This week, I’m taking a break from doing all the writing. Many of you already know my wife, DJ. If you’ve been part of the Duane Gomer Education family for any length of time, you’ve probably crossed paths with her—or at least heard me mention her over the years. While I spent many years teaching […]
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DAN MAGILL, A MIRACLE MAKER
A few days ago, I read a press release that stated, “Virginia beats Texas, 4-3, in the NCAA Division One Tennis Championships in Athens, Ga.” This caught my attention for one reason. The location of Athens, Ga. Been there and done that. When I was playing for Indiana many years ago, we would take a trip […]
“You’ve Got to Have Friends,” Bette Midler, 1973
Always nice to have friends. I have been fortunate over the years to have a job teaching real estate and a hobby of athletics to meet many people. In the past decade, I’ve met even more, and it has been easy. For more than four score years, I have been exercising. Tennis and basketball through […]
I MEET THE NICEST PEOPLE, REDUX
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 […]
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 […]