Quotes of the Day

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

When you find underutilized word(s) not being used by competitors (lateral search) but that do appear on the consumer list (vertical search), you've hit pay dirt. Beat the competition by inserting those underutilized keywords in your website keyword list and in the content of your pages. [2004] - Dan Gooder Richard

The most important habit you can develop for success, achievement and happiness is the habit of self-discipline. Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not. [2004] - Brian Tracy

It is critical that two people be well matched with regard to their moods. The two well-matched partners need to have approximately the same amount of life ambition. Their values about social issues, political issues, and environmental issues are highly important. Their views about saving money and giving money away should be similar. Two life partners need to have a similar level of interest in communicating with one another and a similar ability to communicate. Both partners need to be good at conflict resolution for a marriage to survive and thrive. [2002] - Neil Clark Warren

When the gold market gets red-hot, and it will, every gold dealer and precious metals brokerage firm will pay spot (most current price) for your gold coins and sell at 10 percent over spot. [2009] - James DiGeorgia