Status Quo is Status Recedo
Business of Real Estate
January 4th, 2009
Status Quo Means Decline
Interestingly there is no direct Latin word for backwards or reverse. Retreat in Latin is “Recedo”, which is what happens to a business that tries to not lose ground. They retreat and eventually are “Status Mortuus”.
The current death rate of companies are escalating. Most of them ( if not all of them) because they tried to not lose ..instead of striving to win, change, etc.
They spend so much time reassuring everyone that everything is ok ..”Status Quo” …that they ..”Status Recedo”.
They lose the opportunity for change, creativity and growth.
The agents at Real Estate Professionals GMAC are changing the landscape of real estate in Redding and in Shasta County. We know that “just when you think you’ve arrived …you’re behind”. Not sure who originally said that thought..but it’s true
Real Estate Professionals GMAC is ahead of the curve and will stay there …. at least until I’m “Status Mortuus” ..
Call us at 530-224-6700 if you are curious … or contact us through our website www.BuzzAboutRedding.com
Don’t settle for “Status Quo” when you need a real estate agent or company.
Four Criteria to Select the Best Real Estate Company to Work For
Business of Real Estate
November 18th, 2008
Agents:Time for a Change?
Tis the season when a lot of agents change companies.
The reasons vary …so if you are a real estate professional and are considering a change, here’s some criteria to consider.
Here’s my synopsis of the 4 really, really, really (no really) important criteria to look for:
1. Productive, positive environment. Now’s not the time to be around a bunch of agents who are hanging on the wall next to their licenses. You need to be with a positive group of agents who are actually doing real work.
2. Great staff support. Strong broker supported staff support can save you bunches of time and money …find them
3. Great systems. The availability of systems for prospecting, listings, expireds, contact management etc are absolutely critical to a strong business plan. Check out who provides what and how willing they are to support their systems and you.
4. Non-competing broker. A true broker/owner can’t lead 2 lives. They are either 110% there to support you and your business( e.g. they live and die for your success) or they are trying to supplement their income by competing with you for transactions. There really isn’t a middle ground….although if they are selling then they will want you to believe that they are benign …they aren’t…
Contact me if you are interested in how we exceed in these areas …
Technology Explosion
Miscellaneous Tidbits
November 14th, 2008
Did You Know? A great video ..check it out …
One Size Fits All?
Uncategorized
November 2nd, 2008
Really? Does it really? How many things do you own that are one size fits all? A car? maybe .. A House? maybe..but does it really? Do you fir in all cars? I doubt it …Do you fit in all 3 bed 2 bath homes? Nah ….How about the company you work for? Most people settle for one …not an exact fit ..but close enough to get by.
If you are interested in a true fit company wise …real estate brokerage wise ..you need to call me to find out… you may fit here..you may not …you’ll never know unless you talk to me..
Largest Monthly Home Sale Percentage Increase in 5 Years Reported
Uncategorized
October 26th, 2008
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Nebraska Loophole to Drop Off Your Teen
Miscellaneous Tidbits
October 25th, 2008
Troubled Teen?
OK…couldn’t resist passing this along ..Only in Nebraska ? A July Nebraska Safe Haven law designed to encourage troubled mothers to relinquish their newborns has instead spawned a rash of abandoned teenagers.
Nebraska legislature is now considering an age limit to the law as to date there have been 19 “dropped off” teens and no newborns. 2 of those teenagers were from other states.
Resist the urge to move to Nebraska for the wrong reasons.
What is the Plan?
Economic News
October 24th, 2008
What is the Plan?
The Wall Street Journal reported thursday that the Bush administration is weighing a roughly $40 billion proposal to forestall foreclosures, one of a series of ideas being considered
The suggestion is for the government to give banks a financial incentive to turn troubled loans into more affordable mortgages. Under the proposal, the government would share in any potential future losses the banks might incur.
The treasury department is also moving ahead with separate plans to use part of it’s $700 billion rescue fund to directly buy and re-negotiate mortgages.
Stay tuned….as they say …film clip at 11 
Richest Man in Babylon
Miscellaneous Tidbits
October 13th, 2008
In the book “The Richest Man in Babylon” George Clason gives us the “Seven Cures of a Lean Purse.”
1. 10% of all I earn is mine to keep.
2. I will learn to live comfortably on 90% of my income.
3. Put my money to work earning more money, and that money to work in
turn.
4. Guard my money from loss. Know about what I do. (Knowledge)
5. Own my house.
6. Provide in advance for my old age and the needs of my family.
7. Cultivate my own powers. Become wiser and more skilled.
I just re-read “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George Clason …. do yourself a favor and
pick up a copy.
Real Estate Sales Continue to Turn Around
Opportunities
August 15th, 2008
A couple recent articles talking about signs of the bottom of the market may be upon us. One is in the San Francisco Chronicle and another in Reuters … both speaking about the positive indicators of things turning around. Never saw it in our local paper ..always have to look to the outside world for positive news. Donald Trump also said ..Buy Now ..on ABC’s Good Morning America the other day …
Real Estate Print Advertising Doesn’t Work
Advertising
August 10th, 2008
Recently the Los Angeles Times stopped printing it’s real estate section.
Read the article here Los Angeles Times Stops Sunday Real Estate Section
Not that surprising … the internet has been the shopping choice for over 85% of home buyers for awhile now.
The weekend real estate section of the Redding Record Searchlight has gotten a lot thinner over the past year.
Some assume it’s the slower real estate market in Shasta County and Redding leading real estate agents to spend less.
The fact is this … it doesn’t work ..and yes ..it’s expensive ..not to mention it sticks in one’s real estate craw to read all the negative articles that are printed with very little positive coverage. (yes there are positive signs)
Internet marketing is more effective… results-wise and cost-wise.
Check out our state of the art search software on our websites …you’ll get hooked .
Beats trying to read a gutter soaked newspaper.
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