Brian Buffini’s 100 Days to Greatness Class and Turning Point Retreat 2007

Posted by: Lisa Sullivan
Posted on: Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Categories: Uncategorized

I recently completed Brian Buffini’s “100 Days to Greatness” course at my office, Century 21 Carole White Associates. I am thankful and very grateful to Carole White and her daughter Deirdre, who were our mentors and who decided this would be a great course for our careers in real estate.

We met once a week at our office for about an hour-and-a-half for 14 weeks.  At first I thought, “ oh wow, what a commitment,” but after viewing the video of Brian speaking and listening to what his belief is in the referral business, I said I have to do this!  I just started my second year in the business and I am enthusiastic and ready to learn, however I felt I learned all the laws and regulations after getting my license, but where do I go from here?  I was on my own in this big competitive world of real estate!

Brian’s course taught me how to build a referral business of people whom I know and trust.  I started my list and went from there –he encourages personal notes, follow-up phone calls and what he calls, “pop-bys.”  I love to write notes so that was easy, he supplies you with all the materials to do your mailings each month for a nominal fee. I learned not to be afraid to ask in this business for a referral and to be assertive with calling and following up with customers.  I’ve also enjoyed stopping by friends and neighbors with small gifts of appreciation.  My referral business has grown and I am still working on my leads and following up with calls and mailings each month.  I have gotten away from the traditional advertising in newspapers and the expense of traditional mailings.

I would encourage anyone to attend his retreats which were motivational and inspiring to hear him talk, he has a sense of humor and a gift in public speaking that is unforgettable!  I hope I can attend every year to keep my career and professionalism on a steady track.  If you want additional information check out the website: www.buffiniandcompany.com, and get ready to soar!!

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Is it West Roxbury or is it Roslindale–Zip Codes vs. Deeds

Posted by: Lisa Sullivan
Posted on: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 1:10 pm
Categories: Home Buying, Home Selling, Main Streets, Zoning, Zoning, Main Streets, West Roxbury, Home Buying, Home Selling, Roslindale

Did you ever wonder why some homeowners in West Roxbury have a Roslindale zip code?  In the mid-1800’s, there were post offices established in Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury.   After more people settled in these areas some residents decided that they needed a post office of their own. They asked the U.S. Postal Service to establish a new post office, but in order to do this they needed a name and permission from the closest postmaster. A manufacturer by the name of John Pearce suggested that they name it after Roslyn, Scotland because it was similar to that area, the name Roslindale was formed. 

In 1879, a new post office was established near the corner of Florence Street and Cummins Highway. There boundaries were determined by the post office which is why your deed could say West Roxbury but your zip code could be Roslindale. Approximate boundaries are determined by the post office delivery routes. If you wanted to look up and get information on your deed you can go to www.FreeRecordsRegistry.com

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