Class of April 2023
Wow, now THAT was fun. What a great group of assorted nuts and you all came together like some sort of weird puzzle. What's the word I'm looking for? Ah yes, assemblage. …...You know you're getting old when one of your students says..."Oh you taught my mother...
January 2023
Parting is such sweet sorrow. I despise graduation day because I have to bid adieu to such a great group of people. Right from the start, you guys clicked………. You were all willing to help each other out and so focused on getting all the information……….. I watched...
Fall 2022 Evening Graduation
Isn't it amazing how 22 total strangers can come together and in 10 short weeks become such comrades? I watched you evolve into not so shy, productive students, willing to help a fellow student when they missed a quiz or didn't understand something. Nope, there were...
To the November 2022 class
Ok, this is the worst part of the course, the part where I have to say goodbye to such a great group of students. You have to admit, we had fun in addition to learning probably the driest information on the face of the earth. There is no reason … that you guys can't...
Class of September 2022
Do you believe this is it? Yep, it's over now except the BIG test, but I'm sure you're all going to do fine. I am really going to miss you guys and I'm not saying that just to suck up because I have nothing to gain, but I haven't had a class ….. like this in a long...
Did you know this about rentals?
Past student Agent A calls me the other day and asked me about any new changes about renters security deposits. A tenant can pay no more than month and half security. So if the rent is $1000.00 per month no more than $1500.00 (it can be less) to be deposited in a...
Congratulations! September 2022
Well now, that was fun! Sort of like the El Toro roller coaster at Great Adventure. We had our ups and downs, and even derailed every now and then, but you all finished the ride relatively unscathed. I'm always amazed how a group of people with such diverse...
Showing property
Dear agents of all ages, shapes and sizes don’t ever be a “Silky”. Some of you look up to me as someone who knows all and sees all. The soothsayer of sales, the poo-ba of properties and my favorite the forecaster of fee simple absolutes. This is furthest from reality....
Written Offers
Okay, it’s very simple. You don’t have to think about this one. Always follow NJREC laws and rules. Anything written and signed ALL PARTIES GET A COPY and MUST BE PRESENTED no exceptions. This is a crucial NJREC regulation. For example, Listing Agent A submits an...
February 2018 Day Class
Wow! What a fun class! I'm always amazed at the transformation of my students from day 1 to day 15. I have the pleasure of watching you morph from shy, quiet, studious adults into personable, awesome students. Ain't a doubt in my mind that you guys...
#2 MAKE YOUR MOM PROUD
I love business cards. I collect them. I have cards from pre-zip code days. Some of my old business cards have my area code as 201 then 908 and finally 732. Many cards come to me from past and present students. Some start with a photo of the agent with...
#1 WHERE ARE MY CE CREDITS???
I get at least seven calls a day for the same thing. The calls are not about my health. Not my kids. (They never call; I could be left in Atlantic City waiting at the buffet line for a month and not get a call). Calls are not asking me out for lunch or...
Alumni Reunion 2017
Alumni Reunion 2017 After spending 75 grueling hours together our students frequently talk about keeping in touch with each other. They promise to exchange business cards and reach out though the Academy face book page and other social media. That works – to a...
What does an instructor do on her days off?
What does an instructor do on her days off? Here’s an example: Linda Purcel on Lacey Day at Gillis Park handing out information and answering questions. She never seems to get tired of talking to people and answering questions about...
October 2017 Night Class Graduates
No doubt in my mind that you all can go out there and kill that test the first time... fear is going to be your worst enemy. Remember, it's only a test. No one but you will know the outcome. RFQ/RFA (remember "read the flippin' question" etc.), don't over study,...
CONGRATULATIONS!
No doubt in my mind that you all can go out there and kill that test the first time…
What a way to wrap up the year!
What a way to wrap up the year! Justin Petruzziello and John Zura of Residential Home Funding hosted an extraordinary event at Academy for Real Estate Careers. Door prizes, give aways, four fascinating presentations and a delicious dinner catered by a local...