Lydia's Blog

What percentage of agents are part time in your office. I notice that there are fewer part time AGENTS than maybe a few years ago. Many people don't realize there are many fees to pay to stay an active Realtor. You do have to be producing or you'll find yourself paying out more money than you are...

I had the greatest advice given to me several years ago when I started in Real Estate. This one particular manager said when things are not going particularly smooth and termite report comes back horrible and the bank is not paying for repairs and on & on ...when you think you have problems...the...

This subject has been spoken about before but I can't help but bring it up again. Why can't we get rid of combo locks all together. Agents will think twice about releasing there supra key to there clients. I was doing an open house when a buyer walked in with a stack of agent printouts that clear...

I have come to find that when you take the time to help a brand new agent the blessings come back to thank you. So today I had an agent out with me most of today. She soooo appreciated the way I communicated to my client . Pointed out important details explaining the buying process. She said that...

Today was the fifth lead I received from activerain. I never thought it could be that easy. Just login and away we go. It's that easy. Buyers are everywhere in california. Activerain makes it easier to attract them. I can't say it enough. So many agents in california have not even caught on. I'm ...

Wow...I won a new buyer client today because the agent that just wrote up an offer for my buyer never followed up. Never called to offer to preview homes. Never explained the buying process such as the steps it takes to close escrow. She was so greatful for my desire to help her feel more educate...

Today is Good Friday. Whether you find yourself to be a spiritual or religous person, It's a great time to keep ourselves focus on the spirit of giving. I know what your saying .. I'm a Realtor and I am constantly giving of my time... but think about things you can do that you give with your hear...

Even though my kids are on Easter break and I am  taking time off to enjoy them, an annoying thing happened today. My home was broken into. Not a lot was stolen and I could let myself get real down about it but I refuse to. You see I have much to be thankful for. I have my health, my home, my chi...

I recently received a lead on Activerain for a buyer who is interested in partnering up as a referral service. I am more than happy to be a Buyer's agent. I'm just wondering when this rough economic time is over and the REO agents are out of REOs to sell to us... will we go back to being predomin...

Some  buyers found me recently and it cost me nothing. There are a few establishments in town that I keep replenishing my business cards for display . Because I am a paying  patron to these few establisments, They are so kind to allow me to display my cards. This is the 3rd call I've gotten doing...