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The S.E.C. Real Estate Observer is an e-publication of the Society of Exchange Counselors, the nation’s premier creative real estate marketing organization.

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Inside this Issue – Winter 2022

Welcome to the Winter 2022 issue of the S.E.C. Observer. In this issue, Bryan Neal, S.E.C., 2022 President of the Society, looks at benefits of the S.E.C. membership. Jason Mittman, S.E.C., describes potential destructive events in business in Widow Makers; Steve Barker, S.E.C., discusses how he has faced hardships in The Anvil; and from the Archives we honor Hunter Quistgard, S.E.C., who passed away in October 2022. Joe Crowley, S.E.C., 2022 president of the S.E.C. Education Foundation, gives us an update on the Foundation’s activities. The Society News Briefs section includes information about our upcoming meeting in Plano, Texas, and the Methods of Effective Marketing course that Peter West will present immediately prior to the meeting. Enjoy this issue. As always, we welcome your comments, suggestions, and submissions of articles to be considered for publication. Please contact the S.E.C. office via email at [email protected]. Lani Veler Editor, S.E.C. Observer

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Best Practices: Managing Your Time

Marilee Anderson, S.E.C., has stopped playing telephone tag. If she cannot reach a party, she leaves a complete message including the response she needs. She also makes telephone appointments and logs them into her schedule like her other appointments. Before Ed Killian, S.E.C. leaves his office, he lines out his

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The Idea Session

“What’s Hot, What’s not,” that’s the title that was given to a group participation session at the Dallas meeting devoted to new trends, new ideas, and problem areas. This was an opportunity for the group to interact and exchange information on their perception of market changes. This article gives a brief

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Looking Forward

Here’s a suggestion that I believe will multiply the opportunities at a truly geometric rate to SEC members, Candidates and our friends who are wired into the digital revolution in the real estate business… Did you ever notice the “forward” button at the top of your email screen? Here’s how

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All Cash…Full Prize

Many of us hear the words “all cash, full price” and shake our heads. Even then, however, there are many ways to make transactions on non-investment grade properties where the owner insists on “all cash, full price.” We have to look to the other things the Seller can do in

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Bob Steele, S.E.C. – A Biography

Mr. Robert Steele was born in Carthage, Missouri in 1927. He now resides in Borrego Springs, California. Family: Bob’s parents were William C. Steele and Birdie M. Steele. He was blessed with three children; Robin Ann is in Medical Research, Kerry is a Certified Public Accountant and Craig is a Mortgage

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Client Acquisition

Most regular real estate brokerages use multiple systems to find clients: A sign on prominent office and on listed properties Ads in media Direct mail House calls Seminars conducted for the public Personal contacts thru social clubs Brochures distributed Etc. My personal preference has always been “Find a need and

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Donald E. DuBeau – A Biography

An S.E.C. Biography Don was born in Billings, Montana on June 13, 1935, to Logan and Cecile DuBeau. His grandparents had settled in Montana after coming there to build railroads and work in the timber business. His roots wind back to Minnesota, South Dakota, and even Canada, where his great

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Dream Weavers

Don’t you think it’s sad that lots of folks just sit around hoping that their dreams will come true? I am equally amazed that most people do absolutely nothing in pursuit of their dreams for fear that their dreams may not come true. Even more just give up and move

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First American Exchange Company

A service from the Society’s 2006 Corporate Sponsor TIC Summary Kelly A. Pearl, CES®Vice President – Branch Manager & Exchange CounselFirst American Exchange Company, LLC2100 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101www.firstexchange.com | NYSE:FAF <http://www.firstam.com/investor>Tel: 619.595.1263Fax: 866.757.4994Email: [email protected] Commercial property ownership provides real estate investors with the opportunity to complete like-kind

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Applying Lessons from the World’s Toughest Races

Applying Lessons from the World’s Toughest Races Jason Mittman, S.E.C., CCIM Greenville, South Carolina Sunday, March 21, 2021 The S.E.C. Education Foundation and the Society of Exchange Counselors are pleased to announce that Jason Mittman, S.E.C., CCIM, will present Applying Lessons from the World’s Toughest Races from 9:00 a.m. to

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