Reg Gupton wants to know: do you want top of mind awareness with your prospects?

Hi Folks,

Rec'd this the other day from a client. Thought you might find it interesting.

All my best,

Reg Gupton

I just wanted to share with you my thoughts on the 8x8 system you encouraged me to set up. Prior to the 8 x 8 when I'd meet a new person or potential client I had no consistent way of reinforcing who I am and what I do with them. It was hit or miss. If we were looking at property then we'd speak often and they'd get lots of email but if it was someone I met say, at an event, I might remember to send them a letter or two and then they'd get lost in my database.

My experience shows the 8x8 lends continuity. Each week I send out an informative brochure on some home ownership issue like carbon monoxide, asbestos, or how to reduce humidity in your home. I've received phone calls from recipients saying they like what I'm sending and find it helpful and informative. People who have gone through my 8x8 and are now on the 33 Touch program have come up to me in the grocery store or the mall to thank me for being different than the other agents out there.

I can't buy that kind of favorable opinion with anything else I've tried. Thanks for pushing me to "just do it".

Best regards,

Debra Berman
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Sales Representative
Royal LePage Partners Realty, Brokerage
169 Willowdale Avenue
Toronto, ON M2N 4Y7
T: 416-229-4454
C: 416-803-8712
deb@debworksforyou.com
www.debworksforyou.com

Reg Gupton says: There is a cost of waiting to buy real estate

Hi,

Reg Gupton here. A friend of mine sent this recently. Thought you should see it. Maybe pass it on to your clients.

Over the last two years we have seen a tremendous swing in the housing market. A market we all took for granted for many years is now struggling through a correction. What was once a “no brainer” decision to invest in real estate now has many potential homeowners sitting on the sidelines, waiting and watching for things to turn around.

Are you one of those waiting? Maybe you should move now. Is this the right decision? Maybe. Is this the wrong decision? Maybe.

No guarantees come with any investment, but one thing we do know for certain is that if history is any guide, then my money is in real estate.

Historical Data from Fannie Mae indicates that real estate in the United States has appreciated at an average rate of 3-5% each year over the last 30 years. Some years we have seen large swings up, and other years have brought large swings down. Nevertheless, over time the curve has been positive.

There’s only one way to make money, so they say – Buy Low, Sell High. Clearly, right now is a great time to buy real estate. Inventory is high, mortgage rates are low, and there’s an $8K tax credit for first timers (who have not owned a principle residence in 3 years).

A great time to buy, you’ll agree, but not a great time to sell. As a result, homeowners who would like to sell are sitting tight. Admittedly, being a seller in a buyer’s market doesn’t hold a lot of charm.

But if you’re one of those sellers waiting to sell, you’re making a mistake that’s actually costing you money! Skeptical? Check out the high cost of waiting in the illustration below.

A property valued at $200k in 2005 might only be worth about $170k today (a 15% drop in value – or $30,000). A property valued at $400k in 2005 might only be worth about $340k today (15% drop in value – or $60,000).

If the sellers sells their house at $170k today (previously worth $200K), and buys the $340k house (previously worth $400K), then the seller/buyer in essence has gained $30K. Do the math.

Ian R Bennett

Premier Mortgage Group
1844 Folsom Street
Boulder, CO 80302
phone (303) 443-2050
fax (303) 447-6816
ibennett@pmglending.com

Reg Gupton: New to Twitter? Read this.

Hi Folks,

Read this and enjoy. 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners, Marketers and Business Owners

http://bit.ly/UsY5

Let me know what you think about this.

To your continued success,

Reg Gupton
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Reg Gupton offers A brilliant discussion of the pros and cons of Twitter.

Hi,

Reg Gupton here. I have been struggling with all the current buzz about Twitter and other social media and how to monetize it.

This article is brilliant. It discusses success stories and ways to burn your day, too.

http://tinyurl.com/cvzoe4

This is worth your time.

To continued success,

Reg Gupton

Confused about Socail Media?

Realtors: Help me design a TeleClass. Take this one question survey. http://ping.fm/aoAzH

All my best,

Reg Gupton,
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