Special offer

To Erase Frown Lines in 2012.....

By
Real Estate Agent with Calcagni Real Estate, Hamden, Connecticut Connecticut REB.0750397

....smile more. Kidding aside, it's time to start 2012 on an optimistic note. After more than three years of doom and gloom, since the banking crisis, we are still here selling real estate. This market has tested us, and challenged us to be better at what we do. We have honed our skills and can sell in down markets, as well as thriving ones. Whatever, the eononomy, a good agent is a trusted advisor to his/her clients. This should be a source of pride to us all.

 

Let's look at 2012 as a year of opportunity. Prices may still be falling, but it's the suppressed interest rates, which make for the affordability of homes. I don't know how long these interest rates can continue low, when you consider our national debt, but let's not look a gift horse in the mouth. It's time to contact all those renters out there, to let them know they should consider buying. Imagine the stimulus to our local economies if we can get this group to become homeowners.

 

Start sending out emails or notes to your past clients to wish them a happy new year. Remind them of something sweet or amusing  that happened during their transaction. Or tell them how much you enjoyed working with them. Whatever the message, it will remind them that you are still in the business. It will put a smile on their faces. When they respond to your message, it will put a smile on your face too. Best wishes for the new year.

 

 

Comments (5)

Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

It has been said that your day can be influenced by the directions of the corner of your mouth...

Jan 05, 2012 01:54 AM
Rick Cignoli
Norcom Mortgage NMLS# 71655 Equal Housing Lender - Avon, CT
Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer

 

Jan 05, 2012 04:59 AM
Millie C. Legenhausen
Calcagni Real Estate, Hamden, Connecticut - Hamden, CT
CRS, GRI, CIPS, MBA, Realtor

Richie and Rick, two great quotes. I do believe we can influence our lives by the attitude we take. Best to you.

Jan 06, 2012 06:03 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Millie - So far 2012 has been AWESOME and I think it's going to continue.  

Jan 26, 2012 12:32 PM
Millie C. Legenhausen
Calcagni Real Estate, Hamden, Connecticut - Hamden, CT
CRS, GRI, CIPS, MBA, Realtor

Hi Michelle, happy to hear that your market is on the rise. We are seeing a lot more activity here in the New Haven, Connecticut area. Lots more houses on deposit this January, than last year. Continued success.

Jan 27, 2012 12:01 AM