There are just too many things that we do in real estate that need to be changed. Updated to fit the times and the ways that business is currently done. This post is about how Realtors® just hold so steadfast to the 'old ways', the 'old ways of doing things'. I think that some changes need to happen soon.
Most agents I know hate change and I wish I had a nickel for everyone that said 'we've always done it this way'. But things really do need to change and I think agents know it. We've had a violent shake up of our business and I believe that more is set to come. We have to be flexible and bend with the new winds that will blow our way. Change or be run over.
What things in your business do you need to loose? What things are no longer productive only you won't admit it?
- Taking listings that are not going to sell and you know it! The sellers are not a fault, the market has lowered their homes value and they are NOT going to get out without bringing money to the table. Why not give the listing back? It is not going to sell.
- When listing rental properties for lease why do we schedule showings on properties that are clearly in disarray? Movers are scheduled and packing has begun, why show the listing? Most prospective tenants say the house shows like a disaster at this time - yeah! they are right, so why do we continue to do it?
Are all your real estate practices effective?
It's time to start changing a few old habits that just don't fit our needs.
I'm starting today. What about you?
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