Michelle's Blog

Whatever results you're getting, be they rich or poor, good or bad, positive or negative, always remember that your outer world is simply a reflection of your inner world. If things aren't going well in your outer life, it's because things aren't going well in your inner life. It's that simple. ...

A very good friend of mine frequents our local cemetery.  My husband, George and I saw him leaving there many times.  George said "Hey Hon, maybe you should tell Bill his sales would probably increase if he actually prospected where clients are alive!"  When I asked Bill about it he said that he...

Easter holds a special place in my heart.  When my husband George and I were younger we thought that we would be DINKs (Dual Income No Kids) forever.  There were several times when I realized that my words didn't match my actions, Easter was one of them.  One Easter morning, I found myself hidin...

"Whether you beleve you can or believe you can't, you are right." Henry Ford Make a commitment to yourself today - BELIEVE YOU CAN :) Are you a Knower or a Learner? Your KNOWLEDGE that made you succesful in a Seller's Market may be killing your career. Forget what you know and learn to win in a ...

Personally I have stopped watching the news.  It is downright depressing.  There is always some horrible story about a tragic accident, bad economic report, the war, etc.  Pay attention to how these outside influences are effecting your disposition.  Remember sad sells - happy doesn't.  So Now I ...

Have you heard the great news?  The Fed made many positive announcements today.  Interest rates are going down which means an increase in your buying power!  Now is the time to make your move in real estate.  For more details please listen to my guest video blogger  Steven Brasslett, President/Ow...

It has become apparent that many agents are struggling in the current real estate market to pay their own mortgages.  Unfortunately this creates a strain on the agent that becomes visible to the client.  When you don't have extreme financial pressure you are able to operate as a consultant rather...

As I venture into blogging and the Web 2 experience of social networking, I can't help but wonder...   Is this an addictive hobby or does it actually increase your bottom line?    I have found that in real estate it is easy to fall into traps.  You think that you are working however you actually ...

 I have decided it is time for my agents to Sink or Swim.    A typical week in my office involves training opportunities two times per week. Many agents religiously attend.  My Top Producers continue to flourish in this challenging market.  However some agents come and listen but don't act.  Rath...

The other morning I was in WaWa getting coffee and everyone seemed to be in a great mood.  (If you don't live near a WaWa envision Dunkin Doughnuts, 7-11 or maybe even Starbucks)  It seems that coffee brewing at home has lost it's favor or flavor :)  Most mornings I don't see this elevated mood i...