Monday, August 15, 2011

8.15.11 Monday News You Can USE - copy favorites and send to you DATABASE TODAY~

Remember... EVERYONE runs into SOMEONE that is moving every 3-4 months. How often are you reminding your DB that you WANT their referrals... (don't let them think you are "too busy" or "too successful" to take their referrals)... Here's NEWS you can USE today to contact them. Don't forget to ASK FOR REFERRALS!) Example:

"THANK YOU IN ADVANCE for your real estate referrals to me... if you hear of ANYONE needing to move or interested in discussing investment real estate, PLEASE refer them to me!  My business grows based on the referrals I receive from my GREAT CLIENTS like YOU!  With much appreciation... Donna

AND NOW FOR THE NEWS:

Rates at near record lows (15 year mortgages are at record lows) Who do you know that should refinance (60+% of all mortgages are above 5%), trade up, buy an investment property, or buy their first home? CLICK HERE for full article....

Personally, I hate this vdieo and don't agree with the guy... but if your listings are selling, this may be why. Buyers are seeing some give this advice. Highly recommend your sellers that need to sell watch this and show them why they have to be ROCK BOTTOM low priced to sell. If all your listings are selling, don't bother with this one... Click here for vidoe link with short commercial upfront.

Zillow News - Bottom 2012 (Donna's Crystal Ball is still 2011 in most areas) - Click for Zillow Article

100 BEST Cities to Live in from CNN - where is YOUR area on this list? Use the "near you" button for your state CLICK HERE

What's Next for Vancouver's HOT HOT HOT MARKET - Click here for Canadian News (wish you were there???)

Quote of the Week:

Knowing is not enough; we must apply.
Willing is not enough; we must do.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Saturday, August 6, 2011

TED Blog | 5 ways to listen better: Julian Treasure on TED.com

7 minutes - take the time to LISTEN...

Set the alarm clock the night before..

Situational goal adjustment is a real problem.

Don't set the clock when you're tired, set it when you are planning your day.

Don't whittle away at your sales goals right after a serious rejection, set them when you're on a roll.

The discipline is in obeying the rule you set when you were in a different mood than you are now. That's what makes it a rule as opposed to a guideline.

- Seth Godin