Jess' Blog

Mortgage News....this is the serious side of what we do Friday's bond market has opened in negative territory again following another round of stronger than expected economic data. The stock markets are also reacting negatively to the news with the Dow down 42 points and the Nasdaq down 2 points....

OK...I am not going for professionalism here.  So, stop right here and send the kids out of the room if you are not in to holiday cheer at Santa's expense.  I just thought this was super funny....so please don't watch if you have an inkling of respect for me.  If you don't repsect me...then by al...

Happy Holidays!   I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this holiday season. I have asked Jess to give my partners and clients a special on carpet cleaning throughout the rest of the holiday season, please see his attached video and enjoy the rest of the year!   View Video "Holiday Carpet Cl...

New Day Monday Night and New time 8PM Arizona Time (10pm eastern...sorry so late)Are you looking for a new way to market yourself and create a WOW factor? I found one that works for me everyday VMdirect and Hello World. I always get approached to try something new, just like I am doing to you now...

I know we all think about this, but do we actually follow through when we earn it? When you earn it with your clients and they are excited about your services. That is the peak time to ask for a referral.Client:  "You really did a great job getting the appraiser out so quickly!"Pickering Group:  ...

The Holidays are in full swing and we only have a few weeks left to get a jump start for 2008, what are you doing to create more business and prepare for next year? My team is committed to getting new business partners; we are looking for 8-10 new non realtor partners to bring 20 deals for 2008We...

Take a moment and visit a website...I am not a paid spokersperson...thoughh we are in discussions.  I have found this site to be helpful if you would like to enhance your jpg. photos with a little sprinkle of love.My example is my current ID photo on AR.  They have some basic editing tools that w...

 COOKIES AND MILK WITH SANTA! View Video "Cookies and Milk with santa 12/8 9-12" -- Click on the film strip or text link above ( cut and paste code to the internet to see email) and turn up your volume to view your video email from Jess Rankin and Jeff Pickering. Children can get some one-on-one ...

OK...I am off to jury duty this morning...not so fun.  I have decided to have fun with it anyway.  I need to make this short, but as a true ActiveRain addict...I am posting at 6:00am.I just saw that I have had 1,000 people visit my profile...maybe it's my cool tunes or just my uncanny good looks....

Hello!  I wanted to just ask you...so that I can put together all of the various perspectives.  I have listened to the advice I get from people on AR, and I am interested in what you have to say.So, here goes:1.  What do you look for in a Loan Officer?2.  What are your preferences between a mortg...