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My Vision Board is my Thank-You Board

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA

My Vision Board is my Thank-You Board

 

I am all in on the power of vision boards where you have a visual representation through pictures and words of your goals.  But I’m shy with my vision board as I don’t want anyone else to see it!  If I have the vision board buried under my computer keyboard or stuck in a drawer, that defeats the purpose of how a vision board works.    

 

My solution to having a vision board that I can display has morphed into what I now call my Thank-You Board.

 

I am fortunate to have an office with four walls and a door at my Coldwell Banker office in Olympia, WA.   The only downside is having four blank walls to decorate!  Out of a lack of art, I found this greeting card display piece online. 

 

 

Since I like to take photos of the area, I had photos of the area displayed here so that when clients sit in my office they 1) are not looking at a blank wall, and 2) could see the sites of Olympia, and 3) it would be a colorful way to jazz up my space.  Then I started to add cards that I received, filling up the space with lots of thank yous and good energy.

 

When I come into my office, I can be reminded of the great clients who took the time to write a kind note to me.  The daily grind isn’t always easy so reminders of the good in this business are certainly welcome!

 

As an added bonus, when I do have clients in my office, they can see social proof that others have appreciated my help.  I even had one new client tell me that I would be getting a thank-you note from him to add to my board!

 

January is traditionally a time to start anew.  Vision boards are powerful tools to reach your goals but if you don’t want the world to see your goals, try a Thank-You Board instead!

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Francine Viola, Realtor
In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

 

Serving Buyers and Sellers in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey and Thurston County, WA

Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.  |  Olympia, WA

 

Cell:      (360) 359-0689

Email:  Francine.Viola@cbolympia.com

Web:     www.FrancineViola.com

 

       

 

Comments(29)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Oh, and by the way, LOVE the thank you card idea. So powerful. D 

Jan 25, 2019 09:38 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

                                   

Jan 26, 2019 07:21 PM
Francine Viola

Hi Kathy Streib - thanks so much for including me in your feature!

Jan 27, 2019 03:04 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love the idea of displaying the thank you cards. Thank you for sharing. 

Jan 27, 2019 04:13 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We have done vision boards for decades...and believe soooo much in the power of the subconscious...thank you and gratiutde attitude are cetainly a huge part of  that process.

Jan 27, 2019 05:17 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Back to say congratulations on the feature in Kathy's weekly series - hope you're having a good weekend, Francine. D 

Jan 27, 2019 07:03 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Nice idea to have in the office!  Makes you 'real' to your clients and is motivational.  Thanks

Jan 27, 2019 08:40 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Francine, that's a great visual. I'm sure clients appreciate knowing how you have affected other buyers/sellers. You can't argue with success.

Jan 27, 2019 10:02 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Francine Viola, this is a wonderful idea, what a great feeling to see all the thank you cards when you're in the office.

Jan 27, 2019 11:36 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Francine, I always enjoy to see "thank you" cards at offices I visit. Great vision board!

Jan 27, 2019 01:20 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Francine Viola ,

I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post in her "Ah-Ha" moments for the week as I missed it! What a great idea..I love it!! Thank you for sharing.

Jan 27, 2019 01:22 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

This is a great idea! I think looking at the thank-you's and successes can definitely help us continue in that vein.

Jan 28, 2019 03:08 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

What a wonderful idea. Love it.

Jan 28, 2019 06:59 AM
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I have several vision boards and really like your idea of incorporating thank you notes from clients.  What a great suggestion.

Jan 28, 2019 08:26 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

I'm fortunate to work alone - and even my husband and sons seldom come in my office. I can have a vision board in plain sight most of the time, then take it down if someone is going to be here.

Seems to me you can hide your vision among those cards and photos - or do you?

Jan 29, 2019 03:33 PM
Francine Viola

Hi Marte Cliff - good idea!  I could actually "hide" my goals in here.  Thanks for the suggestion!

Jan 30, 2019 11:56 AM
Karen Feltman
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA
Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I love this, thank you for sharing!

Jan 29, 2019 04:55 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Francine:

What a great idea! I have never done a vision board. I think it’s perfectly fine to keep this private!

Jeff

Jan 29, 2019 08:32 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

What an inspiration you have created with your thank you wall. So very clever! Thanks to Kathy Streib highlighting. Love this and wishing you many many more thank you's!!!

Jan 30, 2019 11:28 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I love this, Francine! I popped over to catch up on your blog and I picked a great one that was also featured last week by Kathy Streib! 

What a wonderful idea and the clients are seeing the 'Thank yous' as well - what a lovely way to reinforce that you do a terrific job. 

Happy Friday!

Feb 01, 2019 03:22 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thanks for sharing your thoughts - I like the idea of vision boards and enjoyed putting one together this year for myself - I have some small things on my list like a new NEST thermostat 

Mar 28, 2019 04:24 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Francine Viola - I love this idea and the creative way you put it together. I am with you. I keep my vision board to myself. I feel it dilutes the power of your inner intentions.  Thank you for sharing this fabulous idea with us.

Mar 28, 2019 07:15 AM