As I talk to more and more successful John Hall & Associates agents, I am struck by their humility and their true servant’s mentality. I am beginning to think it is a big part of their continuing success. Take Kathy Moum in our Tempe office for example. On a community level Kathy, an accomplished rower,…
John Hall & Associates isn’t the only one with good news about this real estate market. I was recently talking to John Rapasky with Counsel Mortgage Group and asked him if the market had hit the “bottom” everyone is searching for. He had his usual intelligent and well thought out answer; I thought you might…
Thanks to all who attended the John Hall & Associates Real Estate Business Planning Workshops – they proved to be successful (sometimes you just have to congratulate yourself). Both classes were full and we’ve received enough inquires to do at least one more class. The Business Planning class not only covers basic business sense but…
Mailing consistently really works!! How do we know? Leif Swanson says so, that’s how. Leif credits his upcoming closing to two prospecting techniques that he uses: 1) Mail “something of value” every month. Things like tax information, household tips and property values are well received by his Sphere of Influence and keeps his name in…

Tired of all the negative news that panders to those individuals that would rather feel like victims? Yeah, us too! The press has determined that bad news sells newspapers and really bad news sells even more newspapers. They go out of their way to put a negative spin on almost everything. The Sunday after “Black…
Check out this video… Ever feel that way? Well, everyone does, it’s human nature but it is particularly likely if you sell real estate. It shouldn’t surprise you when you consider the uneven commission only income stream, wishy-washy buyers, and desperate unrealistic sellers. Now top that off with a spouse who wants you to get…

The Swanepoel Trends Report 2008 “Top 10 Real Estate Trends” is out now. This is the real estate industry’s premier report on those keys factors currently shaping our business models. Of particular interest are the last two chapters: Special Summary for The Agents and Special Summary for the Consumer. There is great information in this…
A friend of mine just forwarded me a great clip off youtube (which you can view below) about a real estate agent with a unique marketing plan. Surveys indicate that many real estate agents don’t make it in this business because they can’t come to terms with being a “salesperson”. Of course, if you have internal hang-ups about…