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Marketing Lessons from the Beer Booth at the Sanford Fireworks!
Don’t Let Roadblocks Stop You
By, Corey Wells
In Real Estate as in life you will occasionally hit a brick wall or a roadblock. Whether it’s dealing with a seller who has placed an unreasonable value on their home, a buyer who doesn’t want to pay the fair market value, or … (0 comments)
Attitude. IT is not something that can be used, it is something that is not taken for granted, it is something that is not just a little thing in Real Estate,
LISTEN: ATTITUDE IS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING IN THIS BUSINESS. I MEAN EVERYTHING!
I meet brokers that say they are trying this, … (4 comments)
You have a strong influence on the thoughts and behaviors of your employees - probably much stronger than you think. Regardless of what appears on job descriptions or in employee handbooks, your behavior is the real performance standard that team members will follow. They'll rightfully assume that it's okay and appropriate … (7 comments)
Developing
a Great Tag Line
What do you want? 
The direction of how well our day goes can very well be set the moment we get out of bed! Do you dread getting up? What is the first thing you think when you role out of bed?
Why Just One Month Out Of The Year
Let me start by re-stating my thank you to the National Association of REALTORS® for naming September REALTOR® Safety Awareness Month but, why only one month out of the year? As I said in part 1 of this series, things like assaults, robbery, … (13 comments)
Are the Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach and surrounding areas of real estate market still shifting? Is it up to everyone in the Real Estate Industry to keep the market moving? These are the opening questions and statements by Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman in her recent post about … (10 comments)
Kasey Edwards has a lot to be thankful for... And he is ! The 18 year old Florida resident was attacked by an alligator this week and lost his left arm. His amazing interviews are all over the internet but if you look too fast, you could miss THE LESSON.
A positive attitude is both good for your health and a crucial ingredient for success in life. Somedays it is difficult to maintain and some never had one to start. One easy step to get you going is this... Divide a sheet of paper into two columns. For a few days, … (5 comments)
I like reading, and thought it would be great to share with one another some books that we find beneficial. These books were recommended to me by Galel Fajardo a fellow AR. Please add on your suggestions!
One of my most successful open houses as far as crowds showing up was when 4 of us in my office put together a special event the day before the Super Bowl. We called it Super Saturday and advertised in Craigs List that everyone who attended would receive tickets for a … (7 comments)
Usually the only time I am up before 7:00 am is because my kids wake me up. Today, however, a new desire hit me at 6:00am and I headed off to the YMCA to play some basketball. It amazed me to see the number of guys on the court so early … (1 comments)
I heard this phrase recently and after mulling it over, decided that this phrase can apply to many parts of our lives, both personally and in our careers. Many of us fall into patterns, habits, and ruts. Sometimes we're fortunate and those auto-pilot patterns give us a level of success. Those … (2 comments)
Head or Tails
Heads
or Tails: Me
or them?
So here it is morning again and though it may might be easy to want to roll over and hit the snooze button....get up, stretch and start your day.....the minute you get moving the day will get better.
As agents it is so easy to fall into the "Oh the Market … (3 comments)
Have you ever had a life altering experience? Something that totally changes the way you live your life. Last December I bought the book, "The Secret". I read it in about 2 hours. I then went out and bought the video and since then I have purchased the audio tapes of the … (5 comments)
I had the pleasure today of writing an offer on a home. I had spoken to the other agent several times in anticipation of submitting the offer. In all our conversations he had given me the impression the seller was agreeable to negotiation and in fact had encouraged me to make … (17 comments)
Check this out...................worth looking at to all of us who truly serve our clients! Not a quote, but I still thought it was good to post.
Attitude is EVERYTHING........
1. A Customer is the most important person in any business.
2. A Customer is not dependent on us; we are dependent … (2 comments)
Sometimes we need a little extra boost, some encouragement. Other times, we seem to be doing everything right. Occasionally, nothing seems right.
Ever notice in a baseball or football game how one team can make a great play and then seem to be able to do everything right - even come … (8 comments)
When I first became eligible for AARP I was excited about receiving some of the discounts I had heard of. I guess I did not put two and two together, and now I'm a little embarrassed. It only makes sense that if you (I) am looking for discounts (handouts) from a … (15 comments)
It's such a common question. Most people give common answers. "Fine." "Great!" "Good."
But are they really? And does the person asking really want the real answer? Or are they just asking the question as an alternate way of saying, "Hi!"
I've played with this a bit over the years. Sometimes … (6 comments)
Boy isn't this the truth? We all need to remember and implement these things everyday...when are you going to start?
Here are seven specific things you can do at any time (including right now) to amp up your energy and attitude - without caffeine or calories!
Amp Your Attitude!
Take action … (0 comments)
"You can do anything if you have enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hope rise to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eye; it is the swing in your gait, the grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of your will and the energy to execute your … (7 comments)
Don't you ever feel like saying, "What the heck are you waiting for - buy something already!" Between all of the short sales, foreclosures and Developer inventory properties buyers heads must be spinning. In order to make the sale it is vital that today's agent create urgency. However, how do you … (3 comments)
Technology gets a bad rap...we are always being told that we are TOO connected or not connected enough. I feel like I have a pretty healthy attitude toward technology and how it can enhance my business and my life, and I feel like my experience today is a good example.
Today … (1 comments)
WHO DO YOU IMPACT?Potential Buyer Right Now or Potential Buyer for the Future?Of course this is just my opinion and not everyone will agree but there are really three types of (Borrower or Buyers but I will say Buyers as to keep it a little bit easier for me to write) Buyers:The … (2 comments)
They say the day we die we'll have over 30 emails in our inbox, an unfinished to-do list and voicemails we have not returned. The fact is, we'll never get it all done, no matter how much we do, so we might as well slow down and enjoy the ride. "But … (5 comments)
The Man Who Sold Hot Dogs,The following story is a great example of the power of positive and negative attitudes: There was a man who lived by the side of the road and sold hot dogs. He was hard of hearing so he had no radio. He had trouble with his … (13 comments)
I was reading through my coaching materials ( I coach kids in a couple of different sports both for Recreation and at the travel level ) and an article peeked my interest by a professional soccer player & coach named Sean from Western Austrailia. Now, I know you are thinking --- … (4 comments)
Gail Leithner is very deserving of this regional honor. Gail continuously represents the core of KW culture. Her clients love her because she goes above and beyond for them. Recently she had an out of town client announce he was arriving in 2 days and please be ready to show more … (0 comments)
I just looked at my last two blog entries and noticed that they had something in common. They were both about something positive. The first one, "Activerain and Search Engine Optimization" and the most recent one, "Good To Be Back In The Saddle Again" both referenced the fact that my business … (10 comments)
It always seems easier to set a goal than to follow it through to completion. For example, we've all tried improving ourselves--whether by losing weight, quitting smoking, improving our relationships, attaining career objectives, or achieving financial goals. Excited at the outset, we imagine our worthy outcome and feel eager to achieve … (0 comments)
by Jeb Blount author of PowerPrinciples and host of the Sales Gravy Podcast 
It seems like yesterday when you would meet a seller and when you found out that they owed more to the bank than what you could sell their home for you would just pack up your things and apologize for not being able to help them.
I prefer to work with people I like and who like me. I will gladly turn away a prospective client who is unreasonable, rude, stressful or condescending. Likewise, I wouldn't expect anyone to work with me if I treated them that way. A good agent focuses on your concerns and needs … (6 comments)
Often we find ourselves as real estate professionals second guessing ourselves in the manner in which we assit the public in finding their dream homes. My question and comment to all Realtors abroad? Do we wake each day with the RIGHT attitude? Do we set high standards in our daily task? … (5 comments)
Make sense?My step-mother made a comment the other day that just struck me as something we sometimes need to be reminded of. I had borrowed her phone book to call an agent in her area for a referral. I noticed an Ad was marked out for another local "mega-company" real estate office. … (4 comments)
The housing market, whether we like it or not, in most parts of the country, has gone stagnant, or at least slowed. The few places in the country where it is vibrant and healthy is a minor factor in helping the economy right now.It seems a lot of dominoes have fallen and … (18 comments)
When people expect anything, well then they usually get what they look for. It's the mental attitude that you have. Remember this, and never forget it. The right mental attitude towards any promise of God will bring it to pass, the right mental attitude towards any promise of God. - Rev. William … (1 comments)
"Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, give up. Never give up. Never give up. Never give up."•- Winston Churchill Email me if you don't understand what the author is saying. … (3 comments)
If someone from the future could visit you and tell you that this year, 2008, would be your break through year, how would that make you feel? What if they told you that this is year you are going to take the steps that will lead to all of your goals … (4 comments)
There has been a bit of a buzz in my circle as of late about the market scratching the bottom of this downturn and starting to pick up. As much as I'd like to hope it truly has reached bottom I feel a need to be a bit pessimistic. And this is simply because I've … (5 comments)
There's a story about a grandma and grandpa who invited their grandkids over to spend the afternoon.Grandpa decided to take his afternoon nap, so he laid down on the sofa for his rest. While asleep, the grandkids decided to get some Limburger Cheese and put it in grandpa's mustache.Once awake, grandpa sniffles … (24 comments)
Well, according to all of the news channels today is officially Spring. As I look out the window after getting 4 inches of fresh snow only 2 days ago I am finding that very hard to believe. It also happens to be Spring Break up in Northern Wisconsin so I think … (0 comments)
I would like to address attitude for a moment. I hear a lot of negatives every day in our business. It is absolutely vital to wake up every morning with the attitude that today is going to be better than yesterday. We cannot call downfalls failures. Some people call different setbacks … (2 comments)
I just got done watching a beautiful inspiring movie last night that one of my mentors had told me to read the book a LONG time ago. I was strolling through blockbuster last night trying to rent Dan in Real Life but unfortunately there were no copies to rent, I … (6 comments)
I received this e-mail from my sister and it brought tears to my eyes. I would like to share it with you. Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother … (0 comments)
I WILL TAKE IT even if it is just good luck!WHO WANTS a listing in this______subdivision? Nothing shows in the MLS for sure for one year and close to two years. Now that is rather discouraging. (It is nice enough area but just one of those places it seems)THE FIRST OF … (6 comments)
I recently ran across these quotes about attitude. I thought a few of them were worth sharing. I especially liked the first quote by Lord Avebury---"Most of us can, if we choose, make the world either a prison or a palace." Lord AveburyMost of us can, if we choose, make this … (3 comments)
There is not much we can do about how the market is doing in a particular time period, but there is something we can do to continue growing our companies, make sure our clients are 100% satisfied and make some money in the process. Quote of the day: Ability is what you're capable … (1 comments)