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When Beating a Drum is Good For You

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

BabyIn looking into the faces of consumers in the real estate world they are looking to you, the Realtor, Stager, Appraiser, Lender, Inspector, Title Officer, to be that expert.

Within that realm I think there is always room for improvement. How about

                    DWYSYWD

or, Do What You Say You Would Do.

Too often, even on that simple task, some fall down and don't come through. It is nothing more than a sloppy work habit, but the public needs our professionalism in this area.

 

 

Consistent

 

I am talking CONSISTENCY. A unified message. Someone who can be counted on. To return phone calls. To stay up on their training. To provide a level of service promised. Consistency like authority, and boundaries, is a mark of a good parent, and in the real estate world - client relationship, consistency is the hallmark of someone who is taking care of you. Isn't that what we would all want as a customer?

The consistent message includes solid branding, knowing what your niche is, systems in place for buyer rep agreements, pre-qualification, and after the sale follow-up.

You never can get ENOUGH consistency in your life, whether it be love or service in the business world. When you find others, like yourself, who have mastered this trait, you know you are witnessing advanced development in the species. This is a beating of the drum that is definitely a plus for you and the ones you serve.

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
This is the core of being all we can be.
Apr 29, 2008 07:13 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
Gary, I saw your picture endorsing some new calculator thing.  I didn't have time to study it so tell us about it.  Thanks.
Apr 29, 2008 07:26 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Fran: A good drumbeat in this vein I think is a healthy thing.

Sally: If we are consistent at the core, everyone will always know where we stand.

Barbara: I'll catch you offline on that item.

Apr 29, 2008 08:25 AM
Utah Dave
UtahDave.com Neighborhood Experts - South Jordan, UT
Homes for Sale - Utah
I can feel the Rhythm!   It just doesnt sound good when the rhythm is once a week....the good sound requires every day.  Great post.
Apr 29, 2008 08:33 AM
Becky Respess
Broker/Associate Century 21 Judge Fite Co - Cedar Hill, TX
ABR, CRB, CRS
Great Post Gary! The photos are beautiful. I think consistency is a must in our business as well as personal lives. A good example of that is the consistency we show with children. You must have that steady rhythm! Thanks for this message. Your words consistency at the core is true to the bone!
Apr 29, 2008 09:31 AM
Gary McNinch
Better Properties Real Estate - Renton, WA
Broker, Renton WA Real Estate

Gary,

The best is to call or contact someone back and start with "as I promised" I'm calling/meeting you/sent you, etc. We only have our service and our reputation. DWYSYWD is huge.

List and Sell (and a promise is a promise)   Gary @ RentonHomeFinder 

 

Apr 29, 2008 09:33 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Dave: Once a week rhythm like going to church might be a good rhythm : ) Consistency can be found in many areas.

Becky: You are right, especially with raising children. Without consistency others get mixed messages and are confused.

Gary: I like that bridge phrase "as I promised" because it reinforces your commitment and shows you are consistent with what was proposed and what was delivered. As they say in marriage and in high quality music recordings you are showing "fidelity."

Apr 29, 2008 09:55 AM
Laura Monroe
Inman News - San Francisco, CA
Dir. of Industry Engagement & Social Media
Gary~ I belive this is 100% correct. Things do happen from time to time, but it should always be our #1 priority to what we do best and do it well, and continue to pursue excellence.
Apr 29, 2008 10:20 AM
Judy Greenberg
Compass - Long Grove, IL
Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
You always say what I feel, but don't have time to say or write.  You are consistently great!
Apr 29, 2008 01:26 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Boy, Gary, Well put and very timely for me.  Consistancy is what is missing right now from the home repair people.  I am sure there are wonderful people out there and wondering why it's such a challange to find some with consistancy...
Apr 29, 2008 02:00 PM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Gary,

Valuable information for all, you're so right. Consistently "Do What You Say You Would Do" pretty fundamental isn't it?

Apr 29, 2008 02:29 PM
Rosario Lewis
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY
Being consistent is a form of being a man or woman of ones word. Initially, one makes a promise to perform certain activities in a certain way, and if one fails to follow through on that promise it proves the promise was a lie.  
Apr 29, 2008 02:35 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Laura: I agree. To be consistent with our excellence is what we should be shooting for.

Judy: You are too nice. I just write what pops out of my head for the day. Maybe I'm writing what's in your head : ) Does that make me psychic?? ; )

Carole: With home service people I just wish they could "consistently" get an appointment down to a morning or an afternoon.

Lynda: Many make things too complicated, it is really simple. Fundamentals ARE simple.

Rosario: You are right that to many giving a word in something they don't take serious whereas they should.

Apr 29, 2008 03:05 PM
Arina Hanciulescu
RealtyPros - Las Vegas, NV
RealtyPros

Talking about CONSISTENCY... I am afraid that I have to remember that more often as I started less and less to come to ActiveRain and visit my friends as yourself! I hope you know that I will never go away and always love reading your inspiring posts... even if lately I was not to consistent in commenting, reading and posting around here. 

Apr 29, 2008 05:40 PM
Marzena Melby
Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty - Richfield, MN
Realtor, Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate
Gary, consistency takes a commitment, it takes work.  It's simple, but not easy.  Yes, it's the KEY.
Apr 29, 2008 11:04 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Arina: We all are busy, and have to spend time on business. Consistency, I admit, is a tough art to master. Hopefully, we are consistent in the areas of our life that we value the most. I always appreciate your blogs and your comments. Don't be hard on yourself. You are great!

Marzena: Great point about consistency being simple, but not easy. You have to grade yourself. No on else will.

Apr 30, 2008 12:09 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate
I agree with you, as Fran said, consistancy goes hand in hand with dependability and reliability.  Keep your word and doing your best!
Apr 30, 2008 12:30 AM
Tina Lemmond
Keller Williams Realty Services - Mandeville, LA
North Shore Real Estate

Wow - such is life!  Don't we all want to be with (friends, family, colleagues,etc....) the reliable, trust-worthy people we know!  Thank you for hi-lighting this important aspect of our job!

Tina :)

Apr 30, 2008 12:36 AM
Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop
NextHome Experience - Chelan, WA
A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
Gary, another way to sum it up is INTEGRITY. Do what you say you're going to do....it's not always easy but oh so important. Loved the first picture by the way, off the "awwwwww" charts LOL!
Apr 30, 2008 01:19 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Diane: Keeping your word sounds so easy yet too often many fall down in this area, some due to laziness others ethics.

Tina: Reliable and trustworthy is the best, almost like a clock that keeps ticking and always on time.

Colleen: I only hang out with high integrity people (like YOU), cause I don't want to become the rotten apple in the barrel. That first picture you are right is a cutie pie ; )

Apr 30, 2008 02:43 PM