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The future is yours....if you have a solid game plan.

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There are several blogs today about creating a written business plan.   I've been harping on this for months in my blogs and I'm happy to see others joining the chorus.  If enough of us make this suggestion to you, perhaps the message will come through loud and clear.

Sadly only a small percentage of real estate agents have a business plan.

Many believe they don't require a written plan of action....but the simple answer is YOU DO..   Any responsible coach or consultant will give you the same advice.    To succeed in business, this is your first step.

Here is a government website that will give you guidelines and pointers on setting out your business plan.  (Click here)

Writing a good business plan is not something you can accomplish in an hour.   It takes time and real thought.   It becomes your bible for daily business living.

As you write you'll create a clear understanding in your own mind of how you wish to proceed over the next several months.     Just like a football or hockey team doesn't enter a big game without a plan.....neither should you.    A business plan is something that can't be stored in your head, there are too many details.

Lets look at this from another direction.   If you're a blog writer you'll have a basic idea of what you want to write about, but it's only through writing your blog that a more complete picture of your ideas is formed.   Writing your thoughts allows you to fill in the gray areas and add details through deeper thought.

For many readers it's a snowy day...  A good day to use your time wisely.    I encourage you to leave your blog reading for another day and use this valuable time to set out a new business direction for yourself on paper....or in your computer for later printing.  Put some real thought into it as it will influence your direction and enhance your success..

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Thanks.  Sincerely,  David

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Pat Argo
Keller Williams Realty of Brevard - Titusville, FL
CRS

I am incubating on it thru the end of the year.Many rugh drafts.

Merry Christmas!

Dec 19, 2008 05:03 AM
Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

I agree...with the right gameplan the future will be ripe for the taking!

Dec 19, 2008 05:05 AM
David M. Childress
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Akron, OH
I would love to be your Realtor® in Akron Ohio!

Business plans need to be taken seriously and never write down things that are not realistic or you will be disappointed and never write another one.

Dec 19, 2008 05:10 AM
Laura Karambelas
Baird & Warner Downers Grove - Downers Grove, IL
Realtor - Downers Grove

I agree and finished mine a week ago!  Plan to put it into action Jan 2nd.  Thanks for the reminder!

Dec 19, 2008 05:15 AM
Jeff Payne
The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty - Panama City, FL
Panama City Real Estate

A business plan is a must, you are so right!  I use the Millionaire Real Estate Agent business plans and budget models and it really does work as my daily guide. 

Dec 19, 2008 05:15 AM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

I never understood how anybody in business, especially in sales, cannot have written goals and a business plan.  I sit down every week for at least 30 minutes and revise and review my business plan. That's probably one of the reasons we are still in business when many others aren't.

Dec 19, 2008 05:16 AM
Nate Rowe
Oakstone Properties, Homes in Richmond VA - Richmond, VA
Realtor, Homes in Richmond VA

Great post.  I agree with you 100%.

Dec 19, 2008 05:27 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

David, thanks for you post, I agree with you, and it is something that I need to fully incorporate, our plan is a little too vague, it is time to sit down and really fill it in!

Dec 19, 2008 05:33 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Hi David

I agree with you business planning is essential for business and financial success in today business climate.

Good luck and success

Lou Ludwig        

Dec 19, 2008 05:39 AM