Morning Mojo: A Jolt of Inspiration
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By: Tom Tognoli
Chief Operating Officer
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season. I don’t know about you, but this time of year with so many things to do I sometimes feel like I am one step behind and can’t keep up…holiday parties, Christmas shopping, packed malls, yearend projects, etc. I can become impatient. Remember as we go through the holiday season what it is all about. Also remember sometimes things and people are not as they appear. Check it out. Read More
Intero Insider: Candid Insight from Intero CEOHigher Loan Limits Offer Real Help in High-Priced Markets
By: Gino Blefari
President and CEO
The housing market is rife with good news lately, if you know which stats and announcements to look for and how to interpret them. Sure, we’re not reveling in record-high home sales or value increases, but it’s not all bad in some markets, including our very own Bay Area. At Intero, we have seen record sales in 2010 and 2011.Perhaps the best news I’ve heard in the last quarter that directly impacts us was that lawmakers in Washington reversed a recent lowering of the maximum loan limits that could be backed by the Federal Housing Administration. Read More
Wellness Tips: Healthy Body, Healthy BusinessStay True to Your Intentions.
By: Tammy Parkinson
Personal Trainer/Nutritionist
Usually in early to mid December, everyone’s thoughts and actions are driven by the Holidays. It’s a magical time, a busy time, and hopefully a fun time.
Then the infamous, New Year’s day comes and hits us like a brick. Resolutions are the talk of the town and getting back in to our skinny jeans seems ever elusive.
So, while we are still in a calm and centered (for the most part) state; before the rush of hitting every Holiday event out there, give some thought as to how you want to feel and see yourself come January 1, 2012! In fact, think about a very powerful word…intention. Read More
Thoughts on Leadership: Empowering the Leader in You
The GIFTS that Leaders Give
By: Gino Blefari
President and CEO
This is the time of year when many people exchange gifts and messages of gratitude for the things we do for each other. As a leader, the gift you bring to your organization is important in many ways. “Gifts” take on a whole new meaning, as they aren’t material things you can hold in your hand, but qualities that you bring to the table to lead a team to success.
Here’s what we mean by G-I-F-T-S from great leaders:
G: Generosity
A leader’s generosity will spread quickly through a company. Being generous often means understanding that most people want to feel that they are part of something bigger and that what they do matters. Read More
Cool Apps: New Real Estate Tech Tools
Send Out Cards - Easy, Unique Client Follow-Ups
By: John Thompson
Executive Vice President
Save time. Save money. Stay connected. Differentiate. Help at-risk kids in need in the process?
Welcome to the partnership of Send Out Cards and the Intero Foundation.
Founded in 2004, Send Out Cards has grown into the third largest online greeting card and gift company. While Hallmark still remains the leader, it does so mainly with a “bricks-and-mortar” approach. Hmmmm, I have heard this analogy before.
Send Out Cards recently added an iPhone app to its offerings, giving users the ability to send high-quality, two-panel cards immediately from their iPhones for just over a $1 (which includes First-Class postage). This is a great deal compared to cards you buy in the store. Read More
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Singapore Increases Tax on Property Purchases
Editor’s Note: with the increase in stamp duty in Singapore, will overseas investors seek alternative markets?
The Singapore government on Wednesday imposed an additional tax on property purchases by foreigners, and locals seeking to buy multiple residential units, in an effort to curb speculation in the market.
Foreigners and companies will have to pay an extra 10% stamp duty on residential property purchases. Permanent residents buying their second property or citizens buying their third or subsequent residential units will be required to pay an extra 3% stamp duty, according to a statement on the Ministry of National Development website.
Prices are now 13% above the level in the second quarter of 1996 and 16% above the more-recent peak in the second quarter of 2008, it added. 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.
Imagine a train. It’s filled with top-producing REALTORS®. Agents, young and old, experienced and new. All are looking for—or are open to the idea of—a new place to hang their hats. A brokerage whose culture and brand gets them to where they want to go. Career-wise. And in life.
Consider the following:
- How do you convince these passengers to step off at your station? That’s called recruiting.
- Once at the station, how do you get them to not re-board the train? That’s called retention.
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