I just wanted to take a minute to remember all the agents that have 'left the business'.
Add to that all of the mortgage lenders, title reps, inspectors, appraisers, - you name it - that are no longer able to offer us their excellent services and assistance.
It's bittersweet to still be here working productively in the Real Estate - there are many many talented business people that simply can not afford to offer their services given this economy.
I know far too many people that have gone back to previous industries just to support their families, replace income lost by a laid-off spouse or family member, or have simply pulled way back in order to weather the current economic 'storms'.
It may sound odd, but I'm quite serious when I say that I miss my friends and associates from years back. Going through my rolodex (I know, I know, old-school...) and stacks of cards I see the faces and the brands of some of the most wonderful people you could ever hope to work with.
In Michigan for example, I personally estimate that as many as 2 out of 5 people in this industry (in my contact / referral lists) are no longer in the business.
That's a MASSIVE shift!
So here is to everyone - us, and them - let's remember that we are truly blessed to be working, and doubly blessed to be working in Real Estate serving the needs, goals, and dreams of our fellow countrymen (and women) every day.
Here here!
-Tim Mancuso
If you have NEVER seen the Linkedin Wizard, here is your chance! -You'll have to hurry though, he's only online for another hour or so - I think he's off at 8pm PT today.
Seriously! Check it out here and you'll FINALLY get to see the famous Wizard of Linkedin.com! Here's that link: Linkedin.com Wizard
Now, many people have mistakenly called your truly the 'wizard of Linkedin' in the past, however I always set them straight and tell them that I'm just an avid user and fan of Linkedin, and by no means a 'Wizard'.
By the way - if you'd like to connect with me there (on linkedin.com), I'd be glad to do what I can to help you grow
your business - here's my profile page: Join My Network on Linkedin
You'll probably have to wait until the wizard is gone to connect with me there - use my work email address (or whichever you may have for me) tmancuso
Well, that's it - I'm off to see the wizard....
TM
Over the years I've found it quite helpful to learn a new keyboard shortcut for commonly-used functions within popular software applications. Since most of us spend quite a bit of time in Outlook and other Microsoft programs, I often share the tips from the help section(s) with both my team members and business partners, just as a refresher.
Here are some useful shortcuts for Outlook - your system may vary depending on your version, etc. - remember to check with Microsoft's 'help' section to determine the best tips for your specific application. Hopefully one or more of these, used regularly, can save you both time and wear-and-tear on your wrists as an active blogger and marketer!
Please also note that these are for PC - Mac users out there, you may have different options - check w/your 'help' section as well.
Enjoy!
To do this: Press:
Switch to Inbox CTRL+SHIFT+I
Switch to Outbox CTRL+SHIFT+O
Choose the account from which to send a message CTRL+TAB (with focus on the To line) and then TAB to the Accounts button
Send ALT+S
Reply to a message CTRL+R
Reply all to a message CTRL+SHIFT+R
Mark a message as not junk CTRL+ ALT+J
Display blocked external content (in a message) CTRL+SHIFT+I
Post to a folder CTRL+ SHIFT+S
Check for new mail CTRL+M or F9
Go to the next message UP ARROW
Go to the previous message DOWN ARROW
Go to the row above (message or group heading) ALT+ UP ARROW
Go to the row below (message or group heading) ALT+ DOWN ARROW
Compose a new message CTRL+N
Open a received message CTRL+O
Display the Address Book CTRL+SHIFT+B
Convert an HTML or RTF message to plain text CTRL+SHIFT+O
Now, by no means is my own personal grill anywhere NEAR as cool as these (in fact, my wife pushed mine home down the street one fine spring morning from a neighbor with a 'free' sign attached to it. . . but that's ANOTHER story entirely!!) editor's note: Nicole is the BEST wife ever!!
In any case, enjoy the coming winter months, keep those steaks and burgers cookin' and enjoy the pics!
-Tim Mancuso
How many of us are celebrating Halloween this year? On top of that, how many of us are dressing in costume @ the office today?!
Here's a history of Halloween for you, from LandAmerica:
HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN
Over 2000 years ago, the Celts celebrated the beginning of their new year on November 1 with bonfires and a feast called Samhain.
They believed that this turning point of the year, the end of summer and beginning of winter, was a time when the spirits of the dead and other magical beings could communicate with the living.
In the early centuries of Christianity, church holy days were often set to coincide with existing pagan festivals in order to bring people into the Catholic faith. Pope Gregory III, in the 700s, moved the holiday of All Saints' Day from March to November 1.
On that day, Allhallowmas (the mass of the holy ones) was said, making the day before All Hallows' Even, which became our Halloween. Jumping ahead to more modern times, in the 1920s, kids at Halloween didn't put on costumes or go to neighbors for candy. Instead, it was mostly a time for pranks such as moving outhouses or taking gates off posts or tipping over ashcans.
As time went on, these pranks turned into vandalism, and in the 1930s, neighborhood committees and clubs began promoting going door-to-door as a safer alternative. Home and shop owners provided treats on these "beggar's nights" in an attempt to keep troublemakers away. The phrase "trick or treat" begins appearing in national publications from 1937 onward.
Halloween may also serve another purpose:
Being scared increases adrenaline and other hormones, which raises your energy level as well as giving you a way to work through fears – of monsters, death or the unknown – in a safe, controlled way.
Masquerades and playacting let you have fun pretending to be someone else for a while. That may be why Halloween is such a popular national holiday for children and adults alike.
Whatever you are doing today have a Safe and Wonderful Day out there!
Tim Mancuso
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Tim Mancuso is the Co-Founder / VP Global Sales for MyREALTY.com & has over 20 years experience as a Technologist, Trainer, Coach, Recruiter and Speaker.
Where Market Knowledge, Solid Technology Implementation, and Great Service meet - you will undoubtedly find Success.
- T. Mancuso
I have been working with Realtors, Mortgage Lenders, Title Companies, and Technology Providers for over 10 years in the Real Estate marketplace. My industry experience includes Virtual Tours and Imaging, bamboo.com, iPIX, Homestore, Realtor.com, Top Producer, ImageMaker360, TMS Systems, IDX, VOW, ILD, MLS Data integration, Broker and Agent Website, Lead Capture, Lead Distribution, Lead Qualification, Lead Scrubbing, Call Center, Call Capture, Print and Online Marketing, Training, Coaching, Selling, Recruiting and everything in between.
I will be using this venue to showcase fellow Industry Experts, Professional Agents (I've worked with Thousands over the years), Innovators, Coaches, Trainers, and Advocates of the Industry.
Key industry highlights we are recently consulting and working with include: Mortgage Modification (Loan Mod) Companies, 1031 Exchange strategies, Short Sale systems and shortsales programs for REALTORS(r), Automated print and electronic marketing tools to reach out to today's savvy real estate consumer, all things imaging in real estate (virtual tours, video, streaming audio, podcasting, radio and cable opportunities and WiFiTV options), and also the emergence of diverse people groups and their impact on North American / US Real Estate markets and practices (diversity).
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I have served as Co-Founder and VP Global Sales for an International Real Estate Marketing Portal: MyREALTY.com, Inc. For more information on MyREALTY.com please visit the website:
I currently work as District Manager for LandAmerica Financial, Inc. in the Denver, CO metro market area.
Additionally, I continue to network and consult with my extensive sphere of startup, technologists, IT professionals, and top shelf marketers both within and outside of the Real Estate verticals.
Upcoming opportunities for expansion have a very positive outlook given the current economic environments worldwide. Companies and technologies today are valued at pennies on the dollar as compared to prior years - or even 9-12 months ago - opening up doors for acquisitions, mergers, and partnerships the likes of which we haven't seen since the bubble burst in the Valley 7 years ago.
If you need any assistance related to Real Estate, Mortgage, Loan Modifications, Short Sales, Title / Settlement Services, or Technology / Marketing - you are welcome to contact me at your convenience. My network of professionals has allowed me to assist countless Agents, Brokers, Loan Officers, Managers, Owners, Franchises, MLSs, Boards, and even local authorities over the years.
I am more than happy to assist in any way I can, and it brings me great satisfaction and joy to be able to leverage my experience and background to help others achieve their needs, wants, goals, and desires.
In my quote above, you'll find 3 key ingredients of my current company's recipe for success - LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. is one of the finest real estate services companies worldwide. Their expertise and service levels on both the N. American and International fronts was a driving force in my alignment and employment with LandAmerica in Denver, CO.
My role in assisting in the successful implementation of LandAmerica's 'New Frontier' business model in the Denver, CO real estate market was both exciting and rewarding - and in fact, more fun that I've had in years. :-)
I am currently available for contract and project work, consultation, web and marketing strategies both on and offline.
As many of my viewers, readers, and followers of this site (blog) are leveraging the GLS (Global Listing Service) in their business, the following information is posted here for reference and assistance:
Here is the Basic Posting information for your Property Listings:
http://www.myrealty.com/Tools/Property_Listings_Upload.aspx
If you are having challenges, or need help - contact support:
Email: Support@MyREALTY.com
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A significant portion of my background has been in dealing with MLS and MLX systems including IDX / VOW / Website / Portal and gateway creation and integration for Real Estate, Mortgage and Title industries.
Included integration with existing systems and everything from individual 'agent' real estate websites to full-on national / regional brokerage sites.
Specialization was in developing client follow-up and lead incubation tools for each segment, and selling / presenting the value propostion for each.
Trade shows, events, seminars, and sales channel management and recruiting plus corporate and individual sales et al.
Most recently, I've worked with D. Todd Murphy in the development of an international real property aggregation standard taking a parcel-based approach to verticalized data management and cross-platform search enablement on a multi-national scale.
To learn more about our ongoing work on this project visit http://www.MyREALTY.com or contact me directly.
As many of my viewers, readers, and followers of this site (blog) are leveraging the GLS (Global Listing Service) in their business, the following information is posted here for reference and assistance: Here is the Basic Posting information for your Property Listings: http://www.myrealty.com/Tools/Property_Listings_Upload.aspx Search the GLS Here If you are having challenges, or need help - contact support: Email: Support@MyREALTY.com
Tim Mancuso - Trusted Advisor & Consultant’s Summary
Tim Mancuso specializes in addressing complex business development roadblocks and issues primarily in the Real Estate industry. These include: sales team implementation, training, coaching, deployment, M&A Change Management, compensation structure, motivation, Tracking and Business Intelligence, CRM implementation and rapid adoption, and market penetration / turn-around practices (flip).
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Tim Mancuso has been a driving force with the International Expansion of existing North American MLS / Real Estate and Mortgage models in advertising, marketing, aggregation and integrated consumer services.
Current Real Estate focus is on the globalization of diverse industry models including: search, advertising, lead capture, lead incubation, lead distribution, online marketing, drip marketing systems, contact management, data distribution, data aggregation and normalization, data syndication, sales, marketing, training, motivation and recruiting.
Tim Mancuso - Trusted Advisor & Consultant’s Specialties:
Innovative Startups (Venture-Backed and Self-Funded), Sales, Business Development, Recruiting, Project Management, Contract, Negotiation, Acquisition Strategies, Partnership / Partnering, Strategic Initiatives, Forecasting, Business Planning, Lifecycle Management, RFID and Supply Chain Logistics, Executive Sales and Business Development, Recruiting, Team Building, Training and Motivation
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Startup Specialists 
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Aquent Talent NetworkMr. Mancuso was the co-Founder of the GLS - the Global Listing Service, and VP of Global Sales for MyREALTY.com, Inc.
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