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Real Estate agents you better choose, entrepreneur or proprietor?
Realtors better choose...
I came to a huge realization over New Year’s about business. Large or small – simple or complex. It really doesn’t matter. There are three kinds: Proprietors, entrepreneurs and large corporations. Most of you – and most every business owner may unintentionally be a mere proprietor. You’re taking oxygen out of the air; your diverting capital out of the economy — but you’re NOT really adding a lot (if any) true contribution/benefit — beyond the commodity value of whatever goods or service you sell.
A Few More Reasons to Live in Austin, Texas
Austin gets new Formula One Race Track, first race set for November 2012! Circuit of the Americas and
Formula One Austin have made Austin its new home in the US. This is sure to bring even more world exposure to Austin, Texas in the years to come.
Here are the links to some Austin’s finest private “Links”
Austin Country Club
Spanish Oaks Country Club
Austin Golf Club
University Of Texas Golf Club
Barton Creek Country Club
Flintrock Falls Golf Club
The Hills of Lakeway Golf Club
River Place Golf Club
Read more 
So Why Is Texas So Great?
TEXAS
The combination of Texas’ economic conditions, geographical location, natural resources, infrastructure, political conditions and even the weather have created a perfect storm of opportunity and growth that is greatly outpacing the rest of the nation. Even in a time of national recession Texas holds strong and continues to be the fastest growing state in the nation. Because of such stability and growth businesses and individuals are flocking to Texas. Of the 24 million people living in Texas 4 out of 5 live within a the triangular region made up of Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin. By the year 2030 forecasts show that we will add an additional 14 million people to
Texas. That’s the equivalent of adding another Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin… all within Texas!
Sotheby’s International Realty Lists Ben Stiller’s LA Home
Meet the home sellers: Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor
Comic actor Ben Stiller and his actress wife, Christine Taylor, sell part of their Hollywood Hills compound for $7,325,000. Read more
Gary and Michelle and Sotheby’s International Realty
MARKETING
When selling your home, it is only natural to partner with an experienced company capable of marketing your home to the world. At Capital City | Sotheby’s International Realty, Gary and Michelle are marketers who understand how to reach such an audience and look for the right environment to connect with them. In order to do so, we use mediums through electronic and print, working in tandem to drive qualified buyers to your home. Being an affiliate of Sotheby’s International Realty, doors have been opened to marketing opportunities that would not be possible otherwise. Since nearly 90%* of home buyers begin their search on the Internet, the plan to market homes must include proper internet exposure.
We have partnered with online resources
thought to be the most visited real estate websites, including: Read more
5 Simple Ideas, they don’t cost a lot, good payoff
With the recent summer heat and drought conditions it is time to take a look and do some quick maintenance to keep the proverbial mole hill from becoming a mountain.
To Do List:
As the weather starts to cool, and we can finally get out and do something without fear of heat stroke, it is just the time to do some minor maintenance and checking. Read more
Advanced Google Searching
Search has become a day to day occurrence in almost every aspect of our business and personal lives; think about shopping without the ability to search and review products – nearly impossible right? – Well at least for a growing segment of the population
Most of us use the Google Search Bar to type our search criteria phrases and then review the results – but wait; there is another layer of Search using Operators that can help you dig even deeper – in fact there are hundreds of different ways of using Operators to perform Queries; I will focus on a few good ones that experts use all the time.
1. Search for an Exact Phrase:
I use this almost daily – Read more
