It's the 4th quarter and you're down by 14... what do you do?

It's the 4th quarter and you're down by 14... what do you do?

Have you ever watched a football game and one team is losing for the entire game and then in the 4th quarter they come back and win? Isn't it exciting to watch? 

Well guess what... it's OUR 4th quarter. The 4th quarter of 2009!

If you've been struggling this year, here's your chance to come from behind and WIN! And if you've already been winning this year, here's your chance to run up the score and win BIG! What are YOU going to do in the 4th quarter of the real estate game? I'd love to hear your plans! Here are some ideas that I thought of:

-Master a new skill or niche: Short sales, REO, Blogging, Social Media... whatever it is you want to master, if you spend just one hour per day researching, reading, and learning... you'll have it down in no time! I've decided that I want to learn more about HUD homes. My first rehab deal I ever did was a HUD home, and I made about $14,000 profit on it... 10 years ago!!!

-Sit down and look back at the last 9 months and see what you've accomplished. But I want you to be BRUTALLY honest with yourself... did you REALLY work your business? Did you put in the time you should have? Did you go to networking meetings? Did you call your past clients? Did you do WHATEVER IT TAKES (on the right side of the law of course!)?

-Find a mentor in a niche you'd like to learn more about... John... you out there?

-Consider investing in the current market, it is DEFINITELY time to buy some of these crazy low priced houses and condos!

-Commit to a set amount of time for marketing each week, and stick to it! Whether it's blogging, social networking, or in person networking... calling past clients... getting a booth at your city arts festival... starting back up your newsletter... whatever it is, JUST DO IT!

PLEASE share your thoughts with the AR community... We'd really like to hear them (maybe I'll get some ideas too!)

RESOURCES:

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