Its the middle of a really busy work day, so obviously I need to check out what my friends are doing on Facebook (I am after all an American). And there is the lovely Brandie Young on my live feed…
Opinion
Why Salespeople Make Me Hate Them
by Bill • • 36 Comments
In a recent search, I noticed a post by another brokerage firm about a relationship with RealtyTrac that was promulgated by their national franchise. . It reminded me why I hate salespeople sometimes. This post would indicate to a real…
MisGuided Pride: Facbook and the Holocaust Deniers
by Bill • • 53 Comments
Image via Wikipedia I know that this is my platform for writing about the real estate industry, bt today I just want to use this for a quick rant. In his blog TechCrunch, Michael Arrington recently wrote a great post…
To Our Military: Thanks for Your Service
by Bill • • 248 Comments
Image via Wikipedia September 11, 2001 – was a world changing day. I remember going to work in my car listening to the Howard Stern show on the radio, when Howard started talking about a plane running into the World…
2009 HAS to be Better
by Bill • • Comments Off
Image by reeltor99 via Flickr 2008 was a tough year. And its not one I’m sorry to see leave. The challenges we face in business are just part of our business, which is now and has always been cyclical. But …
What Use is a Real Estate Saleperson?
by Bill • • 245 Comments
Image via Wikipedia If you follow me in the world of social media, you know that I am a Twitter person. I listen, I comment, and I enjoy watching the stream This morning someone wrote “If Realtors are really successful,…
Is the For Sale Sign Dead?
by Bill • • 312 Comments
It seems that everyone is always trying to improve on the poor old “For Sale” sign. I was reading a recent Blog at Sellsius which speaks about Custom Fit Realtyin Wisconsin who is using Matrix codes on its house…
Thoughts of a Housing Recovery – From LA to Philly!
by Bill • • 233 Comments
I found this fascinating quote today in a blog published by ELYAC Realty Los Angeles Real Estate Agent, Home Loans, Mortgage Brokers: Here’s a surefire way to start an argument: Suggest that the housing market has reached bottom. To be…
Unrepresented FSBOs Can’t Be Listed on REALTOR.COM
by Bill • • 282 Comments
Image via CrunchBase A Couple of days ago, a press release was sent out that said , in part NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2008 – ForSaleByOwner.com today announced that it has become the nation’s first “by owner” real estate website…
Who Lives in Your Blogosphere?
by Bill • • 232 Comments
Book cover via Amazon I’m tough to buy gifts for. It drove my wife and son nuts. But they have always racked their brains and come up with some outstanding things for birthdays or Father’s day. This year my son…