“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” -Michael Jordan

Is your life ideal?

I try to keep my life in perspective.  What is important and what isn’t?  I am focusing on the non important and missing the important?  I think it is too easy to complain about the weather or traffic conditions and miss the amazing things. this past 4 days I had the opportunity to go to Spring Training with my grown son.  We respectfully left our wives behind and drove to Arizona.  Over 2,300 miles in the car to see the Rockies play baseball.  Here is the synopsis of the trip:  we talked, we laughed, we enjoyed each other, we shared experiences and at the end of 4 days I got the chance to be with that amazing gift, my son.   Now that is what to focus on!

Read about the new lead based paint certification requirements for REALTORS at http://www.smdrablog.com

What is required from REALTORS regarding Lead Based Paint Certification

Answer:  Nothing.  The EPA set rulings that as of April 22, 2010 any property whose building permit is prior to 1978 is being renovated that those doing the renovation must be certified if they are receiving compensation for the work.  would it be a good idea for a smart REALTOR to ask the painter or renovator if they are certified, yes but it is not required.  According to SMDRA’s legal counsel, Oliver Frascona; like meth laps REALTORS should not get involved in the details but should hire or recommend professionals that have the appropriate certifications.  When asked today if any documents need to be signed off or proof of certification provided “That is over kill” said Frascona

I’m mad at everyone

No, not you. Not anyone in particular, actually.

I’m angry at the idea of ‘everyone’ and what they want and what they say.

Everyone says you should do your site and your online presence a certain way.

Everyone is upset at what you did.

Everyone is frustrated at the slow pace government is getting this done.

Everyone knows you should listen to your customers and do what they say.

Everyone knows that our school is wasting money.

Everyone says you need to go to a ‘good’ college.

You get the idea. That everyone.

The one that’s almost always wrong.

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2010 SMDRA bowling tournament

Sometimes it can just be about the fun.  over 260 members had an awesome time Wednesday celebrating ST. Patricks day and bowling. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxAWOTQrw3Q

I have wondered what to do if business is slow

I don’t have all the answers but this one is a no brainer. Go to REALTOR Rally!!!!  for $25 you get the best day of education available. You hear timely speakers who will enlighten on the present and future of real estate and give key tips on how to do better.  How can anyone not make this investment of their time?  How do you sign up, go to www.realtorrally.org. It’s that simple.

personal production is hereby halted-smoking a cigar and working on social networks now