04Sep 2008 by Susan Milner

Business Basics

Opinion
How do you run your business? Whether you are the owner of a real estate brokerage or an independent agent running your own business under a brokerage's umbrella, you should have answered the following questions regarding 'your' business. Hopefully if you are an agent your answers match with your brokers and vice versa. Florida Future Realty's are below... Mission Statement (Core Purpose):   The mission of Florida Future Realty, Inc. is to develop life-long relationships by providing high-quality, ethical and professional real estate services and education.   Vision:   To enable consumers to make wise real estate decisions by providing valuable real estate education to the community.      Why Established (Core Ideology):   Florida Future Realty, Inc. was established to give buyers, sellers & real estate professionals a superior…
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03Sep 2008 by Susan Milner

Come On ~ Get Happy!

Opinion
The end of my voicemail says to "Make it a GREAT day!". One of my agents commented on that one the other day. "I like how you don't say to have a great day, you say to make it a great day, because YOU have to MAKE it, it just doesn't 'happen'. Yep, that's correct. I read so much negativity on here. Agents are concerned about sticking it out in the business or moving on to something else. Other professions are questioning if anyone else is making any money. Agents are complaining about their competition stating facts. Some complain about the Foreclosures and Short Sales. Agents complain about the 'dumb' agent or 'annoying' customer Those posts get 'featured'.   Why can't we feature something that reminds us to: Make it…
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29Aug 2008 by Susan Milner

Invest in Short Sales | Cape Coral Short Sales | Ft. Myers Short Sales

Buyers, Cape Coral Real Estate, Cape Coral short sales, Fort Myers Real Estate, Fort Myers short sales, Opinion, SW Florida Real Estate
Invest in Short Sales | Cape Coral Short Sales | Ft. Myers Short Sales Are you interested in Cape Coral short sales? Want to hear the truth about them? Do you and/or your agent understand them? One thing that I think is VERY important is to note the source of the information you find. How many short sales has this agent been involved with? How many have actually CLOSED? Getting bad advice is possible so you need to understand where this information is coming from. Would you take advice about building wealth from someone currently in poverty? No, of course not. Then why would you take advice on short sales from someone who has never closed on one? As of today, 626 residential short sales have closed in Lee County…
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25Aug 2008 by Susan Milner

Children Should Be Included in a Home Purchase

Buyers, Cape Coral Real Estate, Opinion
(I didn't provide a link to the post because it is a members only blog and that wouldn't be right, but it is a featured blog right now so you can easily find it) Well I just read a blog from another active rain blogger who wrote a post about how some children should not come with parents to look at homes as they are a distraction and oftentimes a safety hazard or possible liability (break something).   While I totally agree that children should be watched by their parents I also do not see the issue with the real estate agent assisting in the entertaining of the child(ren). On many occasions I have had children in my car, or their parent's car along with showings.   While I will…
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18Aug 2008 by Susan Milner

Tropical Storm Fay | SW Florida Hurricane Watch

Opinion, SW Florida Weather
Tropical Storm Fay is heading our way....so what does that mean for you? Here are some basics:  All South/SW Florida public schools are closed (most, if not all of the private schools as well) Trash pick up is canceled Flights canceled into and our of the SW FL International Airport Many, if not most local businesses will be closed (We will be)  More closing information can be found at the NBC website: http://www.nbc-2.com/News/fay_closings.shtml   Final Preparations: Food, Water Gas in vehicle Gas for generator Sand Bags for flooding Secure outside furniture, other loose objects Install shutters? Pets Medicine   Evacuation for low lying areas, coastal homes, barrier islands and mobile homes   Many shelters are now open   My favorite websites to check on the local weather: www.news-press.com www.nbc-2.com www.abc-7.com…
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