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Many people think it is best to have their "own" sales force or individual salesperson, but the truth is that many communities will do better with several builders and ONE sales team. The key to making this work is building a team mentality. That team involves the developer, the builders, the sal...
03/22/2008
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Ever wonder why some Mega-Agents or Teams do well and others flounder?The answer is simple:Really successful Real Estate Teams are built on team work. The lead agent takes seriously his or her role as "Leader". The Leader has a vision for where the team is going and how its going to get there.Her...
03/22/2008
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Wow!!! The start of 2008 has been tremendous for Porto Fino in Wake Forest. Already this year there have been over 10 sales. And the sales look like they are heating up not cooling down. The price point is $400,000's to $600,0000s with the bulk in the $400s. Hats off to Ryan, Sales Executive for ...
03/22/2008
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Maybe it is my years of private school or family influences, but today is a deeply spiritual day. As the day we reflect on what Jesus Christ did for every person throughout history I am always moved. Over 2000 years ago, God came to this place in the form of God-man in Jesus Christ. He lived amon...
03/21/2008
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Good News, Jimmy Buffett is coming to Raleigh, he is bringing his "summer job" back to the town he had his first paid gig. If that wasn't good enough news, he'll be outside! The last two times he came to Raleigh he was indoors at the RBC Center, but we can now enjoy the tropical sounds under the ...
03/21/2008
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How about we all share great real estate quotes, or real estate related quotes: I'll start: "Buy land, they aren't making anymore of it." Will Rogers We could certainly incorporate that one into our business and use it to be more successful. Or how about this on: "Don't wait to buy real estate,...
03/19/2008
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First, I'm a Parrothead, looking forward to seeing Jimmy again in Raleigh in June. (lost track of how many concerts I've been too First one: "If we didn't laugh we'd all go insane" Changes in Latitudes Changes in Attitudes Second one: "Need is a relative things these days, it borders on d...
03/18/2008
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Unfortunately, politicians think "impact fees" only cost builders. But the truth is; the cost gets passed on to the actual buyer. When Jack Kemp was Sect. of HUD , he commissioned a study to look out governmental regulation, taxes and fees and the impact on the cost of housing. What the research ...
03/18/2008
Congrats to UNC Tar Heels and their #1 seed. To Duke, another excellent year and congrats on your #2 seed. To fellow ACC member, Clemson, you're peaking at the right time and great job making the dance after a 10 year absence. Represent for the ACC!! And to Miami, good luck in the tourney too.Her...
03/17/2008
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Not sure if this is the place to be or not? Some of the moderators are just a bit perplexing. For instance, if someone posted about giving, and that its a positive thing and always in season, appears that would be considered something for a "Positive"..... area, but as John Belushi use to say ......
03/15/2008