Most goals worth having don’t sit right around the corner. Really Big Goals require focused effort over weeks, months, and sometimes years. I’m always asking myself the focusing question: “What is the one thing I should be doing such that…
We have all experienced challenging times in the midst of our real estate journey. Mine came in August 1974 as I began my real estate career. My year’s hard work had produced no closings and my real estate future looked…
For the past few years, my wife, Wendy, and I have taken an annual goal setting retreat. It’s our chance to get on the same page on everything from our professional aspirations to our investment goals, from selecting a Kindergarten…
The most common question I’m asked is “Can you fix my website-it’s not working!” Immediately, we run to a computer, pull up their website and voila, there it is…working as expected. So, what isn’t working? It’s not generating leads –…
Whether or not you use Twitter to actively tweet, no one can deny that what once began as a niche phenomenon for a few enthusiasts has become a great source of information for all. And even if don’t want to…
Where were you on June 13 at 11:00 pm? Me? I was glued to my MacBook with a Red Bull in hand scared to death. Facebook was about to open up vanity URLs to the public and I wanted Keller…
During this festive season, the greeting, “Happy Holidays” cheerfully rings through the air, beckoning us to reflect upon our beliefs and celebrations we will soon be observing. And, it made me curious about the meaning of the word holiday. So,…
Here’s a question I hope you’re all asking yourselves as 2009 comes to a close: “How much do I need to be saving now to ensure that I am ready for retirement?” Retirement should be a top priority when it…
Come January 1, 2010, the new and improved Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (RESPA) will be fully en force. Considering this is the first sweeping change in the home buying process since 1974, it is worthy of our…
The commercial real estate market has changed – and is changing. Although many believe the market still hasn’t hit bottom, one thing is certain, commercial real estate brokers need new skills in order to thrive in the face of current…
