There is a Raccoon on My Leg

A Journey to Discover the 30 Rules of Real Estate

Longtime WVMLS Member, Past President, expert Principal Broker, and Investor, John Baker, shares the invaluable experience of a lifetime in his book There Is a Raccoon on My Leg.

FREE for all WVMLS Members! Download your e-copy today!

"This book fulfills an unmet answer to a question I had as a brand new real estate agent walking into my office on Monday, June 6, 1977: “What do I do now?” My hope is that this book will help others be successful by offering some simple rules to adopt as a standard of practice in their own careers." - John Baker

Who is this Book for?

• A new agent or someone considering real estate as their profession – There is always room in the marketplace for a good agent. Set your initial course with good habits and a proper attitude.

• An experienced agent – Consider adopting some of the ideas mentioned to improve your standard of practice.

• A Principal Broker – The “30 Rules of Real Estate” in Chapter 15 can be a training aid and measure the non-technology proficiency of your agents.

• The Public – Learn the level of service you deserve, utilize any of the rules that apply in your profession, and set a course to invest in real estate.
  

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Domus Market Statistics for May 2025, Now Available!

The following market statistics dashboards are part of the Market Stats Member Portal, a member benefit by WVMLS.

• Free to all members!

• Includes analytics, graphs, and charts based on your LOCAL market

• Easy to use and share!

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The Market Infographic provides a high-level one-month summary. This dashboard is filtered for residences under .5 acre in Marion, Linn, Benton, and Polk counties.

Start generating you're own Market Infographic Dashboards!

• Filtered to the area of your client's listing or interest

• Have the dashboard right in front of you as you make that call and pick your favorite statistic to share

• Up your marketing game, and increase your social media engagement with market stats dashboards

Learn more

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The Market Review dashboard is a great one-page summary of the local market, providing 13-month trends for eight key metrics. This dashboard is filtered for residences under .5 acre in Marion, Linn, Benton, and Polk counties.

Start generating your own Market Review Dashboards!

• Filtered to the area of your client's listing or interest

• Have the dashboard right in front of you as you make that call and pick your favorite statistic to share

• Up your marketing game, and increase your social media engagement with market stats dashboards

Learn more

Real Estate Investing: What to Look for, Know and Ask Wednesday, June 11 @ 11:15AM At Scottish Rite In Salem

Join John Baker as he shares expert tips to help you succeed in real estate, from mastering 1031 exchanges to knowing what to look for during property previews. Whether your clients are buying a home or investing, you'll gain valuable insights to stand out. Plus, attendees receive a free copy of John’s book, There Is A Raccoon on My Leg.

Some Of What You Will Learn:

• Knowing How The Tax Code And A Real Estate License Can Make You Wealthy

• Questions You Need to Ask Your Clients

• How 1031 Exchanges Accelerate Returns

• What To Look For When You Preview/Show Property

• The Value Of The Pre-Inspection

When: Wednesday, June 11, 11-15am - 1:30pm

Where: Scottish Rite, 4090 Commercial St SE, Salem, 97302, OR, USA

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