The subject of bonuses and how to handle them reminds me of the first bridal shower I ever went to. I was 17, an older friend was engaged, I was a bridesmaid. My mother couldn't attend this shower, so I went alone. This was in the dark ages (1967), they Read More...

It's Sunday afternoon and even though there was absolutely nothing in the works for my RE career this weekend...I have been booked solid. Pulled some desk duty on Sat AM, had planned on getting MY Buyers Book done (thank you Shelz) That didn't happen, Read More...

I'm just pondering a problem that I know is going to be an major issue, I just took the listing and frankly, haven't had the time to address it. The house is a 1971 split level ranch, on 3 acres and backs up to a "Seasonal Creek" aka drainage ditch. The Read More...

Wednesday, I received a phone call from an agent, in another area about 50 miles away, concerning one of my listings. He asked for the seller's disclosure, plat and any other documents that I might have. I complied, sent the requested info and awaited Read More...

Last week was one of the saddest closings of my career. Closings are usually happy places, well… sort of, even after the battles to get your client, through the frontline, dodging bullets all the way. There is a feeling of happy relief; at least you got Read More...

Real estate has a potload of arcane rules and regulations. They are all the same, they are all different. I have recently encountered several out of state clients that refuse to believe me when I tell them that our high property taxes are offset by no Read More...

While waiting for yet another thundercloud to burst over my head here in Texas, I checked my e-mail..has anyone heard of www.realestatespace.tv ? I received one of "only 20" invitations sent to agents in my county.(since TX has 254 counties that adds Read More...

I received a referral in November of last year.Birdnest on the ground. A new build, very nice, I had worked with the affiliated agent once before, 3 years ago. I was told I would be not be responsible for negotiations (red flag) When the SIGNED referral Read More...

Since it is raining so hard outside I am expecting the big boat to float by any minute looking for animals 2x2. I thought I'd ask another question, how long do you usually keep a computer? My giant wooly mammoth in the home office is 7 years old and still Read More...

I'm just sitting here, after having a good day in real estate...Thinking about what I need to do next. In April I really needed a new AIO. I asked and you all helped with that decision. Thank you. Last month I received an invitation I couldn't refuse, Read More...

Just came back from showing one of my listings. Asked the looker if she was working with a realtor - ambivilant answer. "Not really, don't like him very much, he doesn't seem to know what I want......" I was getting ready to wrap everything up when she Read More...

In the past two months, I have changed companies, been working non stop and, with three days notice, went to Paris for 5 days. Whew! I know that no one noticed I was missing - but now I need some help and opinions. I NEED to start a community website/blog Read More...

In the past I have seen where some agents use OneBox for their phone and faxing services.... Our office just made it mandatory for all agents. I'm not sure if it's good, or too techy to be useful. Those with experience, please advise - the good, the bad Read More...

Tonight it was canned soup and grilled cheese sandwiches all around at our house. What does everyone else do when you get home late, still have RE work to do, are hungry and too tired to think? We live too far out of town for pizza delivery and I'm sick Read More...