Invention, Innovation and Buzz Word Bingo

Real estate buzzword bingo

Take this into consideration while reading the 2nd line of the Wikipedia definition of Innovation: “Although the term is broadly used, innovation generally refers to the creation of better or more effective products, processes, technologies, or ideas.” So the question that continues to ask itself to me is, “are we really innovating the real estate process or simply invention new ‘we can do it’ technologies?

The Relationship Debate is a Moot Point

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There’s been alot of buzz about this whole “Relationship Marketing” discussion that Chris Smith (@Chris_Smith) started over at InmanNext.  (view the post here).  And where I proclaimed at the beginning of the discussion that I wouldn’t get involved – here I am devoting a blog post to it. And so in the spirit of beating [...]

A “Real Estate Story” Wakeup Call

It's time for your wake up call...

“Real estate is exceptional. The complexities and emotions that characterize the real estate transaction will forever force the agent to provide a level of empathy and understanding that cannot be provided through technology, social media, or any other “quick fixes” discussed so often today. The story is FAR from over, but elements of “real estate basics” will transpire throughout its evolution.”

180 Things a Realtor Does During a Transaction… Earn your Commission

I think that one of the most common questions that a Real Estate agent gets from their client has to do with justifying your commission. As the video, “I am not a Lead” from 1000Watt Consulting states, “I’m happy to pay 6%. Just tell me what I get.” Well, thanks to a friend I met [...]