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I have decided to work smarter not harder.....

Brian Kennedy — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:01:00 GMT

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)

Zillow works in our favor ???

Brian Kennedy — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:13:00 GMT

Here is a weird scenario. Excuse me if this is redundant to many of you - I have not been keeping up with the posts. Miss you Becky...Miss you Phil...Miss you Greg.... Anyhow, I have a couple of properties that are stagnating on the MLS with little to...(read more)

A nice story to share with all of you about cooperation

Brian Kennedy — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:52:00 GMT

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)

Some renters need straight jackets

Brian Kennedy — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:22:00 GMT

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)

www.GetMyHomesValue.com?

Brian Kennedy — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:38:00 GMT

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)

Update on Porta-Potty Advertising

Brian Kennedy — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:34:00 GMT

Well, Sunday was the Gay Pride Parade in Chicago. My hubby and I went and gave out all the premiums we had for the event. A while back I posted a note on here that were were sponsoring three porta-potties for the event in an attempt to drum up business....(read more)

A hard lesson to learn about truth and timeliness....

Brian Kennedy — Tue, 22 May 2007 17:36:00 GMT

$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)

Will a Port-A-Potty be an effective billboard?

Brian Kennedy — Sat, 12 May 2007 00:28:00 GMT

Always looking for a new way to mix a little humor into our advertising, we have decided to sponsor three portable restrooms at the next neighborhood parade event. The parade is a gay pride event and, as the day progresses onward, generally moves from...(read more)

This job is hard enough without all the darn bankrupt renters!

Brian Kennedy — Thu, 10 May 2007 19:36:00 GMT

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)

Identity Theft or Just Doctored Documents?

Brian Kennedy — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:41:00 GMT

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)

Realtors Who Lie = Realtors who die

Brian Kennedy — Mon, 07 May 2007 21:41:00 GMT

A while back I posted a comment about a Realtor that was stalking another agent open house looking for clients. I have a follow-up story to share with all of you about that agent. People always talk about "getting what's coming" - I think this is the...(read more)

Can you help me find a house?

Brian Kennedy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:47:00 GMT

I have decided I am no longer content living in the home we purchased a mere four years ago. While the area boast a Frank Lloyd Wright original right across the street, it's subtle charms are now lost on me. Can you help me find a house? I want to live...(read more)

What seems like 900 blog posts later, I made it on the Featured Contributor

Brian Kennedy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:27:00 GMT

Finally! Low down on the list but I made it! Do I get Becky bat or something?...(read more)

Panic grips the country as all leading economic indicators...

Brian Kennedy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:05:00 GMT

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)

Ever tried to snake a client at an open house?

Brian Kennedy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:56:00 GMT

I believe myself to be ethical and that includes not snaking clients at open houses as they ascend the stairs to the models. Yesterday, my partner and I were going to local open houses and checking out the inventory. We dressed down cause it was a beautiful...(read more)