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Linsey Planeta

Linsey Planeta is the Broker Owner of Belterra Fine Homes in Orange County, California. Linsey rants regularly on her blog, OC Real Estate Voice. She also provides sellers with tips on how to get their home sold on Why Didn't My Home Sell? She has been an active Real Estate Coach and Instructor and loves working with agents so that they may look at their business with fresh eyes, renewed purpose, and defined systems. Linsey can be found in her office or you can also find her on Twitter@Linsey.

When Was The Last Time You Said These Words…

When Was The Last Time You Said These Words…

By Linsey Planeta on December 15, 2009 | 7 Responses

Apology
Apologies are often given.  Some are better than others.  Some are more sincere than others.  There are even times when the apology is so poorly done, it’s as bad as the offense.  But every now and then, when it is done well, the…

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My Technology Sabbatical – Is It Time to Look Up?

My Technology Sabbatical – Is It Time to Look Up?

By Linsey Planeta on December 1, 2009 | 1 Response

Now I know what you are going to tell me.  I know the our business is done face-to-face…and that is true.  But, I’m amazed how much of my job is done sitting in front of this computer screen.   And over the last few years, the computer…

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Real Estate Tip – Increase Your Price! Shhh – It’s a Secret!

Real Estate Tip – Increase Your Price! Shhh – It’s a Secret!

By Linsey Planeta on November 11, 2009 | 21 Responses

Shhh!  It’s a Secret!
If you happen to work in my local market place, stop reading.  This is one of the best conversations on any listing appointment I go on.  But really…you don’t want to know.
Go on…go….
You Heard Me Right…Raise Your Price!
Last…

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Don’t Fall Into the Trap – Good Planning is Where It’s At

Don’t Fall Into the Trap – Good Planning is Where It’s At

By Linsey Planeta on November 4, 2009 | 8 Responses

It’s Time for the 2010 Business Plan
For some of you – the planners in the group- 2010’s business plan is well underway.  For the rest of you, don’t sweat it…just yet.  But, it is time to start.  Whatever camp you are in, today we’ll…

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Twitter Lists – This Just Might Be a Game Changer

Twitter Lists – This Just Might Be a Game Changer

By Linsey Planeta on October 28, 2009 | 12 Responses

The Big List Debate
In recent weeks there have been a number of lists that came out by various people in the RE.net space.  Roost is currently on the 4th installment of 50 RE People You Should Follow on Twitter, Stefan Swanepoel’s 2 part series…

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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2010! Part 1

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2010! Part 1

By Linsey Planeta on October 7, 2009 | 11 Responses

I know, I know.  We’ve only just begun 4th quarter, but believe it or not, it really is time to assess what’s been working for 2009, what could have been improved, and what changes you are committed to making in 2010.  Why this early? …

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Do What Works

Do What Works

By Linsey Planeta on September 14, 2009 | 7 Responses

Confessions

I write a To Do list – on paper – everyday.
I still have a Rolodex on my desk.
I track listings, escrows, and prospects on a massive white board in my office.

Why?  For Me, It Works
For me, the act of…

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Don’t Hate Me Because I’m a Real Estate Agent

Don’t Hate Me Because I’m a Real Estate Agent

By Linsey Planeta on September 9, 2009 | 28 Responses

Last month I spent a day at a seminar for real estate agents.    The hotel I stayed in was packed with other real estate agents all attending the same event and following dinner, I went to sit down in the packed lounge.  Tables were…

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Dear Client – You’re Fired!

Dear Client – You’re Fired!

By Linsey Planeta on August 19, 2009 | 10 Responses

Yesterday I came across a tweet from the infamous Ian Watt of Vancouver.  One of the coolest things about Watt is his willingness to shoot straight and he did just that in an article published in the August 2009 edition of REM Magazine entitled,…

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Computer to Connect

Computer to Connect

By Linsey Planeta on August 11, 2009 | 7 Responses

The Black Hole
My husband, Michael, has come to refer to my home office as the black hole.  I go in – and sometimes I don’t come out.
I spend A LOT of time in front of my computer.   Although I’m active with friends,…

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