Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

I waited until the final day for the Active Rain October Challenge! But alas, here it is! This is a fun challenge in so many ways because it causes us to dig into some of our old archives as well as recognize amazing people here in the Rain.When I joined AR many years ago, I had no clue what I wa...

Recently, as I have been assessing my brokerage business model while studying the current market and data, I have made the decision to make a pivot. When I experienced a major, market shift back in 2009, I took the time to determine how I would survive and stay in real estate. While many were mak...

Due to an intense schedule last week, I had to skip my Saturday Soundess post. Yet, here we are this week! I hope this finds you all well and fulfilled. If not, I pray you are finding what you need in order to get there.This week, I wanted to share a very simple yet, extremely effective health re...

I really like the word, "GRIT"! It implies an attitude of being an overcomer, standing strong, and, refusing to lose. In the business of real estate and in life, having GRIT is absolutely essential!Here is what GRIT means to me:G - GOING the extra mile. This means doing MORE than is expected. In ...

As we watch the season turn, we are reminded that change is inevitable. Many people resist change and find it difficult to make the necessary adjustments.  However, as we look to nature, we find the cycles of time remind us that change is a part of our lives.For those of us in the real estate wor...

Do you allow yourself to take a "time out"? Specifically, are you intentionally carving out time from your life to be still, to rest, to breathe, or to just take a nap? Because we live in a go, go, go mindset, taking time out is essential for your overall health and well-being.It is important to ...

One of the most important aspects for any real estate professional is the ability to effectively negotiate a transaction. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a licensing requirement for learning the art of negotiation.  What typically happens is an agent who is new to the business simply flies by t...

If you are a baseball fan, this Texas Showdown should be exciting! Personally, for me, I am torn. I  lived in the Houston area for 35 years, and in the North Texas area for 29 years. I enjoy watching both teams! This will be the first post-season match-up between these two teams. The state of Tex...

When I was in the Houston market, I worked with a lot of relocation clients. These clients were with large companies that utilized relocation companies. Over the years I received a lot of ins and outs regarding these types of transactions.The main thing I learned was they do things very different...

I would venture to say that almost every one of us has experienced the "silent treatment" from someone. Perhaps you were intentionally ignored or you were blatantly ignored. Either way, when you are on the receiving end of this behavior, it is always a bit confusing.None of us can get into anothe...