Bob Hunt: Columnist, Realtor, Ethics Authority and friend, sent me a photo years ago. Just touches me. Great Commentary. “No one is going to steal or harm this soldier; he protects us and his friend protects him.” Everyone has a story about “a dog”. On Thanksgiving Eve I watched, “Lassie Come Home”. Now, that was a […]
The California Real Estate Reference book has some sample questions to illustrate what their salesperson covers. See how you do. All test items in the real estate exams are multiple-choice. While the examinee may feel that more than one answer has some element of correctness, the examinee must be able to eliminate the incorrect responses […]
Vin Scully’s granddaughter and my grandson Grant were in the same grade at St. Mel’s School in Woodland Hills. They both were in the annual school play which that year was Grease. His grandchild had the lead and was excellent. On graduation day the school has a big evening, full-house, long mass with communion. We […]
We get asked all the time about; “How fast can I get a license and what do I have to do?” This is a primer to become a Notary, RE Sales, RE Broker, and Mortgage Loan Broker. Notary: Complete a 6 hour course, live or online, and pass a State test of 45 Multiple Choice […]
We just finished our first LIVE MLO CE seminar coming out of COVID. It was a success and we want you all to know that we are ready to schedule LIVE offerings at your facilities. Give us a call right now! Why? Check the ratings from the meeting held at the CAMP Summer Convention in Newport […]
In a previous post I stated that each year David Knox from the Twin Cities is one of my favorite instructors at any National Association of Realtor’s Convention. Why? He is quick, witty, does outstanding voice impressions, has excellent content for salespersons, energetic and charming, etc. etc. etc. It is a pleasure to watch him […]
Heard a good comeback from a Senior to a Millennial. The young was mocking the older in saying “You know nothing about games, apps, or browsers.” The older said, “Yes, but I can read cursive, tell time on a clock with hands, know how to change a tire and how to write a check.” Want […]
In class recently, someone asked me how I started my own company in Real Estate as if my ideas would be helpful. I can tell you what I did but with no guarantees. I was Director of Property Management for the Forest E. Olson Co. in Van Nuys, when I decided to change to selling […]
1. Google yourself and check what people are saying about you. 2 Get a signature file in your email. Sending out business emails without a signature file giving contact information is like giving out a business card with only your name. Don’t know how to do it? Find a 10 year old kid. 3. Go […]
I attended a meeting of the California Association of Mortgage Professionals and heard a useful marketing tool mentioned again by Nelson Otero, President of the Southern Los Angeles County Chapter. I say again because Professional Real Estate Broker Terry Yapp of Mission Viejo has followed this technique with me many times. Just after the first […]
