By Guest Contributor Patrick Woods, CEO and Team Leader of the Sacramento Metro office

When I first heard of the iPad, I was sure that it would be a monumental disappointment. As I began reading the blogs though…I got sucked in (like sitting on the sofa as my wife is watching The Bachelorette). After much deliberation I decided that the iPad would be a tremendous investment, if only for the “Buzz Factor.” The amount of press that this device received in recent months, how could it not be a conversation piece? I wouldn’t really have to do much on it, the mere fact of owning one would cause people to start a conversation with me! So, I bought one, and….

I was right!

No matter where I am people are asking “Is that the iPad?”, “I have never seen one up close!”, “Do you like it?” Buzz Factor accomplished.

I knew this would be a great device to create a buzz, but how would it hold up to actual real world application for real estate? While some things (honestly) are still to come, I have compiled a quick list of must have apps to make your iPad really work for your real estate business. You get the advantage of me spending an enormous amount of time and a small fortune on Apps only to delete most of them.

So here are the Top 10 Apps that I would recommend for the iPad:

Continue reading ‘Tips for Using the iPad for Real Estate’

From Guest Contributors: Maps Coaching and Coach Beth Torrence. Beth put this post together from notes she gathered at this week’s Masterminds, a MAPS Coaching signature event, which was held in Austin, Texas.

It’s April 15 and home buyers have just 15 days left to get a home under contract to qualify for either the $8,000 or $6,500 Tax Credit.  So, what can you do today?

1. Contact FSBO’s and Expireds with an offer for a 15 day listing agreement. Let them know they’ve got 15 days to sell their house before the credit expires and many buyers are out of the market.
2. Have your sellers offer to double the tax credit if you purchase in the next 15 days. Seller can offer assistance with closing costs or a price reduction. Continue reading ‘15 Ways to Sell 15 Houses in the Next 15 Days’

Thanks to each and every one of our Keller Williams family members who joined us at Family Reunion 2010. You made this an incredible event and left us even more proud to be in business with you – the best and brightest real estate agents in the world!

Already looking forward to Family Reunion 2011?  Keller Williams Realty will be heading to the west coast-Anaheim, California! Click here to get registered today and take advantage of early registration prices.

Years ago and based on his personal life journey, Gary Keller developed Quantum Leap, a program that digs into the personal power principles that can help everyone achieve a more abundant life. Attendees that joined Gary for his special session on Wednesday morning were treated to a portion of this life-changing material.