Like many of you, I work all week then do time on the weekend trying to get caught up on paperwork. Well, I have become frustrated with having to pen and paper all the forms needed to transact up here so I have decided to work smarter not harder. I took Read More...

When you get involved in the Real estate business, you come across the true nature of humanity. You get to see and the good-hearted, well meaning people that truly act in their clients interests as well as all the bottom feeders that are really only looking Read More...

It's Friday, it's the beginning of a new month and we are gettting our fair share of people who are 6 days over their terminated lease and are now being told to move on or resign. I have taken three calls already this morning from resident propspects Read More...

Has anyone ever used the lead generation services these people provide. While "Sam" was charming and informative, their offer of being the sole agent they refer clients to in a purchased zip code strikes me a little suspicious. I have used lead generation Read More...

$315,000.00 home purchase representing the buyer Buyers initial credit score at first contact - above 700 Pre-qual letter faxed over to me before first viewing showing fully qualified. Current credit score: less than 500 Currently, now on mortgage broker Read More...

Prospect: Hi , yeah I'm looking for a 1-2 bedroom. Do you have any I can see right now? Me: Sure, do you prefer North or South views? Prospect: North. I want to look at the Lake. Me: Great! Let me grab some keys and we can go view a couple of units. (visit Read More...

Here is an odd situation. Weigh in with your thoughts please... I have a deal pending that is slated to close on May 18th. Yesterday I got a call from the mortgage broker asking if I had spoken to the client recently. (red flag) The broker advised me Read More...

Fourth phone call today from someone in foreclosure that wants to list. Faxed over the listing paperwork.... Referred them to a mortgage broker who specializes in foreclosure for review and guidance... Referred them to an RE Attorney that can help temporarily Read More...

I have had an epiphany. While I am a subscriber to the DNC list, I strongly wish everyone else wasn't. I know that makes me hypocrite so no comments about that. My trouble is that it makes cold calling nearly impossible without spending hours and hours Read More...

I ask this question simply because I sit here among the catered lunch Northern Trust paid for, the stack of brochures I lovingly put together and the tenants dog toffee. What's missing? The brokers.... I am not sure of other parts of the country but, Read More...