It was the wonderful comments that made this June 2008 post one of my favorites:
Are you an endangered species? You may be on the list and not even know it. Today's savvy agent is relying on technology, market knowledge and plain old survival tactics. Darwin knew what he was talking about, when he coined the phrase 'Survival of the Fittest' and it still holds true.
How do you score on the real estate fitness test?
1. Do you show up for work five days a week? Someone once said showing up is half the battle and it's true. A few months ago I had a 'drop in' at my office. In the course of the conversation he mentioned his son was attending a few open houses and beginning to get serious about purchasing a home in Palos Verdes. A few weeks ago we closed escrow. The lead was dropped in my lap because I was there.
2. Are you procreating your own leads? Or are you procrastinating and passively waiting for the market to improve? While many agents are cutting back, taking a break, and hoping the market will change, the savvy agent is enlarging his piece of the real estate pie.
3. Do you have a plan of action each day? The key word is action. A plan is good, but without action the best laid plan will fail. You must interact with the principals who move the market--buyers and sellers.
4. Do you hold yourself accountable? Yes, the market is slow, but it is not dead. Breathe more life into your segment and stop commiserating with those who continue to suck the life out of it. Stop whining and start winning!
5. Are you making each ordinary day extraordinary in some way? Take a few moments and write down three, yes just three extraordinary things you are going to do today to bring more business your way. Three is a very small number but the results may surprise you. The elite pool of extraordinary agents has room for you. Dive in.
Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
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