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rssbutton1. To log into Wordpress, to go what your web address is and add wp-admin to the end. Enter your username and password to log in and access your control panel.

2.  In your dashboard on the left, click on the arrow beside “POSTS” to show the submenu.   - Click on “Add New Post to create a new blog post.

3.  Type in the title of your blog post.  Make it keyword rich and catchy.

4. Type in your blog post in the editor area.

5.  Add an image by clicking on the rectangle immediately to the right of the …

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Videolicious

videoliciousVideolicious-The name says it all!

Videolicious is a great App for Realtors as well as anyone who would like to make an easy, professional slide show video to share with all the social media or simply family and friends.

Simply download the free App and you are ready to go.  Once you have downloaded and installed the App, it will prompt you to start an account.  You can do that now or continue on and do that later.

1. First choose your shots. If you are unsure how to proceed, there is a little c…

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Strive For Clarity

assumeYou know how that saying ends and it doesn't end well. Everyone makes assumptions
and often it isn't a big deal. But, when you make an assumption in business it can be
costly.

It might be a simple assumption. You don't give a young friend your business card because
you assume they aren't in a financial position to buy a home yet. The next thing you know they
are hosting a moving party and you're invited. Oops! You lost that sale. That hurts you a lot,
but you haven't cost them anything. W…

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Maps

An invaluable App to use in real estate is the Maps App which comes on your iPad and iPhone, it’s like having your own GPS.

1.  Simply tap on the Maps Icon to open, In the upper right corner is a search box.  Tap on it and type in the address you are seeking. It will come up on a map with a pin showing your destination. You can make the map bigger or smaller by pinching your fingers on the screen.

2.  Then tap on Directions in the upper left corner and a box will open. Type in your present startin…

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Scanner

SCANNING has become a staple in Paperless Transactions. You can scan your documents into your file/folders on Evernote, Google Drive, dropbox, box, or your computer file. This way, you will have your document at your fingertips. We have utilized two major forms of scanning.

1. We invested in a dedicated scanner for the office, which scans multiple pages in PDF or JPG forms. It also allows us to name the folders, and determine file size. We chose an Epson and have been very happy with it.

2. We dow…

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Give Without Expectation!

Is this a good business strategy?

While there are consumers who hire agents strictly based on their numbers, the majority want to respect and like their agent as well.

Whether you have always been a giving person by nature, or you want to become one as part of the new personal and professional you, go for it!  Think about it.  When you go to hire any type of professional, your first step is to think about whether there is anyone that you know personally and, perhaps admire a little, who could do …

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Start Your Career In Real Estate!

You have chosen to be a real estate professional. This is a career, not a job. You will be successful in this career if you invest in yourself - your time, your energy, your focus and your money.

Your Time - the next three months are critical but a long term business perspective will bring you the most success - time spent now on lead generation will come back to you many times over in the future.

Your Energy - you need to believe in you and practice that belief every day. Take a look from the ou…

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Put Your Best Foot Foward

It is very important to be your best cheerleader! People won't know about your accomplishments unless you tell them! When you begin working at the office you chose, achieve any designations or acknowledgements, you should let the world know!

First you need an effective biography - here are some tips: The purpose of “telling your story” is to provide the viewer or reader with your “nugget of strategic distinction”. What makes you special? Why should they select you? Every time you make a statemen…

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Keeping Your Chin Up!

You won't get them all.  So, when you don't get that listing or that client (and it happens to everyone), what do you do?  Since YOU are in this business for the long haul, it is important that you follow a few simple steps to turn a loss into a learning experience.

Please remember that you are in this industry to serve people, and you want to fit the people you are working with. When you are presenting yourself and what you have to offer, and you don't receive their business, examine if you fit

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A+ In Attitude

Your attitude is the first thing people pick up on in face-to-face communication. Your attitude drives your behavior and how others respond to you. Before you say a word, your attitude has already sent a message.

Would you rather be around someone, and give them your business, who is welcoming, warm, enthusiastic and supportive, or someone who is sarcastic, impatient, pessimistic and rude?

Your mind and your body are one system, change one, and the other will follow. Your attitude at the start o…

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