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Thirsty

By Dwayne Hicks | May 23, 2012 |

I’ve been at a place before where I was so very thirsty. If I stop by Pizza Hut for a meat-lovers pizza, I will be thirsty for several hours after eating that. Something in pizza makes me thirsty. I’m also reminded of an episode of Seinfeld when Kramer is given this short bit in a…

My Defense Council

By Dwayne Hicks | May 22, 2012 |

I have never been to court where I’m called as a witness or defendant. I was on the jury once a long, long time ago. I’m also a huge Law & Order fan. I’ve watched probably every Perry Mason show and I did watch a little Matlock. In most all of these shows, the defense…

A Great Prayer For Protection

By Dwayne Hicks | May 21, 2012 |

I think that every time my kids leave the house or get ready to drive off across town, I tell them to be careful. I know that I want them to be alert and careful everywhere they go. I also know that my Mom still tells me this even though I’m old, I’m still her…

Marketing Me!!

By Dwayne Hicks | March 5, 2012 |

Marketing Me I have tried to be an “open book” about who I am and how I am. I’ve tried to be honest and “on point” without exaggeration when it comes to marketing me as a great REALTOR. This is often the place where we compare ourselves to others. I think this is a mistake.…

Communication via Txt, Email or Phone

By Dwayne Hicks | February 9, 2012 |

Communication is the “life-blood” of relationships of all kinds. Its importance can’t be overestimated. I believe for REALTORS we must communicate carefully, consistently and completely with the people in our lives – our family, customers, colleagues & clients. The modes of communication have changed rapidly in the last few years. Just over 10 years ago,…

Morning

By Dwayne Hicks | December 18, 2011 |

I love the morning time. Everything seems new and fresh with every new morning. Think about – a new day is beginning. The new day can hold so much promise and hope. It can bring solutions to struggles. It can bring hope to what seems like hopeless situations.  I like to the think of the…

Christmas Giving Is In The Air!

By Dwayne Hicks | December 14, 2011 |

The air is cool, the stores are full & Christmas season is in full swing here in the United States and around the world. This time of year seems to move at “warp speed” if you’re an adult and at a “turtle speed” if you’re a kid! This is a season of giving like no…

Press on!

By Dwayne Hicks | December 13, 2011 |

Have you ever had one of those mornings when the clock goes off and you simply can’t move – your muscles are screaming back at you to lay still!  I’m having one of those mornings – however – I’ve decided to push through it and get moving. I started trying to do some much needed…

I Killed The Deal!

By Dwayne Hicks | December 12, 2011 |

Sometimes it’s easy to make a mistake and kill the deal. I had a listing that didn’t look great “on paper”, meaning the sellers were way out of price for what they were describing to me. However, I told my assistant that I would go through the process with them to see exactly where things…

Volunteering in Your Community

Volunteerism and Your Family

By Dwayne Hicks | December 5, 2011 |

Drink in the giving spirit of the season. Our changing and sometimes challenging economy has compelled many of us to reach out more than ever, family-to-family, neighbor-to-neighbor and throughout our community. Finding extra time to give may not always be easy, but the rewards for a family that volunteers together can be lifelong. It can…