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Get The Word Out, Things ARE Selling!

By Nicole Mangina | August 4, 2009

I just sent out a postcard to my clients this last week and was literally amazed at the results.  Not only did I get some great new business calls out of it, but some of the feedback showed me just how mis informed much of the public is regarding today’s market. My last 3 listings…

Quote Of The Day

By Nicole Mangina | July 29, 2009

“Whatever you’re thinking about is literally like planning a future event.  When you’re worrying, you are planning.  When you’re appreciating you are planning…What are you planning?” ~Abraham,  www.abraham-hicks.com

Maybe TV Really IS The Enemy

By Nicole Mangina | July 27, 2009

I gave up watching TV a while ago for myself and I must admit that I love it.  I’ll watch a movie every now and then, but sitting down and watching a show with all of the commercials just makes me cranky.  Not to mention the fact that I can totally get sucked into some…

Do Something Completely Embarassing And Outside Of Your Comfort Zone …

By Nicole Mangina | July 23, 2009

And then you remember how some of your clients feel when they are buying and selling real estate. A girlfriend of mine talked me into taking a Zumba class this summer.  Zumba is a Latin dance inspired aerobics class, so basically aerobics with a whole lot of butt shakin’!  I am a runner and swimmer, NOT…

Finish What You Start

By Nicole Mangina | July 21, 2009

As I looked around the house yesterday after a weekend of ‘working around the house’ all I could see were half done projects.  Toys in the yard that we took out there to spray off with the hose but then never put back after they were dry, the kids golf clubs next to the bag…

I Am So Grateful For What I Do!

By Nicole Mangina | July 15, 2009

Yes, the spastic schedule of a Realtor can be a bit much at times, but when you really need it, being self employed is the ONLY way to go.  Ryan, our 2 year old was sick and out of school the entire week last week.  Taking a day off here or there for something is usually pretty…

What Are Your Sources Of Income?

By Nicole Mangina | July 15, 2009

I have written before about the legs to your business and the importance of having multiple areas that you get your business from.  But this is about OTHER sources of income. Gary and I just had the luxury of spending the entire weekend just the two of us!  We have been away from the kids…

When Building Relationships Don’t Overlook Other Agents

By Nicole Mangina | July 9, 2009

You stay in touch with clients, friends and relatives and seize any opportunity to network with other people in the community, but what about other real estate agents?  Do you view them as friends or just the competition? I am starting to think that we don’t spend nearly enough time building relationships with other agents…

Watch Those Facebook Posts And Tweets

By Nicole Mangina | July 9, 2009

Facebook and Twitter have become the new way to connect for many of us.  Not only are they convenient, but they allow us to keep in touch with so many more people than we ever could before.  And tell the truth, it’s always fun to see how everyone from high school turned out. There has been…

What Is The Professional Thing To Do?

By Nicole Mangina | July 6, 2009

When you are working with a client, especially in the beginning, it is a lot like dating.  Should you call them the day after you meet them to thank them for the appointment or does that feel too needy?  Is email the best way to deliver news to them or should I call them?  Then…