Changing my habits, one by one, Week 6    Week 1,  check it out here Week 2   And part 2 is here     Week 3- check it out here   Week 4- and again        and Week 5     This week's lesson is Mastering Intentional Communication.     I thought okay, whatever, this part of the class will be easy.  It's just talking, right?  No, not necessarily for it to be effective.  What I think I may have communicated to someone they might not have understood exactly what my point was and vice verse.     My coach, Dane Bauerle started off the class by discussing what exactly would be effectiveness of communication.  He said that the quality of the message and delivery, minus the amount of interference = the effectiveness.       I really had to think about this.  Was I doing everything that I possibly co... 08/16/2009

An office that plays together ~ works well together!   How long have large corporations known this?  Years upon years.  You hear the stories of "bonding" adventures, classes, retreats and the such.  It's no different in any other environment where there needs to be cohesiveness and teamwork.   I didn't always see this "bonding", working as a team effort so much in my 22 years of real estate.  I have been at offices where you were on your own (unless you worked on making relationships in your office) as well as the "cut throat" attitude.  Every man for himself. When Kristin and I started the SistersThatSell team our idea was to be a highly producing, productive, FUN team.  This worked well.  We implemented fun things that we did daily or weekly (the happy dance when we got a funding!...y... 08/08/2009

I just thought I would spread the word.  Kristin Moran and I are hosting at FACEBOOK and other social media class this thursday. The easiest way to RSVP is to go to our FACEBOOK page! http://www.facebook.com/REMAXAccess Class will start at 5:30pm Here are the details:     08/03/2009

Matt Stigliano, San Antonio Real Estate Agent joins RE/MAX ACCESS in Garden Ridge, Texas.   Kristin Moran and I are so pleased to announce that Matt Stigliano has joined the RE/MAX ACCESS family.  Matt was formerly with an EXIT office on the Northwest side of San Antonio and we actually met online through ACTIVE RAIN.    It was this post that sparked the conversation.   Matt  has a strong online presence where he has been actively blogging through ACTIVE RAIN, AGENT GENIUS and is a huge proponent of TWITTER.  Basically, the man is involved in learning, teaching and building relationships online.  When I met Matt  I knew from his blogging that he is thorough, persistent, dedicated and honest.  When we met with him in person, I could tell that he has a great passion for Real Estate and th... 07/31/2009

When opportunity meets purpose.  RE/MAX ACCESS in Garden Ridge, Texas ~ Has Arrrived   Many months ago when Kristin Moran and I opened our own RE/MAX ACCESS office in Garden Ridge, Texas we noticed (as others did) that unfortunately advertisers were no longer advertising.  You saw it everywhere, blank billboards, print ads were smaller or not as frequent and with that online grew even more.  We saw that as an opportunity.  Yes, an opportunity for us.   We had been watching these billboards down our street on FM 2252 and all of a sudden they were blank.  What happened to the advertisers I thought?  They had pulled out.  I noticed phone numbers advertising for the billboard space, but in the back of my mind I kept thinking "where is the budget for that?"  Although I knew that it would be ... 07/10/2009

      We have been serving the real estate needs of San Antonio, New Braunfels, Schertz, Cibolo since 1987!  For a proven results oriented team call 210-325-6962.   Sheila Moran, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Access.  Buy or sell a house with me, use the truck to move for free !  www.SistersThatSell.com     07/08/2009

Leslee Martz has recently joined RE/MAX Access in Garden Ridge, Texas. Leslee has been with RE/MAX since moving to Texas in 2004. She currently holds the CRS, Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and International Real Estate Specialist designations. Before moving to Texas, Leslee was publisher/editor of Ozark Life Magazine in Bentonville, Arkansas. Her referral base networking allows her to work Commercial, Residential and Farm & Ranch properties throughout surrounding counties. I have personally known Leslee for the since she came to Texas.  I find her to be insightful, tenacious, and sharp, but most importantly always striving to provide the best experience for her clients during the transaction. She devotes her community service time to helping her son Christopher with his annual Toy ... 06/29/2009

Jeanna Martinez the newest Agent to the RE/MAX Access team in Garden Ridge, Texas            Kristin Moran and I are so excited to announce that Jeanna Martinez has decided to join RE/MAX Access in Garden Ridge, Texas.   Jeanna is married to her college sweetheart and they have three beautiful kids aged 8, 6 & 4.  She attended Schreiner College and received her degree in biology and also attended the prestigious University of Incarnate Word and received her masters degree in multidisciplinary sciences.   Jeanna has been selling Real Estate for three years.  After teaching high school science for nine years, she decided to dedicate her time to educating homeowners and home buyers in investing in the one of the biggest assets they will own.   Jeanna has a contagious smile, sharp business ... 06/19/2009

Just wanted to add my welcome to: Active Rain Blogger and... Featured Real Estate Agent: Jeanna Martinez (RE/MAX Access) Score: 16223 Schertz   She caught my eye when I logged in here and found myself as #2 in Schertz!  It is great to have the number 1 and 2 bloggers in the same office.   Jeanna...that doesn't mean that I am not going to still try to get my first place back!   WELCOME AND THANKS FOR JOINING THE TEAM! 06/04/2009

So, after many years of STAR POWER and attending the classes and conference (which is fabulous)   I too decided that the MORAN TEAM needed a truck for it's clients to use.   I can't tell you how excited clients are when I tell them that we have a MOVING TRUCK for them to use for FREE.   It's so simple:   Buy or sell a house from me, USE THE TRUCK FOR FREE !     Thought I would again remind everyone, that the Moran Team is here to make your new purchase or sale as easy as possible.  We won't help you move, but we will loan you the truck! We have been serving the real estate needs of San Antonio, New Braunfels, Schertz, Cibolo since 1987!  For a proven results oriented team call www.SistersThatSell.com , Sheila Moran, RE/MAX Access.  Buy or sell a house with me, use the truck to move for ... 05/17/2009

Thought I would post this picture of my most recent vacation.  Let me set the scene.  It's a beautiful 28 degree day in Vail, Colorado.  We are on the slopes hitting it hard.  My family and I are skiing all together and trying to get down the mountain.  My eldest Son leads the way.  We blindly follow.  We end up on an un-groomed run with power UP TO MY HIPS!  Its' getting late in the afternoon and the sun goes behind the mountain so it's getting darker and darker.  It starts to snow.  We are now starting to freeze.  We are on a run that obviously NOBODY else took, because it's just the four of us...trying to drag ourselves out of the snow.  Wasn't easy.  Over 45 minutes later we crawl our way out of the run only to have to ski down the rest of the mountain. The word exhausted doesn't ev... 05/09/2009

You can't image how excited that I was to go to Denver, Colorado and be in their Broker/Owner training class.  There was about 25 of us in the class.  Everyone was from someplace different and we had two new Owners from Nassau as well as Canadians and Singapore.  So, to hear about all of the differences of how real estate works in all of these different parts of the world was really eye opening.  We toured the RE/MAX Headquarters building (astonishing!).  For five days we learned how to build an office from the ground up, recruiting, retention, marketing, the RE/MAX brand and so many, many other things.  It was like taking a drink from a water hyrant!  Totally exhausting but so worth it. At the end of my class my husband and boys came to headquarters and was there for my "graduation", h... 05/09/2009

Know this woman?  Well, you will if you join us.....     Join Kristin Moran as she talks about the importance of branding, market presence and connecting with clients in:   Wine, Cheese, Twitter & Facebook fun!     If you missed the great article based on MODERN MARKETING in the Express News on Sunday, April 26, 2009, you can read what Kristin Moran had to say here about SOCIAL MEDIA.   Kristin along with her company, RE/MAX Access, invites you to join us for a informal presentation of Twitter & Facebook.    Join us:   Thursday, May 14, 2009   4:30- 6 pm. at:   RE/MAX ACCESS 19115 FM 2252, Ste. 7 Garden Ridge, Texas 78266   for directions, click here.     This presentation is open to any type of business owner who is looking for creative ways to expand their business, be "top of mind" f... 05/07/2009

I love this new community with its beautiful homes set amidst mature live oak trees on large lots. Located in Comal County in the city of Garden Ridge, The Forest of Garden Ridge is just four quick miles outside Loop 1604 off Nacogdoches Road.  When completed, the community will have a total of only 50 homes... great for buyers who are looking for privacy and serenity. Currently there are 6 homes listed for sale on the San Antonio Board of Realtors MLS in The Forest of Garden Ridge. Timmerman Cove         2946sf              $461,113 Seminole Pass              3960sf                512,461 Comanche Path            3448sf                520,037 Seminole Pass              4708sf                520,929 Comanche Path            3701sf                529,514 Cherokee Path             4246sf ... 01/13/2009

Oh, my gosh.   I you haven't heard you will soon.   I just read that the FED has cut the federal fund rates (the rate that banks charge each other)...which means that mortgage rates will soon be dropping also.   If you have been in your house for a while and you have a good income and good credit score just NOW might be the opportunity to refinance that home loan that you might feel is looming over your head.   Go ahead, pick up the phone and do something about it NOW.   Need help with a service oriented lender (I repeat service oriented...not the big name banks)...but the MORTGAGE guys?  Give me a call I would love to help you find that "just right" Lender that can save you some CASH!       Looking for real estate in the San Antonio, Garden Ridge, New Braunfels, Texas area?  Call the S... 12/16/2008

Where we can: voice our opinion vote as we please and use our private property as we please (well, within reason)   Four to five weeks ago, on my way to and from the office I noticed a sign go up.   Now this wasn't any old sign.  It was homemade, painted over and spray painted with the message that the person was trying to get across.  For weeks I drove by admiring this handy work, the fact that someone could announce to his neighbors a message.  Now we all may not agree with the message, but it was THEIR message to announce.  We must respect that. So, I noticed that on Monday's the message was different for that week.  See below:     But, last week the message started heating up and it changed every couple of days or so.   So, I still drive by, take a picture, chuckle at whatever handy... 10/30/2008

Early Voting at Garden Ridge, Texas what a wonderful experience!  On my way to the office this morning I stopped off in beautiful Garden Ridge, Texas at their municipal offices and voted.  It was the most pleasant experience I have encountered in my 23 so few years of being able to vote!    As I drove in I noticed directional signs everywhere...they said VOTE in big red letters that usually accompanied an arrow directing me in my voter direction.  I marched right in expecting a wait...well, where was everyone?  There were more ladies there to assist me in my quest than there were voters!  Ahh, how pleasant!  As the only voter in line I was treated like royalty.  After showing them my voter registration card (they didn't want my ID to double check if I was truly THE Sheila Moran voting) ... 10/28/2008

Seems that for months now I have been careful to avoid the Agents, Sellers, Buyers, general population with their "economic" breakdown (yes, similar to a nervous breakdown and the hysteria that goes along with it).   Now, I'm not saying to IGNORE all of the signals.  Nor to blatantly stick your head in the sand.  But, one thing is for sure:  You are what you listen to and participate in.   I've been reading story after story about Agents crying over the market (and I'm not saying that all markets are great).  But, I would bet money that the Agents that have their BLINDERS on and are focused on what they need to do, how they are going to accomplish it and what their desired outcome from it will be, have got to be ahead in these "mind games".    Need a minute to re-focus?  Easiest way to ... 10/13/2008

Okay...seriously we are busy around here (sometimes it doesn't look like it!) But it was one of the more "stressed" out mornings, you know we were all bogged down with paperwork, e-mails, phone calls, problems opportunities and something out of the corner of my eye catches my attention.  Look at what distracted us for about 10 minutes, completely changed my attitude and brought everyone in the office together for a moment! These "shots" are straight out our back picture window from our office!  It was a glorious "shot".  Not bad for hunting @ work and so called "shooting" deer. They were awesome to watch and are truly glorious and majestic.  p.s. our office is in Garden Ridge, Texas (4 miles outside of San Antonio!) 08/29/2008

Having recently obtained two new listings in Garden Ridge, a city located 4 miles Northeast of San Antonio, I wanted to pass on interesting tidbits of information regarding this peaceful community.  With the population only around 2,500, there are about 10 restaurants!  One of which includes The Vineyards, a romantic dining experience in an active vineyard!  Other attractions around the area include Natural Bridge Caverns & Natural Wildlife.  You need to bring the whole family out for this adventure!  I loved the atmosphere in this area, truly a small town feel yet minutes to the "big city!"  The people are very friendly and just seem to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.  For more details or general information on the area, please feel free to call our office at 830.446.2911. Vicki Mo... 05/22/2008