buffini and company: Joining The 1,000,000 Points Club...AGAIN!!!
- 07/13/20 05:23 AM
Thanks to the tech issues with Active Rain
and massive June posts & points loss,
I was able to do something pretty unique in the Rain:
I crossed the 1,000,000 point level
for a second time this year!!!
How you ask?
I let a set-back become a set-up
for a comeback.
I didn't stop penning, posting and participating due to the loss.
Setbacks are part of life, marriage, family, business, health, etc.
We need time to process the 5 stages of grief that come with each:
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression.
Acceptance
We need to go through these stages for loss: a loved one, a job, a marriage or thousands of points in this case...which … (12 comments)
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buffini and company: Take Action: Eliminate It
- 07/12/20 05:53 AM
"The ability to simplify
means to eliminate the unnecessary
so that the necessary may speak."
~Artist, Hans Hofmann
Your action for today
is to eliminate something that is unnecessary
- from your office, car, home or schedule.
I have done several things to honor thios during
our shelter in place 2020.
Cleaned the office. Cleaned the garage. Organized the book shelves. Tossed out clothes I haven't worn in over a year. Deleted memberships to Facebook Groups I never visit. Eliminated multiple Zoom meetings from my week is the latest. The organization was liberating, gave me a sense of accomplishment and opened up my schedule for … (8 comments)
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buffini and company: Take Action: Just A Little Bit More
- 07/11/20 03:38 PM
"Four short words sum up what has lifted
most successful individuals above the crowd
--'a little bit more.'
They did all that was expected of them and a little bit more."
Writer, A. Lou Vickery
Your action for today is to do one proactive action
that exceeds someones expectations.
My coaches at Buffini & Company have always told me,
"you did it before, you can do it again, but give me
5% more than last time, just 5%"
So whether its more effort, more time, more energy
of the unexpected extras for your spouse,
kids, family or clients...exceeding what is expected
is what is memorable to them. The Wow! factor.
When Virgin America was still around, they taught … (7 comments)
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buffini and company: How to Win Your Year in the Next 12 Weeks
- 07/10/20 08:12 PM
I've been using the 12 week year for over 4 years. I've read the book and took the training at Buffini & Company's Peak Experience. My new one starts 8/3/2020. It's a great way to drill down only 3 goals, your most important 3 for the next 3 months. You can start yours anytime, it doesn't have to coincide with the calendar quarters because in between each 12 Week Year, you need to take at least one week off after completion to rest & recharge. This achieve was worth a read for those of you its new too.
by Dermot Buffini
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buffini and company: Take Action: Be Angry
- 07/10/20 05:47 AM
"Anyone can become angry. That is easy.
But to be angry with the right person,
to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose
and in the right way - that's not easy."
~ Aristotle
Your action for today is to see if you are angry
about something or with someone.
If you are, what can you do about it?
Design an extraordinary day!
I have had to forgive in my mind, people I couldn't forgive in person.
I have shared anger to restore the peace.
I have had to forgive some pretty major wrong doings.
I have had to let go of anger, with no resolution.
It's a … (22 comments)
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buffini and company: SOLD In 5 Days: Coastal 2/2 Pacific Beach Condo
- 07/10/20 05:28 AM
SOLD In 5 Days: Coastal 2/2 Pacific Beach Condo Search current inventory of: Great Deals in San Diego Homes For Sale Listing Details Beach Town Living & Lifestyle in Pacicic Beach Condo 4730 Noyes St #316 San Diego CA 92109
Price: $485,000
MLS number: 200019492
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 856
3-D Home Tour for "COVID-Safe" … (8 comments)
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buffini and company: Take Action: See Past The Disguise or Be Passed By
- 07/10/20 05:16 AM
"Opportunity's favorite disguise is trouble."
~ Author, Frank Tyger
and bonus quote today...
"Opportunity is missed by most people
because it is dressed in overalls
and looks like work."
~ Inventor, Thomas A. Edison
Your action for today is to look at something that
you are having trouble with
and find the opportunity in it.
Design an extraordinary weekend!
If you missed the previous Take Action post: Mind Your Garden
More joyful stories, photos, antidotes, quotes and inspiration found here:
Our Postcards From Success Facebook Page
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buffini and company: Take Action: Mind Your Own Garden
- 07/09/20 10:24 PM
Below are some shots from my garden.
"Criticizing another's garden
doesn't keep the weeds out of your own."
An Unknown Author
Your action for today is to see
where you might be doing the same thing
for which you are criticizing others.
I take two steps forward, one step back sometimes with
criticizing others. I have to remain conscious and vigilant.
So funny how negativity is natural default
and being positive takes so much effort.
Design an extraordinary day!
If you missed the previous Take Action post: KAIROS
More joyful stories, photos, antidotes, quotes and inspiration found here:
Our Postcards From Success Facebook Page
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buffini and company: Take Action: KAIROS
- 07/09/20 09:39 AM
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those
who cannot read and write,
but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn."
~ Futurist, Alvin Toffler
Your action for today is to learn something new --
a new word, a new system or a new tool in your computer program.
I learned a new word this morning:
Kairos - a propitious moment for decision or action.
an Ancient Greek word meaning the right, critical, or opportune moment.
The ancient Greeks had two words for time: chronos and kairos.
The former refers to chronological or sequential time, while the latter
signifies a proper or opportune time for action.
And all that means that … (11 comments)
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buffini and company: Secrets Of Realty Lie Within Questions of Three
- 06/23/20 10:14 PM
Do you know what 3 questions prospective sellers care about the MOST?
Question #1: How much is my home worth?
Question #2: How fast can you sell it for top dollar?
Question #3: What will you do to sell my home better than the other agents I’m considering?
Do you know what 3 questions prospective buyers care about the MOST?
Question #1: Will I find a home I love and can afford?
Question #2: Can I trust you to navigate me through this process?
Question #3: Will be patient with me and protect me?
Do you know what 3 questions all prospective and repeat clients care about the MOST?
Question #1: Do you care more about me … (4 comments)
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buffini and company: Achieve Your Goals, Once and For All
- 07/06/18 06:32 PM
Some of us paid a lot of money to be in this audience for 3 days and network with the best of the best at La Costa Resort, Carlsbad CA.. Here's a peek into Peak Experience from May 2018. Great info in this blog and on the Podcast(Episode 109 link provided below). How many times have you set a goal and then failed to achieve it? It happens to all of us at one time or another. Often, we continue to set the same goal and, as expected, we fail to achieve it again and again. Hey, at least we’re consistent.
The … (3 comments)
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buffini and company: Are You Winning The Epic Battle of Home Life vs. Work Life? (PFS 004)
- 07/01/18 10:28 AM
Rest & Recharge is as important as Listings and Closing Escrows! Last week I produced a podcast on Boundaries, which is a continued effort to remind entrepreneurs, small business owners and Realtors to stop and smell the roses. You get one life, don’t blow it! Two years ago,
I posted a series of blogs regarding balancing work and home, business and personal and the challenges with that and disciplines required for it.
Listen to Episode 004 Here: Boundaries: Balancing Home Life Your Work Life
I very often debate with other agents about the merits of rest & recharge vs. 24/7. Look, you can … (8 comments)
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buffini and company: The White Hats (Postcards From Success 002)
- 05/27/18 07:57 AM
Buffini & Company hosts Peak Experience annually in May. Out of 21,000 members, only 500 get to attend this event and an average of 1500 sit on a waiting list hoping someone drops.
When you "graduate" Peak Experience, you are now known as a White Hat because you literally are given a white Peak Experience logo-hat to wear and you figuratively wear that hat from this point on; it’s a mindset.
Listen To "White Hats" Episode 002 Here
The White Hat is a symbol, like in the old Hollywood Westerns;
the good guy wore a White Hat and the bad guys wore black hats.
Here's … (1 comments)
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buffini and company: I Don't Buy Leads, I work My "Spear". Oh, Do You Really?
- 03/31/18 08:34 PM
I Don't Buy Leads, I work My "Spear". Oh, Do You Really?
(Sphere)
I’m one of those Realtors that says, “I don’t buy leads, I work (or prospect) my Sphere of Influence (SOI) or my Database is the term I prefer to use. Now, in my case this is effective, because I really do. But, do you…really…work yours? Your Sphere of Influence is essentially your database. And yes, its a Sphere, not a Spear folks -I hear so many say “spear”; the title is tongue and cheek folks.
What … (41 comments)
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buffini and company: Thank You to CRS Magazine 4 Featuring Our Annual Gratitude Gathering!
- 03/27/18 09:18 PM
I was very flattered to be interviewed by CRS Magazine (aka RRC now) about what has become a very big tradition in my business and for my clients and service providers:
Our Annual Gratitude Gathering aka The Reverse Pop-By for Pie Party!
Why revers pop-by? Typically throughout the year I pop-by my clients homes and service providers places of business and so forth and do a quick face to face 5 minute check in. I typically drop off a thought gift or item of value and just see how they are doing and let them know I appreciate them!
But, at this event, I … (5 comments)
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buffini and company: We've Got You Covered (In Sun and Service, Not Snow)! #Better Winters
- 01/03/18 05:03 AM
One of the accomplishments I'm most proud of in my Real Estate career is the
business alliance that I formed with my friends in business and in our Buffini & Company coaching...The SoCal Real Estate Connection.
Our Winters are Better Than Yours!
We are a group of professional business owners and real estate agents; Realtors & Brokers with over 120 years of combined experience. The service we provide is simple; put the client's' needs first and we do that by assigning the agent (or agents) that will best serve the client, based on the area of San Diego County, Riverside County or Orange County, they need to … (2 comments)
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buffini and company: Podcast # 126: Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions for 2018 Real Estate
- 12/10/17 09:06 AM
Our show today was a recap of The State of The Real Estate Industry,The State of The U.S. Market for 2018; as presented by Brian Buffini Dcember 13, 2017
Cohosts: Thomas J. Nelson of Big Block Realty & Jonathan Denwood of Mail-Right.com discussed the NAR stats and Brian Buffini's ( Buffini & Company ) Bold Predictions for 2018.
We have seen a 22% increase in licensed Realtors since 2013, closing out 2017 with 1.30 Million licensed agents that belong to NAR.
The number of U.S. homes sold since 2015 has increased by about 4.17% in Q4 2017 and is predicted to increase by an additional 3.7% … (1 comments)
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buffini and company: PODCAST #118: Discovering Your BIG WHY with Josh Forster
- 10/14/17 09:41 AM
Episode #118
iTunes Link Here
We invited Realtor, Author and Philanthropist Josh Forster of Fort Collins, Colorado on the show today and here’s what we discussed…
Josh is a full time Northern Colorado real estate agent specializing in exceptional customer service for all his Fort Collins clients. Better than 95% of the people Josh helps are repeat clients and referrals from previous clients. Josh and I both coach at Buffini & Company together too!
And while we chat a bit about Real Estate, the main focus of today’s interview is on Goals and more specifically; you BIG WHY.
You see, Josh is a fellow author & blogger and he just … (1 comments)
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buffini and company: Best Business Practices That Deliver The Goods
- 08/13/17 08:44 AM
IN YEAR ONE of Real Estate, I found the best business practice for working with buyers was getting them to pre-approval before showing them property or even setting up a search on the MLS for them.
Then having them sign a California Association of Realtors Buyer Representation Agreement Exclusive or BRE agreement. This cements a professional relationship between client and professional and prevents unethical listing agents and new construction showrooms from poaching your buyer. I also feel if I'm going to ask my sellers to sign a Listing Agreement, my Buyers should equally be treated professionally.
The greatest thank you gift from a happy … (6 comments)
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buffini and company: Your Network Builds Your Net Worth... If You Invest Action Into It!
- 07/29/17 10:17 PM
I have multiple Networks which are gathered in my CRM.
There is of course my natural network, all the businesses I do business with naturally to fulfill my monthly needs like stores, dry cleaning, fuel, car wash, restaurants, etc. I make sure they know what I do and how I have a Working By Referral business model, which survives on ...REFERRALS!
I have my 3 main Realtor Networks I belong to: Buffini & Company , Active Rain and CRS, all with their own internal referral networks across the USA and Canada.
I mostly refer and get referrals out of Buffini & ActiveRain, determined by what … (5 comments)
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