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Tom Tognoli pic for EDM Morning Mojo: A Jolt of Inspiration
Cook it in a crock pot
By: Tom Tognoli
Chief Operating Officer, Intero Real Estate Services

We see people do it in all aspects of their life and work, only to wonder why they are struggling. They live and work a binge-purge life. We are an instant gratification society so we want quick fixes and quick rewards. We want to cook life in a microwave…now, now, now. The reality of it is that life needs to be cooked in a crock pot…slow and steady. Trust me, I know firsthand. For those of you who know me, you know I am fanatical about results and getting stuff done not now, but yesterday. I definitely have an element of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). This is something I work and struggle with every day.

Let’s use diet for an example because I know this is something most of us can relate too. Someone eats like crap for months or years only to be fed up with what they see in the mirror, or get scared to death when they hear what their doctor has to say about their health. Read More

Gino Blefari pic for EDM Intero Insider: Candid Insight from Intero CEO
New Option for Struggling Homeowners Presents Another Weak Solution
By: Gino Blefari
President and CEO, Intero Real Estate Services

Homeowners facing foreclosure soon may have another option for help. The administration has tried many things with little success so far, but the latest proposal would involve changing the tax code without costing any revenue to the government – a potential "win-win" situation.

The billed, dubbed the HOME Act(short for Hardship Outlays to protect Mortgagee Equity) would allow homeowners who have 401k retirement plans to pull out money early to save their houses from foreclosure without the usual tax penalties for early withdrawal. Read More

Tammy Parkinson pic for EDM Wellness Tips: Healthy Body, Healthy Business
Create a process to good health
By: Tammy Parkinson
Personal Trainer/Nutritionist, Intero Real Estate Services

Hopefully at some point in your life, you’ve taken a vacation. I am even more hopeful you’ve taken several vacations. Assuming you have, there is a “general” process for this. You plan the time off, save the money, pack your clothes, plan how to get to the airport (if you are flying) and get to the airport early, coordinate your rides to and from the airport, and finally arrive. The process before you get to your destination point can take months…maybe years. Once you get to your ultimate vacation spot, it’s so worth it, right?.Read More

Gino Blefari pic for EDM 2 Thoughts on Leadership: Empowering the leader in you
Al Davis - The Leader behind the Silver and Black
By: Gino Blefari
President and CEO, Intero Real Estate Services

"Just win, baby." –Al Davis. Controversial and combative are two words often used to describe Al Davis, the principal owner of the Oakland Raiders who died Oct. 8. He was much more than that – a creator, a builder and a dedicated believer in his team. His story as he described it was a “tunnel life” focused on football.

"He was my best friend," said former Raiders Coach John Madden. "It's Al Davis. Al Davis doesn't die. Just the shock of it. Even though you could see him and knew he was sick and he was failing, he is a fighter, he fights that, you know he was gonna beat it.".Read More

JT pic for EDM Cool Apps: New Real Estate Tech Tools
Meet Your Hands-Free Virtual Assistant, Vlingo
By: John Thomson
Executive Vice President, Intero Real Estate Services

Because agents spend a lot of time behind the wheel, and because agents are super busy human beings, a personal voice-controlled virtual assistant would likely be a miracle to many agent ears. For new iPhone 4S users, there is of course the anticipated new Siri app. But don’t fret, Android and Blackberry users – you also have similar options.

The most notable option is Vlingo, a free virtual assistant app that can send SMS messages and emails, make phone calls, surf the web, find local businesses, and launch applications – all using natural language. Read More
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Trump SoHo Tower in New York Attracting the Attention of Japanese Investors

realestate Editor’s note: What's your strategy to connect with overseas property investors?

What’s getting Japanese investors excited isn’t just the high value of the yen allowing for cheaper purchases overseas nor the Trump brand name but the unique qualities that investing in hotel – condo hybrid brings.

The owner of a unit in Trump SoHo is renting out their empty unit for tourists, sightseers and business travelers thereby generating rental revenue for high percentage of the time the owner is away. The hotel serves in lieu of a property manager allowing an easy transition from owner use to revenue generating property with little down time.
“Say I’m an owner flying in for the weekend. I check in Friday then check out Sunday morning. By Sunday evening my unit is back in the reservation system of the hotel. Read More
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The INTERO Way

We seek to recruit entrepreneurs interested in building a real estate network dedicated to empowering people to achieve their dreams

So how will INTERO empower my business?
Review our recently released paper on the INTERO Way, an insight into our philosophy on leadership, financial management, recruiting and retention, technology, marketing and productivity.

Real estate isn’t a 9-5 job. It’s not a 5-day a week profession. These days, consumers fire off emails day and night, send requests, and can acquire a world of information at the click of a button. To compete, to remain relevant today’s real estate professional must spring into action at a moments notice.

For many, maintaining the regime to sustain such a demanding career and balance it with a healthy lifestyle is often considered the greatest challenge.

We understand. We’ve been there. As agents. As managers, as brokers, and as executives charged to run the largest real estate franchise in the world. We understand demanding clients, 80-hour work weeks, ever changing technologies, shifting markets and fierce competition. We know what it takes to go from nothing to building a thriving business. But we also know what can happen when someone attempts this on their own, with no support, no mentorship, no direction, outdated tools and no leadership.

It’s why we built Intero. We believe that true success extends beyond the accumulation of financial wealth which can really only ever be achieved and sustained when there is complete balance in a person’s life. For us, this is a critical objective and something we feel obligated to providing those who dedicate their lives to this amazing profession.

We chose to share some of our secrets, our beliefs, our passions and ideas on how we do that at Intero. We invite you to read it and share your thoughts with us. And if desired, visit us to learn more about how we can help you achieve your greatest potential through real estate.” Read More
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Interested in promoting your new project or development?

The newly launched Intero International Developer Marketing Program serves the needs of developers interested in increasing their company/project exposure to overseas investors and buyers interested in property investment opportunities. Read More

Become a part of the program:

New! Target high net worth Chinese investors by arranging an exclusive live property seminar with INTERO Hong Kong or INTERO Shanghai office
New! Promote your project with the support of one of the largest estate agency firms in Malaysia, a recent addition to the Intero International network
Expand your marketing efforts and gain worldwide exposure
Connect with potential overseas investors and buyers
Increase awareness in select target markets
Build direct relationship with our international real estate network of offices and agents

Contact salesasiapacific@interorealestate.com to learn more about this offering.


October 22, 2011 Empowering People to Achieve Their Dreams
Become an Intero Asia Pacific Fan Join us and together let’s build a different kind of real estate network. A real estate network dedicated to empowering people to achieve their dreams _______________________________ Dealing with Setbacks in 3 Steps In this short coaching video from top real estate coach Tom Ferry, while stuck in Toronto overnight for an extra day because of a mechanical setback on the plane Tom explains 3 simple steps for dealing with any situation. Click the video below to learn more _______________________ Promoting Bay Area developers at SouFun Property Expo in Shanghai _______________________ Did You Know? U.S. Silicon Valley Properties For Sale Earn referral/co-broker commissions Did you know that Intero has put together a team of professional property agents who are multilingual and specialize in working with international investors. Connect with our Intero International Buyer Team today. Learn more about financing for overseas buyers Click each individual property for more detailed information Los Altos Hills, California 5bd/8ba $7,995,000 Saratoga, California 7bd/3.5ba $4,800.000 Saratoga, California 5bd/5ba $3,549,000 Los Gatos, California 5bd/5ba $2,998,000 Morgan HIll , California 4bd/7ba $2,595,000 Palo Alto , California 5bd/4ba $2,499,000 View these properties and more inventory at www.interorealestate.com	Intero Blogs Morning Mojo: A Jolt of Inspiration Cook it in a crock pot By: Tom Tognoli Chief Operating Officer, Intero Real Estate Services We see people do it in all aspects of their life and work, only to wonder why they are struggling. They live and work a binge-purge life. We are an instant gratification society so we want quick fixes and quick rewards. We want to cook life in a microwave…now, now, now. The reality of it is that life needs to be cooked in a crock pot…slow and steady. Trust me, I know firsthand. For those of you who know me, you know I am fanatical about results and getting stuff done not now, but yesterday. I definitely have an element of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). This is something I work and struggle with every day. Let’s use diet for an example because I know this is something most of us can relate too. Someone eats like crap for months or years only to be fed up with what they see in the mirror, or get scared to death when they hear what their doctor has to say about their health. Read More Intero Insider: Candid Insight from Intero CEO New Option for Struggling Homeowners Presents Another Weak Solution By: Gino Blefari President and CEO, Intero Real Estate Services Homeowners facing foreclosure soon may have another option for help. The administration has tried many things with little success so far, but the latest proposal would involve changing the tax code without costing any revenue to the government – a potential "win-win" situation. The billed, dubbed the HOME Act(short for Hardship Outlays to protect Mortgagee Equity) would allow homeowners who have 401k retirement plans to pull out money early to save their houses from foreclosure without the usual tax penalties for early withdrawal. Read More Wellness Tips: Healthy Body, Healthy Business Create a process to good health By: Tammy Parkinson Personal Trainer/Nutritionist, Intero Real Estate Services Hopefully at some point in your life, you’ve taken a vacation. I am even more hopeful you’ve taken several vacations. Assuming you have, there is a “general” process for this. You plan the time off, save the money, pack your clothes, plan how to get to the airport (if you are flying) and get to the airport early, coordinate your rides to and from the airport, and finally arrive. The process before you get to your destination point can take months…maybe years. Once you get to your ultimate vacation spot, it’s so worth it, right?.Read More Thoughts on Leadership: Empowering the leader in you Al Davis - The Leader behind the Silver and Black By: Gino Blefari President and CEO, Intero Real Estate Services "Just win, baby." –Al Davis. Controversial and combative are two words often used to describe Al Davis, the principal owner of the Oakland Raiders who died Oct. 8. He was much more than that – a creator, a builder and a dedicated believer in his team. His story as he described it was a “tunnel life” focused on football. "He was my best friend," said former Raiders Coach John Madden. "It's Al Davis. Al Davis doesn't die. Just the shock of it. Even though you could see him and knew he was sick and he was failing, he is a fighter, he fights that, you know he was gonna beat it.".Read More Cool Apps: New Real Estate Tech Tools Meet Your Hands-Free Virtual Assistant, Vlingo By: John Thomson Executive Vice President, Intero Real Estate Services Because agents spend a lot of time behind the wheel, and because agents are super busy human beings, a personal voice-controlled virtual assistant would likely be a miracle to many agent ears. For new iPhone 4S users, there is of course the anticipated new Siri app. But don’t fret, Android and Blackberry users – you also have similar options. The most notable option is Vlingo, a free virtual assistant app that can send SMS messages and emails, make phone calls, surf the web, find local businesses, and launch applications – all using natural language. Read More __________________________________________________________________________ Trump SoHo Tower in New York Attracting the Attention of Japanese Investors Editor’s note: What's your strategy to connect with overseas property investors? What’s getting Japanese investors excited isn’t just the high value of the yen allowing for cheaper purchases overseas nor the Trump brand name but the unique qualities that investing in hotel – condo hybrid brings. The owner of a unit in Trump SoHo is renting out their empty unit for tourists, sightseers and business travelers thereby generating rental revenue for high percentage of the time the owner is away. The hotel serves in lieu of a property manager allowing an easy transition from owner use to revenue generating property with little down time. “Say I’m an owner flying in for the weekend. I check in Friday then check out Sunday morning. By Sunday evening my unit is back in the reservation system of the hotel. Read More ____________________________________________________________________________________ The INTERO Way We seek to recruit entrepreneurs interested in building a real estate network dedicated to empowering people to achieve their dreams So how will INTERO empower my business? Review our recently released paper on the INTERO Way, an insight into our philosophy on leadership, financial management, recruiting and retention, technology, marketing and productivity. Real estate isn’t a 9-5 job. It’s not a 5-day a week profession. These days, consumers fire off emails day and night, send requests, and can acquire a world of information at the click of a button. To compete, to remain relevant today’s real estate professional must spring into action at a moments notice. For many, maintaining the regime to sustain such a demanding career and balance it with a healthy lifestyle is often considered the greatest challenge. We understand. We’ve been there. As agents. As managers, as brokers, and as executives charged to run the largest real estate franchise in the world. We understand demanding clients, 80-hour work weeks, ever changing technologies, shifting markets and fierce competition. We know what it takes to go from nothing to building a thriving business. But we also know what can happen when someone attempts this on their own, with no support, no mentorship, no direction, outdated tools and no leadership. It’s why we built Intero. We believe that true success extends beyond the accumulation of financial wealth which can really only ever be achieved and sustained when there is complete balance in a person’s life. For us, this is a critical objective and something we feel obligated to providing those who dedicate their lives to this amazing profession. We chose to share some of our secrets, our beliefs, our passions and ideas on how we do that at Intero. We invite you to read it and share your thoughts with us. And if desired, visit us to learn more about how we can help you achieve your greatest potential through real estate.” Read More _____________________________________________________________________________________ Interested in promoting your new project or development? The newly launched Intero International Developer Marketing Program serves the needs of developers interested in increasing their company/project exposure to overseas investors and buyers interested in property investment opportunities. Read More Become a part of the program: New! Target high net worth Chinese investors by arranging an exclusive live property seminar with INTERO Hong Kong or INTERO Shanghai office New! Promote your project with the support of one of the largest estate agency firms in Malaysia, a recent addition to the Intero International network Expand your marketing efforts and gain worldwide exposure Connect with potential overseas investors and buyers Increase awareness in select target markets Build direct relationship with our international real estate network of offices and agents Contact salesasiapacific@interorealestate.com to learn more about this offering.
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