Archive for December 2009
It’s a cold, snowy day in Wisconsin and I look forward to a change in scenery one day like most do. The snow is beautiful but the icy roads, snow banks, and very cold temperatures lend for a lot of paperwork
and scheduling to be done in the beginning of the day. As I put the finishing touches on my goals for 2010 I look back at them and question myself if I can really attain such goals and are they realistic. Pretty monumental changes and adjustments are in order and the time is just ticking away until they happen. The curious notion I tend to look at is the fact that I have refined my business goals to really going back to the basics. It’s not so much becoming that more viral connected or how to be in 8 places at once rather than 4, but simplicity is now key. My strength has always been in my phone and one on one. I am one of the regimented real estate agents in Waukesha County that prides himself on not only introducing himself to everyone but
more importantly the fact that I want people to remember
my name. My phone is key. It’s not hard to burn up 5,000 minutes a month on a cell phone when it becomes your life line for business.
Recently someone asked me how my Internet campaigns were doing and I replied “Just fine” but I reminded them that nothing will ever replace the human element of knowledge, closing ability, and sales sense that gets buyers and sellers to a successful closing. When you maintain a schedule of calling past, present, as well as potential clients it’s amazing how busy one can get, and keep 
busy as long as they prospect everyday. How will 2010 bring you change? Is this
the year that you buy that one of those homes for sale in Oconomowoc Wisconsin, or one of those homes for sale in Waukesha Wisconsin. Is this the year that you take advantage of the tax credit for first time home buyers, or tax credit for present home homeowners. Whatever change 2010 brings you I hope it is productive, meaningful, and prosperous. Change is good!
“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale
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Lars and I were out visiting people again this morning and low and behold if we don’t keep bumping into this guy over and over in the Waukesha County real estate market. I thought a Waukesha County real estate agent was busy; this guy maintains a real schedule.
Merry Christmas!
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finding a waukesha county real estate agent in the waukesha county real estate market really is quite easy. Just look for the team of Tom Braatz, Lars the super dog, and the rest of our team. The following information is for the period of 11/22/2009 to 12/22/2009 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market 261 homes sold; 67 were list and sold by the same company, and 194 were sold by co-brokes.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 405 new listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 130 pending listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 17 withdrawn listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 625 expired listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 127 back on market listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 542 extended listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there are 4,459 active listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market it is a great time to call Tom Braatz to buy and sell!
Now is the time to buy and sell in the Waukesha County Real Estate market.
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When you are looking for homes for sale in Pewaukee,Wisconsin, or you are looking at selling a home in Pewaukee or any homes for sale in Waukesha County, you can always search everything with the MLS search button below. If you are interested in selling your home or even knowing what your Pewaukee Wisconsin home is worth please visit the on-line value below. It’s a busy time whether you are is good and Pewaukee real estate companies are there to help you. The following information is for the period of 11/22/2009 to 12/22/2009 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market 13 homes sold; 4 were list and sold by the same company, and 9 were sold by co-brokes.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 36 new listings.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 7 pending listings.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 1 withdrawn listings.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 31 expired listings.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 7 back on market listings.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 39 extended listings.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate market there are 366 currently active listings.
In the Pewaukee,Wisconsin Real Estate it is a great time to call Tom Braatz to buy and sell!
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“You know you can always call me to ask about starting your Waukesha County Business: The beauty of the SBA” Over the years in my career I can honestly say some of the greatest and most rewarding times 
were when I was at a SBA closing and the buy said to me “Thanks for pulling this off for me Tommy, I can’t believe I have my own business
and building now.” That made me feel so good because the work and the effort that was put into every Small Business Administration process was a joint effort working with some very amazing people; local and government underwriters, helping buyers with their mission statement and business plan, and seeing that smile at closing. God, I love seeing that smile!
The truth is there is SBA money that people have access to. Take a look at Small Business Administration. In distant times a buyer had to tighten the reigns in their usage, but in the last couple of years I have listed and 
sold ( many both ends) existing restaurants with the real estate, conversions of buildings into very productive nail salons and spas, lots of businesses large and small of all diferent kinds, and in every transaction it required some pretty serious work, lots of local and state government rules, regulations, and licensing requirements, and much, much more. You know 
what? I enjoy every minute of it. I get calls from other agents asking me to help them with their transaction. There has not been a time when that did not come back to me in a form of great reward and happiness. Is this the year you are going to own your own business? Is this the year that you will own your own Waukesha County real estate which your business is in? The first step I may suggest is to give me a call and let me answer some questions for you. I have great accountants, tax and corporate lawyers, and many other key players that are waiting to help you as well. Perhaps this is the year for personal growth and the start of your new business after all. Ask me how.
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It was -2 degrees below zero this morning with a wind chill of -27 below. The temperature may be cold but the Oconomowoc real estate market. If looking for homes for sale in Oconomowoc,Wisconsin, or you are looking at selling a home in Oconomowoc or any homes for sale in Waukesha County, this may give you a good idea of the great activity taking place in the market. The following information is for the period of 11/10/2009 to 12/10/2009 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.
In the Oconomowoc,Wisconsin Real Estate market 28 homes sold; 8 were list and sold by the same company, and 20 were sold by co-brokes.
In the Oconomowoc ,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 59 new listings.
In the Oconomowoc,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 16 pending listings.
In the Oconomowoc,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 1 withdrawn listings.
In the Oconomowoc,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.
In the Oconomowoc,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 125 expired listings.
In the Oconomowoc,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 18 back on market listings.
In the Oconomowoc ,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 87 extended listings.
In the Oconomowoc,Wisconsin Real Estate market there are 596 currently active listings.
In the Oconomowoc,Wisconsin Real Estate it is a great time to call Tom Braatz to buy and sell!
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Tom Braatz
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In the Waukesha County Real estate market it’s important to look good. Lars takes great pride in looking 
as dapper as he can be and does it by going to see Linda Rowland which owns Barkin Basement Dog Grooming. Easy to get to, and located in Oconomowoc Wisconsin Linda and Barkin Basement makes your dog look like a million dollars and she does it knowing and acting as if it were her own dog. Linda is absolutely charming and you pick up real fast on what a quality lady she is. Lars noticed it immediately and now he knows he has a friend that he loves to spend time with and she makes him look his best. It’s not easy working on a 120 pound dog, but Linda does it with style and grace. So this holiday season and the rest of the year when you are looking to have your dog groomed you have a major decision and really only one choice; it’s Barkin basement Dog Grooming. Lars loves her, and so will your dog! Lars is a very big dog but he still loves those little details, especially the doggy present bag with treats and a new doggy tooth brush. I must say that Lars never looked so good, and now your dog can look this good as well.
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Another great day in the Waukesha County real estate market and once more Lars kicks it out! Who would have thought that hanging around with a really great search dog/ therapy dog could have such an 
impact on my business. Lately this hit home when one of my new found
friends that works in the Oncology department in the new Aurora hospital in Summit said he would talk to his HR connection and see if I could get Lars in there to visit people. I love the thought. Lars is very used to visiting people in isolated care and hospital, as well as retirement facilities so I just smiled at the idea.
It also resonates when clients call me and say “You and Lars be here about 4:30 so we can go look at the apartment building.” I get tweets on Twitter www.twitter.com/tombraatz and Lars has a city of people following him on Facebook. The comments on www.Facebook.com/tombraatz just rock about Lars. Little did I know that such a wonderful dog was great as a branding tool ,and who would of thought of that? Lars, you are a major player, a super closer, and a hand (paw) holder in every transaction. Now, we just have to get to warmer weather. Meanwhile, you just keep on looking dapper and having all those wonderful people relish you. I have no problem following you, because as we musicians say “You are a tough act to follow.!
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I suppose the first thing one really notices is the attention to detail in every Loos home. My clients are 
always pleasantly surprised by all the added amenities and outstanding craftsmanship that is
put into every Loos home. Whether it be in Ixonia Wisconsin, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and lots of other wonderful areas in Wisconsin, one can always count on many wonderful surprises when they enter a Loos home. Corey Gerth is a wonderful salesman and a real asset to the Loos home construction team. He is a very personable person and makes everyone comfortable in the home building process. Greg Loos is a real gentleman and makes 
every Loos customer feel literally right at home.
If you are looking to build an outstanding home and are comparing homes I invite you to let me show you these fine homes. Recently I have sold some of these gorgeous properties and I might add that it sparked an interest in me to get my buyers into a very affordable home that has some real quality to them. If you have questions or need help p[lease feel free to contact Corey at corey@looshomes.com or Greg at greg@looshomes.com You can also check out there website at www.looshomes.com The pictures you see are part of the Concord model with an exposed basement and this home on this lots is presently priced at only $250,000. What an amazing home for such a great price. These homes are gorgeous!
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Sure there are many great things in do in Waukesha County and enjoy the Waukesha County Life every single day. Sure there are many great restaurants, shops, and attractions to see and be part of. I could 
also mention you are minutes from so many beautiful and pristine lakes which offer so many activities and lots of enjoyment. I could go on about the quality of the schools, the parks, local government and more. The one thing that
you will notice stands out everything else?
Well, it’s the people. It’s people that smile and wave back at you for no apparent reason. It’s the people that watch over kids, and other individuals not because they have to, but because they want to. It’s all the people that you see each day that welcome you and treat you like they have known you all their life but, in fact, You don’t know each other. This Waukesha County real estate market and the Life in Waukesha County has a magic of all it’s own. Come and visit us and you just may end up staying here for a lifetime. www.waukeshacountylife.com
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Real Estate in Waukesha County and the Waukesha County Life 