No More Squeaky Wheels There is an old cliché that states, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease”. This is a strategy that a small percentage of the population applies to make sure they always get what they want. These people know that the more they complain or annoy people, the more likely they are to […]
Seller Considerations – Real Estate Recovery is Losing Steam
Real Estate Recovery is Losing Steam It’s been said that “timing is everything”. After big gains in 2013, the best opportunity to sell real estate may be waning. Recent data indicates that the real estate recovery that started last year has become a little sluggish this year. Consider the following data for the first quarter […]
Selling Your Listings – Your Team Is Big!
Selling Your Listings – Your Team Is Big! You’ve secured the listing. What a relief! But, wait. You still haven’t earned any money. The next big step is to figure out how to sell your listing. Before you begin utilizing ISIT (Identify, Strategize, Implement and Track), it’s imperative you have an idea of who is […]
The Butterfly Life Lessons for Realizing your Potential
One day, a man found a butterfly cocoon. As he was watching the cocoon, a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly struggle unsuccessfully to force its body through the small opening. After several hours with virtually no progress, the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors […]
Business Management – The Butterfly: Life’s Lessons for Realizing Your Potential
Business Management – The Butterfly: Life’s Lessons for Realizing Your Potential One day, a man found a butterfly cocoon. As he was watching the cocoon, a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly struggle unsuccessfully to force its body through the small opening. After several hours with virtually no progress, the man decided […]
Prospecting – Get Out of the Office and Be a Social Butterfly
Prospecting – Get Out of the Office and Be a Social Butterfly Do you have to work had to be successful? Absolutely not! Stop thinking you have to work hard, because you don’t. You just have to work smart, not hard. You will have the most success in business when you have a passion for what […]
Focus on Money Projects
Nationally, 90% of all of the income earned in real estate is earned by less than 10% of the agents. Conversely, 90% of the Agents fight for just 10% of the commissions. So what keeps 90% of agents from being successful? It’s simple. They focus on unproductive activities over and over again, until they perfect […]
Business Management – Focus on Money Projects
Business Management – Focus on Money Projects Nationally, 90% of all of the income earned in real estate is earned by less than 10% of the agents. Conversely, 90% of the Agents fight for just 10% of the commissions. So what keeps 90% of agents from being successful? It’s simple. They focus on unproductive […]
Salesmanship – Be a “Shepard”, Not a “Sheeple”
Salesmanship – Be a “Shepherd”, Not a “Sheeple” Most people would rather follow a strong leader rather than take the responsibility that comes with being a decisive leader. The “Sheeple Close” involves advising your prospects using third party examples. It’s most effective when your buyer or seller believes the suggestion is their idea. The most […]
Prospecting – The Best Buyers Come from Listings
Prospecting – The Best Buyers Come from Listings Every business has been inundated by tech companies advertising promises of great success and exponential growth from an investment in Internet advertising and web optimization. The same tech companies caution you will become obsolete, or a dinosaur if you fail to invest in the next best […]