Last week, I mentioned that I had met Patrick Lehman, an ex-student, at Costco. Yesterday, I was eating at Jersey Mikes in RSM (#7, Mike’s Way) when another nice ex-student stopped to say hello. It was Matt Trudell. He has been a student for many years during his service at Regency Real Estate and Coldwell […]
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I MEET THE NICEST PEOPLE
Patrick Lehman is a Real Estate Broker from Newport Beach, CA. He is also a very long-time supporter of Duane Gomer Education. DGE helped Patrick get his real estate sales license in 1989 and his broker’s license in 2011. His current company is Privacy Real Estate Services. I was in Costco when Patrick came over, […]
Exclusive Insight from Former Real Estate Commissioner Wayne Bell
We’re honored to feature an article written by Wayne Bell, former California Real Estate Commissioner. His in-depth perspective offers real value for real estate professionals—this isn’t a quick teaser, it’s a must-read full of substance. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in the industry. An Easy and Fundamental […]
NEVER TOO LATE TO KEEP CLOSING
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
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?
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 […]
Meeting People
Meeting nice people is the name of the game in real estate. I stumbled onto a method in the past few years. I walk in my local area and see nice people and dogs all the time. In the past I would ask the nice people if I could say hello. In almost all cases […]
Reverse Mortgage Guru
Getting To Know Harlan Accola Harlan J. Accola, CRMP, is a respected Reverse Mortgage authority and author of an outstanding book on the subject, entitled, “Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages, The Cinderella of Baby Boomer Retirement”. When he talks about RMs, we should listen. In his book Chapter Five he is explaining some facts to […]
We Should Check Our Spam Regularly
This is something I constantly forget to do. Recently I checked and there was an email from my office that the computer thought was spam, some important information from NMLS, and a newsletter from Tristan Ahumada. Those should not be in spam. Also, I have some categories entitled promotions, updates, social and forums that I […]
I Meet The Nicest People : Don Currie
For many years I have been writing a series, I Meet The Nicest People. Today, I’m pleased to highlight Don Currie, Co-Founder and President of HighTechLending of Irvine, CA. He is definitely one of the nicest.Don Currie and Erika Macias established HighTech in 2007 after many years of experience at Impac Lending. With over 100 originators, 200 staff, […]