"It’s never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George EliotThe May Contest Charges Us With: Now Imagine This...You could rewind time and start your real estate career all over again, but this time with every tool available today, every lesson you’ve learned, every mistake you’ve made (an
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05/15/2025
Once again a fellow Rainmaker has inspired me to write and share a short story of revenge. Debbie Sagorin's recent post featured in Kathy Streib's "Weekly Roundup" is a fun story - although a bummer because an HOA had to muscle her about an Elephant Bush removal. Sad, because they are pretty suc
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05/04/2025
Many sellers fall prey to what we call “Castle Syndrome,” believing their home is a unique gem in a sea of listings. They are not in touch with their market nor their market value and if they do not hire the right Real Estate Professional, they could be in for a disappointing experience, leaving
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04/27/2025
Real Estate Is Easy Money: When You Love People and Enjoy Showing Homes 😂🤣😉First of all the only REALTORS® that love people are new agents that haven't had a client yet. 😂🤣😉 I jest, but somedays - isn't this the truth?As usual the wonderful members of Active Rain have inspired my latest post from
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04/24/2025
"I'm a fool for your love"—a timeless refrain echoed in poetry and song. Well, let me tell you, I’m an even bigger fool for Ninja Selling! For the past 26 years, I’ve proudly embraced this methodology, and I continue to bloom in its practices.My introduction to Ninja Selling came about five years
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04/20/2025
What A Buyer Wants, What A Buyer NeedsThank You Sean Aujla, MBA - Los Angeles for inspiring this post with your Q&A Question today!Buying a home typically comes with a mix of essential needs and desirable wants. Understanding these differences helps agents cater to their clients effectively, ensu
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04/17/2025
Inspired by Liz and Bill Spear's Question on 4/3/2025: Off Market Deals: How To Create Instant InventoryYes, I often engage in this process, it's called Instant Inventory and it was created by Joe Niego, a broker friend of min in Chicago. I modified it with a trick I share at the bottom. I’m curr
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04/05/2025
As an experienced listing agent, I often encounter the question, “What if a better offer comes in?”In my 26 years of real estate—celebrating 26 years on April 5th, 2025—I’ve navigated the ebbs and flows of the market, particularly in the competitive areas I have lived and worked: The San Francisc
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04/01/2025
There is once again, Fake News Click Bait circulating social media right now, (shocker!) about "The Coming Crash", so lets dispel the rumors and shine a light on the truth. The US housing market is experiencing fluctuations, but a crash is not anticipated ...click the LEARN MORE link below to fin
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03/31/2025
Tuesday: New Listing on the Market at 8:00 AM This Morning 3/25/2025At 11:00 AM, Thomas received a call.Agent: "How many offers do you have? Is there still time to see it?" Thomas: "Well, it's only been on the market for 3 hours, so we're only expecting two offers so far."Caller: "Oh wow, really?
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03/27/2025
