(MCT)—Ryan Nowicki, national director of sales for golf-complex operator TopGolf, talked to the Dallas Morning News about how small businesses can organize effective team-building events. —Diversity: Having a good blend of people from all levels within your organization is instrumental. Plan ahead regarding how you will pair or create “teams” to foster interdepartmental communication and… Continue reading 5 Tips for Team Building
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Ask the Experts: Maximize Networking Opportunities at Holiday Parties
(MCT)—It’s officially the merry-making season, and small-business owners are likely going to spend some time over the next month at holiday parties. “As a professional, you have the opportunity to either enjoy yourself by throwing caution to the wind, or the opportunity to work on enhancing your professionalism by building your network for new business,”… Continue reading Ask the Experts: Maximize Networking Opportunities at Holiday Parties
Oahu REALTOR® To Appear on HGTV’s House Hunters
Fans of HGTV’s smash hit series House Hunters and House Hunters International can catch local real estate agent Rachel Barnette on Friday, December 13 at 5pm (HST) as she helps her client Sergio purchase his first home. Barnette is a real estate agent at Prudential Advantage Realty in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her relationship with her client… Continue reading Oahu REALTOR® To Appear on HGTV’s House Hunters
Taking Service to a New Level
Sometimes, two is better than one. In the following interview, RE/MAX Select’s Paul and Debi Raymond talk about how they work together to drive the company forward. Paul Raymond Broker RE/MAX Select Flint, Mich. Debi Raymond Marketing Expert RE/MAX Select Flint, Mich. Paul, how did the team come about, and how have you been able… Continue reading Taking Service to a New Level
Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
If you are a real estate agent and haven’t checked out your online profile lately, you definitely should because chances are somebody else is. And that somebody could very well be a prospective client. According to a recent California Association of REALTORS® study, over 60 percent of consumers Google real estate agents to find out… Continue reading Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
Fundamentals of Mastering the Listing Presentation
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to represent Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate during the NAR Annual conference this year. My topic was “Mastering the Listing Presentation,” and my audience was the Women’s Council of REALTORS®. Let’s face it, when it comes to real estate, it’s all about the listings. While you may… Continue reading Fundamentals of Mastering the Listing Presentation
Advertising Expenses – On the Tax Reform Radar
Comprehensive tax reform is guided by a simple formula that masks a complex process that produces winners and losers. The formula is broaden the base, lower the rates. This means increasing what most taxpayers report as taxable income, but taxing that larger number at a lower marginal tax rate. To broaden the base, tax policymakers… Continue reading Advertising Expenses – On the Tax Reform Radar
The Ultimate Business Opportunity
For years as an entrepreneur, I have searched for opportunities and engaged in businesses that include everything from selling hot tubs and satellite dishes, to listing and selling real estate, and many things in between. With years of experience, achieving both success and failure, I have become increasingly skeptical about many of the so-called “opportunities”… Continue reading The Ultimate Business Opportunity
Putting People First: 5 Resolutions to Succeed in 2014 – Part 1
As 2013 comes to an end, now is a great time to look back on your year and figure out what areas of your real estate business you can improve upon and how to increase your number of clients. When it’s time to make resolutions for 2014, one should definitely be to grow your business.… Continue reading Putting People First: 5 Resolutions to Succeed in 2014 – Part 1
Zillow Predicts Home Values to Rise 3 Percent in 2014; Mortgages Will Be Easier to Get
Zillow is making four, bold housing predictions for 2014, and has determined which housing markets will be the hottest this coming year. 2014 Predictions 1. U.S. home values will increase by 3 percent. 2. Mortgage rates will reach 5 percent by the end of the year. 3. It will be easier for borrowers to get… Continue reading Zillow Predicts Home Values to Rise 3 Percent in 2014; Mortgages Will Be Easier to Get