is a nominal charge for the Sprint GPS service, and "smartagent" in only
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09/27/2006
Here are a couple of commercials from Australia that show the importance of picking the correct property for you!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7rCKgYwhkE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myhc-QMrXrc
09/24/2006
A favorite thing to do with my morning coffee is to see what there is to see on the big wide web. This morning I found this and thought it might add some humor to your day. It's from www.realestatefunn.com. HTML is provided so you can add a cartoon to your website if you wish! All of the cartoo
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09/24/2006
***Make sure you're sitting down when you read this. *** How many of you are working with a first time home buyer from the echo boom generation? Perhaps you just got a bunch of new, young recruits in your office. This list applies to "kids" born mostly in 1984. These are the truths of their w
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09/23/2006
Has Anyone heard of SKY Rotheby International Real Estate? Apparently they are a Florida company and are moving to the Twin Cities-targeting the luxury real estate market. Would love to know if anyone has had experience with them!
09/23/2006
While not all REALTORS share my love of the study of aging and working with seniors, I know I am among those who refuse to have their heads in the sand, and strive to stay ahead of the curve. I have seen an increase of Builders in Minnesota over-building urban condos, I'm sure with the anticipati
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09/22/2006
I learned from Fran Thorsen on a conference call today that it is One Web Day Never heard of it? It is September 22nd, every year, beginning 2006. It's a day to celebrate, the internet, as you choose. I will spend some time reflecting on how the internet has become such an integral part of my
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09/22/2006