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Setting Goals

Dare To DreamWhen I started in real estate, I put my sales goal for a year's time on a keychain, so I would be reminded of it every time I started my car and every time I entered or left my house....

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And You're Complaining You Can't Sell That House?

Earlier today, I was browsing the MLS and checking out some of the latest listings for my clients. Overall, it's a beautiful house in a great area with some great views as well. However, there was one...

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Congrats UConn!!!!

What an exciting game that was! Kemba  came through when needed and the rest of the team was great as well. The ending was such a nail-biter! It was such a relief when it was over. I wish the best of...

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Can You Access Your MLS in a Browser Other Than Internet Explorer?

My son keeps talking about how awesome his Macbook Pro is, and I would love to get a Mac for my next computer in the future, as it would definitely help me with working with Milford CT homes for sale...

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Eating On-The-Go?

As Realtors, we are usually on the road and on-the-go because of the nature of our role. That means we'll either have to buy something to eat at a fast food joint or carry along something in our cars....

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Internet Marketing Vs. Direct Mailing

As I've been getting deeper and deeper into marketing on the internet and Search Engine Optimization, I've been wondering how you all feel about internet marketing and the tried-and-true direct...

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At the Halfway Mark

Yes, I'm pretty much halfway through my month long blogging challenge. At first, I thought it'd be hard to come up with blog ideas every day, but there's always something that will come up at some...

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How Patient Are You?

I have a client who I met last night to sign some documents. She asked me if she is the worst of all my clients. She is on the picky side regarding the style of houses in mind, but she knows what she...

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It's Fridayyyy! Thanks Rebecca Black :)

Have you heard about this song/video? Did you see it on Good Morning America this morning? Sure, it's not a good song, but I'll admit it's insanely catchy. For some reason it just puts me in a good...

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Open Houses on Days Other Than Sunday?

Real estate coaches would always tell us to think outside the box. Usually, people looking to buy a house or homeowners who want to see what's out there in anticipation of selling their house now or...

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Quick Tip: Electronic Lock Boxes

Yesterday, I went to a Milford CT real estate inspection with my son, who was shadowing me for the day. When I was using my Supra Key to open the lockbox, there was a really long delay. The device kept...

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Real Estate Photography

So with an upcoming Milford CT real estate listing, my son has put together his Nikon DSLR to use, and the pictures are looking pretty good so far. However, this is the first time he's taken pictures...

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Really? Snow again?

This has to be ridiculous. We're already in spring, and it'll be snowing tomorrow here in Connecticut? Mother nature, why are you messing with our heads? Lately, it's been hard to see any consistency...

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So much for that snow...

Maybe I should write a blog the night before every upcoming "snowfall". I'm so happy that the snow melted instantly. Thankfully the heavy snowfall didn't occur as my husband, who usually operates the...

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5 Tips for Personal Realtor Websites

This doesn't just apply to Realtors but also to other professionals dealing with Milford CT real estate and properties in other areas as well. My son has helped me a lot with the creation of my...

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Almost Had a Heart Attack...Congrats UConn!

Once again, another nailbiting finish by the UConn men. Those last few seconds were INSANE! With Arizona's attempts to win the game with 3 point shots, my heart was beating like crazy. Fortunately,...

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We Have Inspector Gadget Over Here...

Yesterday, I was with my clients for their home inspection. The home inspector called my client to say he was on his way. About 10 to 15 minutes later, he still wasn't there. We had no idea where he...

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Looking for Milford CT Real Estate Is Not Always a Smooth Process

Buying Milford CT homes for sale doesn't always come out the way as expected. You have your ups and you have your downs. Sometimes things go smoothly all the way until the closing, and other times it's...

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Do You Attend Floor Times?

I'm a firm believer in working hard day in and day out. That's why I feel it's important to attend floor times whenever possible. Just recently, I've been able to find clients through both calls and...

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Does This Person Deserve a Piece of the Pie?

Many of you have probably heard about the $319 million lottery jackpot, and the winners were IT workers part of an office pool. Usually, eight of them would participate in these lottery office pools,...

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