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January 2006

Motivational Words for the Day

Posted at 8:57 AM, Jan. 31, 2006

One of my favorite motivational speakers is Anthony Robbins. There's some mighty fine advice in these words.  This has been provided by the Anthony Robbins organization.

1. Give people more than they expect and do it  cheerfully.  
2.  Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational  skills will be as important as any other.  
3.  Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.  
4.  When you say, "I love you," mean it.  
5.  When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.   
6.  Be engaged at least six months before you get married.  
7.  Believe in love at first sight.  
8.  Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.  
9.  Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live  life completely.  
10.  In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.  
11.  Don't judge people by their relatives.  
12.  Talk slowly but think quickly.  
13.  When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why  do you want to know?"  
14.  Remember that great love and great achievements involve great  risk.  
15.  Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.  
16.  When you lose, don't lose the lesson.   
17.  Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and  responsibility for all your actions.  
18.  Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.  
19.  When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct  it.  
20.  Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your  voice.  
21.  Spend some time alone.

New Homes Statistics

Posted at 11:29 PM, Jan. 30, 2006

Las Vegas continues to  grow! 

• There are currently a 477 active new home subdivisions open in Las Vegas! 
• The average price of a new home in 2005 was $300,000
• Average price of a new home in 2004 was $270,000
• Average price of a new home in 1990 was $125,000
• There were almost 40,000 new homes sold in 2005
• In 1990 there were approximately 12,000 new homes sold

figures are appoximate and have been provided by Salestraq Las Vegas

Depression Day - January 24

Posted at 6:37 PM, Jan. 24, 2006

Did you know that January 24th is the one day of the year that touts the most depressed people?  It's true!  It has been clinically researched (has everything?).  It can be blamed on many things from being the weather, the dead of winter, Christmas bills coming due, or tax time being just around the corner.  Don't let yourself be a statistic....put a smile on your face and get out there and BE HAPPY!

Real Estate Designations

Posted at 1:00 PM, Jan. 23, 2006

Have you ever wondered what all those letters mean behind the Realtors name when a Realtor gives you his or his business card?  The more letters you see after a name the more education that Realtor has.  Look for a Realtor who can prove their education.  Designations available to Realtors by the National Assocation of Realtors®:

ABR, Accredited Buyers Agent - has taken 16 hours of education to learn the ins and outs of working as the buyers agent.

ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager - for real estate firm brokers, owners and managers wishing to incorporate buyer representation.

CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member® - recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation and investment analysis.

CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist - ensures you are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.

CPM, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER® - Acquire valuable real estate management skills through educational offerings leading to the CPM® designation.

CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager - recognized industry-wide as the measure of success in brokerage and real estate business management.

CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist® - The CRS® Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling, and meet rigorous production requirements

CRE, Counselor of Real Estate – a member of The Counselors of Real Estate, an international group of recognized professionals who provide seasoned, objective advice on real property and land-related matters. Membership is by invitation only.

GRI, Graduate, Realtors Institute - the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.

PMN, Performance Management Network - negotiating strategies and tactics, networking and referrals, business planning & systems, personal performance management and cultural differences in buying and selling.

NAR CERTIFICATIONS:

e-PRO, Internet Certified Professional REALTOR - a revolutionary training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is the first major trade group to offer certification for online professionalism.

AWHD, At Home with Diversity Certification - relays to the public that those certified have been professionally trained in and are sensitive to a wide range of cultural issues.

SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialist – has specific training in meeting the wants and needs of the senior community.

Business Planning and Motivation

Posted at 9:29 PM, Jan. 20, 2006

Today I had the opportunity to attend an all day seminar/class on business planning.  I always try to take in something like this during January to help with my motivation and goals for the year.  This was by far one of the the best I've attended.   Hosted by another real estate company in Las Vegas it was taught by Dave Jenks, co-author of "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent."  Most of what I learned can be used by others who are not Real Estate Agents and I thought I would share some with you....

• Create a personal plan and make process your focus (revisit your plan constantly)
• Time block to get your focus - priorties on calendar (don't forget to block time for yourself)
• Get accountability to keep your focus - find someone to keep each other accountable - 10% written goals, 10% action plans, 80% accountability; 2-3 days a year to plan for next year (personal and business), 2-3 hours per month to refocus; and, 20-30 minutes per week to plan.
• Make sure your enviroment supports your focus
• Keep your energy to maintain your focus. (Mediate and pray - spiritual energy; exercise and eat - physical energy; hug, kiss, laugh - emotional energy;  plan and calendar focus - mental energy; and lead generate - business energy).