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Comment on Buying a Small Business in 2012, Part Two by Ronnecia

Ronnecia — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:08:55 +0000

Good info, easy read. Thanks!

Comment on Buying a Small Business in 2012, Part Two by dborat67

dborat67 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:17:06 +0000

Thanks Dan! Dbora

Comment on Woo Hoo! Something Realtors DON’T Have to Be Responsible For! by Ann Bone

Ann Bone — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:20:07 +0000

Excellent! Whenenver a consumer asks questions about financing, the best response may be, “I don’t have all the details but I know someone who does!” and get them in touch with a Metro Home Mortgage Counselor.

Comment on Woo Hoo! Something Realtors DON’T Have to Be Responsible For! by Valerie McDonald

Valerie McDonald — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:01:22 +0000

Thank you for this information. Good grief.
I am thankful that some years ago i decided the best policy was to tell buyers that there were a number of loan options available & the a loan officer would be far better equipped to give them information about the loans that fit their situation and needs the best.

Comment on Woo Hoo! Something Realtors DON’T Have to Be Responsible For! by Steve Adkins

Steve Adkins — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:18:39 +0000

For the last few years I’ve been making an effort to NOT talk about any potential mortgage info, simply because things were changing so fast and I could not keep up. Always recommending a qualified mortgage loan officer instead, so that the potential buyer could get the latest and most accurate info.

Looks like that was a good plan afterall!

Comment on My Ideal (Female) Realtor® Shoe Wardrobe by Nathalie Medina Rauch

Nathalie Medina Rauch — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:34:11 +0000

Ann, I think it is time for me to understand that I need to keep my high heels in the closet and get some flats. This post has been so helpful!! being in South Florida I can play with a new wardrobe. Thank you thank you thank you.

Comment on Succeed in 2012 by Setting Realistic Expectations by John Baker

John Baker — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:22:39 +0000

That would be one “bite” at a time….. Sort of like typing, one letter at a time!

Comment on Succeed in 2012 by Setting Realistic Expectations by John Baker

John Baker — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:53:29 +0000

Good stuff Kevin. Goals are like a recipe in baking a cake. Follow the guidelines, break it down into actions and it will lead to the path for success. Like Ghandi said, “you only eat an elephant one bit at a time”. So determine where you need to start, accomplish that task and go on to the next task.

Comment on Buying a Small Business in 2012, Part 1 by dborat67

dborat67 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:58:02 +0000

Thanks Dan, Great information

Comment on Buying a Small Business in 2012, Part 1 by Tom Beechler

Tom Beechler — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:24:46 +0000

Dan…like your classes, you make it sound so easy. FYI….after I received my certification for the Commercial Sales and Business Brokerage program, I ran a small press release in our local paper. So far, we have had two inquiries about possibly listing two businessses and we are listing a small commercial property in Jasper tomorrow afternoon…met with the client Sunday morning. I thank you once again for offering the classes, for they truly have prepared me for additional sales opportunities.

Comment on Buying a Small Business in 2012, Part 1 by Dennis Doll

Dennis Doll — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:18:11 +0000

Great information. Always good to take “baby steps” and explore all the options before making a big decision. Looking forward to sharing this with anyone looking to start their own business. Thank You!

Comment on Succeed in 2012 by Setting Realistic Expectations by Loys White

Loys White — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:26:18 +0000

Thanks, Kevin. It is good to hear that realism is the best way to stay grounded in this business. I am new to this industry; however not new to business. I do believe that finding a niche is the best way to keep revenue flow as well as reaching out consistently to your sphere of influence, because it is people that drive our individual success. I don’t have a problem putting in the hours, because I am full time; so even though I have some lofty goals set, I take advice from my 15 year old daughter who says shoot for the moon and if you don’t hit it at least you will go somewhere. Thanks for the insight and for checking in!!!

Have a great new year!!

Comment on Succeed in 2012 by Setting Realistic Expectations by Latisha

Latisha — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:52:14 +0000

Just what we need. Thanks.

Comment on Succeed in 2012 by Setting Realistic Expectations by Tom Beechler

Tom Beechler — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:20:42 +0000

Great direction!

Get your goals set…then build a business plan around it. Beechler Realty Group starts this process in September of each year. By November 1st our plans are in place. They are then reviewed on a monthly basis. We find we are in a constant state of making minor adjustments as the year goes on, for our industry is far from being static. Keep your plans simple and follow Kevin’s advise…you’ll have a great 2012.

As a point of reference! Our “Inner Sphere” is like gold to us. We touch those folks constantly. For the past eight years we have delivered a minimum of $500.0K in sales from this group annually. This past year we did over $1.6M in referral business from this group. And, we only have 93 contacts in our “Inner Sphere”. As Kevin say’s …these were a Slam Dunk…we did not have to prove ourselves.

Comment on Succeed in 2012 by Setting Realistic Expectations by Linda Mock

Linda Mock — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:26:15 +0000

Great Article! Back to the Basic’s indeed are realist efforts needed for success in 2012. My plans begin with reading “Who Moved My Cheese” by Spencer Johnson which is a cute little story about change. Letting go of the old, and “what would you do if you were not afraid”. Sniff, Scurry, Hem or Haw? For those of you who have read this book. Attitude is everything, and “Activity breeds Activity”.