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I recently found an old Letter I sent to a few listing prospects that I wanted to get from a competitor.  I did not write it, but used it 3 or 4 times.. I think it's time to brush it off and shine it up.. ************************************************************************************* Reputa...
11/28/2009
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I'm making a Leap of Faith this coming Year-2010... I want to specialize in one Township and Just List Homes and work for category "A" buyers.  The seller volume is there and this particular area does not have a GO-TO Specialist. Just alot of agents hitting and missing as the area's Top Producer....
11/27/2009
I love my job.. I love the Real Estate industry and spend so much time learning how to do my job better.  I enjoy a generous amount of success and love to talk freely about my craft with my clients.. Here's the problem though, I often get inquiries about how someone can get their start in Real Es...
08/23/2009
As a listing Agent I find that my responses to certain questions are some of my biggest assets.  The "Is the Seller Negotiable?" question is one I use at listing appointments to set the bar high against my competition.  Whether it's a prospect over the phone, Internet, open house visitor or buyer...
07/14/2009
Enjoy serene country living at the Jersey Shore in a spectacular colonial at Allaire Woods. This masterful home has been upgraded beyond the builders original plans with 20' cathedral ceilings in great room, beautiful hardwood floors, kitchen has 42" cabinets, granite center island, in-ground spr...
07/11/2009
Calling all first time home buyers. Live near the Beach. Smart investment tucked perfectly in West Belmar. The sellers have provided new floors, central air, interior paint and a new drive way. This charmer boasts a rocking chair front porch, location close to the beach (one mile), very low taxe...
07/11/2009
Brielle's Country Club Section. Moments to the beach and marina. Nestled in Brielle's most sought after area. This Rathjen ranch is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the Jersey Shore and relax in a quiet neighborhood on a peaceful lane. Boasting an oversized hearth, spacious sunroom, innovative...
07/11/2009
The toughest problem I have on a listing appointment is finding the best (softest and effective) way to calling someones home out of style, smelly, etc..  One of my first trainers call it -The Art of calling someones Baby "Ugly" I still find it a challenge to tell a sweet older couple that the ki...
07/11/2009
  As a listing Agent I find that my responses to certain questions is one of my biggest assets.  The "Is the Seller Negotiable?" question is one I use at listing appointments to set the bar high against my competition.  Whether it's a prospect over the phone, Internet, open house visitor or buyer...
06/21/2009
I recently had a conversation with a fellow agent who can't seem to "get out of the fog" in this current buyer's market.  She still embraces the seller's market mentality and wears the facial expressions to prove it.. Buyers are liars is what she still thinks.  My challenge to her was this-- Trea...
05/18/2009
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