Thursday, September 2, 2010

Who am I?

As I begin to blog more regularly I want to try and keep it as much business as unique!!!

We always want to know who our friends are or what makes a person so busy, happy, driven and dedicated to their lives. I think knowing about me and what my life consists of will help you know why I am known for being so dedicated and driven to make sure not only my clients but close friends and family are happy and have all the help they need.

I am:
-A Daughter
-A Sister
-A Bride to Be
-A Friend
-A Realtor
-A Traveler
-An Organized Person
-An Honest Person
-Educated
-Passionate
-Professional 
-Fun 
-A Good Driver
-A Good Listener
-A Former Teacher

To make it brief I chose to list the qualities I feel are important. I can very easily write a book or a few paragraphs but I prefer to keep the posts brief so that you can read and respond! I hope everyone has a wonderful remainder of the week and a safe holiday weekend!

Monday, August 30, 2010

Just Listed- Laguna Hills

Client Full Report + Photos

Would you Text Messaging or SMS your Realtor?

I have been meaning to write a post regarding the effectiveness and popularity of Text Messaging within the real estate industry and society at large.

What is Text Messaging or SMS?
  • Text messaging is also referred to as Short Message Service or SMS. This feature is common on most mobile cellular devices and allows for mobile devices to send and receive brief messages containing communicative information. 
Who is using this?
  • Most generations have begun to utilize this easy exchange of written messages between mobile devices. However in business Realtors are now utilizing this feature in order to schedule and coordinate appointments with clients, Realtors and service providers. 
When did this begin?
  • I have noticed and increase in communication with my clients and business associates in the past year. I felt prior to this it was almost not expected and therefor reserved for personal social use. 
Why?
  • This form of communication allows for short messages to be relayed often times quicker than a common voicemail or email will be. There is no retrieval system as it comes directly to your mobile device for viewing. (My favorite feature!)  I also like how well this allows me to track my messages, contact information and simple direct communication from my clients at often times off hours.
This new phenomena had occurred to me about a year ago when my clients began contacting me in the evenings via text messages. I was a shocked at first being that this form of communication was reserved for my family and friends. However, I very quickly became pleased with the amount of respect I felt I had gained by them not choosing to call me after the 8:00 p.m. hour in the evening. Now that I have experienced other agents utilizing this to communicate for showings, I truly see the importance for allowing and accepting this form of communication on my listings. I received my first agent having scheduled their showing with my via text this weekend.  I am very pleased with the importance and ease this adds to scheduling and communicating more efficiently and effectively in my career.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Pocket Listing in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, CA
4 Bedrooms
2 Baths
Private Corner Lot 
Over $80,000 in recent upgrades
Call Nicole for more information 949.922.8148