Many of you readers have closed sales recently. You drive yourself to work daily. As does Mary Wykes. One difference, she is 100 years of age. Hang in there everyone. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/local-realtor-100-years-old-still-closing-deals/3915962
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS
By Duane Gomer on June 12, 2025 in Communication, Data, Myths, Networking, Uncategorized, Vocabulary
What is a universal truth? A prime example is Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” I have always added, “and at the worst possible time.” There were some other universal truths in a recent Roger’s Bacon Substack post. I have listed a few that are interesting to me. In The Grand […]
DRE ALERT! STAY INFORMED Continuing Education (CE) Audit Information
When a student completes one of our renewal courses, they receive a completion notice and instructions on how to print their certificate. Please note: we do not report course completions to the Department of Real Estate (DRE). At the time of license renewal, it is the licensee’s responsibility to certify completion of their continuing education […]
OPEN HOUSES COMING BACK?
By Duane Gomer on June 5, 2025 in Broker, Education, Listing Agreements, Real Estate General, Sales Agent, Uncategorized
When someone new got into real estate years ago, one of the first things they were told was to do open houses on their firm’s listings. Anybody remember these motivators from the past? Tommy Hopkins, Danny Cox, Danielle Kennedy, David Knox, Gary Watts, Daryl Davis, Brian Buffini, Michael Ferry, Noel Seaman, Dennis McKenzie, Richard Robinson, and yours […]
What Do You Want in Real Estate Education?
By Duane Gomer on June 2, 2025 in Broker, Continuing Education, DRE, Education, Licensing, Real Estate Education, Renewals, Research, Sales Agent, Uncategorized
I am thinking of scheduling some educational classes for all real estate professionals, and would love your thoughts on what topics I should present. Basic Property Management How to get started, how to grow your business, and understanding all applicable regulations. Mortgage Loan Originators & Residential Agents: Working Together Strategies for collaboration that drive better […]
My Family’s Legacy of Service: Remembering Uncle Vernard and the WWII Heroes of Wisconsin
My mother had thirteen siblings and my father four. Many of my aunts and uncles (all from Wisconsin) served in the military during WWII, the “war to end all wars”. Their service spanned continents and branches: Glen served in the Infantry across multiple theaters. Clifford fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge. Donald was […]
What Are Wayne Bell and Tricia Parkhurst Doing?
By Duane Gomer on May 22, 2025 in Broker, Communication, Data, DRE, Education, Ethics, I meet the nicest people, Industry News, New Laws, Real Estate Education, Real Estate General, Regulations, Sales Agent
The two Department of Real Estate veterans have formed a new company to assist real estate professionals like you. According to their website (www.reaaca.com), their mission is to provide value-added guidance and support for real estate consumers and licensed professionals. To help you understand how valuable their expertise is, I have included extensive bios for […]
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR FIRST 2025 MLO CE WEBINAR
Your ability to inspire, simplify and truly care makes Duane Gomer educators change our business and professional lives – thank you for being the BEST!!! – Rogin A. Course was best ever!! I will be back next year! Thanks to all – Ken K. Duane Gomer’s instructors make completing the MLO Continuing Education requirement straight […]
Former CA Real Estate Commissioner Wayne Bell has announced a new real estate affiliation to help Real Estate Licensees and Consumers
On April 2, 2025, former CA Real Estate Commissioner Bell posted in LinkedIn the following: “I am pleased to announce my new affiliation with Real Estate Advocacy Alliance, LLC (REAAL), which was formed by my former California Department of Real Estate colleague, Tricia Parkhurst, and me, and established to provide value-added guidance and help for […]
I GOT AN AWARD
By Duane Gomer on April 29, 2025 in Events, Facebook Posts, Family, People, Potpourri, Real Estate General
A couple weeks ago I emailed a short announcement about an award I received. Today, I want to elaborate a little. Orange County Realtors sent me the following email from Dave Stefanides: In the spirit of recognizing our members, I am proud to announce a new, esteemed class of members – our Hall of Legends. Our […]