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Shaun Serafini B.MGT

Silly me

So after posting my blog yesterday talking about how I had just created my own neighborhood Face book page, I go and forget to post the link. You can trust me when I say that it wasn't for suspense or 'hyping' purposes.

I guess in all my haste to post about my new creation I forgot the most important part. As of right now the page has 6 members, all of whom were personally invited by myself (friends and folks I know in the neighborhood). As time goes on I really hope to see the group grow so we can learn more about our neighbors and enhance the community as a whole.

So I guess without further suspense the link to the much anticipated Copperwood neighborhood Facebook group.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=8981354843

Copperwood Facebook Group Created

I took some time today to take some advice from a fellow Activerainer today and created a Facebook group for my community (Copperwood - Lethbridge). This is a very good idea in order to create a network of locals from the same community to discuss neighbourhood news and events, get to know our neighbours a bit more and perhaps even foster a few new leads in the process.

Facebook really is an amazing tool to not only network with friends, colleagues and former school-mates. It is becoming a habit for almost any daily user of the internet. The possibilities are endless. people can chat about safety issues, yard sales, home values and more. You could create a page for your book club or your bowling league -- the possibilities are endless!

Hopefully you will be able to use this information and create a group that applies to something of interest to you. Kind of like planting a seed and watching it grow.

If you happen to be a resident of Copperwood, by all means join the group and introduce yourself!!

And if you found this article interesting, check out http://activerain.com/blogsview/861618/FACEBOOK-2009-Five-easy-ways-to-maximize-your-visibility-interact-with-others

Cheers,

Email that made my day.

Today I received an email out of the blue from a client that I helped with a mortgage in the early summer. The email was simply to thank me for the job that I did for her and her boyfriend when they purchased a home in order to relocate to a new city. It sure was a good feeling to know that I was still in mind almost half a year later. I will be adding this email to my testimonial section shortly.

It is situations like this that make the job that I do rewarding every single day. To be able to help folks achieve their home-ownership and financial dreams is not something that I take lightly. I hope all of my customers, past present and future know that I sincerely appreciate them allowing me to help them achieve their home ownership dreams and am always willing to help at any stage.

I love meeting with new individuals and being able to offer professional advice that may allow them to move into a better financial/personal situation than they were in prior to meeting.

My goal is to build lifelong relationships with all of my clients through premier service, integrity and product offering. It is too comman of an occurance in this hectic industry to simply sign paperwork and move on to the next lead.

I think we all can do ourselves a huge favor in taking the time to properly recognize each and every client, no matter situation/time of year etc. Obviously, if you do not do this, you may not be in the industry too long. Nevertheless, it's nice to be able to look back from time to time and know that there are people out there that are very appreciative when they receive extraordinary service.

Treat your clients like the rock stars that they are and the favor will likely be returned tenfold. I know this one simple email made me feel like a king and there is no better feeling in the world!!

Better Late than Never - Happy New Year

Just wanted to take a few minutes to wish everyone a very safe, happy and prosperous new year! 2009 is going to be a great year! All the best gang!!

My resolution is to update my blog a lot more often this year!!

Cheers

Elk Valley Avalanche - A terrible tragedy for an amazing community

Thoughts and prayers to friends and family members of the eight victims of the Avalanche near my hometown of Fernie B.C.. Due to the relatively small population of Fernie and Sparwood, these men were known throughout the valley. Several of my friends and their families have been directly affected by this tragedy.

I happened to know one of the victims personally, having played hockey with him throughout my teen years. It's been several years since I've seen him but I can say that he was a awesome guy and great team-mate. One of the fastest skaters around!

To everyone affected by this act of nature, try to remain strong and rely on your loved ones to help pull you through. It is truly a dark time.

Elk Valley residents unite to help these young families cope through this unimaginable sadness. May God be with you all!