excellent business practices: You harvest what you sow in life.
- 04/22/23 01:21 PM
You harvest what you sow in life.
Never have given thought to being owed something that wasn't earned. Mine has been a life, where the work was taken on, dutifully performed and accomplished because clients depended on the end results.
In business and life in general, much thought should be given, prior to making choices and the intended consequences. Good decisions can lead to many, endless rewards. Bad ones, teach very important lessons.
Bad decisions create:
Immoral actions Deceptive practices Corruptive ways of thinking Marital problems and divorce Self-imposed financial difficulties They also bring about ill-gotten goods, regret, anxiety, suspect behavior, self-entitlement, bitterness, discontent … (27 comments)
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excellent business practices: Utah is the most financially literate U.S. state.
- 04/11/22 07:28 AM
Utah is the most financially literate U.S. state.
According to www.debt.com, Utah is the most financially literate US state — one reason: nearly 85% of its residents spend less than they make. That also means understanding basic facts about money.
Some ways to become financially literate:
Create and stick to a budget. Avoid spending more money than what is brought in monthly. Eventually it catches up!
Start a savings plan. Put aside money for future expenses or when an unexpected emergency presents.
Invest now for later. - This is money that can ensure a comfortable retirement. A 401k, 457 or Roth IRA are good choices.
Have one credit card. … (6 comments)
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excellent business practices: I count my money at the ATM. Do you?
- 10/09/21 03:40 PM
I count my money at the ATM. Do you?
Influential public speaker Stephen R. Covey once said that, "Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships."
A woman called, asking me to list the house she recently purchased. I was supposed to be the buyer agent but she went with someone else. She apologized profusely, saying she made a huge mistake!
She wanted to sell NOW because her deceased husband's children had found her...? I later get this message..."Hi Wanda, we won't be able to meet with you, my fiancé and I … (28 comments)
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excellent business practices: Are you a Genuineflector?
- 08/30/21 12:35 PM
Are you a Genuineflector?
A simple gesture of gratitude may grab the attention of buyers or sellers who want to do business. Am extremely glad to have a strong referral base, especially with 1,900+ agents vying for business here in southern Utah!
Keeping to the professional side comes back the same way. These 3 things are important for client's sake:
Showing up for business Being present matters Putting forth best efforts
People know when they are being sold, there is no doubt about that and sincerity can be felt in a mile wide radius and is preferred in any part of daily life. … (20 comments)
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excellent business practices: Nerdin Gardens: Bounty Quicker Picker Uppers!
- 07/10/21 08:56 AM
Nerdin Gardens: Bounty Quicker Picker Uppers!
As summer temperatures continue to rise, getting out into the garden early morning to harvest fruits and vegetables is beneficial. This ensures an enjoyable, peaceful environment.
Wait too long and the risk of heat related issues comes to the forefront, like profuse sweating or dehydration. Because of this, we have become very efficient gardeners!
You could say that after 20+ years of gardening experience, we are Bounty Quicker Picker Uppers! (See featured photo, that is a day's harvest in Nerdin Gardens.)
Industry tie-in: Efficiency also plays a large part in effectively servicing clients in business situations. Self-motivation, strong work … (14 comments)
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excellent business practices: Show Up Like Santa - With Bells On!
- 04/25/21 05:02 PM
Show Up Like Santa - With Bells On!
If there ever was a person who consistently performs each year without fail, it would be Mr. Claus himself! Together, with his Christmas crew, they achieve successful outcomes every-single-time.
There are endless rewards to getting up, dressing up and showing up, ready to work. Doing that regularly gains positive results and creates good business habits. Ask Santa's elves, they'll tell you!
Reliability matters in real estate. Consumers depend on being guided to educated decisions by local professionals who are prepared and arrive when expected to deliver pertinent information.
Being present, with bells on, also creates a positively, productive work environment. … (20 comments)
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excellent business practices: Avoid Leaving a Career Slime Trail
- 04/16/21 07:23 AM
Avoid Leaving a Career Slime Trail
A brisk market can bring out the worst behavior in many real estate agents. Some become complacent, make excuses, lack follow through or forgo the spirit of cooperation.
The level of professionalism can always be higher. Buying/selling consumers must be able to discern who will diligently go to work for them to achieve their set goals.
Successful habits in any market, means:
Showing up to work on time, rather than 20 minutes late because your lunch conversation became more important than arriving on time to meet buyer clients at a scheduled showing. Consistently engaging clients as they … (38 comments)
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excellent business practices: 2020 Won.
- 12/29/20 10:23 AM
2020 Won.
Oh no, it didn't!
2020 was not my worse year by far and life is truly what you make it! The new year promises to be filled with many wonderful blessings, continued business success and future family memories in the works.
You will find me focusing on the positive aspects of life, that is where I reside. There is zero room or time for self-defeating mind games when people depend on me, personally and professionally.
The end of 2020 will go out on a high note by listening to one of our favorite local bands in an outdoor setting, while dancing until the … (10 comments)
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excellent business practices: Around Nervous Rex?
- 11/02/20 02:40 PM
Around Nervous Rex?
When business is in high gear, important dates can be overlooked, sending people scurrying to correct or relay pertinent information before disaster strikes! Remaining calm and being a voice of reason among panicked professionals allows time for collective thoughts and reasoning.
Preplanning helps quash such situations as well. While some days are filled with mundane tasks, there are days spent running to or from appointments or rushing to meet important contract deadlines.
A few things to offset problems include:
Creating a task list Following a daily routine Carrying a notepad everyday Remaining in touch with all parties Filing paperwork immediately in proper places Referring back to the … (26 comments)
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excellent business practices: Nerdin Gardens: Fill fulling the goals set forth.
- 07/27/20 09:19 AM
Nerdin Gardens: Fill fulling the goals set forth.
Nature instinctively moves forward, whether a beautiful Monarch Butterfly collecting pollen, satisfying its hunger before moving on to a final destination or a Pumpkin vine, sprawling out about the ground, ensuring fruition.
Though impediments present that hinder progress, adapting and adjusting is necessary to fulfill the set goals. No excuses, just the need to succeed. What would the industry be, if all professionals had such a focused mindset?
A furiously fluttery flitterer frantically forwarded, fill fulling it’s fancy. ~ Wanda Kubat-Nerdin
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excellent business practices: Benefits of Praying Every Day
- 05/04/20 01:14 PM
Benefits of Praying Every Day
Winging it in business, hoping to catch the right attention deserves re-thinking. Using patience and consistent methods are key to longevity and survival. We can all learn from the lessons nature provides if we wish.
Taking advantage of opportunity, every day, can yield positive outcomes, such as:
Attracting clients Achieving set goals Capturing a fair share Maintaining a presence Favorable target market results
As you can see from the picture, the Prying Mantis utilizes every angle to ensure success. No days off, wasted effort, no excuses, just the desire to thrive in it's environment. The mission is one of pure instinct.
Remaining ever diligent in the real estate industry requires patience plus strategic … (6 comments)
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excellent business practices: In your face!
- 09/19/19 08:48 AM
In your face!
When the intention is sincere or welcomed, boundaries are relaxed but an exception when someone wants to confront or create a snarky environment up close and personal. Putting a little distance between conflict, matters.
Recently, I met with a homeowner wishing to sell. He undeniably thought his home was worth much, much more than all others in the same community. He became testy, demanding list price right then and there!
The numbers were presented. He refused to accept the current comparable sales analysis as reliable data. I told him the market would not bear his price. We discussed views, the private back yard and sales strategies.
I finally discovered the reasoning behind the bristling … (9 comments)
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excellent business practices: The Tete-a-tete was Met with Regret.
- 07/11/19 09:34 AM
The Tete-a-tete was Met with Regret.
Princess Holly donned her finest gown of layered pink satin and flirty hat in anticipation of a secreted visit from her beloved Prince. She patiently waited in the castle's garden for many hours to which he never showed. She languished, the gorgeous dress and hat wilted miserably, along with any hopes of a Happily Ever After. 💔
~Wanda Kubat-Nerdin in Nerdin Gardens
Disappointment when the expectation is not met is immanent, so when people are depending on you to follow up and follow-through, do it. If an emergency comes up, ensure you communicate and find someone to fill in during … (28 comments)
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excellent business practices: Seize the light!
- 11/14/18 07:49 AM
Seize the light!
Another vibrant, St. George sky-lit morning awakens those who seek the light, leaving others to slumber long after the show ends. As a witness to such a sight, I hear..."Get your light show now, it won't last! FREE to the public!"
You may ask, "What does this have to do with real estate?" A gorgeous wake up call sets the tone for a positive mindset. And we know what can happen when inspired to get yours now...!
Sunrise seize the light, here's the dark return to silence. ~ Wanda Kubat-Nerdin
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Questions about St. George or the southern Utah area? Please contact me at 435.632.9374 or wanda@buynsellutah.com. Glad to help … (10 comments)
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excellent business practices: Under Contract! Shadow Ridge Townhouse: 90 S 6130 W Hurricane, Utah 84737
- 11/07/18 07:06 AM
Under Contract! Shadow Ridge Townhouse: 90 S 6130 W Hurricane, Utah 84737
Offered at $239,900
Four bedroom 1,851 square foot townhouse, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage in Shadow Ridge subdivision offering open concept floor plan with updated kitchen, custom cabinets, granite counter-tops throughout, upgraded tile, carpeting and large master suite. Across from Coral Canyon Golf Course with easy access to all conveniences including several State and National parks. Private yards - block wall.
The other twin, 68 S 6130 W Hurricane, Utah 83737 is still available at $239,900!
Built in 2015, these Shadow Ridge townhomes have been leased since they were built. A comparable built in 2007 with 1,950 … (13 comments)
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excellent business practices: Adequate training vs On-the-Job Training
- 09/13/18 07:29 AM
Adequate training vs On-the-Job Training
A question was asked in the ActiveRain Q&A regarding finishing real estate school... Did you feel that you had adequate training?
To which I replied...
The opportunity to sit in real estate classes actually gave me a better education than most new recruits who obtain theirs online, in my opinion. If you feel more training is necessary, take classes, go to seminars, it's up to you. You will be successful if you possess self-motivation and tenacity to go after business!
Most subjects were skimmed over due to the amount of information relayed. After testing out, on the job training became the next step, plus aligning with … (4 comments)
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excellent business practices: Go on Vacation. Capture a Listing.
- 07/09/18 07:57 AM
Go on Vacation. Capture a Listing.
It's family first with a little business thrown in for this southern Utah real estate agent. Taking a few minutes to answer a phone call while at Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, Washington, presented an opportunity to list a home for sale in southern Utah upon my return.
Speaking of thrown...this was quite the catch!
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Buying or selling a home in southern Utah? Call me at 435.632.9374 or contact me at wanda@buynsellutah.com to help because Wanda Can!
A portion of every successful real estate transaction goes to Bed 'n' Biscuits to help fund Switchpoint, a local homeless shelter.
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excellent business practices: St. George Utah Small Business Spotlight: Osborn Painting
- 06/29/18 06:36 AM
St. George Utah Small Business Spotlight: Osborn Painting
In business since 2001, Osborn Painting maintains an excellence in dependability and superior workmanship in the southern Utah area. They take on all type of projects, big or small, from painting doors, to interiors and exteriors.
The crew showed up early morning and in a few short hours, they took all six doors off our home, primed, painted them plus the trim and set them back on the hinges. Job completed efficiently and the results were just as we'd hoped.
Osborn Painting is a small business that comes highly receommended for residential and commercial painting repair or new painting. Get … (3 comments)
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excellent business practices: Smiles All Around is The Goal for This Southern Utah Realtor!
- 05/05/18 10:00 AM
Smiles All Around is The Goal for This Southern Utah Realtor!
From the first point of contact with potential clients, asking very specific questions prior to showing properties, then listening helps to qualify. Ensuring a price point is pertinent before setting out to different communities to gain a feel for each area.
Agreeing on similar ground is necessary once they discover a potential home sweet home in a desirable neighborhood. The spirit of cooperation and negotiation comes into play for all parties to get to the closing table, achieving the goals set forth.
Smiles all around is the intended end result, right? It certainly is for me. Happy sales all!
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Buying or selling a home … (5 comments)
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excellent business practices: A single rosebud can spring forward a faith renewed. ~ Wanda Kubat-Nerdin
- 05/04/18 07:05 AM
A single rosebud can spring forward a faith renewed. ~ Wanda Kubat-Nerdin
Warmer days mixed with cooler evenings have enticed the Peace Roses in our flower garden to bud out. Just as optimum Spring weather brings out more home buyers in search of a home purchase here in southern Utah.
Nature knows when the time is right to perform as does a seasoned real estate agent. Happy sales all. May the 4th be with you!
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Buying or selling a home in southern Utah? Call me at 435.632.9374 or contact me at wanda@buynsellutah.com to help because Wanda Can!
A portion of every successful real estate transaction goes to Bed 'n' Biscuits to help fund Switchpoint, a … (8 comments)
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