realtor success tips: Real Estate Business is NOT for Broke People - 11/07/09 07:12 AM
I've said it like it is. Have I offended anyone yet? If I have, well - I would be lying if I said I didn't mean to hurt your feelings at least one bit, but I mean to say it just the way I think it will bring enough attention to (56 comments)
realtor success tips: Your Ego is definitely Not Your Amigo! Views on Client Testimonials - 10/21/09 01:46 PM
Until I read Sabrina's post about her struggle with testimonials, I thought I was one of the few people who viewed testimonials as Tooting my own horn. But this week, in one of my coaching call, I have a renewed mindset about testimonials.
In the past, I never believed in publishing (108 comments)
realtor success tips: When There is No Value & All That's Left is PRICE - 10/20/09 03:52 PM
Well, I wasn't planning on putting this post up until I have too much time on my hands sitting in the Kroger's parking lot, with a stalled car and waiting for my Prince Charming to come rescue me. So, what would a dedicated blogger do at this time??? How about another (7 comments)
realtor success tips: Authentically YOU! - 10/07/09 05:01 PM
As I do more research in focusing on which training/ direction I need to go for 2010, here's what I find... Most real estate workshops, training and seminars focus on the "How-To's". I see that it could be the root of problems as to why most real estate agents fail (8 comments)
realtor success tips: Calling for Higher Standards in Real Estate Licensing Education - 09/18/09 10:22 PM
This topic has been discussed often and I am sure this post would not be the last. I have a few thoughts to add with respect to higher standards in real estate education:
In my recent experiences with some local real estate schools, it seems that the schools do not employ (10 comments)
realtor success tips: It's Easier Working Behind The Scenes - 09/14/09 07:12 PM
In a business world such as ours, it's tough not to be in front of people. It is clear that when we "get" out there, there is a possibility of creating a business opportunity. Being out there could be meeting people face to face, or making phone calls (not cold-calling).
However, (11 comments)
realtor success tips: You can help all you want, but in the end, you got to be SO GOOD at what you do - 08/31/09 07:33 AM
I have been approached by other professionals in the business with their intentions of helping me grow my business. I thought it was a splendid idea. I said, that's great! When can we start?
But after being smooched and courted by these "professionals", I realized one very important thing:
You (7 comments)
realtor success tips: Living the real realities of a Realtor(R)'s life - 08/29/09 09:50 PM
Neal Bloom wrote an inspiring story recently,I saw the tears in her eyes running down her face...but were tears of joy not sadness.
If you have not read it, I say read and find out the realities of this real estate business.
Not only was the story inspiring, the story was (7 comments)
realtor success tips: Future for Introverts in Sales - 08/20/09 11:38 AM
For all of you introverts out there, I want to say that there's HOPE for you in this real estate sales world. For one, I consider myself an INTROVERT and I would say that I'm definitely finding success in my corner of the world.
Gary Woltal - my awesome, biggest fan (21 comments)
realtor success tips: Real Estate is like connecting the dots - 08/14/09 11:18 AM
Katerina Gasset's Short Sales Do Close story inspired me to share my happy story this morning. My clients recently wrote me a beautiful email that I have so much to learn after the fact... It didn't even occured to me this way:
They wrote:
We worked with few Realtors while looking (8 comments)
realtor success tips: How One Agent Made $125K in June and I Believe You Could TOO! (Re-post) - 08/12/09 11:26 AM
I Republished this post because I did more research about the company that provided services to the agent mentioned. I do not endorse the company and I do not want to deceive anyone who trusts me and reads my blog often. What the company does is not anything magical. It takes (41 comments)
realtor success tips: Be Your Best Competitor - 08/03/09 08:02 AM
Ever find yourself comparing you to others? A bigger house, a nicer car or
a deeper pocket? How about closer to home? More closed transactions, more Active
Rain points or more featured posts??? In so many positive ways, comparing
yourself to others can be a healthy phenomenon. If you let the (18 comments)
realtor success tips: 3 Important Lessons I Learnt as a Realtor(R) - 07/28/09 09:31 PM
I have been in this business for 6 years. To date, I learn something new in
every transaction. I try to do better the next time. Over the years, I could say
I learnt these 3 important lessons. For the new rookies out there, the faster
you learn these lessons, the (15 comments)
realtor success tips: Why Should You Thrive in This Real Estate Business? - 07/27/09 01:03 PM
One thing that most real estate professionals "bought" is the belief system that this economy is "down". Therefore, it is "okay" that my business is not as good as the years past. I have heard quite a bit of sob stories recently and in many instances, there are some justifications to (4 comments)
realtor success tips: What Does It Take To Sell Million Dollar Luxury Homes? - 07/06/09 07:01 AM
Katerina Gasset answered this topic in her post, Who Else Wants To List Luxury Homes For Sale? last week. The original question was essentially, What Does It Take To Sell Million Dollar luxury homes? To expand on that question a little, "Do I (as a realtor®) need to live in one (8 comments)
realtor success tips: Life Changing Recommended Readings - 06/30/09 08:16 AM
You will stay where you are at five years from today except for the books you read and the people you meet. Dave Ramsey said it so well. I also experienced it so evidently in my life.
Reading is such an important skillset in life and we often neglect to stimulate (12 comments)
realtor success tips: Is a balanced life a mediocre life? - 06/29/09 09:20 PM
People constantly talk about a BALANCED LIFE. I read enough about it on blogs here on Active Rain and my husband himself, is a firm believer of a balanced lifestyle. Did you know that the focus of achieving this "state" bugs the crap out of me??? The more I think about (40 comments)
realtor success tips: Never view Valleys and Mountaintops the same way again - 06/17/09 11:14 AM
I recently read this book, The Noticer by Andy Andrews - as recommended by Dave Ramsey. Dave Ramsey gave a "thumbs up" for this book.
The most profound thing I read about this book is about PERSPECTIVE. And the most profound example of a PERSPECTIVE from the book was about Mountaintops (6 comments)
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