real estate lessons: Mixing business and friendship. An epic fail? - 08/09/16 11:34 PM
Our Sphere of Influence is probably the best and easiest piece of business to secure as well as our best resource for future referrals.  In many cases, new agents need that vote of confidence from their family and friends to kick start their business.  For seasoned agents, it is upsetting when a family member or friend chooses not to mix business with friendship.
 
Here is a brief, true story that illustrates why this mentality exists:
 
I recently became friends with "Jane" at the gym.  She and I clicked quickly as we attended the same bootcamp classes together.  As I religiously "sneak in" that I am … (5 comments)

real estate lessons: Pump the well or die of thirst - 08/03/16 11:03 PM
I recently experienced something I never want to experience again.  And here's the thing:  It was all my own doing.  No one to blame but myself.
Ok, that was my mea culpa announcement.  Now let me tell you what happened:
After almost 20 years as a real estate agent, I recently had my banner year for income.  It was a wonderful year of working with both buyers and sellers.  Most of these clients were personal referral and their price points were well above average for my area.  My marketing systems, CRM, on-line presence were also performing well.  I was busy and really feeling in control … (3 comments)

 
Nancy Manby, Your Downsizing Specialist (Keller Williams Realty, Westport CT)

Nancy Manby

Your Downsizing Specialist

Stamford, CT

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Keller Williams Realty, Westport CT

Address: 2777 Summer Street, Suite 700, Stamford, CT, 06905

Mobile: 203-856-7069



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