Thoughts from Courtney - Real Estate Virtual Assistant

A real estate agent client of mine asked me to write some copy for print ads. He was planning on placing these ads in the newspaper and those home sale magazines. A colleague of his asked him if he was nuts, saying that this concept of advertisement was outdated. I have seen many of these magazin...

In my other life, (the full time job) I have been counseling individuals in crisis for about 17 years. I have worked in the fields of community relations, law enforcement, and city governments. I am a big proponent of counseling because I have seen how it can make a difference, in a positive dire...

In my other life, (the full time job) I have been counseling individuals in crisis for about 17 years. I have worked in the fields of community relations, law enforcement, and city governments. I am a big proponent of counseling because I have seen how it can make a difference, in a positive dire...

I attended a Holiday Open House in Sienna Plantation this weekend and it was very well attended. They called it an open house but the houses were not for sale. Tickets were sold to assist a local charity and I am sure they did quite well. Sienna Plantation is a prime real estate area located in M...

I would really like to know your thoughts and feelings on showing homes during the holiday season. A client of a client really believes that if their home is decked out for the Christmas Holiday, all warm and cozy, that it would really get their house sold. The seller really is pushing for a lot ...

As a dedicated part-time real estate agent, do you support other part-time professionals? Why or why not? What do you look for in the professionals you choose to work with? I am a part-time real estate professional assistant and I enjoy what I do in my business. Would you work with a part-time re...

Yes, it's Holiday Time again. Are you ready? Have you selected your design for your holiday cards? What about your list of clients, referrals, vendors? Has it been updated and put in a database? Overwhelming thought isn't it? But don't get discouraged if you are not ready or prepared. You still h...

How much is your time worth? As a real estate professional, you know the importance of maximizing every opportunity that you have to market yourself and your business. Time management is very important to your bottom line. There are things that must be done, things you need to get done and things...

Maybe it's me, but how difficult is it to put on a pair of slacks or skirt and a shirt with a collar or jacket when meeting with a client? I think professional attire should be required for the job.Our attire sets the tone for our business and the relationships developed from that business. Looki...

With all of the not so positive press concerning the real estate market, do you find it hard to stay upbeat about your business as a real estate professional. Well, if you answered yes, your probably not alone. At any given time, there can and will be challenges to everything that you do, both pr...