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Ask Denise: Quality of Life

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, I want to have quality of life. I want to spend more time with my kids, but every time we have a “date” to do something, I get a call with a client emergency. How do I stop this cycle which is leaving me wiped out and my kids constantly disappointed? A:  By […]

The Peanut Principle

Big dog facing little dog

Whether by luck or by chance I have found myself being the proud “mama” of a number of amazing animals over the years. I have had dogs, ducks, horses, goats, deer (yes deer), cats, geese, hamsters and guinea pigs. In the past few years I have had the thrill of being involved in some pretty […]

Ask Denise: File Management

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, I have the best intentions when it comes to filing. I start a file at the beginning of a client relationship beautifully, but I just can’t seem to keep it up. When it comes to closing and getting the files uploaded, forget about it! And talk about incomplete files! It just doesn’t happen […]

Managing the Headaches of Detailed Legal Contracts and Complex Transactions

risk dial set to maximum

Real estate transactions by nature can be very tricky. There are so many moving parts to a real estate transaction and so many things that can go wrong. That is why smart real estate professionals have a risk management protocol that they follow through every transaction. If you want to prevent serious issues from arising […]

Ask Denise: Third Quarter Market Update

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, I want to send out a 3rd quarter real estate market update, but am not sure what to talk about in terms of what is happening, especially with the government shutdown that just ended. What do you recommend? A:  For those who are uncomfortable with writing, I would let the stats do most […]

The Secret to Getting More Referrals

two women shaking hands

Yesterday in our EVOLVE meeting, we were discussing the much-debated advice of asking for referrals. Many real estate trainers, speakers, and “gurus” preach the same gospel: “If you want referrals, you better ask for them.” I say just the opposite. All the gurus that tell you to ask for referrals after every sale are missing […]