Since this is Tuesday, this is only a test...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Thanks, Dan Gacke: "Steve is a genius when it comes to social media. He is also a great friend." http://tinyurl.com/nwg8wz
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The Kids Are Alright-Fort Atkinson, WI High School Students ROCK!
Youth is NOT wasted on the young!
The kids at Fort Atkinson High School are in it to win it-
seventeen's Ultimate Prom contest!
And here are their Top Ten reasons
why they should WIN!
(YouTube-stilealy)
...The prize? A major prom featuring
the band Boys Like Girls!
...and of course, memories to last a lifetime.
The prom is slated for May 8, 2010.
The theme-Treasure Island.
Head over here to check out the contest!
(...as far as real estate goes here-
glad to see tax dollars being used for FUN! ;) )
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Weird, Crazy, Wisconsin Real Estate-get your laugh on!
There are those that say you can't beat weird for Wisconsin.
(and you can always say that real estate is crazy-everywhere.)
After living here ten years,-well, real estate is craziest in the Cheezehedd State.
You betcha.
Why ask why when it is so obvious?
(YouTube-WeirdUSTV)
And just when you think...
On second thought-No. Don't think about this guy who missed his ex-wife so much he was going to open houses and, um,
snooping in dresser drawers.
(and you can always say that real estate is crazy-everywhere.)
After living here ten years,-well, real estate is craziest in the Cheezehedd State.
You betcha.
Why ask why when it is so obvious?
(YouTube-WeirdUSTV)
And just when you think...
On second thought-No. Don't think about this guy who missed his ex-wife so much he was going to open houses and, um,
snooping in dresser drawers.
(...and even calling Realtors for private showings!)
Just remember while real estate and people are crazy-
You're (probably) not.
And don't forget to laugh!
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
WHEDA is "Back in Business" - What's next for Wisconsin real estate?
...and it is a bright spot in the Wisconsin real estate market!
WHEDA exec director Antonio Riley was all over everywhere on Feb. 12, back in action with new 30-year mortgage plans after suspending mortgages to low and middle-income buyers in October of 2008.
Who helped set it up? The U.S. Treasury of course-they picked up 325 million bucks of WHEDAs' long-term bond obligations. (Frees up a little cash for WHEDA, of course.)
Add in the extension of the popular $8,000 tax credits for first time buyers, a credit score of 660, and a down payment possibly as low as 1,000 and you're off to the races.
But-get to the finish line before or by April 30th, when the tax credits are likely to stop.
WHEDA is working on other loan products, too. Maybe they can cook something up with the Treasury to help out the 104,000 people in Wisconsin set to lose their unemployment by the the end of April .
Unless those unemployment benefits are extended, another wave of distressed properties will start to overload an already saturated housing market, with foreclosures and jingle mail to follow if nothing is done to help the long-term unemployed homeowner.
The news from WHEDA is great for first timers, but no one seems to be paying much attention to the start-over crowd.
And that crowd might get a lot bigger. It would definitely be too big to fail.
Who helped set it up? The U.S. Treasury of course-they picked up 325 million bucks of WHEDAs' long-term bond obligations. (Frees up a little cash for WHEDA, of course.)
Add in the extension of the popular $8,000 tax credits for first time buyers, a credit score of 660, and a down payment possibly as low as 1,000 and you're off to the races.
But-get to the finish line before or by April 30th, when the tax credits are likely to stop.
WHEDA is working on other loan products, too. Maybe they can cook something up with the Treasury to help out the 104,000 people in Wisconsin set to lose their unemployment by the the end of April .
Unless those unemployment benefits are extended, another wave of distressed properties will start to overload an already saturated housing market, with foreclosures and jingle mail to follow if nothing is done to help the long-term unemployed homeowner.
The news from WHEDA is great for first timers, but no one seems to be paying much attention to the start-over crowd.
And that crowd might get a lot bigger. It would definitely be too big to fail.
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
Friday, February 12, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
A tough start...
...a very tough start to the new year.
Haiti crumbles.
A 20 year old Marine from my town
dies.
Foreclosures mounting at a record pace.
and then there's
Unemployment.
It's all beyond words.
...isn't it?
Steve
Haiti crumbles.
A 20 year old Marine from my town
dies.
Foreclosures mounting at a record pace.
and then there's
Unemployment.
It's all beyond words.
...isn't it?
Steve
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Thursday, December 24, 2009
A long December...
To everyone-
Merry Christmas.
Happy Holidays.
To everyone, and all your friends and family.
May you all be together-in love, spirit
and sharing life.
See you next year!
A long December,and there's reason to believe..
maybe this year will be better than the last.
-Counting Crows
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
We could all use a laugh.....
Back for a bit-been busy and loving it!
Details later-in the meantime:
We could all use a laugh!
(YouTube - smaclenn)
Steven Stearns
Social Network Builder
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Details later-in the meantime:
We could all use a laugh!
(YouTube - smaclenn)
Steven Stearns
Social Network Builder
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Busy and loving it! Some time off today and tomorrow and BTW on Monday-in the meantime: http://tinyurl.com/yz59jwo
Monday, October 26, 2009
Wisconsin: Racine bank fails along with others: total 106 for the year nationally: http://tinyurl.com/yllt9sb via CNNMoney
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Thanks for stopping by,everyone-been busy & will be back SOON! Here's over 400 ideas to keep you smiling &busy!: http://tinyurl.com/nwg8wz
Monday, October 12, 2009
Wisconsin Real Estate: M&I Bank Largest WI bank adds to reserves, prepares for loss: http://tinyurl.com/yjjhuuk via Bloomberg
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
THREE more reasons why real estate is crazy now: 1.) http://ping.fm/ce60J 2.) ARMS still to adjust 3.) Commercial RE is in the....
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
One more reason why real estate will remain crazy for a while...
Oooooookie dokie...
so, then-the FDIC wants to borrow money from banks:
(YouTube - Bloomberg )
I am not an economist, just another blogger-
but hey, I know the banks in my neck of the woods aren't doing so good.
More later.
Not borrowing, I mean-just blogging.
Steve
Monday, September 21, 2009
Dane County, WI: NEW blog network-14 blogs - community info, listings, news - http://ping.fm/kVKoN
Friday, September 18, 2009
Wisconsin Real Estate: 3 Million for 24,000 sq ft? In downtown Madison? Location,location,Location!
http://tinyurl.com/lexywb
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
...Connecting in Mlps-St. Paul-having some fun of course and talking about about blog networks: http://ping.fm/BGqZz
Monday, September 14, 2009
Out of Town Today!
Connecting with my Minneapois-St. Paul network today.
Call or email if you need me: 920-691-6030 / shsworks@sbcglobal.net
Saturday, September 12, 2009
400 To Reasons Smile On Monday: Busy this last week-thanks for calling and the emails - http://tinyurl.com/nwg8wz - see you all then!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Madison WI, Smart City, USA!
Just a little video on Madison, WI.
Done very smartly by
I spent almost five years living in Madison, WI.
It is a great town and we still have friends there.
...and I am so glad it's close to Ft. Atkinson, WI
and all the gardens BFF Tess has now in our back yard
(...more on those later-anyone need tomatoes?)
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Social Media Is Not A Pet Rock
Social Media is Not A Pet Rock
(from www.socialnomics.net)
...but it does rock!
Get over it.
Get into it.
Get on with it.
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
...but it does rock!
Get over it.
Get into it.
Get on with it.
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Wisconsin sets new foreclosure record: July 09 single highest month:up 10.9% over June 09: http://tinyurl.com/mod4g4 - via jsonline.com
Monday, August 24, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
FREE Friday-10 links for free: mobile marketing, websites, photo editing, 200+blog ideas, internet ad trends: http://ping.fm/JrmM7
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Madison, Wisconsin Women's Council of Realtors event today was the BEST!: http://ping.fm/AJrvV
Hello, WCRA! Welcome to the Blog!
...and welcome to the blog!
It was great to see you all today-
Thanks to Kim Lambert, Chariti Gent and Bill Kessler.
And of course, Rebecca Levinson, my friend and Ace Blogger-(see link below.)
(..and thanks for putting up with a slightly cranky computer... :) )
The power of relationship brought this all together
so we could get together today and share ideas.
As promised, the links below will give you plenty of help, ideas and opportunities
to work on your social media and building your social network.
(...remember you can learn a lot about marketing from a dog:
...Bear doesn't let technology or paperwork get him down!)
Links: Click and GROW:
and
Call me, wire me or connect-happy to help you out anytime!
Steve
920-691-6030
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/c7f27d
Twitter: @stevenstearns
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenstearns
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Unplugging for the weekend-Here are 300+ reasons to look forward to Monday: http://ping.fm/hY4aF
See you then!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Wisconsin:M&I Bank sells 800 non-performing residential mortgages, 2/3rds in AZ: http://ping.fm/HfHmI - PR Newswire
Saturday, August 8, 2009
RT @DansMobile: Recommended @stevenstearns to @MrTweet 'he's a genius when it comes to social media. He is al...' http://ping.fm/lbDpi
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
CULTURE WAR?:The Scobleizer Speaks: Friendship key scarcity in digital age: http://ping.fm/bATUi - Via telegraph.co.uk
Monday, August 3, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
NOW What?
NOW what?.....
(SHS photo)or maybe better still,
Now, what NOW?:
Housing seems to be getting better,
we can enjoy a few more Doritos for the same price,
...and depending on how you look at them...
the major stock markets
are either up-to no good or double-down for the money.
Then there's that whole health insurance thing,
-along with the increase in minimum wage,
coupled with several hundred thousand people
still going out of work each month.
There has to be opportunity in all the chaos;
I have found some for myself, and will be working on it this week.
So now what now may point at where to, sooner or later.
See you out here!
Steve
920-691-6030
Friday, July 24, 2009
80-yr-old Realtor in LaCrosse, WI NOT Retiring!: http://ping.fm/ElLKU - River Valley Biz Report
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wisconsin Realtors Assoc., others oppose new Do Not Call Bill:1k fine: http://ping.fm/o8IUF - MJS Blog
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday Madness!: 300+ FREE ideas for social media updates, blogs, photos: http://ping.fm/D0LB3
Thursday, July 9, 2009
448 Free Ideas for Blogs, Photos and Social Media Updates
Here you go!
448 Free Ideas for Blogs, Photos and Updates.
Just for you.
So take them, use them, pass them around, share them!
And thanks for sharing yours with me every now and then.
We all need a little tickling of our muse
every now and then,
and of course,
...collaboration is the cornerstone of social media.
scroll down a bit, and smile.
Thanks!
Steve
920-691-6030
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Antiques Roadshow, here we come!
Antiques Roadshow, here we come!
(SHS Photo)
Maybe furniture is just as crazy as real estate.
BFF Theresa -(seen smiling in this photo)-
stands in our living room behind
an 1820s-30s Philadelphia Empire chair.
A few weeks ago, she sent in some pics and a description to
Antiques Roadshow on PBS
and well, they are coming to get the piece right now for the show
in Madison, WI this weekend.
How did we get this chair?
From my Mom, who found it in a second-hand store in Grand Marais, MN
(years ago)
for like, between 30-50 bucks.
It had been retired from being the throne
for the Queen of the annual Fisherman's Picnic,
as she rode around in the back of a pick-up truck.
The very comfy chair has been around since I was a kid
and it has visited all my siblings.
Since then, Theresa found out as she researched it for a paper at UW-Madison
it has, well, an interesting-
and possible rarefied history.
This is going to be a highlight of Theresa's professional life as
a master upholsterer, antique/restoration shop owner,
furniture design and operations manager
and manager of a a high-end retail furnishings store.
Me?
I hope the Keno Brothers don't catch me napping in it
while we wait for the appraisal.
More later as we head to the show,
Steve
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Freedom. Shared. Gratitude.
Freedom.
Shared.
Gratitude.
(Flag from www.freefoto.com/)
Happy Freedom!
To all of us living everywhere.
U.S. citizens may be living on the most liberated
piece of real estate in the world.
We might not have always had the timing or words right;
we have always tried to share the idea and principles
of freedom
with whoever would listen.
So, today we go to a parade, a festival, a ball game, cook on the grill,
have a few friends over.
Look up into a dark sky and watch the rocket's glare,
grateful for the light, the noise and the joy.
Remembering all our loved ones who gave so much
so we could have more.
To share.
Steve
Friday, July 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Now What?
Now What?
(another great meal at Scottie's)...an empty plate does not always mean a full stomach,
and the times reflect that.
Politics, real estate, the economy .
An Iranian envoy says the CIA might have been involved in the shooting of Neda,
our government is investing $6 billion in foreclosed real estate,
and
Billionaire Warren Buffett says we may need a second stimulus package.
Hardly a need to super size what is going on now, is there?
History is driving through.
And everyone is probably, silently, to themselves
screaming for a break.
Let's all do that.
Take five, or an hour or some vacation-if you can.
Hone some old skills, learn some new ones, embrace disruption,
revive a tradition.
Spend your change on your favorite dessert,
...and don't forget to put your dishes in the sink.
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Obama Stimulus Works and Really Working in Wisconsin for Project Home: http://ping.fm/y3qYT Times on line
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Remembering the 2008 Flood: Ft. Atkinson, WI
Remembering the 2008 Flood:Ft. Atkinson, WI
Just about a year ago this week,
Michelle, in the photo, and Wendell, and lots of other folks in Ft. Atkinson, WI
(and all over parts of the country)
found out how much rain it takes to make a 500-year flood;
how many sandbags it takes to hold off the flood,
and how many friends and neighbors really cared:
...to leave their own homes, their families and their jobs
to help them save theirs.
Let's always remember how we all:
grabbed our boots,
lent a hand or a shovel,
and shared the hope.
And when it was all over,
were glad we were there.
Thanks, everyone.Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
TOP 10 PLACES TO LIVE:USA: LA CROSSE, WI: is one of them!: http://ping.fm/hISeK via USN&WR
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
TWITTER FAIL : 5 Reasons NOT to Follow On Twitter
Keepin' it short , sweet and simple for obvious reasons:
1.) Auto DM/Auto tweets: Figure it out. Duh.
2.) No website link on your twitter profile: Double duh.
3.) Website link = phishing site: Dull hook. No bait. Bad spammer.
Go lay by your dish.
4.) 0 Updates: Wow. That's real social of you.
5.) Any combination of the above four: ...if anyone can imagine that.
...'nuff said.
Steve
920-691-6030
"TICKING TIME BOMB":Commerical RE lending could cripple US economy: http://ping.fm/pStMg via DowJones news
Friday, June 5, 2009
Try it-FREE Translation tool for your blog/webpage: OVER 30 languages-no ads!: http://ping.fm/ognkt -Thank you, Google!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
...Another great client meeting! Proposal time: if you aren't already doing this- http://ping.fm/kM3B2 -it's not too late to start!
Friday, May 29, 2009
THREE Free on Friday- cloud calendar, voice to text, video editor
(numeral from wikimedia commons)
Friday.
Finally!
Most of us will get our lives back for a day or two.
Well,whether you have the weekend off or not,
here are three free tools to help you:
organize your life, stay in touch with your world, and share and create memories:
1.) Airset
A great on-line calendar solution for literally everyone in your life.
2.) Jott
Voice mail to email. Your email.
3.)XP Movie Maker
Simple, elegant and easy-drag and drop format to create videos.
...did I mention these are all free?
See you here, there and everywhere!
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Food for Thought as I work for a day or two on getting face to face and ear to ear with real live people!: http://ping.fm/4KfvG
Friday, May 15, 2009
Five Free Ways to Woo and Wow Your Clients
Five Free Ways
to Woo and Wow
Your Clients:
(Image from www.twodocs.com)
...there is a five in the circle-
if you can't see it, read on anyway.
Then go see your ophthalmologist.
And, for your clients:
1.) Show up.
2.) Shut up.
3.) Listen.
4.) Ask questions.
5.) Converse: don't worry about conversion.
...and see what happens.
Steve
920-691-6030
Friday, May 1, 2009
Free Friday: 19 FREE Windows XP PowerToys
It might be Google's universe,
...but it's Bill Gates' world,
and we just work in it !
Power up your XP-erience with these 19 FREE tools
for tabbing, re-sizing-and general tweaking
from the gang in Redmond, WA.
Free, as always, is good!
Steve
Thursday, April 23, 2009
FIVE free fabulous tools for website building, document sharing and photo editing!
...No foolin'....
Just free, for you:
www.scribd.com
Free online document depository for storage, display and distribution of collateral material. Think community with document sharing: almost all common document formats supported for web use, download and email sharing via webmail and also sharing for social networks.
Free online document depository for storage, display and distribution of collateral material. Think community with document sharing: almost all common document formats supported for web use, download and email sharing via webmail and also sharing for social networks.
www.wix.com
Free Flash-based, search-engine friendly website builder. Hosting and design services available.
www.blinkweb.com
Free: Create any website type and create an unlimited number of websites: Blogs, Content Style, Salesletter Style! Subdomain/domain hosting available.
www.butterscotch.com
Freeware, shareware tools and great video how-to tutorials, and for the geek in all of us. (Searching real estate at the site-over 300 hits and hints popped up!
(...don't forget: www.freefoto.com .)
Create. Have fun. Share. Sell. Smile.
...And grow!
Steve
920-691-6030
Monday, April 6, 2009
Living in Change
"Everything changes, nothing remains without change." -Gautama Buddha
Like anything else, there are different levels of change:
You can change your socks, what you have for breakfast and your address all in the same day.
Or are those choices, and not really change?
Maybe-just maybe-the difference between choice and change is if we actually do it.
(If is a funny word, too-but let's stick to change today and not sit too long under the Bhodi tree.)
So okay, there you have it: Change.
We are all past the point in our lives and work where changing is negotiable.
In fact, Change has taken on some Darwinistic flavor, and shoves us all back into considering the fear of the unknown.
We have to learn to live in change, not just change when circumstances dictate it for our economic, physical or emotional survival.
Living in change is always moving, always looking forward, watching the horizon come closer, fade-and become invisible at times.
We will sometimes lose our bearings and maybe get lost.
But look at what is happening all around you.
And be a part of it.
Start living in change.
Steve
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
31 Ideas for Social Media Content or Updates
31
Ideas for Social Media Content or Updates
(...just a few thoughts to help things along for everyone-almost all of these can be either a photo, update item or a blog idea. Use common sense, get permissions and give credit when linking and have fun!)
1.) Your city parks and park board program schedules.
2.) Arts programs for kids!
3.) Recycling pick-up dates.
4.) Local prep high school scores of your favorite team.
5.) A local popular cafe-a great recipe from a great place.
6.) Got any street musicians out in the early spring weather?
7.) The dates property taxes are due.
8.) The owner of the pink or purple home.
9.) Oldest or historical home in the community.
10.) Volunteer efforts in your community.
11.) A local historical monument or location in your community.
12.) A listing.
13.) A market report.
14.) Bingo night schedule for seniors and everyone!
15.) The local notice of the blood drive.
16.) A local popular gift shop.
17.) A local popular coffee shop-different than a café…just work it.
18.) Community US Census information-population, ratio of men to women, household income, etc.
19.) Links to current or historical maps of the town or area.
20.) Community school news: kindergarten, elementary, middle, junior and high school reports:student population, number of teachers, number of graduates, those that went to college, etc.
21.) Dates/time/place of the local Farmer’s Market.
22.) There are 365 holidays in a year-which one is today?
23.) There are 52 weeks in a year-which one is this?
24.) Links to historical photos of the area or the county historical society.
25.) Housing trends and consumer RE news: first time buyer info, rehab programs, utility assistance programs, etc.
26.) Mortgage rates update.
27.) Schedule of local "dump day" or the hours of the community compost lot.
28.) Schedule of the local zoning commission meetings.
28.) Points in the fair housing law.
29.) Seasonal home maintenance tips.
30.) Home inspection and assessment tips and information.
31) Link to your favorite plumber, electrician, carpenter, mason or painter.
Steven Stearns
Social Network Builder
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030
920-691-6030
Connect with me at:
Friday, March 27, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Some quiet thoughts on home ownership....
A house.
A yard.
Family-Mom, Dad, Kids, Pets.
Neighbors.
Home sweet home.
9 million people slated to get help.
It's a start:
Special thanks to the gang at Trulia for going out,
talking to the public
and getting these quiet thoughts together for us-
in the midst of all the clamor.
Saving one home is a good start.
And Realtors are there to help:
with their knowledge of local markets
and other knowledge they can find and share,
they can help guide almost any homeowner
to what is practical and possible in their own unique situation.
Steve
twitter:
@stevenstearns
Friday, February 20, 2009
25 random things social media can do for your business
(graphic from mattbites.com)
1. Social media will help you face the consumer.
and it will help:
2. Protect your reputation.
3. Protect your products.
4. Protect your trademarks.
5. Protect your branding.
6. Create relationships.
7. Improve customer service.
8. Monitor direct consumer feedback.
9. Make you transparent to the consumer.
10. Recruit qualified employees.
11. Communicate in the quickest manner possible.
12. Keep an eye on the competition.
13. Find ideas to grow your market.
14. Find money. (Yes, it IS out there.)
15. Defuse potential unpleasant situations.
16. Share ideas-and incentives.
17. Attend events you couldn't afford to travel to.
18. Increase collaboration.
19. Decrease costs.
20. Create buzz for your company.
21. Listen to your market.
22. Make you nimble.
23. Identify loyal consumers and new consumers.
24. Increase your influence.
25. Embrace change.
Steve
Monday, February 9, 2009
Are you swimming in the Dead Pool?
(image from http://www.homeschoolstudentplanner.com/)...or are you just holding your nose
and hoping you come up OK?
Better look around before you jump in:
15 major US business concerns were put in
a dead pool of sorts for 2009 over at
Reading a little like a review-Circuit City, Chrysler and Blockbuster-
there were some interesting candidates for the floater crew:
Krispy Kreme-come on, I thought I was throwing them a line
the last time I got on the scale;
Rite Aid-you can't make money selling Viagra
...AND overpriced SoBe energy drinks?
Station Casinos-where DID the money go here?
All of those and the rest on the list deserve the attention they are getting.
And then some.
One stands out: Realogy.
No big secret. The general opinion is they have had
a very, very hard time since last year.
Not to oversimplify, but the obvious question:
With their premier franchises and branding,
it makes you wonder what is going to happen
to those franchises, Brokers and Agents-
and one-in-four homes (or so) bought and sold
Realogy says involved/was touched by a branded affiliate of theirs.
Right now, no one is buying much of anything.
And it is getting harder for Realogy
and a whole lot of other businesses to buy time.
Many of them up to their noses in debt, interest payments
-and a lack of effective consumer engagement.
The ripples in the water have yet to turn into
the froth and confusion of a feeding frenzy.
So, are you treading water in the dead pool,
or are you growing your social networks?
Steve
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Don't throw up on your market...
...or on anyone else.
Really.
It's just good etiquette
to keep it down after you have cleared your plate.
Learn how to do it:
Now:
Take a deep, deep breath.
Exhale.
If you are still feeling queasy, uneasy and confused-
imagine how your consumer feels.
Face your market. Listen. Learn.
(And don't forget to pick up the tab once in a while-:)
Steve
facebook: http://tinyurl.com/c7f27d
twitter:@stevenstearns
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