The #1 Source for Ready-to-Use Real Estate Marketing Letters Generate more listings, More Sales, More Satisfied clients, and more Referrals – GUARANTEED! I am a HUGE fan of implementing a system into your business, I have spoken about this before in my blogs. You all know as Real Estate Sales Representatives that if you don’t have a handle on your business and how you will run your business, you success rate declines. I have had the pleasure of working with Real Estate Professionals from many different locations for the past six years. One of their biggest issues is finding content to include in their blog, trying to find valuable information to insert into their newsletters or even perhaps what to include on their drip campaigns. You need to stand out from your competition For as long ... 05/17/2012

JEREMY TOROBIN OTTAWA— Globe and Mail Update Published Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2012 9:02AM EDT Last updated Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2012 10:02AM EDT The Bank of Canada left its main interest rate untouched at 1 per cent Tuesday, while painting a brighter economic outlook and hinting for the first time since last summer that it is beginning to look for an opportunity to raise borrowing costs. The decision to stand pat for a 13th consecutive meeting was expected. But after weeks of sunnier rhetoric from Governor Mark Carney amid a strengthening domestic recovery, Bay Street analysts had been debating how far he would go in trying to reshape expectations that he may be on hold until late next year. The statement on Tuesday’s decision was vague about timing, saying only that it may become necessary to ... 04/17/2012

I was having trouble with the on-line store.    It's now up and running with new templates available.    Check it out...   http://creativnessdesigns.com/ Have a fabulous Tuesday!  04/10/2012

CreativNess Designs launches new white space feature sheet design. Buy affordable real estate templates and add leverage to your real estate business today. White space designs are elegant and modern feature sheets that are made to capture the most of the white space allowing these designs to be more attractive to the eye. Grab the attention of prospective home buyers and get your sellers listing sold fast! Buy your white space real estate feature sheet today! Feature Sheet Includes the following: Space for business head shot Brokerage Logo Contact details 7 placeholders for listing pictures Large section on back page for listing script Bullet points of main features Customizable disclaimer This simple feature sheet is made to be printed portrait style, double-sided on 8.5×11 paper. Pri... 03/26/2012

Good Evening Folks, For those of you following along this weeks business challenge, I wanted to touch base and see how day 1 went for you.  Today, your focus should have been on your Social Media Marketing. I encouraged you to visit your current plan or start to implement a new one.  I also suggested that you create one of the following: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Account, in addition to your website. So, as the evening is upon us, I would love to hear your feedback on how today went for you.  The good and the bad, I would like us to discuss it.  I'm here for you,  Ness  As an added bonus to today's challenge, swing on over to Hubspot and down their free ebook - How to Monitor Social Media in 10 Minutes! 03/12/2012

Well, I don't know about you but. This weekend sure went by fast.  This is your friendly reminder to hit the sack.  We have a busy week ahead of us.  You have one week to turn your business around.  See you in the am.  Ness  03/11/2012

Well friends, here we are once again. The Friday evening before the March Break. You either fit into one of two categories. You’re reading this blog post which probably means you’re not travelling for the March Break. No worries. I feel your pain. *Smile* You’re reading this blog post AFTER the March Break because you quickly escaped the craziness of…er…life and work. God love you! OR Maybe, there is a third category here? You ARE a groupie of category 2 but you haven’t left yet. In which case, stop reading now. Click on the cool icon at the bottom of this post and print this document, stuff it in your pocket. It is a great reading piece while you’re on the plane. If you fit into category one, I have some March Break Madness tips for you. So, grab your java and keep reading. I will wai... 03/09/2012

Photo Courtesy of http://ft2.ca/photography.html I wanted to share with you today some great tips on how to capture the best images for your listing photography. I know some agents hire out this service and have a professional take their listing pictures. This is fantastic and truly does make a difference. But, if you’re a new agent, or just a Sales Representative that enjoys complete the tasks independently, these tips below were written with you in mind! I find it interesting the amount of marketing material I see out there that is horribly designed or the pictures on feature sheets aren’t suffice to show the true value in a home. 6 Photography tidbits for listing photography 1. Take pictures of your new listing when the sun is shining on the front of the house. 2. Know the direction... 03/08/2012

Front of Feature Sheet I am proud to present our newest real estate template into our store. You can now buy our elegantly designed 2 page landscape style feature sheet. Superior Quality to Showcase Your Hot New Listing Stylishly designed template to showcase your hot new listing.  Designated space for your headshot photo, company logo and contact details.  6 placeholders for listing pictures.  Large section on front page for listing script with space for bullet points of features on the back.  Template created in Microsoft Word for easy do-it-yourself customization. Includes section for disclosure. Made to be printed in landscape format, double-sided on 8.5×11 paper. *Printing Tip: Print on high gloss paper to capture the beauty of this design. Back of Feature Sheet Buy Now and Get $5... 03/07/2012

Good Afternoon Folks! For six years, I have had the pleasure of running my Real Estate Virtual Assistant business and creating templates for real estate agents. My goal as always is helping Sales Representatives like yourself work smarter, not harder. Templates are a create way to systematize your brand across all marketing avenues and gives you the leverage you need to grow your business by focusing your time on sales. I’ve had several requests to build an on-line store that will allow you to buy some of my pre-designed templates on-line.  I’ve taken all your comments and feedback into consideration and I’m super excited to introduceCreativNess Designs!!! What Will CreativNess Designs Do For You? CreativNess Designs is built with you in mind. You’re a Real Estate Sales Representative w... 03/05/2012

Guest Blog Post Written By: Jeffrey Brookfield Business Owner, AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service | http://www.HowHomeInspectorsHelp.com Traditionally a home inspection is arranged by the buyer of a home and is oftentimes used to renegotiate the purchase price. Today, some 90% of all homes are inspected -- these inspections, in all likelihood, are costing sellers tens of thousands of dollars in loss of equity in their homes. One Solution: a pre-listing home inspection arranged by the seller. A pre-listing home inspection can be a very powerful tool for both the seller and the listing agent. The benefits include: 1. Protecting your equity — A traditional home inspection is a condition of sale for most buyers, and is completed after an offer has been accepted by the seller. Since most Agre... 02/27/2012

I was reading an article today over at Reuters.com called Q&A: Women Entrepreneurs Fear Failure More Than Men: Study. Babson College and theGlobal Entrepreneurship Monitor have recently released their 2010 Study about women’s entrepreneurship around the world. Women Fear Failure More Than Men Their study found in 2010, 104 million women representing more than half the world’s population and 84 percent of world gross domestic product started and managed new business ventures. While these numbers seem to be high to me, the study concluded women in general have lower perceptions than men about their capabilities for starting a business. The United States ranks highest among wealthy economies in terms of women’s capabilities perceptions-their belief that they have the capabilities to start ... 02/21/2012

If you have never heard of Johnny B. Truant and the complete wholeness he brings to his readers – You’re missing out. You really should take the time to read his stuff and follow him on Twitter. He is a super cool dude who has an insane readership and is one of the kings of Blogging. He often discusses topics like - entrepreneurship, outside-the-box thinking, and human potential. I’ve been a fan of Johnny’s since I’ve been in business and some of my models are inspired by his work. Today only download The Bialy Pimps free Yes, I swear you heard me correctly. The Bialy Pimps book is free today only! Go now and get your free copy before the day is out. Be sure to share the link with your friends! What’s the Book About? Here is a product overview: Life is good at Bingham’s Bagel Deli. The ... 02/16/2012

There is no question, every Real Estate Sales Representative has unique needs for their business. Not everyone is at the same stage in their business and therefore, you’ll want customized services that suit your needs. I’ve recently adjusting my pricing for all the services offered at CreativNess. Check out the list below. If you have a task to complete but don’t see it below, don’t fret – shoot me over an email and let me know. I’m always eager to take on new challenges. Feature Sheet Template Beautifully designed template to showcase your hot new listing.  Designated space for your headshot photo, company logo and contact details.  13 placeholders for listing pictures.  Large section on back page for listing script with space for bullet points of features.  Designed for double-sided p... 02/15/2012

This post is written by CreativNess Guest Blogger Jeffrey Brookfield. Jeffrey Brookfield is the owner of AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service and Guest Blogger at CreativNess. Jeff is responsible for the management of the business, improving the customer experience and quality control. "I'd like to hear your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve our services and your comments are invaluable in that regard. 1-800-794-5880"  What kind of plumbing do you have in your home?  It could be prone to failure. There are a number of types of products used for water supply in North American homes.  One type of plumbing that hasn’t had a very good track record is Kitec Plumbing. Kitec is a brand of plastic plumbing supply lines with brass fittings (with the letters KITEC or KTC stamped on... 02/13/2012

There is much to learn about your real estate business after watching this year's Budweiser Commercial for the Super Bowl. If you didn’t know, Hockey in Canada is our way of life. The sport no doubt has embraced the hearts of millions. Budweiser not only created probably one of the best Super Bowl commercialsin history, they connected on a level with its audience companies strive to do but don't. What Budweiser Can Teach You Be Unique and Memorable. Make your marketing strategies completely awesome that people can’t help but tell others about. Don’t settle for second best.  Find a marketing strategy that rids your zebra stripes and turns you into a lion. Make a Connection. What is important to your prospective clients? What do they value? How would they want to be treated? What do they... 02/11/2012

Do you specialize in an industry that would add value to the real estate market? If so, CreativNess is now accepting applications to become a guest blogger and I would like you to share your voice. I had an intense discussion over coffee the other day with a friend of mine. During our conversation, I decided to give the Guest blogger option a try. There are many people who work with the real estate industry and as such, could offer value to my readers. So, if you think you have what it takes…keep reading! Share Your Voice Do you have a unique take on your particular market niche directly relating to the real estate market? Have some ideas and insight you’d like to share with Sales Representatives, Brokerages and other businesses? Want to receive advertising for your own personal busines... 02/10/2012

I thought it would be interesting to start a 2cent Wednesday series.  Each Wednesday moving forward, we’ll discuss some not-so-pleasant experiences and share our thoughts on how we would handle them so we are better equipped for the future. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to Real Estate Sales Representatives share their experiences with me.  Some stories moved and inspired me. While others…not so much.  I believe, sharing is a great way to learn and grow together. Experiences Define Us I have given a high-five to a REALTOR® during their biggest triumph and have hugged it out when a REALTOR® sadly lost a deal or even worse, a client. Through it all, each Sales Representative’s experience and lessons learned are different. How one person handles a particular situation will differ from ... 02/08/2012

Chris Brogan popular blogger shares Social Media tips There is no question. Social Media is where it is at now-a-days. Especially for small business owners striving to get into their target market. "If you were at a cocktail party, you wouldn't come up and shake someone's hand and say, 'You should see what I sell. I'm amazing!' You would ask about the other person," says Brogan, president of Human Business Works, a small-business education and growth company. "The same holds true [on social networks]. You really need to build a relationship before you go for the sale." And if you think you can skip social media and it won't affect your business, Brogan says think again. Check out this video with Chris Brogan who discusses some tips on Social Media and how you can easily join it into you... 02/07/2012

Happy Friday Everyone!  I hope this day is finding you filled with peace, wealth and happiness.  I just wanted to give a shout out to everyone using twitter and/or Google+.  I'd love the opportunity to build a relationship with you through one of these social media avenues.  You can either join me at the links below or comment on this post with your details and I will join you!    Let's hug it out on Twitter  Let's connect on Google+   Can't wait to see you there,  Ness  P.S. When we connect on Twitter, I will add you to the ever popular Real Estate, Mortgage Specialists, Home Inspectors, and Virtual Assistant lists that are growing fast!!!    02/03/2012