RealTown Mastermind Group

<p> I know it&#39;s been a while since there has been a lot of activity in this group so I though we might want to get MasterMinding on tips and tricks of getting Short Sales to work for the buyer and seller. </p> <p> </p> <p> Let me know your thoughts. </p>

<p> Just wondering if this group is interested in monthly Web Meetings. I&#39;m thinking we have a lot to share and if we schedule monthly meetings we will all benifit. The thought is a quick 30 to 60 minute meeting every month that is informative and full of idea sharing. </p> <p> For Example: </p> <p> Each Member will be given an assignment due for the next meeting </p> <p> Each Member will bring a Marketing tool that&#39;s currently working in their market </p> <p> Each meeting will consist of a Power Building Session where we take topics and discuss ideas to build our business with </p> <p> Accountability buddy system amongst members </p> <p> </p> <p> Please let me know how many people are interested in this idea and if there are enough I&#39;ll be happy to establish a monthly plan. </p>

<p> Quick question: some of you may be able to provide input... </p> <p> I am in the process of phasing my best Full Time support employee into a Full time agent. I have already found her replacement who will be given the same salery she was getting. Because she is nervous about &quot;no income&quot; (who isn&#39;t?) I have offered her a $500 draw per week which will be paid pack as her commissions come in. She will be servicing my Listings as well as my top producers listings for a 30% servicing fee and also work on her own &quot;deals&quot;. She is interested in getting a salary but I doubt I will do this because I would have to reduce her split to a level I doubt will be appealing...no risk, no reward. My question is basically...what do you think? and have you ever used a contract that I can follow for draw against commission. </p>

<p> Hello group ...just wondering if anyone is attending the Triple Play Convention &amp; Tradeshow in Atlantic City <a href="http://www.realtorstripleplay.com">http://www.realtorstripleplay.com</a> this week...tues - thursday...I will be there with RIS media and Top 5 in Real Estate..If anyone from the group wants to meet, hear about Top 5, and do some networking, I am all for it...My cell is 203-257-6994... </p> <p> Happy Holidays all! <a href="http://www,vanderblue.com">jules</a> </p>

<p> As we are all aware, the REO business is here to stay. In saying this, it is my plan to have REO listings as one division of my business. In my search and attempt to get REO listings I have fallen short of achieving my goal. Does anyone have information they are willing to share as to how to obtain REO listings? </p>

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<p> Hello...I am new to Real Town and Master Mind caught my eye. I have been in the business for 15 years. I am currently the President of The Higgins Group, a 15 office Christie&#39;s Great Estate Affiliate in Fairfield County, CT. Five years ago I formed The Vanderblue Team, a strong group of top producing agents and marketeers. We have successfully been combining our efforts to offer more skill, creativity and service to our clients and it has been a blessing to work beside such an amazing group of realtors. The team also allows us to incubate ideas and as they are implemented and become successful, as president, I can then bring them to the agents company wide. I embrace education and attend (<em>or send teammates</em>) as many educational seminars and events as possible...(while staying busy selling houses!). I have just become the President of the Woman&#39;s Council (WCR) for the Fairfield County Chapter and I am thrilled and honored to be part of this dynamic organization. My most difficult task these days is time management as there are SO many tools that I want to take advantage of in our Industry and only so many hours in a day to implement, organize, and master these tools. The Team helps but stepping outside and getting advise from other professionals keeps me moving forward. Thank you in advance for welcoming me to your group. I hope to contribute at least a percentage of all that I hope to gain. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving...as &quot;Masterminds&quot;, we have much to be grateful for...best wishes, Julie </p> <p> </p>

<p> there is no join our group button. how do i join your group? where can i go and sign in or register? </p>

<p> &quot; Hi folks. Great idea. Will be glad to participate. Let&#39;s talk about my area of expertise -- marketing.<br /> <br /> How many of you have completed a marketing strategy for 2009? &quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> Rich,<br /> <br /> This is a fantastic Idea. I think marketing is the name of the game. Lets see what everyone is doing for marketing and see if we can&#39;t help each other save money and use the marketing that&#39;s working.<br /> <br /> Ok my friends, what&#39;s everyone doing for marketing?<br /> <br /> Do you have a marketing plan for 2009?<br /> <br /> What&#39;s your budget for 2009?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Kindest Regards,<br /> Troy Sage<br /> e-PRO, e-PRO Trainer<br /> 33449 Temecula Parkway<br /> Temecula, CA 92592<br /> DIRECT: (951) 834-2840<br /> FAX: (866) 343-3431<br /> EMAIL: teamsage@gmail.com<br /> WEBSITE: www.TroySage.com<br /> Become an e-Pro visit http://TroySage.CertifiedEproTrainer.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>

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<p> We keep hearing that, don&#39;t we? Get your attitude together! Think good thoughts! </p> <p> We started working in that direction with Napoleon Hill&#39;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill/dp/0449214923">Think and Grow Rich</a>. We&#39;ve also listened to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&amp;field-keywords=Anthony+robbins">Anthony Robbins</a>. </p> <p> Now there is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Rhonda-Byrne/dp/1582701709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1226337867&amp;sr=1-1">The Secret</a> by Rhonda Byrne which is all about the Law of Attraction. And what we think of as the workbook for The Secret is called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Key-Missing-Secret-Attracting-Anything/dp/0470180765/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1226337939&amp;sr=1-1">The Key</a> by Joe Vitale. </p> <p> All of these are good. All will help put you in a better frame of mind. </p> <p> But first, you have to WANT to be there. You want to make changes and you want, not just your business, but your life to go in a different direction. </p>

<p> You know you want to make changes in your life and your business. But you think you might need some help. Someone to encourage you and offer positive suggestions. </p> <p> It seems to us there has been a rise in what are called career coaches or life coaches or business coaches. We&#39;ve checked out several and we like what these have to offer: </p> <p> First and foremost is <a href="http://www.joeann.com">Joeann Fossland.</a> She is a frequent RealTalk contributor and is very real estate oriented. She espouses the Law of Attraction but does it in a fun and realistic way. She has a free weekly e-newsletter that is very informative. </p> <p> Someone that Joeann recently suggested is <a href="http://www.philiphumbert.com">Philip Humbert.</a> He too has a weekly e-newsletter and also has some free e-books that can be downloaded. He has an excellent Goals 101 e-book that you can download for free. </p> <p> Both of these people conduct both group and individual coaching classes. We haven&#39;t tried those, but if the free stuff they put out is any indication, the purchased coaching should be wonderful. </p> <p> And last, but not least, is Mike Dooley with his <a href="http://www.tut.com">Thoughts Become Things</a> website. There you can sign up for a free Note from the Universe. It sits in your e-mail box every weekday morning and is just a bright and shiny thought to get your day off right. </p>