Business Planning - ActiveRain Group Think

Brilliant of you to turn to the experts of real estate here in the Rain!  I'm sure you will get just what you need for your class!

Your post makes me wish I was a realtor, Anna Banana Kruchten!  Ms. Anna .. my TEACHER!!   Wow ...

But while I am not a realtor,  ... your post reminded me today that I am needing to get an email out to the lenders in my branch about their business plans.  I'm a firm believer in them and the good they can do.

I know you'll get great feedback from AR members for your class. 

Hi Anna - Every year around this time, I always look forward to the great stuff you'll be writing about business planning. I'll rummage around and see if I can find some ideas we didn't originally steal from you.

I sure wish you tought NH CE courses, Maybe I should head there, 

Many agents get in to down mode over the fall and winter months.  They think business has slowed and this is a good time to take care of cleaning out the garage or other home projects.  Then they wonder why they have no business in the New Year.  

I am not great at writing down a business plan.  I am more vocal about it all.  I think one thing that should be on the business plan is how to make a splash on December 26th.  Some type of campaign that gets people back into the real estate mode after the holidays.  It can be a listing postcard to your favorite neighborhood or an ad in a local pamphlet.  Now is the time to start thinking about getting visible for the new year.

Anna

I am so lousy at this, I need to come back often to get some help. If there, I would be signing up for your class. cheers cvc

One of my musts it to break down my business from an income goal to a number of homes sold goal.  It is easier for friends on social media to get around a homes sold tally than an income goal.  And that way they are more likely to feel any contribution, be it a referral of a $150,000 condo or a $1Million mini mansion, counts equally.  

Ok...I've put on my thinking cap. I'll let you know what comes out of it. 

I think it's brilliant that you've gone to the AR community for ideas. 

Anna Banana Kruchten 

Looks like a good group to belong too. Thanks for the invite. Have a great week. 

Anna, soon as my business slows down I start working on a plan, which is what I am currently doing to ensure this last fourth quarter is stellar to end this great year.   Will think about some good ideas to add to your list! 

Anna thanks for the kick in the behind. Who knows..... cheers cvc

Anna

Our business plan becomes our road map.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

I think we will all be watching to see what YOU have to offer! After all, YOU are the top BANANA!

I'm going to give it some thought and return. You are the one to offer this type of course - lucky folks who will be in the audience. D 

I will come back and share some ideas. EDDM is on my list as well as beefing up other type mailouts right now.

Hi Anna -- I wish this was a webinar that many more could enjoy and learn. As Chris Ann Cleland commented breaking down the desired sales volume into units is important at making the message easier to convey.