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Jerry Kidd

An open letter sent to tcook@apple.com on Easter Sunday 2020 while on lockdown.

Dear Mr Cook – I am writing to you as a long time Apple consumer (Since the iPhone 3 came out) and as a concerned US Citizen. I first got started with computers by purchasing a Timex Sinclair computer in the early 80s and taught myself the Basic Language. Later in early 1987 I purchased…

Jerry Kidd

Insider secrets to real estate sales success for less than 20 bucks!

The 2019 National Association of REALTORS ® convention has come and gone. Since it was in San Francisco this year I decided to attend and to tell the truth, I was glad that I did. I ran into many old friends from across the country, made some new friends and attended a dozen or more…

Sort of News from the 2019 NAR Convention

Not much to report this week as I have been attending the National Association of REALTORS® Convention and Expo in San Francisco. I spent Wednesday getting re-certified to teach courses for NAR and I spent Thursday taking NAR’s newest course Called “Marketing and Lead Generation”.  I am now certified to teach that as well. Friday,…

Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Chanukah!

This week (and next) I’m celebrating the holiday season so there won’t be a normal post. Instead I’ll be enjoying the season with my family. However you celebrate this time of year I want to wish you health, love and prosperity.

Every REALTOR® needs this research report!

Well it’s that time of year again.  If it’s early November, it means that it’s time for The National Association of REALTORS® to hold their annual convention. I rarely go to these, preferring to spend my convention “dollar” on attending events put on by my company, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties. But, one aspect of…

The 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers is here and you NEED it!

Every November the National Association of REALTORS® gets together to celebrate all things REALTOR®, debate issues, come up with new ideas and party like mad.  All of which is only of mild interest to me. But, one thing does happen during this annual convention that I find absolutely essential to every REALTOR®.  And that is…

Important Announcement!

Last week It was announced that I am the new Manager for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties Danville and San Ramon offices. Drysdale Properties is owned by my long time friend Gretchen Pearson. Gretchen and I were managers together in several different companies back in the 90s and have maintained a professional relationship ever…

Inman Connect

Save $200 on Inman Connect Registration!

I rarely do this, but I want to promote Inman connect again.  I last wrote about this on May 8th.  The reason for me doing so is that I have a discount code for you that is worth $200.00 off of the registration fee.  Read to the bottom to get the code. If you have…