There Are No Secrets In Real Estate...Sharing Shows Confidence

So true Barbara, an author once told me that all the books have been written but no reads the same books that is why the titles are all different. Not sure what that mean't.

But here is another, a trainer once told me that of the 100 or so people in the room that day 90 would claim to believe what he said, 20 would take notes and attempt to start but would lose interest by the time they got home, 4 would continue for a week and quit, one if he was lucky would make it a success but 99 or more would sign back up for the class in a year and not know they had been to it before and that is why he makes so much money. Happy Posting and make this your BEST day ever.

If anyone wants any good tips on marketing, you're the "Go To" person Barbara.

I recently moved to a brokerage where the spirit of sharing is everywhere.  And you are so right...no one does it the same and we all get better at what we do. 

It is wonderful to share and help each other out.  You do it for us all the time.  It is a great feeling when you can share something that helps someone else.

Good Morning Barabara, I have to agree with you. i had a heated conversation with someone yesterday regarding online tips. i will be blogging it soon when my blood stops boiling. You tips have been very inspiring to get me moving. Have a great Saturday.

Being open to what works for you is a great way to build synergy and good will, I agree that  local market dynamics combined with our own unique perspectives will always deliver unique results even if we are using the same type of technique.

I have been working hard for a long time to create innovative marketing materials ranging from flyers to books and videos.  If I put those out in the public to drive leads, any agent can see them.  To have someone copy them would be, to me, a sincere form of flattery.  That said, I'll often give out tips and train people on what I do, only to see maybe 1% actually use them.

Great point of view Barbara on sharing and spot on.  It is great to share an idea that someone else might amend to work for them with a few adjustments for their personality.  But, as you say it is a very small percentage that acturally put many great ideas to work for them due to time constraints, etc.  You and many others here in "The Rain" offer a lot of great ideas.  Thanks and have a great weekend.

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Barbara~ I completely agree, however when 2 agents are in the same "backyard" there's much less sharing that occurs.  That's the beauty of AR.  No one feels threatened!

Barbara, I have had great results with my monthly newsletters.  I have tried to help and encourage other agents in my office to do one too.  I have even provided them with my newsletter template and showed them how to change my name to theirs, etc.  I did not provide the actual content but figured they could do that themselves as they need to make it unique to themselves.  I don't think a single person has done a newsletter yet.  Anything that takes time and effort only the committed will do.  Barbara, I love how you share so openly here on ActiveRain.  Thank you!

Barbara, I have had great results with my monthly newsletters.  I have tried to help and encourage other agents in my office to do one too.  I have even provided them with my newsletter template and showed them how to change my name to theirs, etc.  I did not provide the actual content but figured they could do that themselves as they need to make it unique to themselves.  I don't think a single person has done a newsletter yet.  Anything that takes time and effort only the committed will do.  Barbara, I love how you share so openly here on ActiveRain.  Thank you!

Barbara, Prior to opening my own brokerage, I've worked for 4 other companies and I could honestly say none of them welcomed sharing, everything was a top secret. AR is probably the only platform I know of where Realtors are open with each other.

Sharing not only proves confidence, but it helps more houses get sold. More houses sold is good for everyone. All boats rise when the water level is increased.

Barbara: AR is a terrific example of sharing. I was told about it a couple of years before I actually looked into it. Telling other agents, even my area, doesn't diminish the contacts that I have established. And no one writes blogs the way I do.