What Social Mediums Should I Use?

There are numerous social media sites out there.  It can be a bit over whelming.  So, in this brief video blog I will discuss a handful that I think will be beneficial for you to incorporate into your marketing plan.

Stop For A Moment...

This week two of my friends in the local housing industry passed away.  This has caused the recurrant, yet much ignored, reminder of how short and fragile life is.  We get so busy and overwhelmed in our business.  The real estate transaction is such an important part of our clients' lives that it is easy to get caught up in the stress, emotion and the frustration of the deal.  I admit that I am often far too busy to stop and enjoy the little things in life.  At the risk of being cliche, I neglect to stop and smell the roses!  I am so busy providing a good living for my family that I often overlook the living part.  Let's all purpose to make a point of stopping once in a while and enjoy the little things.  To stop for a moment , just one moment and consider something that we would otherwise take for granted!

  

 

Thank You For The Trust...

There is a high level of commitment and trust placed in Realtors and loan officers by their respective clients.  This is typically the biggest transaction in a person's life.  Have you stopped to consider the sobering idea that your clients put faith into you to fulfill their dream of home ownership?  If so, have you genuinely thanked your client for this?  I think we need to let our clients know how much we appreciate them.

The following are some quick ideas to express your gratitude to your clients...
1. Send thank you notes.
2. Give a closing gift.
3. Make the closing special with balloons or flowers.
4. Put together a digital album of them buying their dream home.
5. Host a back yard barbecue at the client's home.

6. Have their locks re-keyed.
7. Help pay for their moving expense.

My Favorite Iphone (and Android) Apps!

I am an admitted technophile.  So, I love integrating technology with my business and life in general.  So, it stands to reason that I love apps!  By annoying my wife for having my nose buried in my phone and through the process of trial and error (download and delete).  I have found some very helpful and extremely useful apps.  The following are my top ten list of apps.  I have rated them based on how useful they have been to me. I have also listed what the cost of the app is in Apple's App Store.  Have a hAPPy time trying them out for yourself! : )

1. Google Voice free-access your voicemail from your phone, screen calls, receive a transcription of the vm and more.

2. Kindle free-read books, magazines and newspapers across all of your devices

3. Evernote free-stay organized and remember things across all devices.
4. Voxer free-turn your phone into a virtual walkie talkie.

5. Camera+ $1.99-take great photos and bring creativity to them!
6. PalmAgent $12.99-a must have for Realtors and lenders.  Do GFE's and netsheets on the fly!
7. Quickoffice $14.99-create, edit and share Microsoft Office files right from your Iphone.
8. Bugme! free-pin virtual sticky notes to your phone.
9. SugarSync, box.net or dropbox free-manage, share and back up your files across all devices!

10. Dictionary.com free-a dictionary on your iphone! 
Honorable mention: Wikipedia free-cool and fast mobile version of Wikipedia.

I hope these are a help to you and you enjoy them! 

 Don't worry Android fans!  I believe all of these apps or an equivalent are available in the Android Market as well.