Currently Browsing: Tips for Realtors

Food for Thought as We Look Toward the Beginning of Another Year

Food for Thought as We Look Toward the Beginning of Another Year

As we are approaching the New Year, I wanted to share a relevant thought. This a great opportunity to think about our plans for the year and how we intend to act. The idea is that there are 7 key parts to…

Read More December 21, 2022
It’s Almost January 1st. All Our Numbers Reset to Zero?

It’s Almost January 1st. All Our Numbers Reset to Zero?

During the last part of the year, are you someone who has numbers you are trying to hit – such as sales, production, etc.? It’s easy to fall into a trap of anticipating the start of the year, with a plan to…

Read More December 29, 2021
Virtual Real Estate Webinar on Wednesday, April 15.

Virtual Real Estate Webinar on Wednesday, April 15.

  Click Here to Register for the Webinar  

Read More April 13, 2020
2020 Clarity in 2020

2020 Clarity in 2020

Happy Monday afternoon! I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. Usually, our weekly videos are done on Wednesdays, but today’s video is coming to you on a Monday instead. We switched up the schedule with the New Year’s celebration coming…

Read More December 30, 2019
What are You Doing to Take Care of Yourself?!?

What are You Doing to Take Care of Yourself?!?

Today, Renee Scott joined me to talk about how important it is to keep up with self-care, especially with the busy schedules that are common for people of all ages. She is with Arbonne, and she opened up my eyes to the…

Read More October 9, 2019
So You Think Your Business is Paperless…

So You Think Your Business is Paperless…

Today I wanted to share information from Pat Dunnagan, who runs a local store where we get many of our office supplies: Cartridge Pros. With the amount of printing, paper, ink, and toner that we go through, it matters that we are…

Read More October 2, 2019
Summer Discipline: Finding the Balance Between Fun and Business

Summer Discipline: Finding the Balance Between Fun and Business

Summer is here, which means that you are probably feeling the strain of balancing the activities of the season with your business responsibilities. Summer is filled will so many things that are demanding on your time: the kids are home, BBQs are…

Read More July 17, 2019
Atomic Habits: How Habits Shape the Future

Atomic Habits: How Habits Shape the Future

In my weekly videos, I usually share information about the real estate market, getting a mortgage, and other industry-related topics. But, sometimes I like to share helpful tips that aren’t necessarily about real estate. Today’s message is a bit of a public…

Read More October 3, 2018
Business Coaching Thoughts with Jim McLaughlin

Business Coaching Thoughts with Jim McLaughlin

Business Coaching is a great asset for people of all professions and career levels. Today I talked with Jim McLaughlin, who joined me to discuss the benefits of his coaching programs and how it can help people break through barriers. With the…

Read More January 25, 2018
What is Desktop Underwriter (DU) and What Does It Mean?

What is Desktop Underwriter (DU) and What Does It Mean?

Today, our topic is heavily focused on real estate: we are talking about Desktop Underwriters, also known as DU. I wanted to talk about this topic today because DU just released a new version, and the upgrades look like they will be…

Read More June 1, 2017
Positivity: Setting the Tone for a Successful Day

Positivity: Setting the Tone for a Successful Day

From the moment you wake up in the morning, your habits and attitude can have a cascading effect on the rest of your day. If you want to make it a successful, happy day, then you need to make sure that you…

Read More March 29, 2017
4 Things that Could Make Your Deal Implode!

4 Things that Could Make Your Deal Implode!

We all know how challenging it can be to get a well qualified buyer, find them a property, submit that perfect offer, get it accepted, and get your deal into escrow.  So once you traveled down that long dark road, you want…

Read More May 19, 2016
Attn Realtors:  Staged Homes Sell 73% Faster

Attn Realtors: Staged Homes Sell 73% Faster

When you are trying to facilitate offers on a listing and the sellers are eager and anxious to get their home into escrow, you might want to consider “staging” the home. A recent study indicated that staged homes actually sell 73% faster…

Read More April 21, 2016
Be Careful NOT to Be Your Own Worst Enemy

Be Careful NOT to Be Your Own Worst Enemy

We’ve all heard the phrase “your own worst enemy” before.   We probably have all used the term before when referencing a friend or relative who continually makes the same mistake. If you aren’t careful, however, it’s possible for a real estate agent…

Read More April 7, 2016
Why Do I Blog?

Why Do I Blog?

Now that you are on my website, you can see the dozens and dozens of blog posts that I’ve posted over the past 3-4 years. Why do I do it? Blogging gives me the opportunity to provide valuable information to my past…

Read More January 28, 2016
Special Business Development Course for Realtors

Special Business Development Course for Realtors

For my Realtor friends, I’d like to pass along some great news from my friend and business coach, Jim McLaughlin. Jim has put together a business development course for Realtors only!  It is designed to put your business on a winning track…

Read More January 21, 2016
Working with a Business Coach

Working with a Business Coach

Sometimes during the everyday in’s and out’s of our businesses, we develop habits and tendencies that are not always advantageous to our bottom line.  In fact, some of the things we do may cost us opportunities and we don’t even realize it….

Read More July 2, 2015
Marketing Your Real Estate Business Online

Marketing Your Real Estate Business Online

Have you ever had a conversation with a friend,  family member, or acquaintance and found out that they recently either purchased or sold a home? Chances are, if you have been in real estate for any length of time, this has happened…

Read More June 4, 2015
Online Marketing for Realtors

Online Marketing for Realtors

As we enter into the New Year, you may be at the point in your business where you are ready to take the next step and begin leveraging the internet to grow and expand.  If one of your resolutions is to increase…

Read More January 8, 2015
Need Open House Flyers?  Look No Further!

Need Open House Flyers? Look No Further!

If you aren’t using simple and clear financing flyers at your open houses, then you could be missing out on qualified buyers and spending too much time with those who don’t qualify. I’m here to help with these details! Watch the video…

Read More November 5, 2014
Helping out the Homebuyer

Helping out the Homebuyer

As often as we work with new home buyers, we know that the process can be quite intimidating for them. Since buying a home and taking out a mortgage is probably the biggest financial decision buyers will make in their lives, it’s…

Read More November 14, 2012
Sharpening the Saw

Sharpening the Saw

Abraham Lincoln said that if you want to cut down a tree, you must first sharpen your saw.  Former President Harry S. Truman once said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Even though many professionals in our line…

Read More October 25, 2012
The More You Know…

The More You Know…

Knowing the ins and outs of the mortgage industry is what makes me successful.  Continually improving your level of knowledge and staying one step ahead of the other ‘guy’ or ‘gal’ is what makes you successful as a Realtor.  It allows your…

Read More October 18, 2012

Franklin Loan Center | NMLS 237653
Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, 4131316
http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/entitydetails.aspx/COMPANY/237653
For questions or concerns please email info@franklinlc.com