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exit realty: The Discipline Factor - 05/21/12 11:55 AM
It’s amazing how climate can change attitude and production. We are so fortunate to have seasonal change in our region; fortunate because along with market changes, simple things like sunshine can get everyone moving again. This cyclical change in our industry not only affects Realtor’s, but it affects our customers. Now I know some agents stay busy all year long, but you must admit, there is something in the air right now and it’s been bustling since March 1st in most markets.
I will be the first to remind everyone that life happens and real estate is moving every day of … (1 comments)
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exit realty: Two is Better than One - 02/09/12 02:11 PM
It can be a lonely world out there. Human beings are not meant to be “lone wolves”; we need to be surrounded by others to get the most and the best out each other. There is comfort in companionship and strength in partnership when you have a strong network of people that have your best interest in mind. I have a belief that most people would have a hard time counting five individuals closest to them that they could call any time of day and those people would come running to their aid. There is a distinct difference between acquaintances and … (1 comments)
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exit realty: Be a Leader this Year - 01/11/12 01:37 PM
Being a leader is not for everyone. For some reason many think the leadership position is easy, but anyone in leadership knows it can be challenging. Getting people to follow you and your beliefs takes effort, respect, honesty and well-defined goals-a vision of what’s to come. I heard one man say once “if you think you are a leader, turn around and if there is no one following you, you are simply out for a walk”. Companies fail or succeed based on the person driving the ship, the leadership that has the fortitude to weather the storm and stay true to … (2 comments)
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exit realty: Forming Good Habits - 12/12/11 02:18 PM
Statistics say it takes anywhere from 21 to 66 days to form a habit, any habit that is...both good and bad. Changes come about through forming new habits such as thinking differently, reacting differently, or behaving differently. Frustration can set in quickly while we wait for these changes to take effect and become more automatic. If it takes only 66 days to form a new habit, why do so many never reach their goal? Why does it seem that forming a bad habit is easier and happens sooner? For some, habits can form in as little as 18 days! It is … (1 comments)
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exit realty: Together is Better - 08/12/11 12:14 PM
Quotes are just words unless they have meaning for the reader. The quote "If we are together nothing is impossible. If we are divided all will fail”, by Winston Churchill, seems so appropriate for the world we live in today. Either through tragedy or triumph, when humans come together for good cause, calm and healing prevail. We have recently experienced government overthrows and demonstrations that have shook nations around the world. There comes a point when individuals want their opinion heard and when they come together with others, they become stronger.
Franchising has become more popular I believe mainly due … (0 comments)
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exit realty: Thank You Notes vs. Email - 07/07/11 09:31 AM
I can remember receiving my first hand-written thank you note from our U.S. President of EXIT Realty, Tami Bonnell, back in 2005 after opening our second office. I was shocked that an executive with the company I had been with less than a year would take the time to not only send me a card in the mail, but to hand write the card! It sent a strong message to me from the personal feeling I felt when I received it. I now keep every hand written card I receive in shoe boxes in my office and often go through them … (9 comments)
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exit realty: Paying Your Dues - 06/06/11 12:44 PM
I often hear agents from every brand discussing the ongoing expense of being a Realtor. Typically, those affiliated with a brand are frustrated with the cost of their franchise fees and their annual dues, depending on their brand and structure, and it seems the frustration comes around the same time every year. Annual dues for some companies are due at the first of the year; others like EXIT Realty, are due on June 30th which is also the same time as NAR dues and your state/local dues. At a time when expenses are being examined more than ever, the cost of … (0 comments)
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exit realty: Just Do It - 05/13/11 11:26 AM
Sometimes you just need to keep on keepin’ on. I have found many Realtors stop doing what made them successful in the first place. I heard one of our trainers once explain it this way “well I tried that and it worked so I stopped”. Take basic Real Estate for example...prospecting. If under all is land then behind all successful Realtors is prospecting. This notion that once my business gets up and running all I need to do is service my referrals works for the minority, not the majority.
The Real Estate industry is ever-changing and technology is in large … (4 comments)
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exit realty: Personality = Success - 03/18/11 11:34 AM
Not everyone has that “social butterfly” personality. Real Estate agents are expected however to possess some special over-the-top customer service personality that woos customers and closes deals by the mere smile on their face. The secret to success in Real Estate is in large part due to your personality. If the old adage that people buy people stands true, then how you communicate thru your behavior and temperament can make or break your career.
The ability to connect with your customer has everything to do with you both caring about each other. It is the Real Estate agents job to … (1 comments)
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exit realty: The Next (lead) Generation - 02/18/11 12:09 PM
We are in an ever-changing industry right now, which you can actually experience on a daily basis. Selling Real Estate will never be the way it used to be, and savvy agents know this and are adapting accordingly. If you are one of those agents that think you can continue doing business the "old fashion way", you are in for a surprise. Granted, reputation and repeat business will continue but technology is overtaking the way deals are done.
Every franchise brand and independent brokerage is looking for a better mousetrap. A better way to attract agents, be competitive, appeal to … (1 comments)
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exit realty: 2011 is a year of Participation and Contribution - 01/10/11 05:55 PM
Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits…to that I say…resist! Keep the healthy habits and drop the unhealthy ones. We are off and running in 2011 and it is going to be a great year. The economy is recovering, attitudes are improving and we aren’t getting any younger. The time is now to take full advantage in improving your family, your career and yourself. Look hard at the things that didn’t work out so well and fix them, change is good and change is healthy. We live in the best country in … (1 comments)
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exit realty: A Decade Ends...A Decade Begins - 12/16/10 02:16 PM
Can you believe another 10 years has come and gone? The good news is…a decade is ending. The really good news is…a decade is beginning! Not only a whole new year is upon us, but a chance to make a new 10-year plan. Our lives are strung together in little pieces of a larger plan, often 5-year, 10-year or even more long range planning for where we want to be when we “grow up”. The little pieces are important, like fuel stops along the road of life on the way to our final resting place. However, the end game is most … (2 comments)
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exit realty: Get In The Game - 11/18/10 07:47 PM
I recently returned from what seemed like a month on the road attending trade shows, our Annual EXIT Realty Convention, NAR and other meetings and appointments with customers. It gets to a point where you are more comfortable in a hotel bed than your own, and the suitcase routine overtakes your normal local home life. Some are wired this way and accept it as part of building a rewarding career, and really actually enjoy what they do every day. I am one of these people; traveling has its benefits believe it or not, and are measured in many ways that … (0 comments)
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exit realty: Forget the Fluff - 10/14/10 09:03 AM
I was talking to a well-respected Realtor in Michigan this past week and was asking her opinion on various issues. I was curious what was going on in her market with other offices and agents, and in particular, who may be some prospects I should go after to consider for our brand. While talking with her, she was telling me why she decides to stay at her company after 16 years. By the way, this was not a recruiting call for me, it was an informational call; I do not compromise my relationships by forcing our brand on them, and as … (4 comments)
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exit realty: EXIT Realty Hits the World Stage in Istanbul - 10/07/10 02:54 PM
RISMEDIA, October 5, 2010—Steve Morris, CEO and founder of EXIT Realty Corp. International joined a distinguished group of honorees in Istanbul, Turkey last week as the best in global business were recognized at the 7th Annual International Business Awards.
Nicknamed the Stevie for the Greek word “crowned,” EXIT Realty earned a Distinguished Honoree medal in the category of Most Innovative Company of the Year in North America. The International Business Awards are the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business.
Honorees were selected from more than 1,700 entries received from organizations and individuals in more than 40 … (0 comments)
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exit realty: Takeoffs are optional, landings are mandatory - 08/16/10 08:26 AM
I was recently going through my Bi-Annual Flight Review as required by the FAA to keep my pilot license current. When I learned to fly in 1999, our plane options were limited. Actually, we had a variety of old Cessna 152’s, 172’s and 182’s but they were in such poor condition they were typically in maintenance so it made it difficult to fly. Fortunately I learned a lot about flying with minimal equipment and emergency landings!
Since 2005, NMC Aviation in Traverse City has undergone extensive changes including new leadership and they now rotate out brand new airplanes every 18 … (5 comments)
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exit realty: Realtor Time... - 07/21/10 08:28 AM
Wise man once said “if you’re not 10 minutes early, you’re late!” That wise man was a boss of mine long ago. I have to admit this is one of my biggest pet peeves, and likely yours as well. In an industry where we often set our own schedule and our own appointments, how could it possibly be that Realtors continue to run behind schedule? Now I know what you are thinking…”not me, I’m never late, I don’t fit into that category”. Uh huh. Oh, and I won’t single our industry out, this is widespread I am certain and no-one is … (7 comments)
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exit realty: If it is to be, it's up to me - 06/11/10 09:17 AM
I was sitting in a Regional meeting in Niagara Falls earlier this year and witnessed a magnificent display of professionalism, grace and determination played out in a presentation-style speech from our President of Canadian Operations, Joyce Paron. If you have not had the chance, or should I say luxury of listening to Joyce articulate a well-delivered and compelling story, well, you are missing something special. Every year at our EXIT Realty Convention Joyce handles a good share of the emcee responsibilities from the stage to all of us in the audience and she is so comfortable and genuine, you are instantly … (0 comments)
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exit realty: Undercover Boss. The Real Reality - 04/05/10 03:15 PM
Every Sunday I watch this new series called Undercover Boss and every week it speaks to me in a similar, yet different way. This in my opinion may be the best reality television series I have invested time in, this truly is reality!
I have had an unbelievable work history, some actually say they don’t believe me, but rest assured I have witnesses (and scars and a medical file) to prove them all! I feel like I could have hosted the show Dirty Jobs and just recapped my past. This series reminds me, and I am sure it connects with … (0 comments)
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exit realty: EXIT Realty Michigan Regional President Participates in Habitat Build - 03/16/10 10:16 AM
Craig Witt, Regional President of Michigan for EXIT Realty Corporation, participated in its most recent corporately sponsored home build in Austin, TX.
Mirna Santana and her 15-year-old son, Brian have lived in the same, run-down apartment for 9 years. They have no control over the temperature in the apartment, there is mold from leaks in the pipes and there has been a horrible smell coming from the bathroom since the day they moved in, but it is Section 8 housing and it’s all they can afford. As a survivor of domestic violence, Mirna has found a strength and persistence that defines the … (0 comments)
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Craig Witt
Traverse City,
MI
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Address: 10617 Waterford Rd Unit C, Traverse City, MI, 49684
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