So here we go, installment #3 in my "What I have learned" series.  Installment #1 can be found HERE, and installment #2 can be found HERE.  Hopefully installment #3 can be just as entertaining!

I HAVE LEARNED...

that listing your brother in law's house comes with MORE pressure than a regular listing!

that TWITTER is an awesome tool for search engines and guiding people towards your website.

that if your a REALTOR and your first name is BUDDY then you can program your manual lock box code to be BUD on your listing.  That's just cool!

that "needs a little TLC can sometimes mean that it's a complete gut job!

that when a mortgage company you are using doesn't call your clients back because their credit score isn't high enough right now AND when that same company completely forgets to call your clients that ARE APPROVED...  it's time to find another mortgage company!!!

that when a client emails you at 6:00 pm on Wednesday and wants you to set up showings on 7 properties on Thursday starting at 11:00 am... IT CAN BE DONE!!!

that helping some of the other REALTORS in your office learn about Facebook, Active Rain, or Twitter isn't helping your competition, but helping your TEAM!  (I teach other agents and friends SOME of what I know about online networking/marketing, not ALL of what I know)

that doing open houses EVERY Sunday really burns a brother out. 

that open house leads RARELY lead to sales.  At least in my experience so far.

that it is VERY VERY WISE to MAKE SURE your clients are pre approved before you show them houses all afternoon!!!!!!

that taking a day off is a state of mind and hard to do sometimes.  TURN OFF THE PHONE JARED!!

that when you work with your wife like I do then you DEFINITELY need to take a few evenings or days a week together and do something NOT related to real estate!!!!

that driving a Dodge Ram with a regular cab is not the most efficient for hauling clients around.  Oh, and it sucks on gas!  SUV here I come!

that showing over 30 houses in 5 days with 7 clients can get VERY CONFUSING!!!  Take notes at every showing with every client.  Pictures are good too!

that showing over 30 houses in 5 days with 7 clients is quickly followed up with a TON of agents calling you for feedback. 

that a lot of other REALTORS talk a LOT!!!

that having your website ranked among the highest in your area is a GOOD thing.  Having an online presence is a GREAT THING!

that being nice to everyday people in your life is not only a good thing to do as a person, but it opens MANY doors with your business. 

that Fort Wayne is a great place to live!!!  Well, I learned that before I became a Realtor...

that working for Mary Sherer at REMAX Home Connection is the smartest move my wife and I could have ever made.  There is nobody else I would ever work for.  If you are a Realtor here in Fort Wayne and want to know what it's like to work for a Broker that cares about you and 100% has your back... call me at 260-704-0842 and we can talk about it.  You'll be glad you did!

Here's to post #4 on "What I have learned" in a few months!! 

Fort Wayne Realtor Jared Christiansen

Fort Wayne Homes For Sale

REMAX Home Connection Fort Wayne and Columbia City

Fort Wayne Realtors Jared and Amanda...

WE work, YOU win!!