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My dog has been sniffing around on this planet for 13+ years now. If he could give advice about my real estate career I bet he wouldn't have to look any further than the dog park to come up with these treats:

• Greet everyone you encounter. Be exuberant if that is your personality but more importantly be genuine. The more dogs you meet, the more opportunities you will have. But when you are both sniffing around to get to know one another don't overwhelm your new friend; let him learn what you have to offer without being in his face about it.
• Dig! And when you think you've found what you were looking for dig some more. Keep digging until you can't possibly go any deeper. Then you'll know you've done your very best work.

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When I think of all the books still left for me to read, I am certain of further happiness. –Jules Renard

 Prologue

I love books but don't take time to read or listen to them as often as I'd like. Not only do I have unread books on my bookshelves (actual and virtual), I also have a running list of books I want to read. I started the list many years ago and it continues to grow longer, never shorter.

That's about to change, though, as I embark on a 12-Month Reading Challenge. Beginning in March 2021 I intend to read at least 12 books over the next 12 months. Reading the...

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As a business owner I am always looking for ways to improve and grow my real estate business. That includes providing ever greater value to my customers, improving efficiencies, staying informed/educated and providing better-than-expected service in every interaction.

In this quest I continuously observe what the most successful agents in my field do to maintain and grow their businesses and reputations. My perfectly unscientific research (by personal observation and conversation only) helped me recognize the following similarities among the most highly rated agents not only in my office or company but in all of northeast Florida.

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There are many options for outdoor fun in St. Johns County, FL for people but what's a dog to do? The lucky dogs living in or visiting this area have options too!

Dogs are welcome at all of the St. Johns County beaches as long as they are on a leash and under their owner's control at all time.  Not feeling the beach? As you stroll through the streets of St. Augustine you'll see that many sh...

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Most communities in St. Johns, FL are governed by a Homeowner's Association. If you buy a home within an HOA community you will be required to become a member of the HOA and must obey its rules and regulations. As you search for a home in St. Johns, FL and begin to narrow down the neighborhoods you are most interested in, ask your Realtor® for a copy of the HOA's Community Covenants and Restrictions (aka rules). Some of the more common o...

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