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How Are Your Powers of Observation-An Example of ACYC

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Real Estate Agent with Sailwinds Realty


How Are Your Powers of Observation-An Example of ACYC


An interesting photo you might think: rustic backyard with a decorative arch. What do you see? This was taken at OHANA Cafe where we had our meetup earlier this month. It’s a great example of ACYC. What’s ACYC? ALWAYS CARRY YOUR CAMERA.


Powers of observation


So what did you see?


Powers of observation


What does this have to do with you?

As a real estate agent, you should be using your powers of observation. Take note of all the little details about the homes you’re listing or selling. Be observant and ask questions when you see something that doesn’t look right to you. It can save you later on. Always take pictures, and always, always, ask questions.


How Are Your Powers of Observation- Always Ask Questions - it might save you one day.

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Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Toni: We train ourselves to pickup on client non-verbal cues (folding of arms, facial expressions, etc.) to help us gauge interest, tone/mood, etc.  The power of observation is a strong tool we should all have in our RE tool-belt.

Dec 15, 2012 09:11 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Anita - that's so true. I always watch their non-verbals carefully.

Dec 15, 2012 09:12 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Toni, I try to have my camera with me and if all else fails I whip out my phone and take the photo. It pays to be prepared.

Dec 15, 2012 09:14 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Toni,

Every good real estate agent better have the powers of observation firmly embraced in their tool belt..without it will hard to be successful!

Dec 15, 2012 09:21 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

You are so right.  Both of us have trained ourselves to be super observant.  This applies to everything one does.  We were traveling in Yugoslavia a few years back (when it was called that).  Although we were staying at a lovely place near a lake, we both developed a sense of unease at being there.  After dinner, we decided to get the heck out of there, and drive back to Italy.  A few minutes later as we stopped to have lunch, we heard that an uprising had begun near where we were staying...We always heed those feelings.  A

Dec 15, 2012 10:30 PM
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

Hi Toni.   I use my iPhone as my primary camera these days, and of course it's always with me.  The trick is to think of it in the moment.

Dec 15, 2012 10:47 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Awwww, what a cute kitty cat!  Great shot and you are right...love the term ACYC :-)  Have a nice Sunday!

Dec 15, 2012 11:03 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Toni, too funny, did not see the kitty, but looking at all the things on the roof, thinking it should be cleaned off.   Good eye!

Dec 15, 2012 11:09 PM
Fred Hernden, CMI
Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque area Master Inspector

And the wind chime.... don't forget about that! :-)

Dec 15, 2012 11:41 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

Yes I did notice Mr Kitty enjoying his catnap Toni. We do have to notice as much as we can To be a step ahead of our clients...

Dec 15, 2012 11:46 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Debbie - me too. I prefer my camera shots to my iPhone camera but in a pinch....

Dorie - that is so true! But I do know agents that tell me they didn't see "that".

Alexandra - thank goodness you listened to your inner guardian and got out of there. What a great story.

Kristin - thanks, he is a cute little kitty. Craig saw him first and pointed him out to me.

Joan - LOL, I saw that too.

Fred - how could we forget those? I love windchimes.

Larry and Sheila - we surely do if we want to hang in there.

 

Dec 16, 2012 12:01 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

The power of a keen observation....kind of sounds like I'm leading up to lesson I learned in grade school.  I remember being taught this at a very yound age....always be curious, always be looking around you in wonderment....dellightful post!  

Dec 16, 2012 02:07 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Anna- that's exactly it. Thank you. I see my sellers staring at me looking around the ceilings, the floor tile, all kinds of things. They think I'm nuts but I learned this early on.

Dec 16, 2012 04:05 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Toni ...Aimee and I had a setting a lot like that one years ago ...the neighborhood cats loved laying on top just like that!

Have a great night in FL!

Dec 16, 2012 07:24 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I can see them doing that, Rob :)

Dec 16, 2012 07:27 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I noticed the kitty right away, because it reminded me of one I had by the name of Sybil.  I hope a big wind comes soon, and blows all the leaf and twigs off the roofs for those folks living in those homes.  One of the things I have noticed since becoming more interested in photography, as how I seem to view the world through what it would look like through a camera lens. . .I'm far more observant, while engaging life more.

Dec 16, 2012 08:59 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Toni, What a good eye you have!  But then you have an eye for cats!

Great photo and great place for that kitty to sleep!

I see you are decorated for the season!

Gloria

Dec 16, 2012 11:59 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Toni I hope you did not disturb that cat's nap :)   Yes I notice everything, and my camera is almost always with me.

Dec 16, 2012 02:59 PM
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