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Have FUN in real estate!

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker

April 27, 2009 09:52 AM

I'm convinced that 45% of real estate is like being a teacher; 45% therepist. But that leftover 10% has just GOT to be filled with FUN. Learn to ask questions that get your customers talking about themselves. Find common ground through those conversations. Folks want to deal with real estate agents with whom they feel they have a connection.

Goodness me - finding ways to giggle and laugh makes the time go faster while you schlog through yet another home.

Tip: I bought an EASY BUTTON from Staples and keep it in my car in the armrest compartment. At opportune moments, I open it like I'm looking for a pen and ----- PRESS IT. Suddenly as the voice says from deep within: "THAT was easy!" - everyone is laughing.

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Suma Kakani

Northern IL Realtor - Keller Williams Success Realty - Prairie View, IL

I really like thi spost Linda. Excellent . WOuld love to have fun in business. EASY button is good way right . I'm getting it today. LOL.

Apr 27, 2009 10:00 AM

Michael A. Caruso

Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

As realtors we all work very hard, we all better find fun in what we do also. I could not agree more.

Please remember me if you learn of anyone moving to "The OC" and I will do the same!

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors

(949) 753-7900

Apr 27, 2009 10:00 AM

Andrea Palmer

Jones & Co. Realty 239-333-5556 - Cape Coral, FL

Phone 239-333-5556

That is really cuite I like that idea LOL.

Apr 27, 2009 10:07 AM

Jen Tran

Las Vegas Mortgage - Las Vegas, NV

A very upbeat post, I like it. For me the most fun is cashing my commission check. j/k I love to see the clients so happy in their new homes, especially first time home buyers.

Apr 27, 2009 10:08 AM

Amanda Christiansen

Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN

Christiansen Group Realty

We have a red EASY button on our front desk in the office. It's good for plenty of laughs which is a big part of our day!! :)

Apr 27, 2009 10:09 AM

Carrie Sampron

Home Smart Realty Group - Highlands Ranch, CO

ABR SFR & Kathy Sampron (303) 931-3629 Highlands R

Linda: Nice post. We agree, get someone to laugh and you connect!

Apr 27, 2009 10:18 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Linda: I'm with you. If you aren't having fun, you aren't doing it right. The great thing about real estate and being our own bosses is that we can be ourselves while working.

Apr 27, 2009 10:38 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

The best days are filled with fun and laughter; and even the worst days need a little of each.

Apr 27, 2009 10:58 AM

George & Arlene Paukert

Road to Wealth, Inc. - West Palm Beach, FL

Real estate is a very emotional process and if you can make that emotion a fun and not stressful, the memories of that sale will be a good one even if something actually went wrong during the sale.

Apr 27, 2009 01:06 PM

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