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Best Business Practices - Real Estate in NH

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

The Active Rain monthly challenge this August asked us three question about our best business practices. I started in Real Estate nearly 32 years ago. Real Estate when I started compared to Real Estate now, is both completely different and the same all at the same time.

 

Part 1: Tell us 1 of your BEST business practices from your 1st year in business:  My first year in the real estate business was 1985. I started right off in new construction. I worked the open house and met lots and lots of people. Many of who had a home to sell before they can buy. The leading job I was given was going to their homes, determining what they would sell for and getting them on the market and sold. The practices back then was looking through MLS books twice the size of a phone book. There was no computer MLS, there were no online tax cards and it was easier to drive the paperwork over than to fax it.

 

Part 2: Tell us who your Most Powerful mentor was (or still is)? My most powerful mentor, teacher and boss, was my mom. She had a a large independent office and I knew real estate was for me. The day after I turned 18, I passed the NH test. Most commonly I would hear how easy i had it. The reality was far from that. I was expected to do more, learn faster and do what i was suppose to do. I was given every starting job, the  gopher ( Go for) this and that, as if you remember, no email, no scanners, no computer MLS, no email as It was go get it and go now.

 

Back then a young man may not know why I was given every job in real estate, why she was so tough on me, but it molded me. I was her shadow, i attended every appointment, every showing, every inspection, every appraisal and every closing. I was taught that nothing but the best personal service shall ever be given. I was taught to respect the job and think ahead, to head off issues. I not only listed and sold homes back then, but cleaned up the model, cut the grass, swung a hammer, pre qualified buyers by using a book of interest rates without a calculator, filled out loan applications, appraised homes, mirrored home inspectors and city inspectors. This gave me an outlook and experience in real estate you can not get today in your average online class.

 

My mom has retired, but i have to say, you have to see the smile when she asks me how my day was and i tell her I listed this, I sold that or helped Mrs. Smith into her dream home. She sees her in me, making her proud every day I have reached such a high level in the real estate business by doing the old fashioned things taught, 30 years ago.

 

Part 3: Tell us about 1 Business Practice that you are Currently Attempting to put into place but haven't quite gotten there yet. For me it is giving old fashioned personal and professional service. In a world heading to discount brokers, fast or quick service, many get left behind in real estate where breathe, slow it down and do it right is needed. By being there through each step of the buying and selling process. I am doing what consumers want. When asking what I have not got quite right, well.... everything is a learning process. My answer would be nothing, as i learned to adapt as teh market changes to give the most to those who hire me.

 

 

 

 

 

My infamous saying is that every Buyer or Seller should not choose just any agent, choose the BEST agent for the job. My philosophy is simple, provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process. All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. Those that hire me, find a dedication like no other.

  

 

 

 

To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .

 

  

About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 30 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties. 

 

    

 

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Comments (11)

Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Scott - Nice post and a great origin story reaching back to the old days of no MLS, computers or SEO. It's obvious your momma taught you right and she's right to be proud.

Aug 31, 2017 02:25 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

I too remember the big old books and the days before computers Scott Godzyk  I love that your Mother is the most powerful influence in your life . Yes do it right with dedication

Aug 31, 2017 03:51 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I can make her smile every day Dick Greenberg. I love sharing my stories, who i saw, who said hello and the strides i make. It still amazes her how things have changed. 

Aug 31, 2017 05:18 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Thank you for the comment Hannah Williams. My mom had books dating back 20 to 30 something years and my father made her finally get rid of them  

Aug 31, 2017 05:19 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Great story Scott! So cool that your Mom trained you and put you through the locks and then some - way to go Mom! I bet she loves hearing about your every day stories. And I do remember those early days - so totally differnt technically but the same as always with over and above excellent service.

Aug 31, 2017 05:38 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Thanks for sharing your best business practices. I had no idea you had been doing this since 85 or that your mom was in the business. I think that is awesome and no wonder you have such a passion for it. 

Aug 31, 2017 06:00 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Mom's do make the very best teachers !

Aug 31, 2017 08:36 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Scott good for you, my Dad was an awesome mentor... not having to pay him accept listen to him ... nice to see that your mom was your mentor...Endre

Aug 31, 2017 11:41 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Scott.

You're way ahead of me in this business.   I've only got 25 more years to catch up to you.  Don't think I'll make it...

Sep 01, 2017 02:58 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Scott- I'll bet your mom is so very proud of you and she certainly has every right to be. You learned from the ground up and had the very best mentor!!!  I keep learning interesting things about you. 

Sep 01, 2017 10:26 AM
Elva Branson-Lee
Solid Source Realty GA - Atlanta, GA
CDPE - Atlanta Real Estate & Short Sale Agent

I like your service-oriented goal for the future, Scott. It will continue to set you apart from the crowd.

Sep 02, 2017 05:59 AM