By Matthew Rathbun on January 1, 2010
The World Around Us
As the twilight of the past decade draws upon us and gives way to the new; I’m giving a great deal of thought to the future. I’m putting the final touches to my business plan and researching what is working…
Posted in Real Estate | Tagged estate, media, new, practice, real, social, techniques, traditional
By Matthew Rathbun on November 14, 2009
Hating the Tree
This week I was delivering a lecture on Agency Law. For those who have read my posts before, you know that to say I’m not a fan of Dual Agency, is to put it mildly. My warnings against this type of…
Posted in Point & Purpose, Real Estate | Tagged Changing, estate, industry, real
By Matthew Rathbun on November 1, 2009
Be Vigilant But Not Obsessive
I have frequently taught classes on risk management and online marketing. Inevitably I have found some very disconcerting levels of knowledge in many Brokers regarding online techniques. With the increased use of Social Media, I’ve found that most brokers are…
Posted in Coaching, Social Media | Tagged estate, media, policy, real, Realtor, social, Technology
By Gwen Banta on September 25, 2009
Believe it or not, last week there actually was an ad in the MLS Caravan Express announcing a house where you could “Live Near the Hollywood Bowel.” It boggles the mind. I suppose the location was “easy in and out.” (Or maybe the agent hails…
Posted in Friday, Highlights, Living, Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, RE Moments, Real Estate, Realtors, Silly | Tagged agentgenius, agents, humor, Marketing, MLS, Public Relations, real, Real Estate, Realtor, Realtor.com, Realtors, Sales, social networking
By Matthew Rathbun on May 10, 2009
Just 10 Good Agents?
There’s a Biblical story of Abraham and God fighting over God’s wrath against a city. In the story God has had enough with a particular city’s disregard for morality. He tells Abraham to get his hommies and get out, so…
Posted in Point & Purpose, Real Estate | Tagged agent, complaints, estate, ethics, real, Realtor
By Matthew Rathbun on March 29, 2009
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Wondering Around Makes My Head Hurt
Unfortunately I am going to pick on Activerain here for a bit. Not because it’s an evil entity, but because it’s where I find the WORST real estate advice being given by “peers”. I have no…
Posted in Coaching, Real Estate | Tagged advice, estate, legal, real
By Matthew Rathbun on February 13, 2009
Before We Get Started
I know that no matter how positive I think this campaign is, people will take this opportunity to take one more shot at NAR. No Association, company or person is perfect and often times the Association’s blunders are bannered on…
Posted in Real Estate | Tagged agent, estate, free, NAR, real, Realtor, tools
By Matthew Rathbun on February 6, 2009
Think then Speak. Research than Speak. Listen than Speak.
It’s been a bit much this week, I’ve heard a myriad of stupidity and each time it’s been spewed from someone who simply didn’t have a clue. I love debate and rightness as much as…
Posted in Coaching, Point & Purpose, Real Estate | Tagged estate, listening, opinion, real
By Matthew Rathbun on December 12, 2008
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Do you have a Plan?
It’s December and we’re looking directly at 2009, have you written your 2009 business plan? How about your goals? How about a budget? As I travel around lecturing on various topics, I routinely ask agents to refer…
Posted in Coaching, Real Estate | Tagged Business, estate, plan, real, resources
