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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC BK607690

Howdy folks. Over the last few weeks I have read quite a few posts, from my peers on ActiveRain, about the struggles they are having in their business right now and their thoughts of getting out. Now folks, I'm all for the "weeding" out of our industry and I'm hoping that this more difficult market will do just that. BUT I'm not for losing good people. Good people is what our industry needs. Ethical, honest and hard working folks.

So today, I'm writing this post to hopefully help someone in their efforts to refocus and get over the hump. One of the things I enjoy most about AR is the opportunity it gives me to share what I do. AR also gives me the opportunity to learn from others. I wish I would have had something like this network, when I got into the business 13 years ago, but I didn't, so I had to learn my craft by trial and error. That's OK though, because I truly believe it made me a better REALTOR®. TLW and I have been there. We have struggled to survive in this business and we have been in dire straights, financially, more than once. But we persevered. We had to. We knew Real Estate was our future and failure was never an option. We moved forward and by sheer will power and hard work we found success.

Anyway, I'm going to put some links here for some posts that I have written over the last 10 months that I hope will help. I have shared everything about my business, from listing presentations, getting business, negotiating, my marketing techniques, expired letter, FSBO letter and motivational material. Everything you need to know about making a success of your business has been written about by me or others on AR. So really all you have to do is implement these things into your business. I challenge you to read these posts and make a decision to get busy and make things happen. It's your choice.

MARKETING:

LISTING PRESENTATION:

WORKING WITH BUYERS:

PRESENTING AN EFFECTIVE CONTRACT:

PROPER PRICING:

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Folks, I could go on and on but there are too many posts. You'll have to wait for my book. My point is, don't just read the info on ActiveRain, implement it. Knowledge unused, is worthless. You can also use the "search" function on ActiveRain. Search the Blogs for the topic you need assistance with and you will have at your finger tips, years worth of experience and knowledge. Take advantage of what other more experienced folks have learned and shared. That's why we write it.

So, read, learn, implement and succeed. Broker Bryant is rooting for you. I want you to succeed. Do you? Will you? 

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Comments(80)

Anonymous
Monica Ray, Montana Star Real Estate
Thank you for your post, there are some great tips and links here.
May 28, 2007 11:10 AM
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Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time

Well hello everyone. I have been a bad blog host today. sorry. I've been busy commenting on other folks post. This place is sooooooooo big these days. I can't keep up.

I hope everyone had a great day today. I know I did. It was very relaxing. I didn't go to my office one time!! That's saying a lot since it's all the way downstairs. But I will be there in the morning mailing out my expired letter and calling my sellers. My DAILY routine. Who knows maybe I'll sell a listing tomorrow. I had quite a few showings over the weekend.

May 28, 2007 11:34 AM
Tim Maitski
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage - Atlanta, GA
Truth, Excellence and a Good Deal

Bryant, nice post.  There's so much information here at ActiveRain that it makes my head spin.  Like you say, the key is to implement some of it. 

May 28, 2007 11:55 AM
Terry Nachtergaele, Realtor ~ Team Rhino ~
ERA Sunbelt Realty - North Las Vegas, NV

It is obvious that you subscribe to the theory that we get by giving... Which explains your success.  Thank you for the great information.

May 28, 2007 12:37 PM
Christy Powers
Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners - Pooler, GA
Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent
Now that I know how to bookmark, you've been bookmarked! Wonderful post....thanks again!
May 28, 2007 03:12 PM
Ana Connell
G & C Properties - Burbank, CA
Burbank Real Estate Agent
What a great post!  I've bookmarked it since I want to be able to revisit this from time to time.  Thank you for sharing such valuable information!
May 28, 2007 03:59 PM
Ryan Hukill - Edmond
405home @ ERA Courtyard - Edmond, OK
Realtor, Team Lead
Hey BB, I'm late to the party, but thanks for another great, informative post. I too hate to see so many discouraged agents thinking about bailing out and appreciate your reaching out to help them. But of course, your helping others is nothing new. I've personally been the benefactor of such help and appreciate it more than you'll ever know. Folks, if BB is telling you it can be done in a touch market, LISTEN! He's doing it now and will make it through in grand fashion.
May 28, 2007 04:22 PM
Fran Gatti
RE/MAX Integrity - Medford, OR
Managing Principal Broker - RE/MAX Integrity

Bryant,

I'm looking forward to the book, although all I read anymore are blogs.  Keep up the encouragement for our AR members. 

Fran

May 28, 2007 05:42 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

Good stuff. Thanks.

Carolin Benjamin
Bob and Carolin Benjamin
The Benjamin Team
Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
Gold Canyon Arizona

May 28, 2007 06:19 PM
Phil Malhao
Elite Legacy Realty Inc. - Orlando, FL
Bryant, this post of yours covers more training than what 90% of the brokerages are giving their people. If they would give their people at least this much, we would have more succesful agents and ethical ones too. Bryant, I've been in this industry for over 20 years and I've had my license with some of the biggest names in the industry. Believe me when I tell you that I have had to train their people because of the lack of a decent training program. I'm now the owner and broker of my own firm, and I make sure that every one that works in my office has full access to me for mentorship. I rather have a small firm of qualified people than a large firm of rambling idiots. I'm new to the AR world, but I've discovered your posts, and have come to realize that we must of had some of the same teachers in life.
May 29, 2007 05:53 AM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time
Phil, A Broker that actually trains their agents, where did you come from? :) In my area it seems the current biz plan is hire as many agents as you can and rent them a desk. You don't need to sell real estate to have a successful (rental) Real Estate company. Hopefully this more difficult market will help to weed some out.
May 29, 2007 07:52 AM
Kaushik Sirkar
Call Realty, Inc. - Chandler, AZ
This is truly a great post!  I think you should get double or triple the normal # of points for a featured post!
May 29, 2007 08:33 AM
Michael Eisenberg
eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Real Estate Guy
Awesome post, have you written a book yet, your writing skills seem to warrant it.
May 29, 2007 03:22 PM
Nattalie de la Mothe
Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA
Selling Atlanta Homes like a Boss

You know I bookmarked this blog.. you rock dude.....Really great post...

Love it!!

Jun 04, 2007 03:16 PM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time
Thanks Nattalie. I hope it helps.
Jun 05, 2007 12:33 AM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time
Thanks Nattalie. I hope it helps.
Jun 05, 2007 12:33 AM
Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate

Not to toot your horn or anything, but you are such a giving person.  There are so many in this business that want to succeed, but aren't willing to help others succeed with them. 

Thanks so much for your positive nature and your willingness to share and help!

Jun 07, 2007 04:01 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

Maria...

One of our company mottos is...

"Success is at it's best when you bring other's along with you" :)

TLW...ROAR!

Jun 07, 2007 04:07 AM
Patricia Beck
RE/MAX Properties, Inc., ABR, GRI, SRES - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realty

Bryant, thank you so much for this information, very helpful!!

Jul 12, 2007 03:06 AM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time
Particia, Looks like you are having a Broker Bryant day!!!!! I really hope all this info is helping. That's why I write it. My goal is to help folks in their buisness. If you haven't already please feel free to subscibe to my blog so you don't miss anything. Also, if you have any things you would like me to write about let me know. Thanks.
Jul 12, 2007 06:52 AM