I've been on board with this whole Social Media thing for awhile now. I'm a believer. I enjoy it. And I have reaped some benefits from it. Until now......I recently posted something on Facebook that has really come
back to 
me in the rear....
No, I did not badmouth some client who then saw it and got angry or hurt. No, I did not disclose any personal information about a client. And no, I did not post anything that would embarassingly haunt me for the rest of my life. What I did was worse....much worse...
In an effort to promote an amazing product and share information that I just knew my friends would love to know...I robbed myself of a recently discovered guilty pleasure. After a long, hard day yesterday, I stopped by the store to pick myself up a little treat. To my horror and dismay, they informed me they are ALL OUT of
WHAT??? "How can this be," I ask. The manager informs me that word had gotten out and people were swarming the store and stocking up.
Oh word got out alright....I know I alone introduced several people to this amazing find of mine. The nerve of these people...to heed my recommendation, go buy this delectable treasure and then continue to buy it all up!
Sorry folks, but from here on in, you might just be on your own...
And for those who dare to doubt the impact of social media....watch out! It works...sometimes too well!!
Today the Indianapolis Colts won the AFC Championship Title!!! And they are now Super Bowl bound!!! And, of course, this means my real estate career is about to flourish!!!
Here's how the theory works....It starts with a little nod to the Pittsburgh Steelers who happens to be the team of a very close friend of mine. I'm personally not a fan but I try to be supportive of her team (when it has no impact on the Colts). The 2005-2006 season, Steelers went to the Super Bowl and won. The following season, the Colts went to the Super Bowl, Sunday, February 4, 2007 - and won! 
2007 was, to date, my best year in real estate. Coincidence? I think not!
Fast forward to the 2009-2010 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers were the reigning Super Bowl champs. And now, the Colts have clinched their spot in the Super Bowl! Am I premature in making proclamations of victory - for them and myself? Nope, not if you follow history. The Colts and I are in this together! And I thank them for an amazing jump start to my business this year. 2010 will be the BEST it's ever been!! Thanks Indy! :)
Seriously, how do you get the address for your listing WRONG??? I'm sure we have all made the occasional typo here and there when entering a listing in to the MLS and had to quickly edit the listing (been there, done that!), but to get the address wrong??? Really???
I've griped before about how my subdivision has been titled incorrectly by other agents. Even the residents don't always get it right. But getting the street name wrong is just....well, WRONG!
People are trusting us with one of the most important and stressful aspects of their finances- helping them sell what is likely their biggest investment. I think the LEAST we can do is advertise the correct address!
When all else fails, email the listing to your client and/or to a fellow agent. (BTW - Agent gets a free pass if they did send to their client and the client didn't pick up on it either! LOL) When you've looked at the same thing for so long - entering it in to the MLS, posting on your website and other sites, creating the flyer, it can be easy to overlook errors after awhile. So let a fresh pair of eyes review it for you. I would rather my client point out a mistake just after posting the house then having my listing expire and the incorrect information out there for all to see forever. Won't be hard for the next agent to come along and explain one thing they can do better than the previous agent to sell the listing...Hey, I can post your correct address!
Yes, you read the title right...FREE Lunch today until 2:00pm (or until the food runs out) at
Mom & M's on Main Street located in Rolesville:
207 North Main Street
Rolesville, NC 27571-9300
(919) 562-9339
On the menu:
Barbecue Pork on the grill
Black-eyed Peas
Collard Greens
Cabbage
Hush Puppies
Don't miss out...hurry over today, enjoy an awesome FREE lunch and
wish Frances well on recovery with her hip!
Happy New Year's everyone! This sure is a great way to start it off!!
And the really good news is....their coffee ROCKS!!!
I was very pleasantly surprised. The customer service is wonderful and friendly (Jennifer was a joy to chat with) and unique, to say the least. I have never before been asked to try my coffee before leaving to make sure I liked it - WOW! The coffee is smooth and has no bitter after-taste (whew!)! And I also have to point out that while the coffee is nowhere near cold or even just luke-warm, you can actually drink it right away and not have to wait half an hour for it to cool off.
I give this great new local business two thumbs up!!
Jennifer informed me that there will be events throughout the summer. So stay tuned as I promise to keep you all posted!
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: closed
Broker / Owner of 'Til Dawn Real Estate. Licensed REALTOR serving buyers and sellers in Wake and Johnston counties since 2003.
I am excited to announce that, after six years as a REALTOR, I have decided to open my own real estate company, ‘Til Dawn Real Estate! It is my continued goal to serve my clients to the best of my abilities and in THEIR best interests!
If you are thinking of selling your home: I will provide a FREE Comparative Market Analysis. Your home will be listed on the Triangle MLS, www.TilDawnRealEstate.com, Homes.com, Realtor.com and more. As a Certified ASP Real Estate Agent, I also provide staging guidelines to help you sell your home for the highest price possible in the least amount of time!
If you are thinking of buying a home: I can show you any home listed within the Triangle, no matter what real estate company is listing the home. When it comes time to make an offer on the home of your dreams, I will provide you with comparable sales of homes in that neighborhood, helping you determine the best price to offer. I will assist you step by step in the process - scheduling inspections, working with the lender and attorney to ensure deadlines are met and your closing takes place on time.
I have had many people ask me how I feel about working in the real estate industry during these tough economic times. The truth is, I didn't decide to become a REALTOR during its peak, thinking it was a "quick and easy buck." I chose to become a real estate agent after experiencing great difficulty in purchasing my first home and feeling alone in the process and abandoned by my agent. I became passionate about real estate and wanted to make sure others didn't have the same experience as I had when buying or selling their home. That passion has not died just because the market is somewhat slower. There are still people who want or need to buy or sell and now, more than ever, they need an agent who truly cares about looking after their interests and an agent who enjoys their career as a REALTOR. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, please contact me today so I can start helping you with the process immediately and relieve your stress. Or if you know anyone looking to buy or sell, send me their information or feel free to pass my information on to them so they may contact me at their convenience.
I work with both Buyers and Sellers throughout the Triangle: Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Clayton, Garner and more!
With the tremendous amount of growth we have been experiencing, more and more new communities are being developed. Purchasing a new construction home can be just as time-consuming and stressful as a resale home. It is just as important to have a REALTOR who is working for YOU to see that you are protected from beginning to closing of your home.
Which upgrade selections will get you the most return for your money? Do you still need a home inspection? Who is the onsite agent working for? Make sure you have a REALTOR working for you who can give you the answers to these questions and more!
In my years as a REALTOR, I have assisted many buyers in purchasing new construction homes. I have the necessary experience in working with the builders, their onsite agents and their construction superintendents. Don't go unrepresented...call me before purchasing a new home!
I am always honored to work with First Time Home Buyers! To be part of such an important moment in their life...knowing that I have helped settle their nerves, answered their questions, and made an otherwise scary and intimidating experience a pleasant and exciting one..that is what gratifies me most about my profession!
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