The Real Estate Book
June 30, 2009
When I first got my license, 12 years ago, I advertised in the real estate book. Many of you probably have seen this pamphlet in the entrances of grocery stores, in the home shaped boxes on corners, or at convenience stores. This free magazine is perfect for someone who is beginning to look at homes because it has such an array of choices. The small print ad allows you to see one photo of the home and a few sentences of information.
The Real Estate Book now has a web site where every listing in the book is also uploaded on line with more photos and information. Most of the time, the MLS number will be there and links leading you the main website of the realtor. You can even search by the web ID from the book, for agents, or homes in your area. Take a look here.
Although I had taken a bit of a break from advertising with them from when I first started practicing real estate, I decided to recently work with them again. The second issue is due to come out in the beginning of July, so swing by your closet Fred Meyers, or email me to request a copy!
Your Realtor & Friend, Barbara Nelson
Facebook.. Is it here to stay?
April 17, 2009
Facebook is all the rage, but is it here to stay or just another passing fad? Recently my daughter set up a Facebook page for me to network with friends and business associates. In just a few short months I have reconnected with old high school friends, a realtor that sold me a house 17 years ago and relatives I only used to talk to once every 4 years when someone either died or got married. I am also able to see photos of their kids, vacations, and get status updates as to their day to day activities. But come on…I don’t really want to know if someone is finally catching up on 7 years of back taxes, although I am sure the IRS would be interested and I really do not want to be poked or prodded, take any ridiculous trivia quizs (particular the IQ test) and invited to join the mafia….even if my nickname is Baby Face Nelson. Kidding aside, it’s a great way to stay in touch and share ideas, hopes and dreams. Recently one of our Keller Williams associates lost a son and he received over 700 messages on facebook from those wanting to send their condolences. He was overwhelmed and touched.
Flip Mino HD Handheld Camcorder
April 17, 2009
While attending the Keller Williams National convention in Orlando Florida last month I was introduced to a really cool technology gadget for both business and personal use. It’s the Flip Mino HD handheld camcorder. It’s currently the world’s smallest camcorder with high definition and cinematic widescreen capability. It will take up to 60 minutes of video and has a USB port that will directly upload video to YouTube and MySpace. It’s small and compact and simple to use…even this old dog can use this camera. At the low cost of $189 it’s a great was to capture those special moments and share with friends and family. Visit the flip website for more information.
A Sense of a Goose
April 7, 2009
A Sense of a Goose
When you see geese flying along in “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in “V” formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 % greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone – and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are headed the same way we are. When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people or with geese flying south. Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What messages do we give when we honk from behind? Finally-and this is important-when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group. If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.
Author Unknown
It’s all about attitude
March 4, 2009
During Thomas Jefferson’s presidency he and a group of travelers were crossing a river that had overflowed its banks. Each man crossed on horseback fighting for his life. A lone traveler watched the group traverse the treacherous river and then asked President Jefferson to take him across. The president agreed without hesitation, the man climbed on, and the two made it safely to the other side of the river where somebody asked him: “Why did you select the President to ask this favor?” The man was shocked, admitting he had no idea it was the President of the United States who had carried him safely across. “All I know,” he said, “is that on some of your faces was written the answer ‘No’ and on some of them was the answer ‘Yes.’ His was a ‘Yes’ face.”
| “The most significant decision I make each day is my choice of an attitude. When my attitudes are right there’s no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no dream too extreme and no challenge too great.” – Charles Swindoll
Found from inspirationpeak.com |
New Blog!
February 18, 2009
Check out my new blog at http://activerain.com/blogs/rubyslippersinc
I will continue to post here as well, but it is just another place for my blogs to be read.
Thanks!
Barbara Nelson
Keller Williams Realty, Sunset Corridor
Direct: 503-803-0562
Office: 503-270-5604
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