Passing the soccer ball correctly is perhaps the most important skill set that budding soccer players have to master. It is often the Pass, not the shot that enables the scoring of the goal.  In soccer terminology, that pass is revered...it even has a special name.  It's called an Assist.

Passing the ball correctly and accurately allows a good team to dominate the playing field. One of the drills which our sons practiced over and over was called "touch & pass." 

I'll be honest with you, when I first saw this particular play in operation on the field, I didn't like it.  Here was my son blazing down the field with other players in hot pursuit...the sidelines cheering with vigor and the coach was yelling....PASS THE BALL!!!  What? Why?

Well, it took me some time and education from my kids to understand the finer nuances of the game. 

In soccer, it is important to regain control of the ball and to maintain that control at all times.  When a ball is passed across the field, it comes at a player with a force and momentum of its own. If a player does not Secure the pass, the ball controls the play not the player.  To the bystander, the difference may not be readily discernible, but it's a significant issue which will affect the next aspect of the play which is ACCURACY.

Why Accuracy Matters...

Without control, it will be impossible for the ball to be passed with ACCURACY.  A skilled soccer player will touch the ball in a manner which allows him to CONTROL the ACCURACY of the next action which is to PASS it to a properly positioned team mate. 

By being in control of the ball, the player ensures that the pass is just slightly ahead of the team mate giving him the incentive to move forward and advance the play towards the goal.  A good passing game also keeps the offensive line off balance because the ball is continually changing sides over the field thereby taking away the ability of the offense to gang up on the player who eventually shoots for the goal.

Steadying the Transaction...

In a successful real estate transaction, one can also see the elements of a good passing game in motion.  Coordination of a transaction is one of the most important skills that a good real estate agent brings to the table.  It starts with steadying the game by selecting the RIGHT PRICE. 

Often homeowners are excited and/or misinformed about the current dynamics of the real estate market. When people enter the real estate market with unrealistic expectations, this produces a destabilizing force. It is the job of a good agent to steady the conversation, educate and give the home owner the information that ACCURATELY reflects the current terms and conditions of the real estate market in their area.

Moving the Deal Forward ...

Once, the right price has been SET, a good agent sets in motion a number of actions which will MOVE THE BALL FORWARD.  These include: Executing a Brilliant Marketing Plan which highlights the Home Listing Features on the Multiple Listing Service, Contacting interested parties in the community and within the agents' referral network, Incorporating the latest Media and Web 2.0 Applications including Blogs, Open Houses and Expanding the listings' accessibility on the World Wide Web. 

Securing the Goal!

These activities, over time will SECURE A SALE. At this point, the final coordination goes into effect with Negotiations, Transaction Management, Inspections, Repair Coordination when applicable and finally culminates in a SUCCESSFUL CLOSING. 

All this team works requires an agent who has their eyes of the Right Ball and knows how to work with their team to make sure your goal of Selling Your home is Accomplished while you're on the playing field.  Failure to do so will result in the game ending without Scoring...in real estate it's called an Expired Listing.

If you're thinking about placing your home For Sale in Grand Rapids, Michigan this year, take advantage of a Real Estate Team which understands what it takes to SCORE the GOAL and Get Your Home Sold!  Audu Real Estate has assisted hundreds of individuals and families to move successfully. 

We have also facilitated highly skilled executable plays which involve complex negotiations with banks for Short Sales and Foreclosure Transactions. 

To receive a competent, thorough and professional evaluation of your home and a COMPREHENSIVE PLAY BOOK STRATEGY to Market & Sell Your Home, please contact us today!  (616-791-0511)

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this blog post is part of the 'oldies but goodies series' and was orginially published in a slightly modified form in January of 2008.

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