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Gratitude and Gratefulness

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Real Estate Agent with YourStories Realty Group MA# 9517963

Ryan and StaceyGratitude and Gratefulness is what we all should be feeling at this time of the year.  I know that the average agent in the nation only makes somewhere below $40,000 in the year and in most areas of the country that isn't even a part time job salary.  Truth is many agents work part time and many full time agents only do the real work part time.  For these people there is more fear and loathing for the job.  They are the people who complain about the market and their fellow agents. They complain about thier agency and switch from one place to the next always looking for an easy way. Well, guess what, there is no easy way.  Real Estate, as a profession is simple, but it is not easy.

To be successful in this business you need to  arrive at each day with a plan.  You need to know what you are going to do and you need to hold your feet to your own fire.  The further your toes are from that fire, the colder that fire becomes.  I am grateful for all those wonderful agents I have worked with and learned from this past year. The webinars, the seminars, the conferences and the conventions have all brought to me a deeper understanding of best practices as used on a daily basis by the best agents.  It is not a matter of going to an educational event, it is always all about what you put into practice the minute you leave the event.  Real Estate is all about ACTION.  Not just any action, but positive action towards your goals.  If you have no goals, you will get no where. If you set goals and don't achieve all of them, that is no problem at all.  Just reset them right now and do better.  If you are just 10% better each day, no, make that 1% better in a short period of time you will be achieving all you desired.

I feel great gratitude for starting my fifth year in this wonderful business where I get to help people achieve their dreams and get paid well for it.  How do you feel today? Gratitude and Gratefulness.

Posted by

Larry Lawfer, Realtor®YourStories Realty, It's all about you,

Larry Lawfer

Partner

Realtor®, Director of Marketing

YourStories Realty Group powered by Castles Unlimited®

837 Beacon St

Newton, MA 02459

larry@yourstoriesrealty.com, 617-774-8292

Annelle Tubb
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Larry, you are right on point! We often expect our success to come from what others can do for us when in most cases it comes from within.  By "giving" we end up receiving!  I will enjoy reading your posts!

Dec 23, 2014 03:34 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I have always found my success within - and I think to be a successful entrepreneur, it's imperative we are self-motivated.

Dec 23, 2014 05:30 AM
Michael Dagner
Brokers Guild Classic - Denver, CO
Your Denver Homes Realty Expert

Hi Larry, very well said.  Have a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, and a great 2015!

Dec 23, 2014 07:50 AM
Larry Lawfer
YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA
"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

Annelle Tubb thank you for your comment.  I have to remind myself at times that I am the CEO of my own company and it is up to me to gather the listings.

Susan Haughton You are a strong, confident Realtor® and I am pleased to know you here in the Rain.

Michael Dagner The very same to you and your family and friends.  Much prosperity to you in the coming year.

Dec 23, 2014 11:48 PM