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Re: The Future of Real Estate For Sale Signs: Digital

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:03:42 -0000

As a mortgage practitioner I find it difficult to see the usage behind this (except for maybe showing slides between changing rates and product guidelines...maybe?)... But on the Real Estate sales side I can definitely see the uniqueness in this. Especially that last clip at the end. As a consumer I'd think it's cool, unique, different...enough to let me through my guard down, sit with you, and listen to how you can help me.

I guess the only question is...how much does it cost?

Re: Does Sex Rent? Window Dancers Lure Tenants

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:36:55 -0000

@Glenn: I drive past this place almost every day. What's funny is that sometimes, when I hit traffic, I see people staring and pointing (if there's a passenger) while the car behind them is honking for them to get the heck outta the way.

Re: Chain Letter Fun: 20 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Level of Insanity

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:12:27 -0000

I'm a coffee freak so number 5 is my pick! But number 6 and Todd's comment are hilarious!

Re: I'm a Blogger

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:40:07 -0000

Well, I've been admiring this blog from afar...what better venue for an introduction than this video...

I'm Ricardo Bueno and I'm a blogger!

Re: I’m having a Garage Sale!

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:29:07 -0000

I would use Twitter and Twitterlocal.com to connect with people on twitter who are withing a 1 mile radius of you...that way you can let them know of your garage sale. Other than that, your best bet is probably craigslist like you said.

Re: Top 100 Tips for Lead Management and Sales Success

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:57:17 -0000

Talk about a great resource! Bill, amazing of you to have put all of this together...a tremendous round of applause and kudos for the work!

Now if you'll excuse me, I have some reading to do.

Re: Speed Matters in Lead Management

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:04:42 -0000

Conrad said it perfectly: "You snooze, you lose."

I've referred listings out to other real estate agents. When calling to find the right one, I most often chose the one that contact me first.

Consistent follow up is vitally important!

Re: Increase Your Good Conversations

Ricardo Bueno — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:48:02 -0000

This quote makes for a great reminder in conversations with others:

"'A gossip is one who talks to you about others; a bore is one who talks to you about himself; and a brilliant conversationalist is one who talks to you about yourself.'" -- Lisa Kirk

Re: Build Your Mortgage Marketing on Financial Education

Ricardo Bueno — Sun, 11 May 2008 02:02:15 -0000

I took my first stab at creating an e-book just last week; it was more of a collaborative effort as I had several contributing authors. Chris Brogan's blog in a way inspired me to get it all together so compliments to him for the inspiration.

Why am I telling you this? Because this was my first step in a series of new marketing. I'd planned on creating everything you've outlined here and that first e-book was my test to gauge the level of interaction I might be able to attract.

The result? It works! People engage and comment.

The thing is, if you provide something genuine and valuable, you'll find an audience that will take the time to listen. Though your immediate SOI is of course where you should start.

My advice to others, don't afraid to step out of your comfort zone. If I was able to do it, you can too!

Re: New Program Guidelines - Friday HAHA

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:13:47 -0000

Ahh man, that was hilarious!

Re: In San Diego homes are buy one, get one free

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:30:43 -0000

All I can say is "wow!" I didn't think I'd ever see the "buy one, get one free" ad in Real Estate.

Re: Happy Mothers Day! (To me!)

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:52:24 -0000

Angela & Abby,

That is just too cute! I was going to say, "hope you had a Happy Mother's Day!" But I know that this must have been on of the best days ever!

Happy Mother's Day Angela! It was great meeting you last year on Liz's blog though I haven't been by. I hope that we can connect again some time soon. For now, take care...

Re: I’m a Blogger

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:40:07 -0000

Well, I've been admiring this blog from afar...what better venue for an introduction than this video...

I'm Ricardo Bueno and I'm a blogger!

Re: Sellsius Holiday Gift Ideas: Personalized Gift Card

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:06:53 -0000

See! Just goes to show you should always be prepared with a good head-shot.

Re: 10 Marketing Tips You Can Learn from a Prostitute

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:58:43 -0000

This one has to get my vote for the funniest RE.net post!

Re: Chain Letter Fun: 20 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Level of Insanity

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:12:27 -0000

I'm a coffee freak so number 5 is my pick! But number 6 and Todd's comment are hilarious!

Re: Which Seller Are You?

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:38:31 -0000

Ha! Now that's hilarious!
Unfortunately I know a few who are a hybrid of the three.

Re: Does Sex Rent? Window Dancers Lure Tenants

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:36:55 -0000

Re: How to Market Your Blog Offline: Follow the Spider

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:51:53 -0000

When I was in Pasadena I put together some fliers (front & back) on 8.5x11 sheets of paper. On the front was a screen-shot of my blog with the words "Visit my blog" at the top in bold and the blog address at the bottom in bold. On the back was a screen-shot of one of my posts.

It worked well initially, I met a few local contacts... But yes I could have followed up on it better.

I posted the fliers at the more local coffee houses and distributed them at the local caravans (this was a hit). Oh and Robeks is pretty cool because they have that community bulletin board. I won a free office party :-)

Here's a sample of the flier I created for Bridget Armstrong in Eugene Oregon. She put it this little piece together for her local morning bagel shop (she writes some GREAT community posts).
http://flickr.com/photos/25250804@N03/2438448832/

Re: Blog Flyer

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:49:54 -0000

Joseph,

Thanks for the mention.

Bridget should get the credit for the great display though :-)
She writes some excellent localism posts over on Active Rain.
http://activerain.com/eugeneoregonrealestate

Re: The Future of Real Estate For Sale Signs: Digital

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:03:42 -0000

Re: Undercover Furniture

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:54:37 -0000

Ha! This one is pretty cool. I like it better than the skull referenced the other day...

Re: Who are You Competing Against Online?

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:31:31 -0000

I'm pleased to know that I rank well for key words that my competitors are using. However, here's where I am at a stalemate... My blog is an industry-wide blog (I can work in NV just as well as I can in CA). But I'm from CA, Los Angeles to be exact. Should I narrow my key words to my region? Am I hurting myself by not doing so? What do you think? I'd like some feedback here.

Re: Is Your Company Trying To Regulate Social Media Usage?

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:11:04 -0000

It's interesting the see the varying responses here (I'll have to read in further when it's not so late)... But I will say that in my industry, for a company to regulate social media usage is a detriment to an employees marketing potential. If you're not going to be given the ability to market yourself via social media, maybe it's time you moved elsewhere. But again, this is in "my" industry so I don't speak for all companies.

Re: Marketing Lingo Defined: Filling the Pipeline

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:03:14 -0000

You said, "you need more than just clients to grow your business." I couldn't agree more!

You need relationships! (The more the merrier. If you have a passion for what you do, this should be easy...it's just a matter of being you.) And like any good relationship, you need to nurture the relationship! (In this case follow up.)

"Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else." -- Margaret Wheatley

Cristina...it's a pleasure meeting you!

Read you later!

Re: Break Out of Old Patterns

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:30:24 -0000

I suppose the habit I have to keep in check is "impatience." I'll get impatient waiting for somebody else to do their part of the work on a project... I used to criticize...

But lately, I've been reading "How to Win Friends & Influence People." -- Dale Carnegie

Wherein Benjamin Franklin is quoted for saying:
"I will speak ill of no man and speak all the good I know of everybody."

Now, I try to live by this every day!

Re: The Savvy Snippet: Do You Play At Work?

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:02:21 -0000

I love the quote!

There's nothing more exciting...more rewarding...than to enjoy what you do every day!

Re: The Savvy Snippet: Go For the View

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:05:09 -0000

Heck, let's make it an awesome year!

Re: Marketing Lingo Defined: Guerilla Marketing

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:45:26 -0000

I followed through on the links that you provided and am finding the information very much resourceful!

I enjoyed this bullet point in particular:
*"The marketer should also concentrate on how many new relationships are made each month."

Along the lines of this bullet point, I'm currently reading Seth Godin's "Permission Marketing" and I find it very relevant to what some of us are trying to achieve (this of course from a business perspective).

Re: So many places to be… so little time.

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:53:28 -0000

What about:
- Linkedin
- Tumblr

Squidoo is one that I've been meaning to set up. And as for del.icio.us, well, let's just say that I'm pacing myself :D

Re: Don’t make me call you…

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:39:15 -0000

I gotta tell ya, you get tired of the hard sells after so many you know.. I'd call you if that was me in that position. The blog is what keeps me updated and let's me know you know your stuff.

Re: Social Media Starter Moves for Entertainers

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:28:40 -0000

I think this is an excellent set of recommendations already. Especially the recommendation to create balance (a.k.a. stretch out). The perfect balance amongst all social media avenues is a great way to find 'new' people. After all, they help keep your content fresh!

Re: Free Tips for Your Blog

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:45:44 -0000

I love the list thus far...it's a great crash-course in community building.

A couple of blogs I visited did something pretty neat to let me know that they were following up with me on their comment. When I received this introduction, I didn't feel invaded on, it actually felt pretty neat.

Here's what they did, after I commented, they sent me an email to 1.) welcome me to their blog, 2.) let me know that they wrote a follow up comment. But mind you, that's all it takes, one email the first time.

(Just a neat tip I thought I'd share).

Re: What BrightKite Does Well

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:59:03 -0000

My all-time favorite has been LinkedIn because it's clean & to-the-point. Little spam and it's a great way to stay in touch professionally with that group of people that you want to maintain contact with. But...as networks expand I definitely agree that it becomes important to differentiate one group of contacts from the next (who you've met and where & the extent of your relationship). It sounds silly, but these things are important!

Though FB is nice because you can interact informally, it's difficult to keep up with everyone! Sure you can mass mail everyone an update or a greeting, but where's the personal interaction in that?

I hesitate to try other social applications like Naymz but hey, if this will get your organized, why not give it a shot?

Re: Spend a Day Reading and Commenting

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:32:46 -0000

Isn't that what community and support is all about? I'm in!

Re: Best Social Media Advice From This Site

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:11:25 -0000

I was just catching up with your recent Tweets about LinkedIn and how someone turned down an invitation to connect (it was unclear as to why and I didn't want to poke my head into a conversation I didn't belong to in the first place)...

In any case, your tweet and those post prompted me to follow up on the articles here referencing LinkedIn. The thing is, I like LinkedIn for it's "reputation management" abilities (as you refer to it in your post). It's a great way to connect and engage with others in support of your work. It's very clean and professional and virtually spam free.

The only drawback (if you can call it that) is, have you ever noticed that some of your contacts don't utilize LinkedIn as much as you do? I like to connect on LinkedIn at least once every two weeks. I do so by sending an email through their email system and it's usually business related or a little more personal in nature. It's about connecting with those individuals in my network.

Anyway, I think that if you actively engage with your network, you can grow it and be more effective with it but you have to engage often (I think they call this consistency, lol).

Well, looks like I have some more reading to do so I'll catch you later.

Re: How I Use Facebook

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:24:10 -0000

I had joined FB a while ago but never found a reason to get active. I mean it's great to friend people and leave messages back and forth but ultimately I was bombarded with too many silly app requests that I began to find it very unappealing.

I'm not into friending a lot of people that I don't know. I'd like to connect with someone on at least some level before being connected with them. I guess that's why I ultimately ended up siding with LinkedIn. I found it cleaner and more professional and I'm constantly in touch with my connections there.

It isn't until recently that I"m beginning to use FB and even then only to a small extent. I use it to engage with people that I've connected with at some level and I'll continue to do so but I'll shy away from a lot of what I consider to be the useless apps. (Like you said, I'm not talking bad about these apps, they're just not for me).

For now, I think I'll continue to favor LinkedIn but you can still catch me on FB.

Re: Get Faster

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:55:48 -0000

I guess that's why I like twitter... People are talking about what's important NOW! It's like my own little news cafe. You know, where you sit and overhear the conversations going on around you...the people walking by (aka tweeting) and you chime in on what you find is important or pertinent.

And if you heard it on Twitter, chances are it's relatively new!

Re: Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:00:45 -0000

LinkedIn remains my favorite social networking tool. The two things I've found most resourceful for me lately have been 1.) requesting recommendations from those within my network, 2.) answering question in the Q&A forum (it's good quality publicity). Actually, they're both good publicity.

Simply put, recommendations from your colleagues are a strong source of credit to you and your business.

Re: Social Media Starter Moves for Small Town Small Businesses

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:14:39 -0000

My favorite social media tool is LinkedIn. But have you ever found that sometimes your connections don't utilize LinkedIn as much as you do (at least sometimes). This is where FB comes in handy.

Think about it, "top of mind" marketing means staying on peoples' minds via various networks: from blogging, to FB, to LInkedIn, to Twitter, etc. But through it all, remember to keep the social element present.

If you're blogging for business and all you're doing is spewing blatant advertisements out, consumers have a keen radar for that sort of thing so they'll be less receptive to your message...so again, just remember to keep it social.

Re: Weezer Gets it All Right

Ricardo Bueno — Sun, 25 May 2008 08:59:27 -0000

Wow...classic!

At first I didn't think I'd recognize much but I've actually seen a lot of those at some point or other.

Re: Happy Birthday Dad

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:34:35 -0000

Happy Birthday Chris' Dad!

Re: The next time a Realtor gets all up in your face about a lack of ethics training in the mortgage biz

Ricardo Bueno — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:11:00 -0000

Todd,

I think I'm getting neck cramps... I can't stop shaking my head in shame!

Re: 100 Referral Partners in 30 Days

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:08:58 -0000

It's funny that you mention FSBO will either list, refinance, or sell... I'm a lender in California and I visit on the FSBO in my neighborhood...I've refinanced a handful of them to-date! Some Realtors find it strange but it's true...they want to refinance if they can and as long as it doesn't put them over the edge.

I'd like to think that I'm one of those loan officers bringing respect back to the lending profession :)

Re: Robert Ashby lands on lenderama

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:53:06 -0000

I had the pleasure of briefly meeting Robert recently on his "home" blog.

Anyway, welcome to Lenderama! Though I realize you've been here a while already.

Re: Silly Friday Post - The Big Red Button

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:00:23 -0000

All I pictured with that damn red button is Stewey from Family Guy saying "DAMN YOU!"

Re: Past Performance does not

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:27:27 -0000

When the FHA Secure plan was first introduced, I felt it was marketed as the grand savior to our problem. Several colleagues called to ask about the product...to see if their clients would qualify. Even the borrowers who I had recently turned down called to see if they qualified under this "new" program that President Bush, their hero, had just presented on the news.

All the while I thought to myself..."yes but how many people is it REALLY going to help?"

266 is my answer. I'm clearly not impressed!

Re: Merry Christmas!

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:22:18 -0000

Hey Todd...
Merry Christmas!!!

Re: Better know what you are doing

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:39:14 -0000

My sympathies to the home-owner.

That quote should be made a classic!

Re: Broker Outpost Hacked

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:04:25 -0000

Interesting...

I was using Broker Outpost just before I started blogging on Active Rain. Every now and then I'll get a lead from someone who says they found me through Broker Outpost.

I sure would have hated to have logged on!

Re: Silly Friday Post - How many five year olds could you take in a fight?

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:12:48 -0000

I didn't resort to eye-gouging so I got a measly "15". Looks like I might have to reconsider my tactics :(

Re: Mortgage Market Update

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:21:02 -0000

Enjoy your nice get-a-way!

Re: Using LinkedIn Groups

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:07:49 -0000

I used BrokerOutpost years ago as a resource when I had questions about a deal I was putting together.

But I have to say that there's a greater degree of comfort when you look at the caliber of professionals that make up our group(s) on LinkedIn.

Re: Terrific new non-profit site to help mortgage professionals that are out of work

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:27:13 -0000

Now that's pretty cool. Morgan Brown at Blown Mortgage was reviewing resumes for free at some point last year. I know he got A LOT of responses from that service he was offering.

This should him home with a lot of people. I know a recruiter at Apple One who says a lot her clients are displaced Real Estate Agents and Lenders.

Re: As much as we thirst for approval, we dread condemnation

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:57:30 -0000

Todd,

This is one of my favorite books and the quote is my favorite from the whole text. It was given to me as a gift...

I was sitting in the outside patio of Starbucks earlier this morning reading the morning paper and coincidentally skimming through this book. A woman was glaring at the title of it as her friends tried to gather a table. Haven't read the whole thing and skimmed it over once or twice I thought, "hey, I'll give her a copy of the book" as a gift just as it was given to me.

I felt a little awkward at first because I wasn't sure how her friends perceived it but after reading this post, I feel a wee bit better. There's a lot of great stuff that speaks volumes in that little book.

If you're ever frustrated by an escrow gone bad, a no-show appointment or just a general bad day at the office, before you blow up on others, remember: “I will speak ill of no man… and speak all the good I know of everybody”

Re: RE BlogWorld - Taking new media marketing to the next level.

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:09:12 -0000

Todd,

I'm sure it will build up to be an awesome event! Looking forward to the announcements to come moving forward...

Re: Goggle is experimenting with mortgage lead generation

Ricardo Bueno — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:31:20 -0000

The back of one of my business cards said: "Who's Ricardo Bueno? Just Google it!"

Now if I could just set everyone's home page to this...[click on the link, aka my name of course]...I'll be set :D

Re: New Rule: Your Blog MUST Contain a Contact Us Page and Link

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:47:36 -0000

A contact us link is "ok". A fill-out form on the homepage like Jay Thompson has is even better! Unfortunately I don't think Typepad has a feature to add one (or does it?).

Re: How to Create Buzz with Word of Mouth Marketing

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:15:31 -0000

"The first step to being a real leader is to figure out exactly who you are and be that all the time." -- Cathie Black

If you're true to yourself and you engage others in a way that is genuine and sincere, you allow yourself to develop a unique relationship with that person. It's the uniqueness of that relationship that creates walking billboards for the brand that is you. People will relate to you and will speak the world about you when you least expect it!

If you're not being talked about, you're either trying too hard (there's insincerity in your voice) or you haven't found your voice yet.

Re: 5 Reasons to Start a Local Niche Blog Today

Ricardo Bueno — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:21:33 -0000

I think it's difficult for people in my industry to branch out and be unique; I'm referring here to Mortgage Lenders.

But REALTOR®'s on the other hand are fairly fortunate! A local neighborhood gives you tons to be unique about! Why? Because it's a different place and market than the one a city over!

Anyway, I just wanted to give credit and support to the idea!

Ricardo Bueno's last blog post..What did you once dream of being?

Re: I Am A Proud Network Marketer

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:14:26 -0000

Why not host a contest where the Free give-away is a Candle Package from your candle business?

Shameless self-promotion? Maybe. Then again, not really... What do you think?

Mr. Bueno's last blog post..The Important Thing Is That You Remain Positive & Communicate!

Re: Successful People are Not Computer Addicts

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:53:38 -0000

I think the kicker is the last part of that sentence: "Finish It!"

Ricardo Bueno's last blog post..[Short Sale Kit] Interview with Walter Sanford

Re: Success Quote of the Day

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:43:44 -0000

What shots have I taken lately? Hmm...well, I worked up the courage and posted my first eBook/Manifesto on my blog! (I'd say it took quite a bit of courage)

I wish I could've worked up a better design but I'm really more thrilled about the content given by the various contributors. Better designs in future manifestos to come :D

Ricardo Buenos last blog post..Daily Mortgage Rate Update: May 9, 2008

Re: Tips for Local Niche Bloggers

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 24 May 2008 23:07:39 -0000

It's definitely important to "be yourself." After all, isn't that what social media is? Being "social."

Ricardo Buenos last blog post..Inspections vs. Appraisals

Re: Latest ZebraTalk Updates REBarCamp ‘08

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:18:54 -0000

Daniel,

Thanks for having me on the show and for taking the time to contribute to the eBook that I, we, helped put together.

There's some great opportunities in social media for all of us and the rest of 2008 has some great events lined up.

Re: Ricardo Bueno and Daniel Martin are Two Mortgage Professionals Delivering Value Through Blogging

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:52:24 -0000

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for the "shout out" and especially for taking the time to participate and contribute to the eBook! It was certainly a lot of fun putting together a collaborative piece that hi-lights why/how we should all be blogging. A good start for the upcoming Rebarcamp, Inman Connect, and REBlogworld events.

Thanks again for the mention and I'll see you soon!

Re: I Got Memed HARD

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:04:49 -0000

Daniel,

You had me rolling with number 5!

I'd say that you certainly turned out alright my friend...

Re: If You Are a Blogger, You MUST Watch This Video

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:23:32 -0000

Sounded harsh at first but it's "oh, so true!" Thanks for the reminder...we need that sometimes.

Re: On Becoming the Inman News Community Mangager

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:38:09 -0000

Daniel my friend...CONGRATULATIONS!!! You'll certainly fit in well in the new position...

Re: Redfin Turns Conventional Wisdom on its Head

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:59:20 -0000

The man is a genius!!!

LOL...I kid, I kid. Where's Captain Obvious when you need him? It's good PR and nothing more if you ask me. But who's asking...you all new that.

Re: RSS, Blogs, Social Networks and Wiki’s — In Plain English

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:00:26 -0000

Jay,

I find it hilarious how well they presented each of these explanations!!

I know who/what I'm referencing the next time someone asks me about an rss feed.

Re: Offer to Purchase Phoenix Real Estate Guy!

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:22:44 -0000

Jay,
According to http://directory.sootle.com/website-worth/
...
your website is worth...*drumroll please*...

$366,246.00

How about that?! Not bad aye?

Re: Offer to Purchase Phoenix Real Estate Guy!

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:57:40 -0000

Yea I know... But on a serious note, I wouldn't sell Phoenix Real Estate Guy.

Re: The Most Asinine Real Estate Blog Post Ever

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:05:18 -0000

Jay,

Like I said before, I don't know Kris Berg personally but I don't need to know her personally to see that she's well respected in the RE.net community and within the Real Estate profession in general. To see everyone stand up for her the way they did (Twitter, Facebook, the overall blog-o-sphere) is simply amazing and speaks volumes as to the ability of the online mediums to gather a community together.

Carol Hian's comments were unprofessional and unnecessary! Quite simply it's not the way to do business. I'd like to say poor Redfin, but judging by the aftermath, it's more like poor Carol (or not). She got what she deserved and I'm sure glad Glenn didn't take the post down. It's been blogged before...you're responsible for managing your reputation both on- and off-line. Carol mis-stepped here and she should be held responsible and accountable for her actions and lack of professionalism.

I'm ashamed that she stands amongst fellow professional Agents but it's also kind of pride inspiring to see how the whole community gathered around her in support. As for Glenn, I gotta say, I like the way he handled it.

Re: Turning Away “Business”…

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:22:51 -0000

If it ain't sellin' there's no point in taking it on :-/ It's like you said, they'll find someone to list at the price they want. Maybe they'll come to their senses, maybe they won't and as cruel as it might sound of me to say, I'm sure you can expend your energy and knowledge elsewhere (right?).

Re: Happy 3rd Birthday Phoenix Real Estate Guy!

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:07:54 -0000

Happy Birthday Phoenix Real Estate Guy! And congratulations on your addition to the "Back In da Day" Club!

Re: Just One Reason I Love my Readers!

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:24:38 -0000

Frank...you ROCK! People like you and feedback like this allows us to become better at what we do...

Re: Think Parking Sucks in Phoenix? Try it in Manhattan.

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:36:08 -0000

I don't think I'll ever complain about parking again!

Re: Off to Mexico: Rehashing Old Posts

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:11:26 -0000

Pues que te la pases muy bien amigo!

Re: Greetings from Puerto Penasco!

Ricardo Bueno — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:52:35 -0000

Hmm...the Tecate cans are different down there :D

Enjoy!

Re: Depressing Photo of the Day

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:47:01 -0000

Ugh...paid $4.43/gallon today. We're getting closer and closer to $5!

Ha, rates went from 5.99 to 6.25 in the course of the week and gas went from $3.99 to $4.43....

Re: Give a Realtor a “Fish” You Feed Them for a Day! But..

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:03:48 -0000

At first, HECK YEAH it's scary!

What do I write about? Am I good enough? But I don't want to sound like an idiot! It takes too much time!

If you made it through '07 and you're still here in '08, you've earned the right to be confident. It's like getting interviewed and hired on the spot. They ask you to come back for training next week on Monday...you've earned the right to walk confidently the next time you're in the office! You got the job...you're the sh*t! (Sorry, I'm trying to emphasize a point).

The point being...you're in Real Estate and if you've been here this long, you're damn great at what you do! So be confident and start writing. The blog-o-sphere is waiting for your contribution :)

So start writing...stay up-to-date on the tools that will create efficiency and always keep your head up!

Re: Leaving The Dark Side – From PC to Mac

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:06:51 -0000

So I see Jeff tricked you, I mean, helped you in deciding to get a mac huh? Well don't worry, you'll certainly be pleased with it's functionality. I was concerned too when I made the move to a mac. Primarily because I run my LOS software on it and I really need it to originate loans. But like you mentioned, parallels has allowed me to overcome that obstacle.

If you need tutorials on how to navigate through the mac you know who to contact; none other than Jeff Turner himself! :D

Good luck with the new mac...oh and by the way, thanks for connecting on twitter.

Re: Leaving The Dark Side – From PC to Mac

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:36 -0000

I started switched to mac full-time about 1.2 years ago now and I'll tell ya, it's easier to navigate through everything. It's speed and functionality is amazing. With a PC I'm afraid I'd just waste too much time (they're slow).

I'll look out for your tutorials.