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Luxury Real Estate Marketing: The Luxury of the Work of No Work

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ocean at low tide

Today, Presidents' Day is a holiday/working day depending on your marketplace.  A few years back, we were in escrow on our home in Los Angeles, and had 3 weeks to find a new home in Napa--our then, new destination.  We went up for Presidents' Day weekend to look at homes, and found one.  No doubt many of you are showing homes today.

Since the phones are quiet and all our partners wanted the day off, we happily have deemed this as a reflection day.  We review our work for the month and make plans for the following month.  We usually do that every Monday for about an hour.

Having a whole day to do that is a luxury.  It inspires us and renews us, and we often come up with new strategic ideas.  Of course, this involves hanging out by our favorite reflecting pool, the Pacific Ocean.  We have had low tides for serveral days at -1.  This creates many reflecting pools in the sand.  Formal gardens often have inspiration points highlighted by a reflecting pool.  It is a good place to think and put our thoughts in order.  It is the work of no work.

Take a moment, and reflect.  I always like to quote Wayne Dyer, who has his own version of "Don't Just Sit There, Do Something", as "Just Sit There, Do Nothing."  That is the work.

Happy President's Day.  Cheers Ron & Alexandra

 

 

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Comments(10)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Sounds like you guys are enjoying a great day.  We have been busy bees today.  Not complaining holding two deals together once again being the glue is what we do!

Feb 20, 2012 06:04 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I hadn't heard that Wayne Dyer quote before...awesome!  That photo is perfect!

Feb 20, 2012 10:14 AM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

I guess I will roll into another day of work.no work since tomorrow is Mardi Gras LOL

hard to close a deal with bank closures 2 days in a row!

Feb 20, 2012 03:03 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

What a PERFECT photo to showcase...Nice to have the luxury of time to reflect and plan ahead. Although we have a couple of appointments, the phones have been quiet today too...Enjoy!

Feb 20, 2012 08:48 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

A beautiful photo of a beautiful place, Alexandra. Hope you had a great day- I worked at getting things under contract and putting a home on the market but I didn't mind. President's Day has always been a work day for us. So many people want to see homes.

Feb 20, 2012 09:12 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

John,

There is no doubt in my mind how much agents hold a deal together, congrats on having 2 to hold together, and I wish you a smooth closing on both. A

Sharon,

Thanks, I heard that a long time ago when he was working with Deepak Chopra.  I love that quote. A

Marilyn,

I had not idea that banks are closed in your area for Mardis Gras.  They are not here. A

Larry and Sheila,

Glad you two had some rest time, it was a gorgeous day here. A

Toni,

Like I said we found our Napa home on President's Day.  I knew someone would be busy and I am glad yours was a successful day.  A

Feb 21, 2012 03:59 AM
Kim & Kristine Halverson
Sotheby's & Knipe ERA - Bend, OR
Sisters, Realtors

Alexandra,

So great, and so true. I had a chill day for reflecting yesterday, and found some inpsiration. One of my favorite reflecting pools is in Cambria. Always find a starfish there!

Cheers,

Kim

Feb 21, 2012 07:07 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kim,

I love finding starfish and other sea life exposed by the low tides.  Cambria is really lovely.  Thanks for commenting. A

Feb 22, 2012 02:12 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

I like that twist on that saying. Definitely a good one and I can see why you love that reflection pool. Very beautiful.

Feb 25, 2012 03:15 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sharon,

As Americans we are all running around, it is nice to sit and meditate for a while. A

Feb 25, 2012 03:33 AM