Ruffled Feathers Golf Club

Driving home from a listing appointment the other day in Lemont’s Ruffled Feathers subdivision I got to thinking about how Real Estate is much like a game of golf . The professionals hone their craft every day whether it’s a golfer getting up early to hit buckets of balls or a Realtor being in the office early and learning what the Real Estate Market looks like that day because the markets are always moving.

A pro golfer has to know how to play in all types of different climates, hot, rainy, windy and sometimes very cold conditions.  A Realtor has to know how to sell in different markets whether it be the fast moving markets we experienced in 2003 for the distressed markets in 2009.

What golf club a pro chooses for an approach shot today may be different than what he chooses for the same shot tomorrow.  What marketing pieces I used last month may and often are different than what I will use this month.

A good golfer makes adjustments when need be and Realtors need to make adjustments as well. Whatever the adjustments are just be sure to get out there and start swinging, it’s a good life.

 

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No Barb, between Lisa buying me a Kindle at Christmas and dealing with the loss of my Dad, I just felt today was the day to get back in the saddle.  What a nice welcome back gift with the gold star. 
4:42pm • #22
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Joe, I love what Ron Barnes said in comment #4:

"With golf, you can't turn a Pinto into a Ferrari. No matter how hard I practice I'm never gonna' play in the PGA tour.

However, anyone with the interest, motivation, ethics, desire, work ethic, and so on can become a good Realtor."

Leilani
5:47pm • #23
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Golf and real estate are a lot alike -- very frustrating some days!

 

 
6:05pm • #24
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Welcome Back, Joe. It's a Great Life! Your analogy with golf and real estate in right on the money. Things can change in a hurry in this industry as well as on the golf course.
7:22pm • #25
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What a great analogy..  Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and glad to see you back in the rain.
7:29pm • #26
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Joe, I guess you were being a gentleman for not mentioning the potential to make lots of money in both the game of Golf and the game of Real Estate!
8:34pm • #27
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Joe. I particularily like the golfers in all weather with realtors in all markets. Congrats on the Feature.
3:29am • #28
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Joe, Congratulations on the featured post. I enjoyed reading it.
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Good to see you here in the Rain again.  I believe I saw a comment that you lost your father.  My deepest regrets for you and your family.  I hope that you are doing well.
5:19am • #30
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It is the hardest sport to master. .  .(like real estate). . hoping one day I get under 90
5:47am • #31
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It's a great analogy but no matter what club I choose, no matter what weather I play in, and no matter what adjustments I make -  I will never be a good golfer!

 
7:53am • #32
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Great analogy!  FORE!!!!!!!!!!!                                                                                                                                        
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Joe,  As I was reading this post, I kept thinking I need to suggest this and when I go up to the top of the post to click on suggest...hey it is featured...great analogy and congratulations on the feature.
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Leilani- I Like it too.

Ericka- Frustrating but fun.

Jerry- Good to be back and yes just like the weather.

Joan- It's good to be back.

Kevin- Money??? I thought this was for fun only.

Valerie- Thanks me too.

Gita- Thanks I'm glad you did.

Paula- We are all good.

Fernando- Score or profit.

Margaret- Good is a relative term.

C- Team- Just yell " Hey you, look out!!!!"

Rebecca- Thanks for thinking of that.

 

It's a good life

 
2:39pm • #35
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Hey, like seeing you around again.  And, your posts are as golden as ever.
6:11pm • #36
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Don- I'm at a loss for words, thank you.  It's a good life.
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Great analogy!  I had never thought of that but it makes perfect sense.
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Well said.  It's the steady players who see all kinds of markets and have the experience to serve a client in any given circumstance.
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well, my golf coach PinHi tells: I don't believe in 'practice makes perfect'

He adds: 'Perfect practice makes perfect'.

:)

Yes, knowing what and when to adjust comes with experience, right?
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