A T.E.A.M. For All Seasons

When I was young the meaning of a team was sports related like baseball, basketball or football teams competing against one another. As I matured I began to develop a keener sense of life and began to see the competition and the drive these teams had to win! I was a cheerleader (little known fact)…

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State of the Real Estate Market December 2016

This time of the year is full with reflections of happenings, experiences and memories. Family and friends gather to celebrate, share a meal, raise a glass to be together and in the moment. The state of real estate is somewhat dormant, like much of the landscape in the northeast this time of year, with people…

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The Truth about Real Estate: Friends and Family as Clients

A first person view about why friends and family are reluctant to do business with you. I’m not sure what it is that makes friends and family so squeamish about consulting with me when it comes time to think about a real estate transaction. Here are some possibilities that are up for debate: Trustworthiness? Your best interest is…

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The Truth About Real Estate (a new series): Letter of Apology to Real Estate Clients Everywhere

Dear Real  Estate Clients, I apologize for the: Incompetence Overall Unawareness Sloppy Follow Up Inability to Educate Miscommunication Poor Attitude Less Than Speedy Response Time Lack of Responsibility Statements Based Loosely on Fact And general failure to act appropriately with utmost confidence and competence! BUT WAIT… SELLERS AND BUYERS alike take heed! Your Realtor is…

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Cafe Realty Talks About Keller, Inman, Hogshead, Godin

I discovered Gary Keller and Keller Williams around 2006 while looking for something different in real estate. I was at Coldwell Banker for 19 years  and nothing was ringing my bell. I love the educational aspect of real estate and this man knew what he was talking about…trends, market analysis, and a sense of self! A…

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