Quotes of the Day

You cannot succeed without media advertising. [1998] - Jay Conrad Levinson

Real estate commissions are negotiable based on various factors, including the services provided. The traditional rule of thumb is 5% on the first $200,000 and 2.5% thereafter for an exclusive listing, and 7% on the first $200,000 and 2.5% thereafter for a multiple listing (MLS). [2006] - Douglas Gray

Yellow Pages marketing and classified advertisements hit the very hottest of prospects. Brochures offer the greatest opportunity to go into detail about your product or service. Public relations, which encompasses community relations, publicity, and memberships in clubs and organizations, is a marketing method that should be seriously considered. [1998] - Jay Conrad Levinson

Income/Financing Ratio: 65% of income should be the maximum financing (mortgage principal and interest) cost. E.g., if rent is $2,000/month, financing should not exceed $1,300/month (2,000 x .65 = $1,300). [2013] - Julie Broad

There is a lot of truth to the statement that the first million is the hardest. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki