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RETSO Video: Jay Thompson

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When it comes to real estate blogging there is no better authority than the Gradaddy himself, Jay Thompson. Jay’s Phoenix real estate blog celebrated it’s 6th anniversary this month and is arguably the most successful single agent blog in the country with over 500 email signups a month. Jay joins us for a conversation about the success of his blog, advice for newbies and some tidbits on things that may help even some experienced bloggers.

RETSO Video: Ed Finlan

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Ed Finlan is a successful real estate agent in the Skagit County Washington area who is among the top producing short sale agents in his county. Ed joins us to talk about the latest trends he is seeing in Washington.

RETSO Video: Short sale education and prospecting

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There were some minor glitches with this video as it was recorded in front of a live audience at RETechSouth over a convention center wi-fi.

In 2010 90% of Joshua Jarvis‘ listing business was short sales. Jarvis has developed a reputation as an agent who gets his deals closed. We discuss with Joshua how he thinks agents should get their training and how he prospects for listings.

Questions include:

  • Why are you not a fan of short sale designations
  • Where should agents get their training
  • Why do some agents close 90% while the industry average is under 40%.
  • What are the latest trends you see in short sales