JM's Commercial Real Estate Blog

Self-promotion is a topic that I love to discuss and encourage.  I don’t think real estate agents do enough self-promotion.  The “top dogs” are always in the limelight.  How do the rest of the real estate agents fit into that blueprint? In my area, we always see the same photos in the newspaper,...

Just because everyone else is doing something doesn't mean you should do the same. Does that sound like a parent-child comment? Well, it kind of is, but that's not my intention this time. About 15 years ago, I raced mountain bikes on an amateur team. It was a blast. We did 24 hour relay races. S...

RE/MAX Commercial 2016 World Symposium, Don't Procrastinate, Register Now!JM Padron TestimonialI have been attending most of these forums, with the exception or one or two due to the date conflicts with my international presentations.I started my training and coaching career thanks to the RE/MAX ...

Who told you RE/MAX sales only Houses? We are number 1 in the world in Residential sales but guess what?we are number 15th in Commercial Real Estate, Great achievement, Congratulation fellow parttners, in a couple of years we will be within the first 10, And for you colleagues out there........lW...

This post is a "rerun", but in light of something I read and being reminded of this lesson I decided it was a good post for today.   I'll start by saying that I don't expect people to always agree with me.  I'm not silly enough to think my way is the best way for everyone, even when I know it's ...

Stand Out From the Crowd Become an Online Influencer Online influencers are usually someone who lives and breathes through their niche market social media accounts. They are the cool kids online who can and do often create new terms and phrases that influence the way the other part of the social...

Why Can't We Move In Early? After an escrow process that resembled more marathon than sprint, closing day is right around the corner. Alexandria, La home buyers will from time to time inquire if early move in is possible. After all, the apartment they were in let them in before the lease date, w...

Where do we go from here? A question often asked in difficult, unfamiliar, or trying times. The answer is important and the way you respond is very very important. Think before you speak or be aware that the fallout could be great. What is sometimes thought of as a casual conversation can often ...

After reading a post this morning written by Wanda Kubat-Nerdin titled “You’re Bullsitting Me, Right?!” I decided to share my thoughts. Whether one is a listing agent or a buyer’s agent, there are many who fight over money they haven’t earned.  What often happens is while they’re fighting, the c...

 RE/MAX brokers out there, is anyone attending the Summer Broker Owner Convention in Chicago? It would be lots of fun and networking. If you have not registered as yet you can do it at the site, don't miss this opportunity.