tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106141262024-11-01T05:38:10.006-05:00Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-26914764888104249272013-01-09T16:31:00.000-06:002013-01-21T16:31:59.634-06:00

This year we started 2013 off with a bang and implemented a new software program with more features, more services and more "stuff". It has been a great, but rocky start. Change can be hard. As a leader in my office I have to balance rocking the boat with staying ahead or falling behind. It is a struggle but I hope that my agents know that we would not bring them anything that we think would

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-9273324571390913382012-07-03T10:47:00.001-05:002012-07-03T10:47:09.794-05:00

What type of shows do you like to wear when it is this hot? This is the bottom of Rhonda Carlson's shoe. She always has great tips on comfortable shoes.

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-45089763430499501012010-12-12T22:12:00.001-06:002010-12-12T22:15:21.942-06:00

Each year at my office we send a copy of one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul stories to my agents. It’s a tradition that my dad started decades ago, and we still continue it to this day. It’s always a big hit because the stories are so touching and remind us of the importance of caring for one another and giving our time.One of my favorites talks about a sociology research study done in a slum

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-85342653122175794202009-03-16T22:38:00.000-05:002009-04-11T22:44:16.993-05:00

So Larry, Dad and I head out to the NAR issues conference in San Diego. I will say this was a great meeting/vacation. The resort was beautiful - The Grand Del Mar and the location was right near the coast. This conference is for members of the RPAC President's Circle. It was the who's who of NAR, but it was also one of the best meetings for really getting to know people. Because we did not

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-42529351802530388782009-03-10T22:46:00.004-05:002009-03-10T22:59:07.618-05:00

How often can you celebrate the commitment and excellence of someone who has been with the same company for 40 years? Yesterday we got the opportunity to honor Bill McCollum for 40 years with RE/MAX Boone Realty. He was one of the first people that my grandparents hired in 1969 to work for them and help as a closing broker. Today, Bill is the premier closing broker in Boone County and helps

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-79068669937987875712009-02-24T22:30:00.000-06:002009-03-08T10:45:03.577-05:00

Yesterday was the RE/MAX Mid-States Success Celebration. This year it was a great banquet as usual, but was bittersweet for many. In one of the worst years in real estate, many were not very excited to think about attending a success celebration. Our industry numbers show that on average 15% of our membership did not "come back" to experience 2009. So for those who are still in the business - yes

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-72468917625316789432009-02-08T22:08:00.004-06:002009-02-08T22:17:07.348-06:00

I am sitting at home watching the Grammy's and loving all of the super musical numbers. Music calms the beast, lifts the heart and just makes a huge difference in your mood and attitude. This year at the Missouri Association of REALTORS January meetings we started a General Session in the morning to get everyone together to start the day. Outside the room you could hear the music blasting from

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-78077349874161805602009-02-07T15:25:00.002-06:002009-02-07T15:31:04.996-06:00

We have a saying in our office - It all comes back to Seinfeld. It seems that the show about nothing was actually about everything. The great thing about pop-culture phenomenas is that you can enjoy and share stories with your friends and co-workers. We have had so many laughs at the office because we find ourselves in another Seinfeld moment. Tonight I am headed to St. Louis to see Jerry

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-22315410880006860082008-08-10T15:17:00.000-05:002009-02-07T15:23:51.204-06:00

Be Great in '08 - I love the Olympics!! The weeks leading up and the actual events are filled with excitement, energy, passion and patriotism. Don't try to find or schedule any appointments while the events are happening because I will be glued to my TV. We had an awesome event with our company at the Copperstone Club House to kick-off and celebrate the opening ceremonies. Agents are like

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-6798547340873109922008-06-10T09:12:00.000-05:002009-02-07T11:46:24.520-06:00

I am so excited for summer. This is the busy season in real estate so everyone seems to be in a more positive state of mind. This year started off with the death of my grandfather, Hirst Mendenhall - not a great way to begin the year. In the past three years three of my grandparents have died. It was a wake up call to realize that I needed to spend more time with my family and friends. This

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-3819464568754296532008-05-05T08:15:00.000-05:002009-02-07T11:06:34.055-06:00

It is time for the REALTOR associations to make the annual pilgrimage to Washington D.C. and lobby for property rights. It amazing to realize that 9000 REALTORS from all over the country go to meet with the members of Congress to look after the rights of the property owners everywhere. This year is special because it is the 100th anniversary of the National Association of REALTORS. I am really

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-2895031866880889852008-04-03T10:37:00.000-05:002009-02-07T10:43:43.379-06:00

Here we are again - another month of taxes. As a real estate agent, we have this unique tax situation that the majority of American workers will never have - self employment tax and quarterly filings. I mean let's face it - most people will never have this problem. But is it a problem or an opportunity? The ability to run your own business, set your own hours, be with your family on those special

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-91255095779397486992008-03-13T22:41:00.003-05:002008-03-13T22:46:25.816-05:00

In the past week Boone County has ended up on a list identifying us as in a declining market. How did we end up on the list? How do we get off the list? What does this mean for the home market? All of these answers are up in the air as our industry searched to sort out these answers. What it does mean is that now more than ever it is important that you use a RE/MAX realtor who is armed with

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-31083498246468889622008-01-01T22:47:00.000-06:002008-03-13T22:51:09.678-05:00

Now is the time for all good realtors to come to the aid of the economy! 2008 has the potential to be one of our greatest years in real estate. Interest rates are low, housing supply is pleantiful, and the demographics of the country is changing and so are their housing needs. Are you prepared to thrive in today's market? Make sure that you mark your calendars for Tuesday mornings with the Be

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-34419623438123084652007-10-01T20:08:00.000-05:002007-10-08T20:25:12.913-05:00

Team Summit 2007 - Did you miss it? One of the best meetings of the year was a new meeting, the RE/MAX Team Summit in Las Vegas. Brian Buffini has done it again and hosted with Dave Liniger the team event. The focus was on different types of team models, compensation structures, and how to be financially successful. If you want more information check it out on RE/MAX.net and we have some

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-58310145490560520182007-09-22T10:37:00.000-05:002007-10-08T20:04:43.168-05:00

One year to go until license renewal. Every year at this time many of us would head out to the annual conventions and fill our CE requirements. It used to be that CE was offered at limited times. Today it seems that every week you can find a class either at our board, a surrounding board or on the RSN Satellite that will satisfy our requirements. Many times these classes are free or offered at a

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-71648453092627195912007-09-13T19:20:00.000-05:002007-10-08T19:29:07.539-05:00

Did you miss our company golf tournament? This year we held our fourth annual RE/MAX Miracle Challenge at Old Hawthorne. Teams came from Columbia, Jefferson City, and surrounding cities. It was a great day and we thank all of our sponsors for their contributions. RE/MAX is a corporate sponsor of the Children's Miracle Network and this year we were recognized as an outstanding business at the

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-67933893647740255522007-09-05T17:01:00.000-05:002007-10-08T19:19:56.893-05:00

I attended the Governor's Conference on Economic Development on behalf of the Missouri Association of REALTORS last week in Springfield Missouri. This is an event focused on discussing and recognizing projects that help bring businesses to Missouri. ABC Labs was recognized for their initiatives at Discovery Ridge. The REALTORS were one of the main sponsors and sent the message that we are

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-80278812508973796242007-08-28T08:48:00.000-05:002007-08-28T23:14:10.791-05:00

Thank you to our lender panelists today for sharing their knowledge on the subprime markets. If you would like more information on the statistics presented today in the presentation Click here

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-58589422947077906492007-08-26T19:00:00.000-05:002007-08-27T19:22:30.336-05:00

This weekend RE/MAX Boone Realty agents and staff participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk. 85% of all customers say that they are more likely to work with someone who contributes to community charities. We raised money for a great cause and had a fun time chatting while getting in a good morning walk at Stephen's Lake. Many of us walked in honor of those we have lost to heart

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-70923828133885522682007-08-19T19:58:00.000-05:002007-08-27T19:24:13.826-05:00

I attended a class this week from The Pacific Institute, with Lou Holtz. For 35 years TPI has helped individuals and companies reach their potential. We know that goal setting is important, but to achieve the dreams that we can envision, it is important that we see ourselves today where we want to be tomorrow. Start each day and look yourself in the mirror and say "I am successful". Each of

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-65907466739536271892007-08-11T21:23:00.000-05:002007-08-27T19:24:46.364-05:00

The early bird dealing for the registering for the NAR convention is August 15th. If you have never been, this is an experience of a lifetime. Speakers, tradeshow, CE classes and enthusiasm. You will learn tools and tips to boost your business and meet enough friends to make referrals for a lifetime. To register visit www.realtor.org. Viva Las Vegas!

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-58847167516738548142007-08-11T20:21:00.000-05:002007-08-11T20:25:27.083-05:00

You can't watch the news, listen to the radio, or open up the paper without seeing some news about the real estate market. Real estate development is also the hot topic in Columbia. The Columbia Board of REALTORS provides a service to the Legislative Policy committee where they push the articles that are relevant to your in-box. If you would like more information on keeping up with the latest

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-8282994202135022452007-03-19T20:32:00.000-05:002007-03-19T20:54:56.253-05:00

How can you make a blog work for you? Check out these 10 ideas!Create a blog with pictures only - Create a running list of the homes that you have sold.Ask the expert - Make your blog interactive and encourage someone to ask a question and post your expert replies.Develop a blog with your team of experts - be the resource for up-to-date information on real estate.Add a blog to your website to

Elizabeth J. Mendenhallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02185858838875466420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614126.post-57503975557838571882007-03-19T16:15:00.000-05:002007-03-19T21:29:36.878-05:00

I am sure this thought goes through your mind from time to time. I think this translates to how can RE/MAX help me grow my business. If you are going to grow your business and income, you are in need of the information to take you to the next level. March 2007 RE/MAX announced RE/MAX University. This is comprehensive training on assistants, teams, business planning, prospecting, goal setting and

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