What do you do when real estate buyers aren't re-entering the scene at a pace you'd would like to see?
Your love of real estate could still be strong, but you may find yourself trying to hang tight from one month to the next.
Why hang in, when it's tough just hanging on?
I will tell you why. The real estate industry is meant for survival of the fittest. Real estate professionals who are business savvy and mentally strong will pull through...
IF THEY DON'T LOSE THEIR HEART FOR REAL ESTATE.
It is the spirit of entrepreunerism that is the true foundation of America. Acquiring wealth can be an easy endeavor. Maintaining wealth is a test of your business ambition and willingness to never let go of your goals. It is a matter of the heart and mind.
Today you make a choice. You do what's best for your business. You cannot wait for the economy to turn around. You can never depend on an economic or real estate cycle to make or break your business.
If you have lost the passion for your real estate business you should find another way to make a living. If you had a dream that died with the turn of the market, you should find another way to make a living. If you have to feed your family and don't believe real estate is going to do this for you, you should leave this business.
You DON'T HAVE a WILL, there WON'T BE A WAY.
If you still have a heart for the business hang in. If you still get up out of bed and just love the anticipation of a new day in real estate, HANG IN. If you can't imagine doing anything but real estate- HANG IN. If you believe through the fibers of your being that helping someone find their dream house makes an IMPACT- HANG IN.
YOU HAVE a will. YOU will find many ways.
If you fall into the later category I need to emphasize this point. AS A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL, YOU ARE A MARKETER. As a marketer you need to get lean.
- Cut out all the excess fat- NOW.
- Find the current interests of the consumer and piggypack on the momentum- NOW.
- Build a real estate team that provides consumers with services that aren't dependent on a sale today.- NOW.
- Build your internet presence to an unprecendented scale in your local market.- NOW.
- Discover what other real estate agents aren't doing successfully, pounce on it, and become the best at it- NOW.
- Break ties with skeptics and guard your mindset as you would a chest of gold.- NOW.
I am not talking out of turn. I have saved my integrity and remain one of the recently unemployed. Rather than return to the drudge-a-day workforce where small minded culture sometimes sacrifices innovation, customer relationships, and common sense. A workforce where CYA is more important than Seize the Day.
I have decided to take this opportunity to build my own business.
I am sooo excited for this opportunity and thank the universe for kicking me in the a_ _.
I am a single mom of three young children. My safety net is built on:
- Love for the real estate industry. I am NEVER leaving.
- Love for my family. I look my children in the eyes and myself in the mirror without shame.
- Love for knowlege. Every day for the past 17 years since I entered the industry I have made a commitment to learn something new.
- Love for my country. A land of opportunity. I have the ability to build my own business on a foundation of knowlege, skill and integrity. I already feel wealthy.
I believe through every core of my being these are all the tools I need to succeed. My consumers are real estate agents and just like homeowners, buyers and sellers, their means have changed and the field has grown more dynamic in the scope and depth of service offerings that cater to real estate professionals' needs.
That is fantastic. It keeps me working to be stronger, take more chances, connect with more people, and look for more opportunities. It requires me to remain laser focused on my strengths and only offer services with a strong value to my consumers. It necessitates that I adapt and reinvest in a market that never remains the same and fill a need that changes with the changing market. It makes me relevant and a desirable asset.
Survival of Real Estate Is a Matter of the Heart and Mind.
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