AGBeat Columnist: Brian Block
Brian Block practiced law until he heard every single attorney joke and decided becoming a real estate broker was a more fun way to earn a living. Proud of the plaques and diplomas adorning his office wall, he's even more proud of his marriage to a beautiful and talented ballroom dance teacher and fellow entrepreneur. Every day, you can find Brian, doing what he does best – advising Northern Virginia home buyers and sellers. If you want, you can follow him on Twitter @blockrealestate.
Would You Hire YOU? (Part One)
Joining the Company During my second week as a managing broker, I’ve been learning a great deal about recruiting and hiring agents to be a part of our brokerage. While our company has several full-time experienced recruiters, part of my responsibilities is to meet with potential new agents and ultimately to make the decision about whether or not they will ...
What Are Managing Brokers Actually Managing?
A New Manager Today’s my first day as the new Managing Broker of one of our brokerage offices. For 6 years, I’ve been a real estate agent. A year ago, I got my broker’s license. Since New Year’s, I’ve been “training” to be a Managing Broker. It’s exciting — I’m excited. It’s the beginning of a new journey in real ...
Turn it Off and Change Your Life
SHOCK! I was in complete shock. The numbers were so startling that I had to repeat them out loud and read it again to make sure my eyes weren’t playing a trick on me. They weren’t. There in plain type was the statistics in the report: “The average American viewer watched 151 hours of television per month in the fourth ...
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Hello! Hello? Hello@#$!! Hello :)
Hello! Are you happy that they called? You’d better let them know before they call someone else! Your phone is often your first connection with a potential home purchaser or seller. I know some agents who will dive across the room, put their body through contortions and stop conversations mid-sentence to answer their phone. After all, the ring of the ...
That Don’t Impress Me Much!
“I’ve known a few guys who thought they were pretty smart But you’ve got being right down to an art You think you’re a genius-you drive me up the wall You’re a regular original, a know-it-all Oh-oo-oh, you think you’re special Oh-oo-oh, you think you’re something else.” – Shania Twain Get real Everyone has encountered one or two (or more) ...
Leaving on a Jet Plane? A Vacation Lesson for Agents
Please welcome Agent Genius’ newest contributor Brian Block (you’ll love his bio at the end of this article). He’s a Realtor hailing from northern Virginia, he’s an attorney and can kick ass with his Krav Maga skills, so pay attention folks, because he’s also a smart guy and great writer! -Lani Rosales, New Media Director Cold Winter + Obama Inauguration ...
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