Sunday, August 31, 2008

Try and Try Again

Inspirational Power Quote


We Have to Try


“Defeat is not the worst of failures, not to have tried is the true failure.”
George Woodberry, Poet


As I see it. . . . . . . .
We have to try and try again at the risk of failure. When we encounter setbacks step over them, when obstacles occur step around them. Move forward, focus on your future, and continue to try.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Degree of Excellence

Inspirational Power Quote


Degree of Excellence


“Your attitude determines the degree of excellence of service you perform.”
Jeffery Gitomer


As I see it. . . . . . . .

The quality of your business is first established from your vision and values. The quality of your services is determined by your attitude. That attitude then becomes the bar of excellence.

Florida 14 Hour Cntinuing Education-September 3-4, 2008 Instructor Lou Ludwig

Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches

License Renewal Opportunities-14 Hour Continuing Education Course
Option: 3 hour Core Law Portion Only

This course is provided as a joint venture with Palm Beach Community College

Course Offers:
· The latest license law updates
· Disciplinary actions and ways to avoid breaking laws or regulations
· A review of State & Federal Laws effecting real estate
· Reduce Your Exposure for property condition and inspections
· Agency—The living relationships
· ADA and Fair Housing Concerns
· The newest financing programs
· How to close a sale

REALTOR® EXCELLENCE BEGINS HERE

This program is sponsored by RAPB’s Affiliate Business Partners. For questions, contact Erica at esaufley@rapb.com or 561-585-4544,
Refunds will be given if written cancellation is received at least five (5) days prior to scheduled course.

Boca Raton Conference Center
3200 N Military Trl. Ste. 110
Boca Raton, FL 33131
September 3-4, 2008

Registration: 8:30am-9:00am

Core Law September 3: 9:00am-12:00pm 14 Hour CE Both Days: 9:00am-5:00pm
(Click to Register) Register me for: 14hr Continuing Education
or register for: Core Law Only (3CE Credits)

14 hour Course Fee: $95 (includes all materials) Core Law Only (3CE Credits) $20
Register online at www.RAPB.com using your NRDS ID, or submit this completed form by fax to 561-585-4348, or by mail with check to: RAPB, 1926 10th Ave N, Suite 410, Lake Worth, FL 33461.

All forms of payment must be received in order to guarantee your registration.
Name: ____________________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
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Company: __________________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
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“Dress For Success” Business Attire Required

Friday, August 29, 2008

We Control Our Outcome

Inspirational Power Quote


We Control Our Outcome


“If not you, who?
If not now, when?”
Abraham Maslow


As I see it. . . . . . . . We are responsible for any success or failure that we encounter in our life’s journey. Just Do It, Do It Now, and Do It With Passion

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Awareness

Inspirational Power Quote


Awareness


“Let us not look back in anger,nor forward in fear;
but around us in awareness.”
James Thurber


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Be aware of where you are today; take the steps to move forward with enthusiasm, purpose and awareness.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Florida 14 Hour Cntinuing Education

14 Hour Continuing Education (NO TEST)

August 27th, September 3rd, 10th & 17th

4 Wednesday Night Classes from

6:00pm-9:30pm

Class held at PBCC Lake Worth Campus, room C-119



September 19th-20th

Friday and Saturday

9:00am-5:00pm

Class is held at PBCC Lake Worth Campus, room ETA-210



PBCC Community College

4200 Congress Avenue

Lake Worth, FL 33460

Click here for a map of PBCC



Cost: $95.00 (Includes Materials)



Contact Danielle Boutin at 561-997-8266 to Register or email at dboutin@rapb.com

This course is a joint venture with Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches

and Palm Beach Community College

www.RAPB.com

Doing What is Right

Inspirational Power Quote


Doing What is Right


“The time is always right to do what is right.”
Martin Luther King Jr.


As I see it. . . . . . . .
We make decisions everyday, some small and some that can change people’s lives. The size and importance of the decisions are not as important as doing what is right.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

The More You Know

Inspirational Power Quote


The More You Know


“Wherever we are and whatever we are doing, it is possible to learn
something that will enrich our lives and the lives of others. . . . . .
No one’s education is ever complete.”
Sir John Templeton


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Continued incremental improvement is your personal guidance system that will keep you on course through your journey of achievement.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Positive Thinking

Inspirational Power Quote


Positive Thinking


“Positive thinking won’t let you do anything but it will let you do
everything better than negative thinking will.”
Zig Ziglar


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Positive thinking opens the door to the way you view your world. Once that door is opened what you see in your world will determine what actions you will take and the levels of success that you will accomplish.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Responsibility

Inspirational Power Quote


Responsibility


“You can’t escape the responsibility of
tomorrow by evading it today.”
Abraham Lincoln


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Taking responsibility for your life and the results that you accomplish is the foundation for success and achievement. Make the decision to take responsibility today and every day of your life for success.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

People Succeed

Inspirational Power Quote


People Succeed


“People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.”
Earl Nightingale


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Goals become the road map on our journey to success. Goals create mile markers along the way and give us a way to check your progress

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Effective Listing and Pricing Strategies for a Changing Market

Effective Listing and Pricing Strategies for a Changing Market

Education opportunity real estate sales mastery

Instructor Lou Ludwig, CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, CMP, MCSP, CSP

Real Estate Mastery is a personalized, interactive program designed to
meet the specific needs of each participant. Whether you are brand
new to the market or an experienced Realtor®, Real Estate Mastery is
geared toward your individual goals, skills and experience. You will
learn how to focus your efforts, hone your skills and overcome your
weaknesses to become a more effective Realtor®.

· Learn effective listing techniques and strategies for success in a changing
market.
· Develop Powerful Pricing Strategies.
· Learn how to position yourself as an expert!

September 5, 2008

Lake Worth Conference Center
1926 10th Ave. North, Suite 410
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Registration: 8:30am-9:00am
Class: 9:00am-12:00pm

Investment $25! UNDERWRITTEN BY THEAFFILIATE BUSINESS PARTNERS

REAL ESTATE MASTERY SERIES

Integrity

Inspirational Power Quote

Integrity

“Integrity is not a ninety percent thing, not a ninety-five percent thing.
Either you have it or you don’t.”
Peter Scotese

As I see it. . . . . . . .
Integrity is the foundation of our principals and creates honesty in our thinking and actions.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Preparation for Tomorrow. . . .

Inspirational Power Quote

Preparation for Tomorrow. . . .

“The best preparation for tomorrow is to do today’s work superbly well.”
Sir William Osler

As I see it. . . . . . . .
Putting our best in everything we do today builds the bridge to a successful tomorrow.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Russian Investors are Alive and Well

Russian Investors are Alive and Well


Russian nationals are increasing their level of investments in the United States.

Looking at Recent Sales

Recently Donald Trump sold his estate in Palm Beach Florida for $100 million dollars. The buyer was a Russian fertilizer billionaire.

A New York condominium was also recently sold for $13.5 million to the president of a construction management and consulting firm from Moscow.

In addition, three furnished South Beach condominiums were sold for $5 million each to Russian nationals.

The examples above represent only three sales of many that involve Russian investors.

United States Seen as a Safe Harbor

Russian investors see the United States as a safe harbor for their money and their real estate investments.

As a result, we are seeing the willingness of Russian investors buying ultra luxury homes in the United States, but sales to Russian buyers and investors extend passed ultra luxury homes. They are also purchasing homes and condominiums in all price ranges through-out the United States.

When Russian buyers look for properties they look for enhanced security features including gated communities or gated entrances, video cameras, and underground parking.

Russian investors are also purchasing commercial properties.

International Customers

Selling to the international market is a niche market with unlimited business opportunities.

Avoid Defeat. . . .

Inspirational Power Quote


Avoid Defeat. . . .


“No one can defeat us unless
we first defeat ourselves.”
Dwight Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States

As I see it. . . . . . . .
The journey of success or failure is first in our minds and then in our hearts and actions.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Overnight Sensations. . . . .

Inspirational Power Quote


Overnight Sensations. . . . .


“Overnight sensations are usually
not really overnight sensations.
They’re people who worked very hard in a
structured and methodical way to get where they
wanted to go.”
Thomas Schweich


As I see it. . . . . . . .
To become an overnight sensation it will take hard work and a consistency of effort and

Friday, August 15, 2008

Essential Closing Strategies-Negotiation Techniques & Strategies

Essential Closing Strategies-Negotiation Techniques & Strategies

Real Estate Mastery Series

Education opportuity-Instructor Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, CMP, MCSP, CSP

Real Estate Mastery is a personalized, interactive program designed to
meet the specific needs of each participant. Whether you are brand
new to the market or an experienced Realtor®, Real Estate Mastery is
geared toward your individual goals, skills and experience. You will
learn how to focus your efforts, hone your skills and overcome your
weaknesses to become a more effective Realtor®.

· Define the Key Strategies to close more sales and listings.
· Create a win-win negotiation process for your buyers andsellers.
· Understand that effectively closing the sale or listing is a process not an event


August 28, 2008
Boca Raton Conference Center
3200 N. Military Trail, Suite 110
Boca Raton, FL 33431
9:00am-12:00pm

Investment $25.00 UNDERWRITTEN BY THE AFFILIATE BUSINESS PARTNERS


Register online at www.RAPB.com using your NRDS ID, or submit this completed form by fax to 561-585-4348,
or by mail with check to: RAPB, 1926 10th Ave N, Suite 410, Lake Worth, FL 33461.
Payment must be received to guarantee your registration.
Name: Phone
Company: Email:
I am paying by: (circle one) Check (payable to RAPB) Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover
Credit Card #: Exp. Date:
Billing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________
Bring Your Active Listings for the Marketing Table!
This program is sponsored by RAPB’s Affiliate Business Partners.
“Dress For Success” Business Attire Required
For questions, contact Erica Saufley at esaufley@rapb.com or 561-585-4544. or Danielle Boutin at dboutin@rapb.com or
561-997-8266. Refunds will be given if written cancellation is received at least five (5) days prior to scheduled course.
If you would like confirmation of your registration, please provide your email address.

If We Don’t Wow Them

Inspirational Power Quote


If We Don’t Wow Them. . . .


“If we don’t wow them
it’s likely that we won’t do
business with them.”
Lou Ludwig, sales turnaround specialist

As I see it. . . . . . .
.
Providing a wow customer experience is not a casual occurrence, it’s a planned and consistent activity.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

A Clear Vision. . . .

Inspirational Power Quote


A Clear Vision. . . .


“A clear vision backed by
a definite plan gives you
a tremendous feeling of
confidence and personal power.”
Brian Tracy, author


As I see it. . . . . . . .
A person that creates a clear vision of their future and puts that vision into a written plan while taking massive action creates an unstoppable forward momentum and unlimited power.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

The Sum of Greatness

Inspirational Power Quote


The Sum of Greatness


“We cannot do great deeds
unless we’re willing to do the small things
that make up the greatness.”
Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Making a commitment to do the little things well is a stepping stone to doing the big thing that make a difference that differences leads us to greatness.

The Sum of Greatness

Inspirational Power Quote


The Sum of Greatness


“We cannot do great deeds
unless we’re willing to do the small things
that make up the greatness.”
Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Making a commitment to do the little things well is a stepping stone to doing the big thing that make a difference that differences leads us to greatness.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

The Professional Is

Inspirational Power Quote


The Professional Is


“The pro is the person who has all the
hassles, obstacles, and disappointing frustrations
that everyone else has - yet continues to persist,
does the job, and makes it look easy."
David Cooper, sales trainer

As I see it. . . . . . . .

Keep your eye on the prize and don’t let anything get in your way and distract you from your goals. Persist. . . . . .

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Los Angeles Times Closes Real Estate Section

Los Angeles Times Closes Real Estate Section

One of the largest newspapers in the country announced that they will no longer publish its weekly real estate section. The newspaper also announced that there would be staff reductions as a result of this change.

The two locate newspapers for Broward and Palm Beach Counties in southeast Florida, The Palm Beach Posts Sunday real estate section is a skeleton of what it’s been in the past and The Sun-Sentinel new home selection was not printed this week. What we are now seeing are much smaller real estate sections in the newspapers though-out the country.

I do not believe that the media create the initial market slow down, but they may very well have contributed to the long term market conditions.

Points to Consider

Do you feel that newspapers are now feeling the results of their endless negative press related to the real estate industry?

Is there a backlash from their readership?

Are the newspapers feeling the affect of the real estate professionals who have either reduced the number of ad’s placed or no longer advertizing in the newspapers?

Are the newspapers starting to feel some of the pain that the real estate profession has been feeling for the last three years and have the newspapers caused that pain for themselves?

What do think that the newspapers could do to help assist the real estate industry?

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Are Real Estate Professionals Wasting Their Money On Newspapers?

Are Real Estate Professionals Wasting Their Money On Newspapers?

Real estate professionals continue to spend their money on print media with diminished return and in many cases the money is being wasted. As a result of this shift we are experiencing a major shift away from traditional newspaper print marketing to lower cost high return marketing.

Listed Below are Five Concepts for Low Cost Personal Promotion and Marketing.


Websites: The National Association reports in their 2007 Home Buyers and Sellers Profile that 81% all buyers start their home hunting efforts by use of the internet.

Referrals: top producers are reporting that referral now account for approximately 60 to 70 percent of all their business.

Sphere of Influence: Effectively working your sphere of influence will product high quality business over time.

Online Social Networking: is opening up a whole new world of unparallel business opportunities that now connect people world wide.

Person to Person Networking: People like to do business with people that they know, like, and trust. Business relationships take time and efforts to develop. Make the commitment to networking.

There are no quick fixes in personal promotion and marketing states from were you are, and it will take about a year of continue efforts to have your name to be recognized in your target market. Your efforts will be rewarded a flow of customers and lower cost marketing.