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Strenghths versus Weakness

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Real Estate Agent 40CA1147997

As Carol Williams  has this contest for the month of May; I will endeavor to be as honest as can be.

One of my weaknesses is the inability to call clients on the phone or my sphere of influence. I offset this problem with a good CRM from Peak Producers and a highlighted daily work plan that has a start time and will not stop until the last extra call ahs been made.

A strength is the ability to meet and talk to people until blue in the face but also know from many years in sales when to keep quiet.

Another weakness is the ability to procrastinate until just before a deadline of doing a CMA or buyer pesentation until the last minute. This one I offset with the daily work plan and if there is empty times add a to do of checking the one I am working on.

Another strength that has come with age and experience is the ability of estimating cost of repairs and what the home will be able to be sold for. This has also gained  a few clients whom rehab ab=nd a few of my own.

Another weakness is not being able to sit in front of a computer or television for long periods of time. This does allow me to do a lot of reading and many out door activities from mowing grass, golf and of course the new passion of the boat.

As we are not the best in everything we do we overcome these obstacles with help from others as well as programs that make us better at what we do.

The other is the constant comments  from Phyllis on how I can always do better.

Thanks for taking the time to read.

Oh and the desire to succeed as well as have a few of these laying around

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Raymond E. Camp

Real Estate to a Close  

If you are considering buying or selling a home, lake frontage in Webster, Penfield, Perinton, Pittsford, Mendon, Honeoye Falls, Victor, Farmington, Canandaigua, Macedon, Walworth, Ontario, Williamson, Marion, Sodus, Sodus Point, Wolcott, Huron, The Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario feel free to contact me at 585.469.9199 or raymondcamp@raymondcamphomes.com or visit one of my websites  at http://www.nothnagle.com/raymondcamp

Make yourself a great day.

 

 

 

Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Raymond,
Thanks for the submission.  I love that you prefer to meet people than talk on the phone.  I'm the same way.  You have obviously have strengths to offset each weakness.  

And, I love your graphic for the Housebuying process!  

May 03, 2017 12:35 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good afternoon Raymond. So I'm guessing Phyllis is you wife, assistant or colleague.?????

May 03, 2017 01:08 PM
Raymond E. Camp

Sheila Anderson She is my better half!

May 03, 2017 03:37 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

For some of us, the phone can be both the strength of our business as well as a weakness

May 03, 2017 06:40 PM
Raymond E. Camp

Ed Silva A tool that has to be used!

May 04, 2017 03:58 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Raymond.  Picking up the phone is not one of my weaknesses.  I don't do well with diplomacy, I'm more of in your face telling you like it is.  Sometimes that doesn't go over well.  I'm working on it

May 04, 2017 02:37 AM
Raymond E. Camp

James Dray Sometimes we do have to stand people up.

May 04, 2017 03:59 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Raymond.  I have battled through some of the same issues.

May 04, 2017 04:39 AM
Raymond E. Camp

Gabe Sanders and we do what is necessary to go forward.

May 04, 2017 05:14 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

It is good to know ourselves. And overcome our weaknesses. Having a wife to comment also helps tremendously when we miss something.

May 04, 2017 10:24 AM
Raymond E. Camp

Nick & Trudy Vandekar, 610-203-4543 She is only in it for the money!

May 04, 2017 01:49 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Raymond, you're only human --- and a very good one at that!

This is a great and purely honest entry. I enjoyed it very much.

May 04, 2017 01:37 PM
Raymond E. Camp

Thank you Patricia Feager 

May 04, 2017 01:48 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Raymond, You certainly are in touch with your strengths and weaknesses.  I am surprised to read that you cannot call your clients or sphere on the phone. 

May 04, 2017 05:32 PM
Raymond E. Camp

Kathleen Daniels Picking up the phone has always been difficult would rather talk face to face.

May 05, 2017 04:02 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Raymond E. Camp  talking face to face is most-likely better anyway --send a card in todays world you can text

May 05, 2017 08:56 AM
Raymond E. Camp

The texting is easy as I do not feel like I am intruding or calling at a bad time.


Thanks Hannah Williams 

May 05, 2017 08:57 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Ray... I have the same problem as you... hate making calls. I think it comes from all my years in the corporate world and being on the phone so much. I'm always happy to talk to my "peeps" but it's a chore to pick up the phone.

May 06, 2017 01:55 PM
Raymond E. Camp

Nina Hollander One day we will retire and not have to worry about it!

May 07, 2017 04:45 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I'm with you - I'm the best procrastinator in the world!

May 07, 2017 05:06 AM
Raymond E. Camp

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl Just like Avis being second, I try harder!

May 07, 2017 05:08 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Raymond

Sounds to me that your strengths far outweigh the areas you could improve on. I get what you are saying about procrastination!!

Jeff

May 07, 2017 01:54 PM
Raymond E. Camp

If I get the phone better it would.


Thanks Jeff Dowler 

May 10, 2017 05:23 AM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Thanks for sharing with us your strengths and weaknesses Raymond.  Have a great week! -Kasey

May 09, 2017 07:48 PM
Raymond E. Camp

Thanks Kasey & John Boles and you have a great one today 

May 10, 2017 05:22 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

It's not easy admitting our weaknesses and you did a fine job doing so. I loved your line....

As we are not the best in everything we do we overcome these obstacles with help from others as well as programs that make us better at what we do.

May 10, 2017 05:32 AM
Raymond E. Camp

Thanks Sharon Tara 

May 10, 2017 05:33 AM
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

There's always something else that needs doing and can lead to the perceived procrastination.  The shiny object syndrome.  :)

May 17, 2017 07:18 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Ray, My husband is a procrastinator and recognizes it and is trying to be more proactive. Thanks for sharing your stregths and weaknesses.

May 20, 2017 05:59 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

We share some of the same qualities. I like to turn the negative into a postive. Sure, I procrastinate, but work GREAT under pressure. I also don't like to pick up the phone and make the call, but once I do, we can quickly catch up and talk for hours, if I had time. Congrats on the new hobby of boating!

May 21, 2017 08:46 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

  We are not from the school of "call your Sphere" x times a year....we let our

purple envelopes do that job and from time to time include personal notes...enjoy your weekend !

Jul 02, 2017 06:21 AM