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Motivational Monday: Don't be coy!

By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

November 15, 2010 12:43 AM

Motivational Monday: Don't be coy!

coy (koi) adj. 1. Tending to avoid people and social situations; reserved. 2. Shy or modest.

Being somewhat shy in real estate is a huge disadvantage and must be overcome or eventually you'll put yourself out of business. It is essential to be assertive when it comes to gaining a listing or negotiating a sales price for a buyer / seller. Taking a class on assertive training, seeking a support group or joining the local Toastmasters club will help. If you are timid and reluctant, your peers will know that, may feed on your weaknesses, rendering you ineffective with clients.

In this industry YOU MUST:

Meet and greet
Be face to face
Test the talk
Walk the talk
Look self-assured
Show self-confidence

Anything less than the above will not do, so Don't be coy! Force yourself. Push Yourself. Be Firm and push ahead for yourself and for your clients. They will gain from and appreciate your efforts!

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Wanda, any one who knows me knows I'm very bold and outspoken but Toastmasters is a great organization for us out spoken ones as well, teaching a little tact.

Nov 15, 2010 12:51 AM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Koi

Wanda, thanks for the great Realtor tip. Say hi to my cousin in your tank there.

Nov 15, 2010 01:04 AM

Glenn Roberts

Retired - Seattle, WA

Overcome that reluctance to be overbearing and you may just find the right mix.

Nov 15, 2010 01:05 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Wanda, a wonderful play on words. I definitely need to work harder on overcoming my shyness and try to be a bit more aggressive as well. Thanks for the inspiration. (smirk)

Nov 15, 2010 01:08 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Being shy in this industry is a recipe for disaster. We were always told as children not to talk to strangers. But if we don't, we'll be out of business before we know it!

Nov 15, 2010 01:33 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

If you are shy by nature, it is very important to get in to a group that makes you open up. To build your business you need to be open to talking to strangers and being coy, isn't going to get you much new business.

Nov 15, 2010 04:04 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Chuck, That is one way to become more outgoing. Toastmasters is a great organization!

Ron, You are right, it works for any type of job or work situation where you are in direct contact with the public!

Thanks Charlie! I appreciate that!

Carol, Taking advantage of opportunity is a great way to push your business forward. Well Done!

Bob, I have many colleagues who are Toastmaster members and they know how to effectively speak in public.

Ha-ha! You're welcome Rich! Great pic...there's nothing shy about that Koi!

Craig, Or as I have been told, there are no strangers, just people you haven't gotten to know!

Glenn, Yes, it's true, creating balance is necessary to be effective too!

Smirk acknowledged my friend! Have a fantastic Monday Ed!

Nov 15, 2010 04:11 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Todd, So true, there is help! A person needs to be motivated to make those changes.

Nov 15, 2010 04:14 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Wanda - I love reading your posts! You are always inspirational! And those photos!!!

Nov 15, 2010 10:05 AM

Sarah Border

Landmark Home Warranty - Dallas, TX

Home Warranty Gal

This is a great blog Wanda...you are amazing at what you do and your articles help me push myself in what I do. Thanks

Nov 15, 2010 10:38 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Barbara-Jo, I appreciate that more than you know!

Thank you my friend! That is what it's about Sarah!

Nov 15, 2010 12:46 PM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Great post about some of the things you need to be able to do as a realtor. Being able to talk, communicate, and comfortable in your own skin are so important.

Cal

Nov 15, 2010 02:57 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Cal, Good communication is key to closing transactions for our clients. You know that!

Nov 16, 2010 01:24 PM

Ricki Eichler McCallum

CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX

Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Wanda, Excellent blog! I love the photo too. Going to share this one with a few agents. Good plug for Toastmasters too. I just joined, gave my first speech today.

Nov 16, 2010 02:34 PM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Wanda

Wanda, this sure was a mighty fine blog post to read. Folks sure do need to get right out there in front of and talk to folks, so they know just who they are.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Nov 16, 2010 03:07 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Toastmasters is a great way to stretch your public speaking skills...I have been about joining too Ricki!

Nov 16, 2010 03:08 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you Dale, If we get out and meet face-to-face, people tend to keep us in mind and that may mean more business!

Nov 16, 2010 03:11 PM

Rita Fong

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590 - Marion, AR

Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

Wanda, if working in real estate can't change a person to be thick skin, probably nothing will, haha. I was a very shy little girl, and the funniest thing is I always work in people business industry. I could never saw myself working with the public, but on the other hand, I was glad I did. It helps me to get out of my comfort zone, how to interact with different people, it sharpens my social skills. (it's not like I am a social butterfly, haha)

Nov 17, 2010 03:52 AM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

I’m a prime example of what Toastmasters can do for you. I used to stutter – badly. My freshman English teacher at Texas A&M University recommended Aggies Toastmasters, and it only took a few months before I was able to coordinate my brain with my mouth.

Nov 19, 2010 05:59 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

I was very shy as a child too but outgrew it as I got older. You have come a long way too Rita!

Russel, Your story is a great testimonial to Toastmasters! I plan to join as well.

Nov 20, 2010 03:02 AM