Linda Lou Robinson

Hey as you know I have talked in the past on money, listings, goals and inspiration, and even sharing marketing tips so I thought I would venture out to decorating tips I sometimes share with my sellers.

A good friend of mine use to say a white bathroom can sometimes keep things simple and even boost a the sale of the home. Whether you have a series of large bathrooms or muliple number of small powder rooms keeping it defined and clutter-free can be tough. But WHITE bathrooms are synonymous with PURITY and health AND classic style.

Choosing the exact "white" color can be simple (sometimes) but the color scheme to go with those white walls can be confusing and frustrating (there are soooooo many shades) and if you are SELLING a home you want to get it RIGHT (paint can get expensive). It is important to focus on the visual appeal. What shade of white goes with my home??? Blue-based or Yellow -based??? Are your looking for a cool setting or a warm setting? What ever you do don't mix them... Use caution when selecting your appropriate shade or shades. Rule of thumb ...most of the time using PURE WHITE brings the feeling of cold and uninvitng feeling. However, Pure white is great for trim work and accents.

With this simple wall color you can add many design styles, textures and accessories. Warm Lighting, multiple textures, and beautiful rugs are all great added touches. Just remember...accessories are accents and they should match your style and also should be used for multiple functions in a bathroom. Keep it simple, elegant and clutter-free.

With that here is a PAINTING TIP....

Painting is certainly one of the perennial favorite projects for do-it-yourselfers. You can transform a room in just a short time, and perhaps best of all, you need only a few basic tools.

In addition to a good paint brush, a quality roller cover is one of the essentials. And as with brushes, professional-quality equipment costs only a few dollars more than the low-end stuff, and the difference in ease of use and the quality of the finished product makes the small additional expense well worth it!

Enjoy and Good Luck

Linda Lou.

Hey all you activerainers, I thought I would share some news positive for some negative for others. This is GREAT NEWS for us (RE/MAXERS) but unfortunately we have follow agents out there that are filling the punch right. I know that real estate is all about COMPETITION, but right now is the time to REACH OUT to your fellow peers to LEND a hand and offer any assistance you can.

Below is an article from the RE/MAX news online, thought you might be interested. Also I heard last week that Realogy Corp., who owns C21, ERA and Coldwell Banker closed all seven of its ERA offices in Nashville. They told their agents that they had a choice between two Coldwell Banker companies that they could transfer to, or they would send their licenses to the real estate commission. Sounds like the downturn is hitting Realogy pretty hard!

C21 Discontinues TV Ads; RE/MAX to Debut 3 New Spots

By Deborah Ball, RE/MAX Times Associate Editor

While some competitors are limiting - or even discontinuing - national television advertising, RE/MAX has a campaign that's alive and well.

In fact, three new RE/MAX TV ads reflecting the opportunities consumers have in today's market will debut in February, says David Rea, RE/MAX International Executive Creative Director.

Realogy Corp. subsidiary Century 21 announced this week that it will stop running its national television spots amid current economical woes, according to Inman News.

Century 21 says it is shifting focus from TV to online advertising due to changing consumer patterns, but acknowledges that the company's shrinking budget as a result of the housing downturn played a role in the decision.

For its part, RE/MAX plans to continue promoting the brand and the Associates behind it.

"The economy has led a lot of our competitors to cut back on services to their franchisees and agents, but RE/MAX believes its Affiliates need all the support they can get in times like these," Rea says. "That's why we'll continue our industry-leading TV and radio advertising, as well as our ever-growing presence on the Internet.

"RE/MAX agents don't have to choose between media; they'll continue to get both. The president of C21 says it himself: 'The main benefit of TV advertising is name recognition.' As RE/MAX TV advertising has increased, so has our name recognition - and we've become the undisputed leader."

Download this graph to see the most recent RE/MAX Share of Voice data in national TV advertising.

RE/MAX has led in national TV share of voice for the past seven years, Rea adds. He also notes that the television campaign helps drive traffic to remax.com, which drives more leads to RE/MAX agents and offices through LeadStreet.

"We get more hits to the Web site when we're running TV commercials," Rea says. "Consumers spend more time watching TV (followed by radio and the Internet) than any other medium. Our media mix reflects consumer consumption. RE/MAX out-delivers other top brands on a regional basis, too, with more locally placed media than any of our competitors."

Visit the RE/MAX Times Online every week to read new feature articles, top-producer profiles, stories about valuable resources and more

How technology has changed....

New technologies, especially the Internet, have revolutionized the way " US realtors" buy and sell real estate. Although I am fairly new at this, I love using these new technologies because they allow me to be more productive and more accessible to my clients. They also give me access to the latest market information. Wow, sometimes this can be depressing. But I have to say over all technology has been good to me

Through all these changes though, one thing remains the same: real estate is about PERSONAL SERVICE. In my many years in this business, the BEST real estate service involves

THE FOLLOWING 3 STEPS

1. Listening to your clients
2. Promptly responding to their needs and wants
3. Putting all of your best resources to work for them.

My "East Tennessee Style" of helping people buy and sell their home includes a combination of up-to-date technology and personalized, high-quality service. I use the best of both worlds to get you the home you deserve.

When you are ready, give me a call (423-817-2004) I will save you time, money and stress. Let me know when I can get to work for you.

I would love for you to consider me as your representative or referral agent. You can be confident that I will help you every step of the way.

CALL ME ANYTIME OR GO TO HERE TO SEE MORE INFO ON ME AND MY LISTINGS

http://lindarobinson1.point2agent.com

Hey Guys I just thought I would send a little "pick me up" and "hope" for the new year that was PASSED my way from a friend. When I read these tips I found it re-assuring about our lives and how we each need to take a step back and appreciate what "life" really does provide us.

I mean with the constant NEGATIVE media reports about everything, its seems really hard to find a positive outlook. Maybe theses tips will brighten your day.

40 Tips for Better Life - 2009

1. Try to make at least three people smile each day

2. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

3. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

4. Make time to practice meditation, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

5.. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, My purpose is to __________ today.

7. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.

8. Smile and laugh more. It will k keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.

9. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

10. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.


11. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

12. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds and walnuts.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Dream more while you are awake
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

23. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: In five years, will this matter?

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. REMEMBER GOD (or the universe depending on your belief) heals everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your friends often. (Or email them to death!!!)

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

40. Please forward this to everyone you care about. Or don't. Never feel obligated by some silly email.

May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but
happiness come through your door.



Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

When the clock strikes twelve on December 31st, There will be people all over the world that will toast and cheer with a friend and wish each other a very Happy New Year. There will be others that reach out to a loved one and embrace them with love and a great big kiss for the New Year. And then there are some, this event is no more than a change of a calendar. For others, the New Year symbolizes the beginning of a better tomorrow.

As for what it means to me... a time to CELEBRATE
& count my blessings and be thankful for what I have been given by many of YOU
and to reflect on life, family, work and most of all myself...

So I leave these thoughts to you

2008 has not been good for most but the future is upon us, let's make the best of it... think POSITIVE, set REASONABLE and ATTAINABLE goals, the future is ours...reach for the stars and give yourself something to celebrate in 2009

Seeing yourself as you want to be is the key to personal growth

Success is not measured by what one brings, but rather by what one leaves.

Linda L. Robinson REMAX Results 423-817-2004 or lindalrobinson@remax.net

I appreciate your entrusting me for all things Real Estate and for your referrals to your friends and family. It's a good life!