One of the best things I do every month is write my monthly note. Really.
This month’s note is quite interesting – I’m looking at my audience, the reasons for unsubscribing, and I’m taking a bold step in how I define the need for septic system inspections. But one of the highlights being a note from a client that exemplifies and highlights why I do what I do – and why I work so damn hard to assemble the right team for my clients.
I’m also inclined to touch on representation and an anger/sadness-inducing phone call I received in the past few weeks.
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Posting early next week; I’d have published this week but I wanted to get a few more days of MLS data before I pull and write about the market data.
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