We often hear the word “ethics” bandied about when there is a disagreement among agents. Sadly, too often the term ethics is applied incorrectly to the situation in an misguided effort to weigh opinion in favor of the speaker. Professional Ethics are NOT subjective. They are clearly defined in wr
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01/09/2015
I was at a gathering on New Year’s Eve and I was asked if I had any resolutions the upcoming year. Truthfully, for the first time in many years I had not given any thought to areas in which I could use some improvement. But after reflecting on the matter, I have come up with an idea that could se
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01/01/2015
E’re widening chasm of league and yearThat isolates from all once dear,Time moves on, and so must weAllow the past to be set free,But never let the memories partFrom within the boundaries of the heart! (R Weisser, Christmas 2014) Christmas for me has changed over the years, but th
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12/24/2014
As we gather together this holiday season, I would like to propose participation in the following behavioral experiment: When there are ten or more people in a room, count how many of them at any given time are disconnected from the people around them and are otherwise engaged in the virtual real
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12/22/2014
I was taking a trip down memory lane earlier today and I decided to try to look up some of my old high school acquaintances in the Internet. In most cases I couldn’t find them. I would have thought that in this day and age the only reason you could not be found on the Internet would be of you dod
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12/20/2014
Home ownership is still preferred over renting by about two-thirds of people in the United States. And roughly 40% of homeowners own their houses free and clear. But a house is never truly “paid for” because they don’t last forever without regular maintenance, upkeep, and updating, The average li
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11/28/2014
This year Thanksgiving will be quite different at our house. Following an ever growing and somewhat unsettling trend the retail store where my wife works will be open on Thanksgiving. And so for her it’s just another work day. We no longer have any family members that live within 500 miles of us.
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11/26/2014
Once a welcomed pilgrim and delightful guest.Has waned in vigor and now seeks rest,Depart now, harbinger of Arctic’s reign,Adieu dear Autumn, ‘Til we meet again! (R Weisser 2014) A blast of early winter has accelerated the end of leaf season here in West Georgia. Our peak season i
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11/16/2014
Too often I read about some miraculous result based on an unorthodox premise that is purporting to go against the grain of conventional wisdom. But the wise reader is cautious and takes such anecdotes with a grain of salt. Because there is no cut and dry pattern of human behavior, one cannot expe
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11/14/2014
The NAR has reported that it is developing a new “Code of Excellence” designed to take the trade organization to the next level. According to an article published November 11, 2014 in REALTOR Magazine: :…the Code of Excellence will focus the attention of REALTORS® on key issues, such as data prot
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11/11/2014