By Russell Shaw on March 20, 2010
Here is a link from an email I just received. The people writing at this website http://narscandal.com/ may or may not have something worthwhile to say. But there is pretty much nothing they will ever say that will get any applause from me. Why? …
Posted in NAR, Realtors | Tagged NAR
By Gwen Banta on March 19, 2010
In case you missed all the fun, last week I hosted a virtual real estate discussion in the Redhead Lounge. This second installment includes the same illustrious crew: Brandie Young, Ken Brand and Paula Henry, as well as two party crashers, Joe Loomer and…
Posted in Friday, Highlights, Marketing, Marketing, Opinions, Point & Purpose, Public Relations, RE Moments, Real Estate, Realtors, Silly | Tagged Marketing, Point & Purpose, Public Relations, Real Estate, Realtors, Sales
By Gwen Banta on March 12, 2010
Folks, I have compiled the first in a series of helpful discussions between three leaders in our industry…and moi – the court jester. This first installment includes the following illustrious crew: Brandie Young, Ken Brand and Paula Henry. They were directed to answer my…
Posted in Coaching, Coaching, Friday, Highlights, Marketing, Marketing, Opinions, Public Relations, RE Moments, Real Estate, Realtors, SEO, Service, Social Media | Tagged agentgenius, Coaching, Marketing, Public Relations, Real Estate, Realtors, Sales, Service
By Jonathan Benya on March 9, 2010
We live in a consumption based society. We want it all, and we want it bigger, better, and faster that those who came before us. Whether you consider it the “American Dream” or simply “keeping up with the neighbors’”, new home sizes have more than…
Posted in Living, Opinions, Politics, Realtors | Tagged building standards, going green, minimum home size
By Jonathan Benya on February 28, 2010
I HATE admin fees. I hate them with a passion. My company also charges them, or at least they used to. If you pay attention, you may have noticed a certain laswuit that dealt with this issue specifically last year. U.S. District Judge Virginia Emerson…
Posted in Ethics, Opinions, Real Estate, Realtors | Tagged admin fees, client care, commissions, real estate fees
By Ken Montville on February 28, 2010
Small Disclaimer: I have never met any of the AG writers personally. I’m positive they are warm, caring, intelligent and thoughtful human beings. I particularly like Matt Stigliano’s writing. Don’t take this personally.
Your Client Doesn’t Want To Be Your Friend
There has been a…
Posted in Opinions, Realtors | Tagged Home buyers, Home Sellers, Realtors
By Gwen Banta on February 26, 2010
It’s amazing to me how so many agents cannot spell the names of the towns and areas they represent. I, of course, am here to give you not only the proper spelling, but the history of these woe begotten areas. If any information seems…
Posted in Friday, Highlights, Marketing, Marketing, MLS, Opinions, Real Estate, Realtors, Silly | Tagged humor, Marketing, MLS, Real Estate, Realtors, Sales
By Janie Coffey on February 24, 2010
There is a heated discussion going on right now in the RE.net regarding professionalism within and consumers’ opinions of the Real Estate Profession and how to bring the two into alignment. While how to “fix” the problem has become a polarizing issue, the fact that…
Posted in Real Estate, Realtors, Service | Tagged #rtb, consumer confidence, consumer perception, consumers, professionalism, raising the bar, the real estate consumer experience
By Ken Montville on February 21, 2010
Maybe it’s the circles I run in.
Can You Scream A Little Louder?
Lately, I’ve been reading blogs in the RE.net both here on Agent Genius and elsewhere where both blog posts and comments seem to be getting shriller and shriller. A post may start…
Posted in Opinions, Politics, Realtors | Tagged blogs, civility, ethics, politics
By Gwen Banta on February 19, 2010
Attention all salespersons: It’s time to take a test to determine how good a salesperson you really are. Could you sell a house that’s a 10 on the Suckometer? If you get all the answers right, you will receive a can of Spam. Or…
Posted in Friday, Highlights, Marketing, Marketing, Opinions, RE Moments, Real Estate, Realtors, Silly | Tagged humor, Marketing, Public Relations, Real Estate, Realtors, Sales
