Real Estate and Beyond Blog: Nova Scotia

NEW AGENT JOINS THE OFFICE DO YOU EMBRACE OR IGNORE NEW AGENT? MAKE THE CALL

I was informed this past Friday that we will be having a new agent join our company. I work for a small real estate brokerage that has about ten agents at this time. I very much prefer working for a smaller brokerage at this point in my real estate career. I am able to offer a one stop shop for my real estate investors

• Acquisition of real estate
• Rehabbing
• Property Management
• Buy/Hold or Fix/Flip strategies

I am very proud of our little office with offering the services and products that we have for our clients

So, I was introduced to the new agent this past Friday. We all have a choice to embrace or ignore the new real estate agent. Many agents would consider her new competition and go into protective mode. I have witnessed countless times in well named, bigger offices over the last ten years. I find this to be very foolish and childlike behavior among real estate professionals. Why? There is plenty of business for ALL.

I have always believed in the following statement below:

REAL ESTATE IS A TEAM SPORT!

We have all developed our own personal and professional networks over the many years of living and being in the real estate business. Now, we become much more powerful and productive when we combine networks to become one super network. We get paid for bringing people together. We close real estate transactions through other people. Real estate cannot be practiced with the "LONE RANGER" mentality in my opinion.

I have arranged a lunch appointment with the new agent to discuss how we can both help each other out and close more deals as real estate professionals. The new agents was receptive to my offer and very excited about new opportunities going forward in real estate.

We all play for the same team. Close Deal$$

TOP 5 STEPS TO TAKE WHEN MARKETING A VACANT HOME FOR SALE OR LEASE TO AVOID VANDALISM

We see many homes are vacant across the county. Also, many of them have been vandalized because they were vacant. I have seen many homes where the copper was pulled out along with the hot water heater and AC. The bank will not be able to sell a home without those things. Otherwise, the bank has to take a hit on the house to move the property. So, what is one to do? Please read over the simple suggestions to avoid vandalism on a vacant home:

1. Stage the home-put furniture in the house. One can hire a professional staging company or just purchase furniture from garage sales or other sources.
2. Lived-in look-Ask the neighbor to park their car in the driveway. People will think someone lives in the house.
3. Landscaping-Keep the landscaping up so the house has curb appeal and not neglect.
4. Paint-Paint the walls on the inside one neutral color to give it a new look.
5. Utilities-Keep the utilities on so one has electric and water to the house.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY?

TOP 10 REASONS TO BECOME A ACTIVERAIN BLOGGER HAVE BLOG?

I have developed the TOP 10 REASONS TO BLOG ON ACTIVERAIN. I was one of those people that did not really give ActiveRain a chance. I told myself every excuse in the book on reasons not to blog such as

• Not enough time
• Nothing to write about
• Nobody will read my material
• Waste of time
• Do not really understand the concept of blogging

I am sure many of us went through these negative emotions when introduced to ActiveRain. Hey, it is new to all of us. However, I decided to do more research on blogging and the reasons to start a blog. Boy, I was missing the mark. The only ways I advertise at the current time is radio, Internet and referrals. Print advertising does not work for me at this time. So, I was missing the boat. That is when I discovered ActiveRain. I was hooked on it right away. It has become part of my social networking plan.

TOP 10 REASONS TO BLOG ON ACTIVERAIN

1. Express ones viewpoints to other people
2. To Become Local Real Expert On-line
3. Network with other professionals around North America
4. To honestly help other people
5. Learn from others from their blogs
6. Keep up to date with national and local news
7. To make money
8. Have fun and be creative in blog entries
9. Obtain better search engine rankings
10. Blogging and coffee go great together

MY TOP 10 REASONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL ACTIVERAIN BLOGGER YES YOU CAN DO IT TOO

I have developed the TOP 10 REASONS TO BLOG ON ACTIVERAIN. I was one of those people that did not really give ActiveRain a chance. I told myself every excuse in the book on reasons not to blog such as

• Not enough time
• Nothing to write about
• Nobody will read my material
• Waste of time
• Do not really understand the concept of blogging

I am sure many of us went through these negative emotions when introduced to ActiveRain. Hey, it is new to all of us. However, I decided to do more research on blogging and the reasons to start a blog. Boy, I was missing the mark. The only ways I advertise at the current time is radio, Internet and referrals. Print advertising does not work for me at this time. So, I was missing the boat. That is when I discovered ActiveRain. I was hooked on it right away. It has become part of my social networking plan.

TOP 10 REASONS TO BLOG ON ACTIVERAIN

1. Express ones viewpoints to other people
2. To Become Local Real Expert On-line
3. Network with other professionals around North America
4. To honestly help other people
5. Learn from others from their blogs
6. Keep up to date with national and local news
7. To make money
8. Have fun and be creative in blog entries
9. Obtain better search engine rankings
10. Blogging and coffee go great together

Conclusion:

I have had a great experience on ActiveRain. I have obtained many great friends via online. My nickname is JJ-Java and Jack for those that know the joke. I am here to serve and be a difference in the real estate market. One can only make a difference in their own backyard. Then, other people will take notice and get on board. I set the example for others to follow. Are you doing the same?