@Christian: Thx !

Twitter: The Next Killer App. Would love to attend your next seminar. Twitter me an invite!

Feeling under the weather this afternoon. Definately wanted to meet Jonathan Holbrook too! Thanks Doug for organizing this event, hope to catch it next time.

Thanks much, been using Analytics for some time now and it helps me quantify what's happening with my sites. Your post is very informative. Keep up the great work.

Well, if this is the only way I get to see Aaron, bring it on! :)

Yes, Postlets is fast becoming the standard for Craigslist ads. Caroline, join Aaron and myself at RE/MAX Integrity for a host of marketing techniques our office utilizes! Maybe we can get you use of the company helicopter in and out of Snohomish! :)

I love this article, thanks.

I hate those comment cards. Instead, as a featured reviewer on Yelp.com my patronage and support is shared on a much higher plane.

Specials are always a big red flag. What makes it special other than putting it out as a Loss Leader or teaser promotion, only to be attacked for upgrades as soon as I walk in the door? This goes for lots of products and services.

Hmmmm. Interesting. I must have left before you presented those Cellar certificates, Kauser! :)

Great to see you. Best of luck with the new restaurant.

Samantha has perfectly described what the business is and what it is not. Kudos!

As for having to do anything about less qualified agents, time is on the side of truth. And the truth shall set them free! Only the most commited will continue to maintain their MLS, NAR (if they are with a member agency), SKAR memberships and the fees that go along with it. Only the persistent, courageous, fearless, connected, balanced and focused agents will see each day as an opportunity to excel. These are the agents who will continue to represent this industry for what it is....an exciting, Can Do and forward thinking group.

Until the playing field is cleared of debris, Realtors have a great weapon against sloppy associates; filing for hearings regarding MLS violations and complaints. The rules are simple. If they can't be followed, file!

My approach is quite simple. The work speaks for itself and is entirely based on sphere satisfaction and market domination. Avenues such as BizNik are fantastic but at the end of the day, clients hear about me before the other way around. It's about what I can do for your business before you can do anything for mine.

There isn't anything a Realtor can say until the work is seen or felt in a marketplace. Just my opinion but being a NAR member is simply one little tool in a very, very large box of toys.

Great post. Thanks.