AG Editorials Beat
“Submerge docs with FICOs” – Are you drowning your listings?
The world of real estate has gone mad. The MLS had so many bloopers this past week that I’m convinced the winter slump has set in and brains are hibernating. Thanks to Jane Peters of Los Angeles and Fred Glick of Philadelphia for their great finds. Enjoy the fun, my friends: You Snooze, You Lose “Very delirious home” (…And it ...
Battling negative stereotypes entrepreneurs are given
Some think “entrepreneur” means “unemployed” Being an entrepreneur comes with many benefits and wonderful experiences, but it also comes with ample stereotypes – some of which are negative. While you undoubtedly have a lot on your plate already, the truth of the matter is that as an entrepreneur, you’ll have to deal with these negative stereotypes as you continue to ...
Why you must be your own visionary leader
What makes a visionary? What sets you in motion to get up in the morning and do your job? Do you love what you do? Do you have that fiery passion that guns for you, even in the moments right before you’re about to fall asleep, flooding you with thousands of ideas and light-bulb moments that spring you up and ...
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Are you an expert, an expert time waster or a realistic amateur?
The meaning of life via technology (AGBeat) – Since the first of the year, I’ve dealt with a fried hard drive, settin’ up a new TV/DVR, and hookin’ some new goodies to my office’s wifi network. Along with those relatively minor to-dos I’ve also been in the serious ramping up phase of some marketing. This entails a new website, and ...
The challenge of doing business in an archaic industry
Don’t Judge a Realtor by the company they keep I don’t know about you, but access to my MLS is governed by my local Realtor association. So when I wanted to become a Real Estate Agent, I had to join my local board. And joining my local board meant that I was also joining my state association and the National ...
“Sellers Mooed Out” – And Other Strange MLS Utterances
Is it any wonder I drink, folks? From beef to bull, this week’s MLS bloopers left me in tears. Thanks to Ben Goheen, Patty DaSilva and Jane Peters for their hysterical contributions. It’s nice to know that not all the crazies live in L.A. Check these out: Out and About “Preview only for out agents” (Proudly offered by Barney ...
Why California loses population as Texas, Idaho grow
The intent of others Decisions we make in life have consequences one way or the other. We exercise and eat right and our bodies reflect it. Conversely, if we never exercise and eat like pigs, that’s how we end up looking. Although human beings give value to the intent of others, it’s what we actually do that has consequences. The ...
Anatomy of Pinterest’s poor communication, hatred of men
Pinterest hates men For months, AGBeat has led the conversation about Pinterest, introducing the visual bookmarking site to you last fall, showing you tips and tricks and how to use it for business, but one question plagues the skyrocketing social network – is there a place for men on Pinterest? Our knee-jerk reaction is annoyance that of course men are ...
Bevriges served – the dangers of drinking and typing
I am all for having a martini or two, folks. Maybe even three if it’s at least 10:00 AM. (I have my standards, you know.) However, I do draw the line at drinking and typing. Read these real estate bloopers and tell me if you agree that there should be a breathalyzer test for fingers: Corn Squeezins = Loss ...
The REO problem is worse than you think
How REOs are killing the market This week an asset manager contacted me to get pre-listing information on a house about to be foreclosed on. Brokers who do REO work know the drill: check occupancy status, secure the property (change locks), and tell the bank what you think the house is worth if priced for a quick, AS IS sale ...
Unions driving millenials, educated people out of state
The concept of Unions Take a look at how states who’ve gladly embraced unions to the point of forcing either membership and/or dues on employees. See how that’s worked for ‘em the last couple generations. When the national economy is firmly based on the foundation of free enterprise capitalism, the forced elimination of labor’s free choices will always come back ...
Defending third party real estate sites’ SEO tactics
SEO methods under fire Last month, we reported that the debate over third party real estate sites’ SEO tactics has been renewed as listing syndication rules change and as various brokers across the nation pull their listings feed from the third party sites. The scene is changing. For years, third party real estate media sites have been under scrutiny by ...
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