Saturday, April 9, 2011

CTRL-ALT-DELETE

“CTRL -ALT-DELETE!”

Positive behavior modification for your business and personal life!

Shara Caggiano-Marketing Director-Law Avania



What are the three buttons we hit on our computer when it gets “locked up”? The answer is NOT 911 to our I.T. department!!

CTRL ALT DELETE

We hit these 3 magical keys in hopes of our computer STARTING OVER and erasing any damage that we could have caused.



I attended a Quest for Personal Leadership Seminar at Whitehead and Associates last year. My eyes were opened to a ton of things about myself that I needed to work on/modify in order to be more productive, content, and successful in my business and personal life. In contemplating what practices I was going to start to put in to play for this to take effect, the following came to my mind.



CTRL ALT DELETE



*****CONTROL***** YOUR THOUGHT PATTERNS

At times it can seem like the world is TOTALLY AGAINST US. The economy and all the change taking place globally can really be a de-motivator if thought upon for too long. Negative/”woe is me” individuals who constantly think that by complaining about a particular situation, it will somehow change. Watching loved ones and friends lose their jobs, their families, and their lives are enough to have you racing to the edge of the nearest bridge and praying the jump won’t be too painful.

CONTROL.

Situations are changing. YOU ARE NOT. You are still the same wonderfully talented, gifted individual. You have the power to create change JUST with your positive attitude and outlook. By your willingness to step up to the plate and not be dragged down, you are creating a ripple effect that will create other successful/positive people around you.

*****ALTER*****YOUR BUSINESS/PERSONAL PLAN

WE ARE WORKING HARDER AND LONGER THAN EVER to make a penny. WHY? We are doing the same thing we did 10 years ago and it doesn’t seem to be working the same way.

ALTER.

Change is tough. We love our comfort zones but now it’s time for a new plan. You were productive once, you can be again. What is the thing/mode of operation you are clinging to that can be let go? Reach out to people around you and shoot ideas back and forth. Different perspectives can be powerful and a creative title wave could ensue if you give yourself the chance to explore new ways of doing things.

*****DELETE*****THE PAST

We all have things that we have failed at. We all can also dwell on those failures and not move forward. We all have been successful on a number of levels. We can dwell on these successes as well and not be open to change.

DELETE.

Stop living in the past. Yesterday is gone, today is today and tomorrow is an opportunity waiting to happen. Always think in a “forward” motion. Always be open to new ideas and ways to do things. Keep your relationships diverse because diversity is always a teacher. Stop beating yourself up and LEARN from your mistakes and be thankful for the opportunity to start fresh. You have what it takes because of who you are!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

I heard a rumor....and it's not about Charlie Sheen!!

"A MIND CONSCIOUS OF INNOCENCE LAUGHS AT THE LIES OF A RUMOR"


LATIN PROVERB



(insert laugh out loud here)







At times, we all are faced with battling rumors whether it be about ourselves personally, our careers, or the industry that we are in. Real estate is a bit of a scary business right now with the impact the economy has had on us as well as all the changes that have occurred both on the lending side, legal side, and realtor side.





Law Avania has been experiencing some mudslinging and while we laugh at most of the rumors, we feel it is time to address the more outlandish with some humor and encouragement for our industry partners.





THE RUMORS THAT ARE FLOATING AROUND ARE AS FOLLOWS:







1. LAW AVANIA IS GOING OUTOF BUSINESS: THIS STATEMENT IS ABOUT AS TRUE AS THE ONE WE HEARD THE OTHER DAY ABOUT OSAMA BIN LADEN BEING A SOUTHERN BAPTIST. HAHA!!





As a matter of fact, Law Avania is GROWING. We plan to add an office in Lake Norman as well as add a FAMILY LAW practice in the next 90 days to expand upon our already increasing Real Estate, Short Sale, and Wills and Estate practice. We are extremely excited about our new ventures and plan to update our community soon with all of the details.





2. LAW AVANIA IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE NC STATE BAR: WE REALLY LAUGHED HARD AT THIS ONE BUT KIND OF HAD SOME SYMPATHY FOR THE PERSON WHO STARTED IT AND THOUGHT OF WHAT CONSPIRACY THEORY MIGHT GENERATE FROM THE WHISPERS. MAYBE WE SHOULD BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR A GUY IN A TRENCH COAT WALKING THROUGH OUR DOOR WITH A BUSINESS CARD THAT READS "TAKE THE BLUE PILL....THE RED ONE WILL SEND YOU INTO THE MATRIX"???





Law Avania has an OUTSTANDING reputation with the NC State Bar and we invite you to look us up and see for yourself. If the FBI came a knockin', you would know it by looking at the following link.



http://www.ncbar.com/members/member_detail.asp?Nav=1&callID=2&ID=22722



As you can see, our owner, Scott Green, has no pending disciplinary actions against him and this also proves that Scott is a licensed attorney and that we are in fact a law firm.





LAW AVANIA IS ACTUALLY EXCITED TO BE THE BRUNT OF SUCH TALK!! WE MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT!! PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THE NATURE OF WHAT WAS ADDRESSED IN THIS LETTER AND THANK YOU TO OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS WHO'S CONTINUED SUPPORT IS AMAZING!!





Please see below for more aspects of what Law Avania can do for you to help grow your business.





***SCHEDULE A PRESENTATION BY LAW AVANIA TO YOUR OFFICE****



Law Avania has been busy teaching and giving presentations on SHORT SALES and the NEW PURCHASE CONTRACT!! Contact Shara Caggiano to schedule your presentation!!





Law Avania will perform a TITLE SEARCH, PREPARE A DEED, LIEN WAIVER, 1099 FORMS, AND A LETTER TO THE BUYERS CLOSING ATTORNEY FOR AS LITTLE AS $275.00!!!!!!!



THIS OFFER IS FOR ALL LISTING AGENTS INTERESTED IN "BEING IN THE KNOW" ABOUT WHAT LIENS EFFECT YOUR CLIENTS PROPERTY!!



Now, more than ever, it is IMPERATIVE to know who you are doing business with and what the "big picture" is as far as what you are choosing to list. Law Avania can assist in making these determinations for you so that you don't have to worry about it NOT CLOSING because of liens found at the last minute.



GIVE SHARA CAGGIANO A SHOUT BY EMAIL OR PHONE TO SET UP THIS SERVICE.





Please email Shara Caggiano (shara@lawavania.com) to schedule your personalized appointment to explain how Law Avania can help you GROW YOUR BUSINESS in this ever changing real estate industry!!

Friday, January 14, 2011

DON'T GET CAUGHT BY SURPRISE!!!

DON'T BE CAUGHT BY SURPRISE WHEN TAKING A LISTING!!!!





LAW AVANIA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW SERVICE!!!



QUESTION: WHY IS IMPORTANT THAT I GET A TITLE SEARCH PERFORMED BY AN ATTORNEY BEFORE TAKING A LISTING?



Industry leaders and agencies are now recognizing the importance of KNOWING the liens that could effect the transfer of title on purchase transactions.



Law Avania will perform a TITLE SEARCH, PREPARE A DEED, LIEN WAIVER, 1099 FORMS, AND A LETTER TO THE BUYERS CLOSING ATTORNEY FOR AS LITTLE AS $275.00!!!!!!!



THIS OFFER IS FOR ALL LISTING AGENTS INTERESTED IN "BEING IN THE KNOW" ABOUT WHAT LIENS EFFECT YOUR CLIENTS PROPERTY!!



Now, more than ever, it is IMPERATIVE to know who you are doing business with and what the "big picture" is as far as what you are choosing to list. Law Avania can assist in making these determinations for you so that you don't have to worry about it NOT CLOSING because of liens found at the last minute.



GIVE SHARA CAGGIANO A SHOUT BY EMAIL OR PHONE TO SET UP THIS SERVICE.



LOOKING TOWARDS NEXT WEEK?????



Law Avania will be answering any and all legal questions and will be hosting discussions on these questions via our blog. The first 3 questions submitted will be discussed and posted next week. Be the first to submit your questions and be recognized!!!





Please email Shara Caggiano (shara@lawavania.com) to schedule your personalized appointment to explain how Law Avania can help you GROW YOUR BUSINESS in this ever changing real estate industry!!