12 Oct Nobody Can Make You Feel: A few thoughts from our President, Jeff Russell
When is the last time you said or heard someone say, “He or she made me feel so (enter emotion here)?” The emotion might be sad, mad, outraged...
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05 Oct Saying No: A Few Thoughts from Our President, Jeff Russell
Saying no. It’s a hard thing for a lot of people, including myself. But, like with most things in life, it becomes much easier with time. There was a point in my life where I felt very overwhelmed. I realized that I was such a people pleaser,...
02 Oct How Agents Are Making Clients Happy In a Seller’s Market
Real estate professionals have been pleasantly surprised by home buyers' continued demand, even during the pandemic. Inventory remains low across the country, and interested buyers are still combing the market in search of their dream home. This is known as a “seller’s market.” Managing expectations with...
28 Sep To Laugh Often and Much: A Few Thoughts from Our President, Jeff Russell
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world...
28 Sep Will The Fed’s New Approach Keep Interest Rates Low?
On August 27, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced that they are taking a new approach to bolster the economy. The major policy shift includes allowing inflation to run higher than normal -- over their 2% goal-- if it, in turn, supports the labor market and...
21 Sep Inner Voice: A Few Thoughts from Our President, Jeff Russell
Stop for just a moment and imagine this: what if you said all of your inner thoughts aloud all of the time? Chances are, you probably wouldn’t feel comfortable with that, especially the things you say about yourself to yourself. It’s incredible how horrible we can...
17 Sep Types of SOC Audits + Why The Matter To You and Your Clients
SOC should be very much on the radar of both real estate agents and their clients. Essentially, this type of compliance ensures that companies are performing annual audits and demonstrate effective internal controls regarding the security of private client information. Think about the amount of personal...
14 Sep Dealing with Negative People: A Few Words From Our President, Jeff Russell
In the past, I have shared a bit about using negative thought interrupters in our own lives. So, today, I wanted to talk about dealing with negative people in our lives. I’ve been contemplating this quote by Tony Gaskins: “Negative people need drama like oxygen. Stay positive,...
10 Sep Glen Oaks Escrow Announces It Assisted With Yet Another Bitcoin Transaction
We are beyond excited to share with you that our sister company - Glen Oaks Escrow - closed yet another Bitcoin transaction! The homebuyer contacted their office in San Diego to inquire about using Bitcoin after hearing about previous Bitcoin transactions that were administered. “We’re thrilled...
07 Sep A Few Words About Practice From Our President, Jeff Russell
In my younger days, I would often hear the words "medical practice'" or "law practice" and think to myself how ridiculous the word "practice" was in those terms. My thought process went something like this: "Why the heck do we pay these people big bucks and...