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In Life, There are Three Kinds of People

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Real Estate Agent with Windermere Real Estate - Palm Springs

In life, there are three kinds of people:

Those that make things happen;

Those that watch things happen;

And those who wondered what happened.

Independent Brokers make things happen!

In the current market environment it's not always easy to stay motivated, focused and enthusiastic. We are continually bombarded by negative reports and fearful thinking. As Independent Business-people we need to focus on a positive goal and put out brain to work to devise a plan for success. We need to stop dwelling on the bad news, stop worrying bout the future, and rather do something about it. 

This is the biggest step towards becoming motivated to take action and become busy again.

Stewart Penn - BRE# 01339266
Windermere Real Estate - Palm Springs - West Hollywood, CA
Stewart Penn - Associate Broker

Updated - 6/11/2008

Jun 11, 2008 05:33 PM
Karen Gentry>>Charlottesville, Virginia Real Estate Professional
RE/MAX Excellence-Charlottesville VA - Charlottesville, VA

I love that saying because it is so true.  Knowing what is going on and staying positive is so important.

Jun 12, 2008 01:05 AM
COMPASS PALM SPRINGS | Stewart Penn
COMPASS - Palm Springs, CA
COMPASS Palm Springs - Broker Associate

Karen - thanks for reading. It's up to us, Professional Realtors, to be the Rainmakers.

Jun 12, 2008 02:07 AM
Leslie Prest
Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ - Payson, AZ
Owner, Assoc. Broker, Prest Realty, Payson,

We're an independant office. We do rentals as well as sales, and we're doing just fine. There are other agents who look down their noses at rentals, some of them are now waiting tables or cashiering or clerking. And when the market gets better a lot of those rental Owners will sell- THROUGH US!

Jun 12, 2008 05:41 AM
Stewart Penn - BRE# 01339266
Windermere Real Estate - Palm Springs - West Hollywood, CA
Stewart Penn - Associate Broker

Congratulations on your independence, and your success, Leslie!

Jun 13, 2008 06:01 PM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

I am part of a small independent brokerage and we are still profitable month after month when many others are floundering.  Independence means being able to adjust more quickly and not having a huge infrastructure to go through.  I like it like that.  Have a good one.

Jun 13, 2008 10:46 PM
COMPASS PALM SPRINGS | Stewart Penn
COMPASS - Palm Springs, CA
COMPASS Palm Springs - Broker Associate

Paddy - it's all about controlling and containing one's infrastructure and related costs. Bigger is not always better. Thanks for reading my BLOG.

Jun 14, 2008 03:56 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I am happy to be in the first category.  I've found being involved in my local realtor association has helped me stay ahead of the curve during this down time.  I have begun instructing other agents, and my business is flourishing.  It all starts with a postive outlook and actions that follow suit.

Jun 14, 2008 04:08 AM
COMPASS PALM SPRINGS | Stewart Penn
COMPASS - Palm Springs, CA
COMPASS Palm Springs - Broker Associate

GO, Chris Ann, GO! I bet you're having fun as well .....

Jun 14, 2008 04:10 AM