Monthly Archives: October 2010

Ever considered the notion that your perception might not match reality?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Barry Owen

This morning, I sat down in front of the computer and asked my family what I should write about (as I sometimes do when my brain is vapor-locked). My wife said: “Perception” My 11 year daughter said: “Similes, metaphors, comparisons & … Continue reading →

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“Don’t spend money you don’t have!” (and other Fatherly advice)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Barry Owen

Doesn’t it drive you crazy when you get yourself into a pickle and you hear: “I told you so!” ? “If only you had LISTENED to me . . . ” My paternal instincts come forth often as I coach … Continue reading →

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Business gets a LOT easier when . . .

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Barry Owen

WHEW! I’ve heard a LOT of frustration out there with pesky little details like uncertainty of the process and/or rules . . . Unpredictability of the flow of transactions through the lending process . . . Lack of communication throughout … Continue reading →

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US Housing Market Forum with Senator Bob Corker

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Barry Owen

This morning, i attended a fascinating forum hosted by Senator Bob Corker who was really using this forum as a means of picking the brains of a whole room full of REALTORS, Lenders, Bankers, and executives. The event was moderated … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Coffee – Snail mail isn’t just for bills and ads

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Barry Owen

Good Monday morning to ya! Its a rainy one in Nashville. Times have changed, haven’t they? Do you remember the last time you were excited about going to your mailbox to get your mail? These days, I’d venture to say … Continue reading →

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So – Do we SELL a house to a Buyer?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Barry Owen

I’m a believer that we cannot SELL a house to a Buyer. No! REALLY! The house has to do all the selling . . . by being in the right place (location) at the right time in the right condition with … Continue reading →

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The Relevance of the Closing Date

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Barry Owen

Here in Tennessee, Line 142 of the standard Purchase and sale Agreement reads: “A. Closing Date: This agreement shall be closed (Evidenced by delivery of warranty deed and payment of purchase price), and this agreement shall expire, at 11:59 P.M. local … Continue reading →

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Scrubbing your database for the new year

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Barry Owen

How clean is your database? If you are seriously in business (ANY business) I’m assuming that you have a database . . . and that you actually USE it at least occasionally but hopefully systematically . . . such that it … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Coffee – Doing 1 thing more? or Less?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Barry Owen

Good morning! Woke up thinking about a little simple math this morning. Seth Godin dropped a line to this post entitled “The N+1 Theory” by Fred Wilson. “The N+1 Theory states that there is always one more of anything.” Which … Continue reading →

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1+1=3 & 3+1=7 & 7+1=13

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Barry Owen

What kind of crazy math is THAT? Well . . . Walkin’ the dog this morning I was thinking about how great ideas come together. Often, there’s a person who conjures in her own mind what she believes to be … Continue reading →

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