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                                                                                     TAGGED!  by

     Angelia Garcia

If you haven't checked out Angelia's blog, you should. She's warm, sincere and humorous.

Here are the guidelines:  (As if you don't know by now)

1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 56.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the next two to five sentences.
5. Don't dig for your favorite book, the cool book or the intellectual one. Pick the Closest.
6. Tag five people to do the same

[The one book that this cannot be is the Bible]

At the time I received my Tag, I was working on my laptop next to the bookcase. My choice was easy. This time of year, at a time of reflection, Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, is appropriate. It's about Frankl's life in Nazi death camps and his lessons for spiritual survival.

Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose.

Page 56, Starting with the Fifth Sentence:  When we new arrivals were counted, one of us was missing. So we had to wait outside in the rain and cold wind until the missing man was found. He was at last discovered in a hut, where he had fallen asleep from exhaustion. Then the roll call was turned into a punishment parade. All through the night and late into the next morning, we had to stand outside, frozen and soaked to the skin after the strain of our long journey; And yet we were all very pleased.

                 Hope. Faith. Joy.  No Matter What.

Since everyone has grown annoyed with being Tagged, I'll spare my round of victims. Is that allowed? 

Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results.

Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County

H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G S !

This year has been far from Ordinary for me. Among the Many, many instances that seem to want to "break" my spirits, there were just as many that caused Great Joy. My New Year's Resolution is to drink more from the Glass of Great Joy and be in a state of Thanksgiving throughout the Year.

If your Glass is always Half Full, the Impossible starts to happen more often.

Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results.

Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County

Ever received an Offer or Counteroffer that Ticked you off?

A Skilled Negotiator never takes it personal.

One of the Greatest Services provided to a Client is the Art of Negotiations. Being Combative is Rarely Effective. It also runs the risk of having the Seller or Buyer becoming less likely to budge on price and/or terms.

Some Agents believe in order to be a Good Negotiator, they need to be Standoffish, Argumentative or Confrontational. Not True. If you Wouldn't respond Favorably to it, why Would Anyone Else?

The main Focus is to protect the Client's Interests. It's not in their Best Interests when your Personal feelings Dictate your Actions. Stalling tactics, avoidance, and being a Dope sends the message that your Client doesn't wish to do business.

How does it benefit the Client by chasing off an interested Party?

Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results.

Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County

It's NO Secret that Clients are harder to get to the Closing Table these Days. So much So that There's Been Much Talk regarding Realtors getting Regular Gigs. It's a very difficult decision to make if you've been in the business for a while.

You get used to the Somewhat Flexible schedule and the Mobility. Not to mention the Closings.

What if there was a way to earn Extra Income and Remain in the Business while Filling up your Pipeline? Where you can Apply the Skills you're Already using in your Day-to-Day Operations. Below are a Few Suggestions in hopes to Give a Few People an Alternative to Giving Up Their License.

Concentrate on Renters. The Leasing Inventory has increased Substantially in most areas. Check your Local MLS and you'll Find Homes, Duplexes, Townhomes, Condos, above Garage & Basement Apartments, Lofts, and Office Space for Lease. It's a great way to obtain referrals. Tenants are found to be more inclined to Provide Leads. Also, look into Apartment Locating.

Property Tax Consultant. You can assist those wanting to Dispute Their Property Tax Assessment. Providing an extremely detailed CMA with photos along with tax records, which you can usually find by researching property rolls at the Tax Assessor's Office, is usually enough. Sometimes attending hearings with your Client is necessary.

Marketing or Advertising Consulting or Free Lance Photography can also make for Excellent Part-Time Income.

Positions Usually Requiring a Full-Time Commitment:

Real Estate Assistant
- Prepare Market Analysis
- Set up Buyer Appointments
- Take Virtual Tours
- Enter Listings
- Create Marketing Materials
- Hold Open Houses
- Data Entry

Real Estate Office Manager
- Directs and coordinates activities of sales staff
- Screens and hires sales agents
- Conducts training sessions to present and discuss sales techniques
- Confers with agents and clients to resolve problems
- Confer with legal authority in accordance with state laws

Property Manager
- Collects and processes rents
- Monitors financial statements
- Supervises on-site staff
- Maintains occupancy goals
- Carries out evictions

Apply the Skills you're already using to Stay in Real Estate. Each One of these will put you in a Wonderful Position to Drum Up some Business while Holding on to Your License. Hope this Helps.

Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results.

Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County

Richardson was ranked as the 18th best place to live in the United States by Money magazine. This ranked Richardson the 4th best place to live in Texas behind Round Rock, McKinney and Carrollton.

Despite declining economies in other parts of the United States, Richardson has had Substantial Increases in its Economy in the past 3 years.

- Highest concentration of high tech workers

- University of Texas at Dallas - leading the nation in computer science degrees

- DeVry University & ITT Technical Institute

- Major Employers include: Nortel, Countrywide Financial, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Verizon, AT&T Inc., Hewlett-Packard, Fossil, Samsung, Elcan/Raytheon, Fujitsu, Cisco and so on....

- Richardson has more than 30 parks encompassing 850 acres

- The community enjoys 16 miles of city hike and bike trails

- The cost of living in the DFW Metroplex is significantly lower than most major U.S. metroplitan areas, according to the ACCRA.

Additional Reasons: The People, Jobs, Nightlife, High-Quality Golf Course, The Arts, and Good Food

Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results.

Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County