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Is it Okay to Blame the Market for Your Lower Production?
In my last blog, I mentioned that I refuse to work with agents (on a consulting basis) if their only explanation for their struggles is to blame the Other Guy. If someone isn't willing to first look in the mirror to find the solutions to their dilemma, I know I'll be of no use to them!
But let's talk about blame for a moment... rational blame versus irrational blame.
I think it's pointless to "blame" our clients for our troubles. Oh, we real estate agents are experts in doing this - after all - the phrase "Buyers are Liars" is deeply ingrained in our industry, as obnoxious as it is (don't get me started). We ridicule our sellers for wanting Top Dollar for their home in Less-than-Top condition, or for "needing" a certain sales price to be able to sell. Well, guess what? The ability to resolve these transaction-specific issues IS our job and the reason we're paid the way we are. If we can't empathize, thus effectively communicate with our clients, then that's our fault, not theirs.
That's a topic for a different day.
Today I want to talk about the other thing we blame for our struggles - The Market. And ... more

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