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1. Comment by Susan Hilton - Texas Aggie Realtor in College Station Home Sales on 8 June 2008:

   Yes we are all a little more aware of the miles we are driving and we try a little harder to combine tasks so we can drive just a bit less but other than that it is business as usualy

2. Comment by TW Shortt on 9 June 2008:

   Gas prices are another reason why real estate agents had better start looking at other ways to conduct business.

   We have developed a system where the seller does most of the showings and most of the document preparation/storage is done on line (trustfax.com).

   Go to http://www.FlatFeeDirect.com to check out our system. However, This is way too scary for most real estate agents because they fear becoming obsolete.

   A lot of potentially good agents are being forced out of the business because they lack the ability to “think out of the box”. In fairness to them though, The NAR and others have been spreading fear about alternative businss models for the last twenty years. Most agents have bought into it….

3. Comment by Lane Bailey on 11 June 2008:

   Nice little link spam there from TW…
   But seriously, I am not altering my work driving, but we are doing less “other” driving and combining trips and such. Still haven’t been able to talk the wife into the motorcycle.

4. Comment by TW Shortt on 12 June 2008:

   No “span” Lane. Just trying to point out a new way of doing business. I have nothing to sell except my listings in my market area.

   I’ve advocated new real estate business models for many years now. The way the current real estate industry functions is like that row of duck I saw at the park the other day..one following the other.

   The real estate industry is under attack by consumers, the US Justice Department (AntiTrust) , the Federal Trade Commission and consumer protection organizations. This hasn’t happened since the 1980’s (that’s another history lesson for later). This should be a wake-up call to people that are serious about a long-term career in the business.

   Most of the people in the business will have chosen a new career within five years..I’m pretty sure we all know that.

   I raised a family of five children (all grown now)solely with income from being a professional real estate agent. I’m grateful for that but I’m also grateful that I had the foresight to “change with the times”. The real estate business has afforded me a comfortable life style (I’m 60 now)that I probably could not have achieved otherwise, however, that didn’t happen by “following the other ducks”

   Here is a link to an article that I did some years ago about this subject. I realize many real estate agents don’t agree, however, time will tell. At least it’s something to think about..

   http://searchwarp.com/swa16109.htm

   Have a great day!
   TW

5. Comment by Dallas Real Estate Agent on 26 June 2008:

   Gas prices seems to be a hot item on the agenda today. I am in the process of purchasing a new vehichle and thinking of trading in SUV for car but wonder if one might be able to secure a better deal with another SUV. Recently auto dealers such as GM have started offering outstanding incentives on trucks and SUVs to move inventory such as a recent 0% for 72 months promotion.

   With these types of deals it almost makes sense to forego the trade in for a car and jump back on the SUV wagon. Besides agents also are able to write there gas off. More gas expense equals more tax write off, if you’re in a high income bracket, this might assist in bringing you down to another level…

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