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Archive for August, 2013

Ask Denise: The Biggest Mistake Agents Make

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, what do you think is the biggest, common mistake agents make in their real estate business? A:  Wow, now that question has many answers, but for today I will focus on one of the most serious mistakes agents can make. That mistake is the inability to take responsibility for their actions or their […]

Documentation: A Critical Element in Real Estate Transactions

Signing a document

Contracts are written for a very important reason: to protect all parties in a real estate transaction in the event that something should go wrong. While it is never the intent of any real estate agent to end up on the wrong end of conflict in a real estate transaction, things can go wrong and […]

Introducing the Daily Zebra

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Looking for a daily digest of what’s happening in the world of real estate? Every morning the Daily Zebra curates news and stories from dozens of online resources into one easy-to-browse location for your reading convenience. The Daily Zebra covers market news, stories to help you keep your business tech-savvy, business tips, political real estate […]

Ask Denise: Refinancing Questions

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, what do you think of the proposed government programs to help more people be able to refinance? Won’t that just contribute to a bigger lack of inventory? If everyone refinances doesn’t that mean they won’t put their homes on the market which will really add to the current inventory deficit? Won’t that just […]

In the News

Rolled up Newspaper

Zillow has valued the White House at $319 million with 16 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, and over 55,000 square feet of living space! To check it out, click here!

President Obama Has a Lot to Say About the Housing Market

the white house

On Tuesday, August 6th, President Obama spoke in Phoenix, Arizona at Desert Vista High School, explaining his vision to promote home ownership in America. He praised reform of the financial systems and talked about the reckless practices that led to the housing crisis. A visual representation of his vision can be seen if you follow […]

In the News: Lisa Shilling

Rolled up Newspaper

GIVING BACK … The Lisa Shilling Way! This week I have to share the story of one of my dear clients, Lisa Shilling, who has introduced me to Seven’s Haven: a ranch dedicated to horse rescue and training, and equine therapy. Founder and director of this wonderful organization, Lisa is a woman who has a […]

Design Spotlight: Jennica Hagberg

Jennica Hagberg's design

Jennica Hagberg, one of our recent Instant Identity Marketing Makeover clients, came to us wanting a branding design that would emphasize the knowledge and professionalism she brings to the real estate business. As a young agent, Jennica wanted a design that had elegant sophistication to focus on her strengths and abilities, while at the same […]

Ask Denise: Increasing Commission Income

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, why do so many real estate agents struggle to increase their gross commission income from year to year? A:  That is a fantastic question and one that I feel very strongly about. There are two sides to any real estate agent’s business: the lead generation side and the post-closing client care side. Many […]

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