JUST BELIEVE!

 

If you haven’t noticed, something just happened - the market has turned!  Last month, my office outperformed last year by 45%, and this month we are actually seeing multiple offers on some of our listings.

I know what you are thinking - is this a dream?  Am I on some kind of hallucinogenic trip taking me through the strawberry fields of 2005?

No!  You see, I am not in OZ or a drug induced state.  I'm in reality, where agents work, and where persistence has a funny way of making good things happen to those who have earned it.

Now, don’t get me wrong.  I don’t for a second believe that the chaos of the last recent months is totally behind us.  After all, we are not only fighting the mass psychosis that the world of real estate has been hit by a texas sized meteor, BUT the media’s ridiculous and continuos barrage of irresponsible “journalism” as well.

But the fact is - we are starting to wage war back!

The fact is simple: the smarter we work, the better results we have, the more likely it is we will determine our own future growth by doing what we do best - making things happen!

I have a Jedi Master.  His name is Paul.  He has, for more than two years now, continued to persuade me to see things in terms of glass half-full rather than half-empty.  And though I am not perfect in this tao and state of being, I have seen the very dramatic and very real results from agents who believe in the principle that through their activities and actions they can influence the outcome of their professional lives.

So what is today’s message?  Believe!  Not only in yourself and your talent, but in your ability to affect your world and your results. 

After all, that’s what makes us truly unique - and in the end will help us get where we want to be - the winner’s circle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 Comments on No it's not OZ or drugs - you're making it happen!

MAR
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OK Darrin, I believe!!! Nothing beats a positive attitude to effect change! Thank you, good post. And congratulations on the feature!

12:22pm • #1

Thank you so much for this. Our motto is stay as positive as possible, and no matter what, do what we always do. And things always work out. I too agree that what is broadcasted on the news is irresponsible and have given up watching it for the time being!!

12:24pm • #2
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I wouldn't start touting that this means anything at the national level at all.  Real estate sales are local.  Hmmm . . . don't you service the D.C. and closer-in areas?  Dude . . . you don't think this 45% increase has anything to do with the change of administration??  If you don't, then maybe it IS OZ or drugs . . . I'm just saying is all.  And since you brought it up . . .

In Portland, Oregon (the Metro Area) we're noticing a slight increase, but no where near a double digit boost from last year.  Maybe because we're not located in D.C.?  And our little burst of energy -- and I mean little -- is because of Spring being in the air.  Coming out of a long, cold, wet winter will do that to buyers. 

I do believe in being positive.  But, I also believe in being realistic, and I don't think we're going to see 45% "performance" improvement over last year in my local market. 

12:49pm • #3
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Darrin - I believe it too. The media has to sell papers and advertising so what better way to do that than to scare the general public. We on the inside of this business know better and have seen this coming for the last two years and hopefully were prepared for it. Now it's time for the turn around which I belive it coming also. Keeping it on the up note is the only way to go. Good Post Darrin!  

1:04pm • #4

Confidence is what we all need.  We also need to promote that confinence toward our clients.  There is no reason the market shouldn't turn around, but the lack of consumer confidence is pushing it down.  Regardless of what the future road holds in store, I think there are many things in our favor to get some good results.

1:17pm • #5

I am with you Darrin...persistence and positivity is the only reality to chose....don't worry all, be happy.

1:52pm • #6
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Darrin,

i believe the same thing: we have just turned the corner.  One thing that is needed is more consumer confidence.  There are many buyers "on the fence" who are able to buy homes.  Hard work, knowledge and experience will be more important than ever.

2:33pm • #7
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Hi Darrin,

Nice, well written post.

I still don't think that the media is to blame for buyer or seller reluctance.  The challenges facing this economy and housing market are very real.

3:16pm • #8
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I believe I believe I believe. Maybe I am in OZ. Whe the market started slipping I just turned up the faucet a little so we have't had a decrease in four years. Don't get me wrong we are working harder, prospecting more but that is just business as far as I am concerned.

4:05pm • #9

Darrin,

I fully agree with you!  I've been so busy the last few weeks that I'm hoping I haven't let anything fall thru the cracks! (Universe... I'm not complaining!!!)LOL!.... I'm just chalking it up to an early beginning of the Spring Market!!!

Kathy Opatka Re/Max OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

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5:23pm • #10
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Darrin, congratulations on the well-deserved gold star!  Most of the time, I feel like I am working in a different universe than the one they write about in the Post or talk about on the evening news.

5:28pm • #11
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I'm a complete pessimist and I had 6 loan applications today...I really don't think I MAKEanything happen. 1st time home buyers are coming out of the wood work in Charleston. I can hardly keep up.

7:24pm • #12

 

Darin,

Great write up

yes the media is to be blamed if they had realized that real estate is local and not national. Recently a client l am working with now is almost giving up from competing with multiple offers after missing several opportunities from so called "good deals"it appears as soon as we make an offer there comes multiple offers.One of the listings actually had seven offers,by the time the media starts reporting the change in the market some of the would be buyers waiting for a buy 1 get 1 situation would have missed out on the boat.Yes we may not experience the market of the hay days but yet the recovery period maybe much quicker than anticipated.Encourage your buyers to get out there now and take advantage of all the goodies it won't last for ever.    

 

Hycienth Obiakor
8:18pm • #13
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I believe that consumer confidence will begin to rise once again. The new administration has put things into motion and even if it isn't the direction everyone wants to see, it is action. If the consumer sees gov. making efforts to create positive change then they will have more courage to follow through with some decisions that they have been holding back on making.

8:28pm • #14

Definitely more activity. I am getting more loan aps than this time a year ago. Lets hope it continues through spring!

9:41pm • #15
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Last month I stopped glueing myself to the telelvision, eager not to miss the latest gloom and doom being reported both on t.v. and the airwaves.  It's amazing, my phone is ringing and things are happening.  I needed to turn off the negativity to bring about the reality I wanted to see.

I still make sure to catch the news and follow the stories that are important, but I try to absorb them through a rose colored filter now instead!

9:59pm • #16
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Hi Darrin - We're seeing improved year over year activity in the Las Vegas market too. That's a positive sign, and if we can get our median price to level out, that may put us on a path of consistent and sustainable growth.

 

10:11pm • #17

Let's hear it for working smarter and staying positive.  Somebody needs to and why not Realtors leading the way?  Thanks.

11:15pm • #18
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To keep a positive outlook, I have been doing Vision Boards as "The Secret" suggests.  It really works too!

12:04am • #19

I believe also!

The Mortgage and Real Estate markets are specific to a certain family in a certain neighborhood.  When you build a relationship with people and take fantastic care of them, the markets have less power over us.  Glad to hear your specific market is picking up!!

12:33am • #20

Thank for the blog post

1:36am • #21

Darrin, way to keep that glass-half-full perspective!   You're manifesting your own destiny!  Stay the course.  ;)

P.S.  Is there another Jedi master in your life who also deserves a little credit for all this positivity?

Jennifer Morton
9:44am • #22

Staying positive in an economy like this is staying alive in the business. It's nice to be reminded of that!

12:12pm • #23
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I believe it too.  The market is picking up and it's going to be a really good year.

8:41pm • #24

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