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deansguidedeansguideA San Francisco native's point of view on Real Estate and ecletic subjects that makes the Bay Area a very unique place to live. Articles
Newsflash: Monster 7.8 Earthquake Kills 9,000?Many More Feared Dead In Chin
2008-05-12 20:37:00 A monster 7.8 earthquake rocked central China killing an estimated 9,000 people, leaving 900 students trapped inside a school, and wreaking havoc. The quake centered in the hilly Sichuan region of China, was felt as far away as Thailand . In Beijing, according to Associated Press writer Christopher Bodeen, “80 percent of the ... More About: News , Politics , Yahoo , Earthquake
Happy Mother?s Day: Ideas For Your Mom
2008-05-11 18:55:00 Even a famous newsman like Anderson Cooper, with an equally famous mom Gloria Vanderbilt, needs ideas on what to get his mom for Mother ’s Day. Vanderbilt, made famous by her embroidered designer jeans worn on more fannies than any other designer jean at one time in history, gives solid advice to her son on what ... More About: News , Ideas , Love
Newsflash: Ed Okun Denied Bond, Remains Incarcerated
2008-05-10 00:17:00 This just in courtesy of the “mystery caller”: Ed Okun’s attempt to secure bail and his freedom was denied today at his bond hearing in Richmond, Virginia. The hearing, which ran from 2pm to 5pm EST, was previously postponed so that Okun could build a case for gaining bail. Okun charged with multiple counts in ... More About: Bond
?Next Generation? Realtor?s Marketing Tool: Ning.com Social Networks Viral
2008-05-09 21:16:00 “Nothing endures but change” Heraclitus Greek philosopher Social networking sites like linkedin, myspace, facebook, and plaxo utilize viral loop or viral networking in order to grow traffic to your site. The problem for Realtors and affiliates is that these sites are either targeted to the wrong audience, myspace.com, or they are flat with limited features bloggers ... More About: Marketing , Social Networks , Networks , Viral
Newsflash: San Francisco Left Wing Liberal Talk Show Host Bernie Ward Chang
2008-05-07 07:26:00 Disgraced and fired Former San Francisco Talk Show host, liberal left wing proponent, Bernie Ward, charged in December 2007 with distributing and receiving child pornography via the internet, plans to change his innocent plea Thursday according to federal court records. In breaking news tonight via San Francisco Chronicle writer Henry Lee, Ward a former Catholic ... More About: News , Books , Judge
NIN?s Trent Reznor?s Direct Marketing Approach: How Realtor?s Can Understan
2008-05-06 03:50:00 Trent Reznor is a hard core rock n roll singer who looks the part and acts the part. He is the centerpiece of a very successful band: Nine Inch Nails. What can Realtor s learn from a screaming rock God? Marketing direct to the consumer is all about giving away what your target audience values, continuously giving ... More About: Direct Marketing , Direct , Trent
Realtor?s #1 Tool To Expertise: Economic Research Institute
2008-05-04 20:13:00 The best source for Realtor s to find free ?calculator? tools and research, to help people decide the best cities in the US to live, are provided by the Economic Research Institute . The best page to find these valuable tools is the ERI ?Career and Cost of Living Comparison? page. In addition a number of valuable ... More About: Tool
Realtor?s Web 2.0 Crash Course Tool #1: MiloBlog
2008-05-03 19:43:00 FoxBusiness.com published this deansguide article May 3, 2008 Are you a Realtor, broker, or affiliate who is interested in learning what Web 2.0 means, how it effects the real estate industry, and how to harness the power of this ongoing revolution? Even if you just want to look informed and with it, the best spot ... More About: Marketing , Finance , How To , Real Estate Marketing , Tool
Newsflash: Los Angeles No Longer ?Sootiest? City In US
2008-05-01 19:34:00 A recent study completed by the American Lung Association has a new king of soot: Pittsburgh, PA . For the first time ever, Los Angeles is no longer considered the “sootiest” city in America. “Soot”, aka short-term particle pollution, is one of the categories that make up the overall clean air score given a ... More About: Marketing , Real Estate , Green , City
When An Interview Goes Bad: ?Technology? And How You Can Hurt Your Percepti
2008-04-30 02:04:00 Consumer confidence often hinges on perception. The perception of competence, expertise, and professionalism are vital to a Realtor. If your consumer targets do not believe you have any of the above you will lose every opportunity to remain in business. The Real Estate industry, primarily agents, faces an uphill battle everyday to prove that they are ... More About: Marketing , Technology , Interview , Hurt
Newsflash: Ed Okun?s Bond Hearing Postponed To May 9
2008-04-29 19:25:00 This just in from the Department of Justice and one of our train wreck friends Elizabeth, Ed Okun’s bond hearing scheduled for today (April 29) was canceled. The new date for Okun’s bond hearing is Friday May 9 at 2pm. The reason for the postponement? Okun’s appointed public defender asked for the postponement so your ... More About: Bond , Hearing
Department of Justice Approves deansguide: One of Three Sites Approved To P
2008-04-29 18:40:00 In a request from the Department of Justice , deansguide has been approved as one of 3 sites that will be allowed to present contact information, to the victims of Ed Okun’s 1031 Tax Group rip off. The reason this contact information is so important to victims is that the DOJ wants to make sure ... More About: Sites , Department of Justice
Realtor?s Marketing Strategy #5: Media List Power To Connections
2008-04-27 20:05:00 Realtors and brokers should consider purchasing “Guerrilla Publicity”,a joint effort by Jay Levinson, Rick Frishman, and Jill Lublin, a comprehensive guide to ” Hundreds of sure-fire tactics to get maximum sales for minimum dollars.” One of the most powerful tactics is GP’s guide to compiling Media Lists. 7 Media List Tactics 1. Now not Later: Begin creating ... More About: Marketing , Power , Marketing Strategy , Strategy
Realtor?s Business Diagnostic Test #1: A-E-I-O-U And Sometimes Y
2008-04-25 21:12:00 How often do you perform a diagnostic test on your business, it’s processes, and the overall health of your organization? Now might be a great time to take on this task; the results may surprise you as well as provide areas to improve upon. When learning the English language one of the first concepts ... More About: Business , Real Estate , Competition , Customer Service , Consumer
Kurt Vonnegut?s 8 Basics Of Creative Writing: Tips For Marketing Your Busin
2008-04-24 02:49:00 The real estate industry, any business for that matter, could take note when searching for marketing ideas and strategies. American author and icon Kurt Vonnegut’s “8 Basics of Creative Writing ” provides a few nuggets of wisdom that carry over nicely from his intended target-book readers to consumers. Kurt Vonnegut’s Marketing Advice 1. Use the ... More About: Politics , Networking
Realtor?s Marketing Strategy #4: Top 10 Reasons Why Consumers Should ?Buy?
2008-04-23 03:13:00 In deansguide’s series on strategies for Realtors we have utilized the marketing ideas of book publishing houses and best selling authors. Staying with this theme, strategy #4 utilizes Jon Kremer’s, author and best selling book marketing strategist, idea of identifying the “Why Someone Should Buy Your Book:Pros and Cons” as a platform for Realtors. ... More About: Marketing , Politics , Books , Real Estate , Marketing Strategy
Realtor?s Sales Dream #3: Top 10-Earning Towns In America
2008-04-22 07:06:00 If Realtors are wondering where the wealth is these days they look no further than CNNMoney .com Jeff Cox’s article “Best Places To Live: 25 top-earning towns.” Residents of these towns have the highest median household incomes in the country. If there is ever a hit list this is it. The San Francisco Bay Area scores ... More About: Politics , America , Business , Real Estate
Realtor?s Sales Dream #2: Top 10 Cities To Find A Job
2008-04-21 18:44:00 Are you ready to prosper after a long preparation period called your ?whole life”? Did college prepare you for our current economic situation? If you are a recent college graduate then you will benefit from a list of the best economic areas to get a job in the US. The following list was compiled from ... More About: Love , San Francisco , Sales , Cities , Find
Realtor?s Sales Dream #1: The Top 10 Zip Codes And Real Estate
2008-04-20 18:29:00 Realtors have many challenges in a down market like we are experiencing today. Even in the finest neighborhoods in America, the slow down can be felt. Yet one thing is certain-the higher the price point the higher the commission check. With that in mind, MikeLiebner.com presents a fun look at America’s best “Most Expensive Zip ... More About: Politics , Estate , Real Estate , Sales , Dream
Mystery Caller Claims Okun Broke, Without Representation: ?Gordon Gecko? A
2008-04-18 23:54:00 Holmes and Watson would watch Dr. Moriarty waiting for signs or communications that hinted at his whereabouts and evil doings. I have the “Mystery Caller” who has become a voice in the wilderness that is the Ed Okun case. The following assertions were made by the Miami mystery caller. I have no way of verifying ... More About: News , Politics , Real Estate , Scandal
Realtor?s Sales Nightmare #2: Top 10 Cities With The Worst Economies
2008-04-18 07:31:00 Traffic is a huge deterrent for many home buyers but the worst nightmare for a Realtor is selling property within a dead or recession hit economic area. The following is a heart rendering list “By The Numbers: Worst Cities For Jobs.” Although many of these areas have great home buying deals, Realtors are struggling to ... More About: Politics , Real Estate , Nightmare , Sales
Realtor?s Sales Nightmare #1: Top 10 Cities With The Worst Traffic
2008-04-17 02:40:00 Commute? What commute? A recent list of the “Top 10 Cities With The Worst Traffic” conditions were presented over at Tom’s therealestatebloggers.com with some surprising results: 1. Washington D.C. 2. Atlanta 3. Los Angeles 4. San Francisco 5. Houston 6. New York 7. Riverside-San Bernardino, CA 8. Chicago 9. Dallas 10. Boston My vote for the worst traffic, and I have driven LA morning rush hour ... More About: News
Test Marketing Your Real Estate Marketing: 15 Methods Publishers Test Marke
2008-04-16 02:23:00 Take the guesswork out of your marketing plan, your image as it is perceived by consumers, and your branding by utilizing Michael Larsen-Elizabeth Pomada’s “Taking the Guesswork Out of Publishing: 15 Ways to Test-Market Your Books to Guarantee Their Success.” 1. Network Feedback: Ask your networking partners and organizations for feedback 2. Speak In Public: Create a ... More About: Marketing , Online Marketing , How To , Estate , Real Estate
Realtor?s Marketing Strategy #3: The Product Is You-Would You Buy You?
2008-04-16 00:06:00 Realtors often fail to understand that in consultative sales of any product or service people-buy-people. Unless you are representing a low-price strategy business model, the actual product you are selling is you. Question: Would You Buy You? If you believe that believing in yourself is a choice then you must understand how ... More About: Marketing , Books , Real Estate , Marketing Strategy , Strategy
Ed Okun?s 20 Question Legacy: Who, What, Why, How Don?t Begin To Cover It
2008-04-14 18:24:00 Imagine you placed your life savings into a 1031 exchange with the idea of upgrading or investing in property that would support your retirement. Imagine that there are no laws or a legal arm of the government to oversee and regulate this investment vehicle but you were unaware of this fact because it seems ... More About: Question , Cover , Legacy
Gateway Notebook MT 3705 Review: Acer?s No Customer Service And Equipment D
2008-04-13 19:28:00 After less than one year of ownership, I am sad to report that my fantastic buy on the Gateway MT 3705 Notebook computer may have been a case of buyer beware. My initial excitement for the Gateway is chronicled in “Best Buy’s Best Deal Of The Year: Gateway Notebook MT 3705 $549!!!” Unfortunately the following ... More About: News , Customer Service , Review , Service
Where Is Ed Okun: Federal Bureau Of Prisons Inmate Locator Snafu Or Is Ther
2008-04-12 22:56:00 As if the Ed Okun embezzlement case does not have enough stress and heartache for the victims, aka “Train Wreck Victims” who lost their life savings, now a cursory check of the Bureau of Prison’s inmate locater shows the following status dated April 13, 2008 for Ed Okun: “RELEASED” Although this is most likely an oversight, ... More About: News , Politics , Real Estate , San Francisco , Scandal
Realtor?s Marketing Strategy #2: Your Career?s ?Positioning? Is The Why Of
2008-04-10 17:53:00 In the world of best selling books, not unlike real estate, “positioning” a book is the “why” of book marketing. The example given by Dan Poynter of Para Publishing is “If you were writing a cookbook, write one sentence explaining why someone would want to buy yet another cookbook.” If you are a Realtor why ... More About: Marketing , How To , Real Estate , Marketing Strategy , Strategy
Realtor?s Marketing Strategy #1: Market Your Business Like A Best Selling B
2008-04-09 17:00:00 One of the most through, frustrating, rewarding, and intense marketing plans you can undertake is a plan that promotes a book. Like Realtors, there are thousands of new titles being introduced to the public every year. According to publisher Dan Poynter’s Para Publishing reference source bookstatistics.com roughly 190,000 new books are minted in the US ... More About: Marketing , Business , Selling , Market , Marketing Strategy
Realtor Self Evaluation Tool #1: Are You An Innovative or Adaptive Business
More articles from this author:2008-04-08 08:14:00 Are you an innovative and creative worker? Are you an adaptive roll with the punches contributor? Innovative and adaptive characteristics are two of the most telling measurements in defining your “business personality” and where you fit into an organization. Dr. John Eggers, CEO and President of Proclivity LLC, has created the Creativity & Problem-Solving Style Inventory ... More About: Business , Real Estate , Consumer , Tool , Evaluation 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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