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Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World

Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World | Colleen Lane | The contest is on and here is an entry for the greatest real estate agent in the world submitted by Colleen's husband Joe. Let the games begin!


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Introduction ~ A Little Background Information 

A little history on Colleen is in order.

Handsome Bald Dude HusbandLet me begin with a little background information about Colleen and I, which contributes to Colleen's stature as the Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World.

We retired financially several years ago. I am 48 and Colleen is 40. When I was 42 we took stock of what we had accumulated and chose to sell off our real estate and our business in Southern California, and move to the Tri Cities Washington area. One of our priorities in life is our children. We have 5 of them (oh my!) and by moving to an area with a lower cost of living, we were able to live off rental property income, as well as other modest investments. Thus, allowing more time with the family. Fast forward a few years. Colleen has had a real estate license going back 15 years, however, we decided last year to actively represent buyers and sellers in the Tri Cities Washington marketplace and donate 100% of the proceeds to World Vision. Thus, what Colleen does she does for charity. Colleen is working to help folks like the ones in this video, of which is just one of the opportunities we fund.

What follows is a husband's view of Colleen Lane, the Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World.

 

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Colleen Lane, Simply The World's Greatest Realtor® 

A plug for my beautiful bride of 20+ years, Colleen Lane.

Colleen & Joe LaneReal Estate Webmasters has posted a contest for the Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World. Here is my entry for why Colleen is the Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World. I am Joe Lane, her husband, and here to tell the world why. Proverbs 31:31 writes:

"Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."

In times past, business and communication of important information was done at the gate to the city. Today, I'm here to stand at the gate and tell folks what a great REALTOR® and all around great person my wife is. A Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World tribute, if I may.

Certainly The Most Competent Agent In The World 

An Incredibly Competent Person | Colleen Lane

Colleen LaneI met Colleen 22 years ago when she worked as a property manager in a real estate office. By the time we were married (A few months later, I might add. Not one to spoil a golden opportunity. I knew a good thing!) she was working in a very large mortgage company. Being new in this office of 130 employees, she started at the bottom. Months turned into years, then the mortgage industry went belly up. It was during the time when interest rates were at all time highs in the 1980s. Colleen would come home to tell me she survived another lay-off. Well, after 130 employees, several lay-offs, Colleen was the last person standing. By this time she had learned the mortgage industry and the bank that owned the mortgage company wanted to keep her for good in the bank's branch headquarters. Why did Colleen last so long? Competency. During her tenure at the mortgage company, she exemplified competency and to this day has always been the most competent person I know.

The Greatest Comes With Integrity And Honesty 

The Most Honest Lady | A Woman of Integrity

IntegrityColleen's only sin in life was the candy bar she swiped when in 3rd grade! When her parents found out about it, they marched her back to the store, made her pay for the crime, and made her apologize. Well, that was the last sin my honest wife ever committed. Colleen brings this honesty with her wherever she goes. Her honestly and forthright manner keeps her clients coming back. Some say communication is accomplished by 10-20% word, the remainder body language, facial expression, etc. Clients read the honesty in Colleen as honesty emanates from every part of Colleen's being. Her integrity goes before her and opens many doors. It's this integrity and honesty that brings her previous clients coming back for more great service.

Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World 

Colleen Lane | Honors Commitment

CommitmentColleen has her priorities right. Colleen places family and her relationship with God over business matters. Colleen has always been committed to being a great mother and wife while being a great business woman. When Colleen is hired to represent a buyer or seller, the client receives an agent who is committed to them. An agent who is not committed to the most important persons in their life, the family, will not be committed to the client. When working with a person who is committed to the client, the client's best interests are made a priority and not the agent's self interest. Colleen exemplifies commitment.

 

Colleen & Carli


Colleen and our youngest Carly. I'm almost 49 and two years ago we had a vasectomy failure. When Carly turns 18 I'll be 65. Ouch! I guess we'll be in business for quite some time!

 

Colleen & The Lane Family


Colleen may not be the Greatest Skier In The World, but she's a keeper! Skiing and/or riding is a requirement to be in our family!

The World's Greatest and Nicest Person 

Greatest Real Estate Agent In The World

KindnessIn all the years I've know Colleen she has had only one enemy. About 10 years ago a woman decided she didn't like Colleen. Not sure why. Perhaps this lady was jealous of Colleen's incredibly handsome husband? I dunno, however, this woman chose not to like Colleen. I watched over the next several months as Colleen treated this lady with respect and kindness and eventually won her over. Colleen is amazing in this way, but make no mistake, as she can be a fierce negotiator or confronter. As a matter of fact, just the other week we had a tenant (we have several investment properties) who has been late on her rent one to many times. Colleen and I discussed this and decided this tenant needs be sternly warned. Well, I drove Colleen to the meeting with the wayward tenant, and Colleen informed me she wanted to handle the confrontation. We met at a parking area where the two agreed to have a little discussion. We arrived, Colleen got out and met with woman and I watched as they chit chatted and seemed to have a jolly good time. At this time I'm thinking, "What about the confrontation?" They finish and Colleen gets back in the car and I asked, "What happened?" She then informs me that she told the tenant that if she is late one more time she will evict her. I drove away thinking, "You go girl!" Only Colleen can communicate such stern news and walk away with a smile and a handshake. It's this same toughness that Colleen brings to the negotiating table when representing a client. She battles for her client's best interest, all the while keeping a climate of professionalism mixed with niceness.

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A Complaint About This Lady!

BeautifulShe's gorgeous and not aging. Can I complain about that? Ok, a little venting is in order. We are 8 years apart in age, and I knew I was in trouble when we were getting our licence to get married over 20 years ago. I was 27 and Colleen was 19. The lady behind the counter asked if I was Colleen's Dad! Well, fast forward 22 years. I've aged 22 years, while Colleen has aged 5 years (and that's on a bad day!). So, Colleen REALLY looks like my daughter now. I don't dare grow any hair (what little might grow) as it's all gray. What would I look like then, her grandfather? Gees!


We have 5 children. The first two were born back to back and are 17 and 18 years old, then we took a break and had 2 more, ages 8 and 9, then our last, a vasectomy failure, is 1 years old! When all seven of us go for a walk, I can easily get self conscious as folks have to wonder which children are whose. Since my oldest daughter and wife look the same age, a question like "Who's kid is the 1 year old?" Or, since our kids are so neatly spaced apart, "How many marriages is this guy on?" Oh well, needless to say, Colleen is certainly a professionally looking lady, of which is an understatement by any standard. She looks great and represents the client well.

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The Way Colleen And I Work Together

Colleen and IColleen and I are a great team. When a client hires us, the client gets me on the marketing end of things, as I handle our websites, blogging, marketing, etc. My wife, on the other hand, handles the client representation. Colleen is the one who works with our clients on picking the right property, showing properties, listing properties, CMAs, etc. So, if you want me on the backend, and Colleen as your point person, you've come to the right place. Consider Colleen and I for all Tri Cities Washington Real Estate services.

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A Wonderful Wife | The Greatest Agent 

Art, inspiration, and wisdom for a special person.

For a Wonderful Wife: A Loving Anthology of Art, Inspiration and Wisdom

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The most beautiful paintings and photographs from the Smithsonian American Art Museum enrich these albums for your loved ones. The most beloved works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, accompanied by inspirational and moving quotes, proverbs and poetry, make these albums treasured gifts for cherished family members. Each book contains space where personalized photographs and written messages can be included, turning each into an elegant and thoughtful family keepsake.

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Being the best you can be.

The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money...It's About Being the Best You Can Be!

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If your looking for a book to teach you how to become a Real Estate agent, prospecting, scripts that work etc., then this is not the book for you. This book gives a model to follow, a business plan on how to run your real estate career as a business. It stresses how to think, what to think and how to stay structured as your business grows. There are no real practical ways shown on how to get business or any sample letters or practical advice that is proven, it just states that it is a numbers game, and you have to stay focussed and go for it. I was dissapointed in this book. The reviews I read about it were misleading. They stated that this is the only book you would ever need and it is the complete authority on becoming a real estate agent. It is not, as I stated it is just a business model not a teaching tool.

Women and Real Estate 

A guide to be the greatest real estate investor.

The Savvy Woman's Homebuying Handbook: 150 Insider Secrets, Decision-Making Guides and Online Resources, plus the ONE Action Plan You Need

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Barbara Corcoran, bestselling author and real estate contributor to The Today Show, Good Morning America and The View

The Savvy Woman's Homebuying Handbook is a crystal clear manual to help you turn your personal vision of "home" into reality.


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Tara . . . gets to the heart of psychological doubts and hurdles that must be overcome. This book should be required reading for any woman considering buying a home.

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Do you want to increase your chances of winning contests, lotteries and sweepstakes? If yes this is an excellent resource guide for you as you tangle through the mazes of chance. Steve Ledoux gives gives his reader clear and concise methods of increasing your chances in order to become a winner. He should know because he is a winner of numerous contests that have richly rewarded him.

Yup, A Bald Dude Book 

Bald guys rock! Need I say more?

Never Offer Your Comb to a Bald Man: How to get what you want by giving others what they need!

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Equally avant-garde in his approach, physician Alexander Berardi believes that people who reap the most satisfaction and success from what they do are the most willing to give in exchange for what they get. In Never Offer Your Comb to a Bald Man (which has a foreword by Zig Ziglar), Berardi takes exception with guides that advise readers "to follow their bliss." While acknowledging the importance of undertaking an inspiring career, he tells readers to focus on the needs of others, like their customers and employees, to reap exponentially more benefits. While Berardi's rambling, anecdotal style is easy to read, it distracts from some of his more provocative ideas.

A Dummies Guide To Be The Greatest 

Being a successful real estate agent.

Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

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Book Description
Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies shows you how to make your fortune in the real estate business. Whether you are looking to rev up your real estate business, deciding whether to specialize in commercial or residential real estate, or just interested in refining specific skills, this book is for you.

This no-nonsense guide shows you the fun and easy way to become a successful real estate agent. It provides expert advice on acquiring the skills needed to excel and the respect and recognition you'll gain through making sales and generating profit. Soon you'll have all the tools you need to:


  • Prospect your way to listings and sales
  • Build a referral-based clientele
  • Work with expired and FSBO listings
  • Plan and host a successful open house
  • Present and close listing contracts
  • Market yourself and your properties online and in print
  • Negotiate contracts and avoid derailment
  • Stake your competitive position
  • Achieve excellent relationships with clients
  • Spend less time to earn more money

This guide features tips and tricks for working with buyers, must-haves for a successful real estate agent, and common pitfalls that can be avoided. Also included is a list of Web sites for real estate agents that are valuable resources for success. With Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies, you'll discover how to acquire key skills and get on track for a successful career!

What The Greatest Supports 

Having a world vision is a world-class goal of Colleen Lane.

Inspired Philanthropy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Giving Plan and Leaving a Legacy (Kim Klein's Chardon Press)

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Book Description
This newest edition of the classic book shows how anyone can align and integrate values, passions, and dreams for their communities and families into their plans. Inspired Philanthropy explains how to make a difference by creating giving and legacy plans, tells what questions to ask nonprofits, and spells out how to help partner with advisors and nonprofit leaders for inspired outcomes. In addition to overall updates to statistics, the new edition includes a discussion of the implications of the Buffett gift to the Gates Foundation; new legacy planning tools; expanded resources on youth, giving circles, and communities of color; key questions for advisors and donors; and worksheets and resources available on the enclosed CD.

From The Founder of Squidoo 

Seth Godin's Relationship Marketing

Permission Marketing : Turning Strangers Into Friends And Friends Into Customers

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Seth Godin, one of the world's foremost online promoters, offers his best advice for advertising in Permission Marketing. Godin argues that businesses can no longer rely solely on traditional forms of "interruption advertising" in magazines, mailings, or radio and television commercials. He writes that today consumers are bombarded by marketing messages almost everywhere they go. If you want to grab someone's attention, you first need to get his or her permission with some kind of bait--a free sample, a big discount, a contest, an 800 number, or even just an opinion survey. Once a customer volunteers his or her time, you're on your way to establishing a long-term relationship and making a sale. "By talking only to volunteers, Permission Marketing guarantees that consumers pay more attention to the marketing message," he writes. "It serves both customers and marketers in a symbiotic exchange."

Guide to Home Buying 

The National Association of Realtors

The National Association of Realtors Guide to Home Buying

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From the Back Cover

The Ins and Outs of Home Buying-from the Experts at NAR

Written by real estate expert and author Blanche Evans, The National Association of Realtors%uFFFD Guide to Home Buying is based on the expertise of NAR, the country's largest and most reliable organization for real estate professionals. For the first time ever, this indispensable guide shares NAR's comprehensive inside expertise with home buyers like you-so you can get the best possible
return on your biggest investment.

This one-of-a-kind resource gives you all the practical and insightful information you need to find your ideal home and get it at a great price. It features useful tools like checklists and guidelines and practical advice on everything from mortgage and financing alternatives to picking a great location to negotiating with sellers. You'll avoid common pitfalls with step-by-step guidance on every stage of the buying process, as well as handy tips on:


  • Working with professionals-and when you can do it yourself
  • Choosing a home that fits your life and family
  • Picking the right mortgage product
  • Making an offer the buyer can't refuse
  • Handling appraisals, inspections, title policies, and insurance
  • Dealing with homeowner associations and management companies
  • Doing the final walk-through and closing


There are plenty of books that will help you buy your home, but only one book based on the combined expertise of NAR. Don't take chances with your biggest investment! Tap into this valuable resource and find your dream home.

Guide to Home Selling 

The National Association of Realtors

The National Association of Realtors Guide to Home Selling

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 11/10/2009)Buy Now

From the Back Cover

The Ins and Outs of Home Selling-from the Experts at NAR

Written by real estate expert and author Blanche Evans, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS%uFFFD Guide to Home Selling is based on the expertise of NAR, the country's largest and most reliable organization for real estate professionals. For the first time ever, this indispensable guide shares NAR's comprehensive
inside expertise with home sellers like you-so you can get the best possible return on your biggest investment.

This one-of-a-kind resource gives you all the practical and insightful information you need to get top-dollar when you sell. It features useful tools like checklists and guidelines and practical advice on everything from moneymaking home improvements to marketing your home to negotiating with buyers. You'll avoid nasty surprises
with step-by-step guidance on every stage of the sales process, as well as handy tips on:


  • Hiring a great agent to help you sell
  • Making preparations before you list your home
  • Home staging to maximize your profits
  • Understanding the housing market
  • Analyzing a buyer's offer
  • Dealing with legal issues and paperwork
  • Handling the closing and other final issues


There are plenty of books that will help you sell your home, but only one book based on the combined expertise of NAR. Don't take chances with your biggest investment! Tap into this valuable resource and make a bundle.

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This one's too funny to pass on!

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Hmm, perhaps this is what makes them the greatest?

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brooklynmortgage wrote...

Great Lens... Great Husband..... Very moving and selfless... If the world was lived by all as it is lived by this family, I am sure there would be peace on earth. Great story... Kudos to the Lane family!!

ReplyPosted May 17, 2009

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Reply Posted March 04, 2009

quickbiz wrote...

You have my vote.. Good Luck! Great lens and have you bookmarked..
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ngl wrote...

You completely engaged me in this lens, at first I thought it was a bit of an odd topic to write about, but as I scrolled through, found it quite delightful!

ReplyPosted February 15, 2009

jain82 wrote...

excellent lens with your complete background history.you're an inspiration(Role model for real estate agents).Real Estate Listings

ReplyPosted February 04, 2009

agent_super_store wrote...

What a heart warming lens.. You have an amazing wife. It is very inspiring. great lens.. 5*

ReplyPosted August 27, 2008

ariding wrote...

I like your lens. Like Colleen I hope to help my familly retire using realestate soon.
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ReplyPosted August 06, 2008

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Reply Posted June 25, 2008

myvirtuallady wrote...

Great Lens! Your family is really beautiful. I like your story.

ReplyPosted June 22, 2008

wrote...

Great lens... The lens mostly describes how you feel about your wife. A few men could say those wonderful things especially about their wife... Keep up, you're both great. Hope you win the contest... God bless...

ReplyPosted May 28, 2008

katzwebdesign wrote...

Wow. Pretty in-depth look at why your wife is the best :-) You sure this is for the contest, and not for Valentines day?

ReplyPosted April 25, 2008

RyanRE wrote...

It looks like you guys are on the 1st page of Google as this contest nears an end. Even if you don't win, you are still great real estate agents and did a great job in the contest.

ReplyPosted April 21, 2008

gods_grace_notes wrote...

Dear Joe,
Thanks for making me laugh out loud! I'll be voting for Colleen in the contest, because any woman whose man writes about her the way you do is obviously more than the world's best real estate agent...

She's the best example of being a woman of all around virtue and integrity!

Congratulations on your family successes thus far; and I'll be expecting to read future lenses that share the same stellar behavior from your children!

May God continue to make His face shine upon you! You are incredible reflections of His love and grace!
Connie
: )

...and don't forget; bald is beautiful too!

ReplyPosted April 14, 2008

Arora wrote...

Collen,

Hi! Found your lens while trawling thru Squidoo. Interesting contest! if you need one way links to ur lens from travel sites - u can msg me. I would like to help for free. After May 1st ( that's the end date - right )the links will be withdrawn.

If interested, let me know.

ReplyPosted April 12, 2008

Lensmaster

Joe (Colleen's Husband) wrote

@GayleC ~ For the most part, Colleen is about volunteer work! ;)

Reply Posted April 07, 2008

GayleC wrote...

GREAT LENS! I hope you win the contest. However, I was looking for nonprofits and volunteering information here.

ReplyPosted April 07, 2008

theawristocrat wrote...

Wow.. One of the best lens Ive read. Rated 5 stars.

thanks,
Paul fr. fundraising ideas

ReplyPosted March 31, 2008

animal_lover79 wrote...

If only I could have a man speak of me that way! It's so nice to see good people enjoying life! Fabulous lens...5 stars!!

ReplyPosted March 30, 2008

AmyP wrote...

Great lens Joe. You both sound like the nicest people in the world! Wishing you continued happiness and success!

ReplyPosted March 29, 2008

spirituality wrote...

This is touching: a husband lensing his wife (was that a verb?). Sounds like the perfect marriage to me. And great if you win this thing too.

ReplyPosted March 29, 2008

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In Closing, A Melody For Colleen Lane 

Colleen is simply the greatest!

A Rose For Colleen~Joe Lane, singing Styx's Lady to Colleen:

Lady, when you're with me I'm smiling
Give me all your love
Your hands build me up when I'm sinking
Touch me and my troubles all fade
Lady, from the moment I saw you
Standing all alone
You gave all the love that I needed
So shy, like a child who has grown

'Cause you're my lady of the morning
Love shines in your eyes
Sparkling, clear, and lovely
You're my lady

Lady, turns me on when I'm lonely
Give me all your charm
Evenings when she lays down beside me
She takes me gently into her arms

Lady of the morning
Love shines in your eyes
Sparkling, clear, and lovely
You're my lady

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