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What A Weekend

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When someone says they had a big weekend, it usually means they went all out at a party, a ball game, or a concert.  Barb and I are pretty ordinary. We work, spend time with our kids and grandkids, and occasionally fly a plane or ride a horse, nothing too flashy. However, this past weekend took a different turn. Barb connected with a fellow healthcare professional online. In their conversation, this woman mentioned she was feeling overwhelmed. When Barb asked why, she replied, “Don’t you know? I live in Asheville, NC, and we just got hit hard by a hurricane.” Barb, being Barb, asked how she could help. She said, “Come down here and help me!” Before I knew it, I was flying Barb and me to Asheville Saturday morning. Meeting these folks for the first time felt a bit like online dating, but it went smoothly. On Saturday evening, we helped organize medical supplies, packing containers and backpacks for healthcare workers who would deliver care in the mountain areas. Sunday morning was spent
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𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄

November 5, 2024 Well, the day is finally here after two years of political ads, wrangling, horse trading, and whatever else you want to call it, 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆. The $1,000,000 question is 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒗𝒐𝒕𝒆? Regardless of who you vote for—and admittedly, I've been pretty vocal about who I support—every person eligible to vote needs to vote. Some will say my vote doesn't matter…. That is not true, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. Regrettably, in this country, only 20% to 40% of eligible voters cast their votes every election. That apathy is astounding… we're not guaranteed the right to vote will always be here in our country. I'm sure there are many residents of countries where that right is no longer afforded. Their citizens would probably give many body parts to be able to cast a vote. Quite frankly, there are no excuses. Right or wrong, our government has made it very easy to vote. So do your civic duty today, get out to the polls, and c
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Life is a Gift

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Yesterday, I flew an Angel flight that quite possibly could be the passenger's last one. He got a not-so-favorable report on the last hospital visit, and when I flew him back today things didn't look too good. Compound that, with yesterday being the 3rd anniversary of my dad's passing…. Something I had almost completely forgotten about until my mom sent us all pictures of him, and it brought it all back again. So why do I say life is a gift. The man I flew with is just looking for some more time with this family, he doesn't care about the next deal or the next whatever. There is a song in our church hymnal that has the following lyrics…. “Why is all this anxious striving?” I will admit that I'm usually all about where the next deal is coming from and what the next thing to do is. But yesterday brought a little different perspective…. The deals will still be there, and the things that we want to do will still be there, but we have to be around to enjoy them. Enjoy li
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Applause At Home

Do you ever have days when you are just overwhelmed… An old friend in the commercial real estate business once told me he doesn't mind being really busy, but he doesn't like to be overwhelmed! I share that same sentiment, but in the last 30 days, being overwhelmed has been the norm. I am extremely thankful for those property owners who have entrusted us with their property—it just seems like there have been a lot of them lately! But at the end of the day, if your kids and grandkids love you and your spouse loves you there's not much else that you need. One of my coaches always talks about “applause at home”. What good does it do you if you have all the money in the world, but your family is a mess… not very much. So when business rolls in, it's easy to say, "I have to stay late at the office, or I have to work on this project at the expense of your family… I implore you not to fall into that trap. Business comes and goes but your family is forever. By the way, if y
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What Does A Real Estate Advisor Really Do All Day?

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  Have you ever wondered what a real estate advisor really does all day? I mean, do they really just stick a for sale sign up and collect a paycheck? NO we do not… What Does Brad Really Do All Day? Many people think the life of a commercial real estate broker consists of putting a sign on a property you have for sale and sitting back and watching the money roll in… It may look simple and easy on the outside but the work we are doing behind the scenes is so much more.   First things first, we always have our clients back whether it works out in the best financial interest of ourselves or not. There is nothing more aggravating in our world than when you watch a broker do things that benefit only himself. They are a detriment to the interest of their client. Another aggravating part of our world is when a broker calls you up and the first question he asks is, how much am I getting paid… Don't get me wrong, I like to get paid like anybody else, but I have a motto
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A Farm Sale From Soup To Nuts

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From the first time we connect with a potential client to the moment the auction begins; a sense of uncertainty is common. Owners often have pressing questions, like:  - How does this auction work? - What happens if the bids don’t reach a satisfactory price? Are we obligated to sell? - How does an online auction work? What if there are technical issues and people can’t bid? - Who will be bidding on my farm?               We all have so many questions.   Rest assured, these concerns are common, and I address them fully before any client signs a listing contract. In our initial meetings, I guide you through how a real estate auction operates, highlighting how competition in an auction setting can drive prices higher than a traditional listing. After the listing contract is signed, an auction date is set, marketing materials are manufactured, and the advertising schedule is initiated. Then, I start to personally contact neighbors and farmland buyers that are known to me for a
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What I Do

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Many of my farm clients face the difficult task of dividing inherited farmland while still hoping to gather peacefully for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, this challenge often leads to family rifts when the previous generation fails to make tough decisions before passing away. I've heard the phrase, "They'll figure it out when we're gone," more times than I can count. But the truth is, if you knew what was happening after your passing, you'd be turning in your grave. Leaving your children to inherit undivided farmland can be the ultimate disservice. It's rare for families not to have at least one difficult personality, and when significant money is involved, old tensions can quickly resurface. That’s where I come in. I specialize in guiding families through these challenging situations, working towards outcomes that leave everyone as content as possible. In many cases, most heirs simply want to sell the land and convert it to cash, which can be a straight
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