What's your "cup o' tea"?

Sometimes I feel so filled up with information, it makes my head spin.  From foreclosures to short sales to fsbo's to first-time homebuyers, etc...I'm interested in all of these.  I'm getting overwhelmed.  I think I've finally come to the conclusion that I need to pick a niche and focus on it.  I know that I've been told that many times, but it took awhile to sink in.  What do I like to do?  What am I good at?  Focus on it and stick to it. I think that will make life a little less complicated.
 
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12 Comments on What's your "cup o' tea"?

Great point Debi.  It is trendy to hop on the short sale bandwagon or forclosures. 

Is there something wrong with helping nice people buy and sell nice homes?

I don't think so!

Ken

04/09/2008 01:28 PM by Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY)

I'm seeing agents do very well by focusing on first time home buyers. This market is perfect for them from a cost perspective and I think it could be very rewarding.

04/09/2008 01:30 PM by Lisa Lambert, Esq. (1031 Exchange Expert) (1031 Exchanges - Asset Preservation, Inc.)

Hi Debi, I used to share your frustration. However meeting a contact on Active Rain got me into matching up buyers and sellers with large packages of REO's. Thanks, Keith

04/09/2008 01:31 PM by Keith Goodman @ GI Group, LLC.

Hi Debi , I don't know if you read my post on Niche's...?  Do you need a kick in the butt? It might get your juices going?  It might help..:-)

04/09/2008 01:39 PM by Liz Moras, Re/Max Associate Broker Chilliwack (Vancouver), B.C. (Remax Nyda Realty Chilliwack B.C.)

Hi Debi,

You are on the right path!  It is difficult to be really good at everything.  Focusing on a niche allows you to become an expert on a specific thing. 

04/10/2008 08:29 AM by Bill Exeter (1031 Exchange Expert) (Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC)

Ken - Exactly.  Thanks for commenting!

Lisa - I think you're right, and, actually, most of my clients are first-time homebuyers.  Maybe that should tell me something...  :)

Keith - It looks like you've found your niche...That's great!  :)

Liz - Yes, you wrote a great post...It's one of the things that encouraged me to pick something!  Thank you!  :)

Bill - I agree.  Thanks for commenting!  :)

04/10/2008 11:49 AM by Debi Ernst, Real Estate Broker/Agent (Ryco Realty Group)

I prefer Earl Grey or Constant Comment! I work a niche market of second home owners. This area has many "snowbirds" traveling back and forth for warmer weather. My advice is to look at your life and what you like to do and make a niche out of that.

04/11/2008 12:45 PM by Shannon Aldrich ~ NH & Maine Real Estate Seacoast (Keller Williams Coastal Realty)

Shannon - That's a good idea.  Thanks for the advice.  :)

04/12/2008 10:29 AM by Debi Ernst, Real Estate Broker/Agent (Ryco Realty Group)

Great point! Plus, you always do better and are more successful at doing what you love! Complicated isn't necessarily more successful right? :)

04/14/2008 11:54 AM by Colorado Real Estate - Christina (Colorado Real Estate)

Christina - Exactly!  You're absolutely right.  :)

04/15/2008 12:10 PM by Debi Ernst, Real Estate Broker/Agent (Ryco Realty Group)

Christina - Exactly!  You're absolutely right.  :)

04/15/2008 12:11 PM by Debi Ernst, Real Estate Broker/Agent (Ryco Realty Group)

Christina - Exactly!  You're absolutely right.  :)

04/15/2008 12:11 PM by Debi Ernst, Real Estate Broker/Agent (Ryco Realty Group)

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