Discussion about Scottsdale company...my thoughts in a blog
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I am not associated with this group. I think some people just like the comfort of someone telling them what to do every step of the way...even if it costs them money. Most of what I learned I got from hard-knocks and from reading and reading on my own. I also netowrked with other folks, but I typically found people not wanting share as if I was their competition.
One area that I get upset about is what is going on here in Phoenix: I am not active anymore in my own investing... continue reading >>
Carpet Cleaning special and video-Phoenix
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I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this new year. I have asked Jess to give my partners and clients a special on carpet cleaning throughout the rest of January, please see his attached video and enjoy the rest of the year!
View Video "Holiday Carpet Cleaning Special" --
Click on the film strip or text link above and turn up your volume to view your video email from Jeff Pickering.
*try this in your area...this is a great way for Realtors to touch their clients during this Season.
"Just leave me... continue reading >>
What is Working For You?
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Hello!
I wanted to touch base with everyone and find out what investing you are doing right now. What is working for you? I am not sure what other folks in Phoenix think, but I don't see fix n' flips working in this market. I also see rentals for a buy and hold strategy not being a great cash flow tool unless you are putting down some major money...usually once you've done one you are tied up financially. By the way, I owned 9 homes at one time...so I have been very creative before. My... continue reading >>
Christmas Tunes
I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. Want some Christmas tunes?...jump on over to my profile for some of my favorites...feel free to pick the ones you like.
All The Best and a Prosperous 2008!
Jess Rankin
The ultimate motivational speech...who's with me?
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Here is the ultimate motivational speech. My message is to get out there and work! Do not be a deer in headlights. Do not lay down and play dead. We are salespeople and we sell. Let's get in the trenches and go for it.....are you with me?
Jess Rankin, Pickering Group (I do have a sense of humor...I never leave home without it!)
www.pickeringgroup.com (Lending in all 50 States and open to working with anyone who wants to improve)
**check out my profile for info. about me... continue reading >>
building Your Database with Referral Business Partners
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Here is a letter we use to our new Insurance Agent partners to help create new referral partners!
Dear [Salutation],
__________ at _____ suggested that I contact you to introduce you to our exclusive Database Referral Program. As I take my clients through the loan process, I ask them many questions to get to know their personal needs, and follow up by entering this information into my database. This has proven to be extremely successful in expanding not only my business, but the business of other professionals by providing qualified referrals. By marketing to my clients' specific needs, I... continue reading >>
Why do birthdays spark such warmth in people?
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I have been meaning to get info. on my Realtor clients and my loan clients birthdays. The loan clients aren't that difficult to capture. I just sent out an email with a quick video asking my Realtors for their birthdays. I have had close to approx. 10 respond already...ths is really neat!
it seems to be a subject that hits right at people's hearts!
I jokingly told everyone that I didn't need to know the year since they were all born in 1984...one pointed out to me that he had a son that was... continue reading >>
National Association of Realtors Convention in Las Vegas
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I just wanted to make a quick post to say it was a pleasure meeting so many of you from all of the country at this week's NAR Convention Las Vegas, NV. I reaaly made some great connections with so many great people from all over the country and world (I hope I can help all of them with their lending...or, at least, be an option for them). I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT THE OVERALL FEELING WAS OPTIMISM! People are optimistic about the future, and it was evident that there were many of us who are... continue reading >>
December 1st...meet Santa in Anthem, AZ...bring client and family
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Cookies and Milk with Santa video
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Click on the film strip or text link above and turn up your volume to view your video email from Jess Rankin and Jeff Pickering.
Event is: 10am - 1pm at the Railroad Park in Anthem, AZ on Saturday, December 1st. Donations accepted go to charity. Event sponsored by The Pickering Group. We'd love to meet you and share in this special time.
"Just leave me a Loan"®
Thank You,
Jess Rankin
Jeff A Pickering
The Pickering Group
Indymac Bank
41601 North Congressional... continue reading >>
The Truth Hurts...
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When you have a
'I Hate My Job'
day try this:
On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section and purchase a rectal thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson
Be very sure you get this brand. When you get home, lock your doors, draw the curtains and disconnect the phone so you will not be disturbed.
Change into very comfortable clothing and sit in your favorite chair. Open the package and remove the thermometer. Now, carefully place it on a table or... continue reading >>