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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

in negotiations, don't speak first.

Jun 03, 2024 07:54 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Steven Nickens

Wailea, HI
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Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
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Eustis, FL
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Gilroy, CA
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Minot, ND
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La Jolla, CA
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San Jose, CA
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Kalispell, MT
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Fort Mohave, AZ

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Talk with everybody.

When I was a young broker, I recall a referral from my father. He talked with a ditch digger working on the street and discovered that home ownership was his dream. I found a property for him and his feedback was that it was a pleasure to be able to read his newspaper in the quiet space of his new home.

Jun 03, 2024 07:43 AM

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Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD
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Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...

Gilroy, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...

La Jolla, CA
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San Jose, CA
Kat Palmiotti

Kalispell, MT
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Peter Mohylsky, Destin BeachPro

PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL

Call me at 850-517-7098

don't be afraid of picking up the phone. Ask questions, then listen. Handle objections as just part of your business. grow a thick skin and don't take it personally and finally, learn.

oops, more than one thing

Jun 03, 2024 06:45 AM

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Peter Mohylsky, Destin...

Miramar Beach, FL
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...

La Jolla, CA
Kathleen Daniels, Prob...

San Jose, CA
Kat Palmiotti

Kalispell, MT
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Jeff Pearl

RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA

Full Service Full Time Realtor

Maintain visibility with whatever marketing you feel comfortable with. Post cards, farming, wearing badge, car sign, website, etc. Be consistent.

Jun 03, 2024 07:21 AM

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Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...

Gilroy, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
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San Jose, CA
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Fort Mohave, AZ

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Both were regarding boundaries:

Never want it more than they do

and

Be a giver, but set limitations - because takers do not have any.

Jun 03, 2024 08:05 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...

Gilroy, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Kathleen Daniels, Prob...

San Jose, CA
Kat Palmiotti

Kalispell, MT
Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...

La Jolla, CA

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Lend everyone your ear but not your mouth. Took a while, but I finally got it

Jun 03, 2024 10:52 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Richie Alan Naggar

Riverside, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hand out lots of business cards and market all the time

Jun 03, 2024 09:46 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...

Gilroy, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I was thrown to the wolves, so I had to figure it out by myself. If I were mentoring a newer agent, I would tell them what your first broker told you. Also, get out and network face-to-face. Combine understanding how to use current technology with good old-fashioned customer service.

Jun 03, 2024 09:11 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...

Gilroy, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

I did not get any advice that I thought or believed would help me get started. Most of it was an activity that I would not do. It felt like begging to me.

I just did what I felt fit me and my personality.

The one big thing that I embraced fully is KNOW THY CONTACTS.

Dress professionally

Speak professionally

Listen more than I talk

Be kind and patient with others.

Know that I am not for everyone and everyone is not for me.

It is okay to walk away and let someone else deal have the opportunity.

Jun 03, 2024 08:37 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...

Gilroy, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...

La Jolla, CA

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John Juarez

The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA

ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

"If every escrow that you open results in a closed transaction, you are not opening enough escrows."

Jun 03, 2024 09:29 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Gosh, so many good tips from mentors & coaches but, I would have to say two of them compete for the top spot...

1. Belly-button-to-belly-button, breaking bread with our sphere will keep us in business.

2. Never 'ride the real estate roller coaster;' NEVER stop marketing even when you are so busy you can barely come up for air. Take that one big, final gasp each and every day of the week and DO SOMETHING for your future business!

Jun 03, 2024 08:36 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD
John Juarez

Fremont, CA

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Candice A. Donofrio

Ask questions and listen to the answers!

Jun 03, 2024 07:15 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Michael Elliott

Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ

Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

I was told to lead generate every day, I have not been consistent with that lately.

Jun 03, 2024 02:12 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Focus on listings.

Jun 03, 2024 11:39 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Michael Elliott

Burlington Township, NJ
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES

Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA

REALTOR and Broker

List to lst, and having a buyer is like having a listing. Also, find a niche.

Jun 03, 2024 10:58 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Candice A. Donofrio Be persistent but not pesky.

Jun 03, 2024 10:44 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...

Gilroy, CA
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

When I entered RE, the company's owner spoke to the new agents and said:

If you have to ask if something is ethical, don't do it!!!

Jun 03, 2024 09:36 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308

Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL

Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Candice A. Donofrio

My first Broker told me to list, that would be my bread and butter. And pay attention to the real estates signs all around me on my travels.

Jun 03, 2024 05:45 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
John Juarez

Fremont, CA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Wise Business Advice, not just RE

Set big goals

timeblock the big rocks

Delegate most things that do not require my personal involvement

Jun 03, 2024 09:51 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Staying active, even when nothing is going on.

Jun 04, 2024 04:26 AM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Prospect daily! Work all the time you are at work!

Jun 04, 2024 04:33 AM

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Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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