If this gif would animate--it would show the "chasing Tail" action.
That is precisely the feeling that I have right here, right now;
a feeling that cannot be shared with my Partner for fear of the 'contagion effect'
After reading through so many Articles, Blogs, Posts, & Reports these past few days,
the questioning has begun: just What is it that we are doing so wrong?
Branded Postcards have been sent recently
Personal cards / letters have previously been sent to past Clients
Branded Business cards are given out
We've started holding Open Houses for other Agents---Thank you Both for that chance
Met with potential clients who do not actually follow through - "will let you know"
Sent information to a bogus e-mail address for another Buyer
Followed up on e-mail contact--only to discover that it was [as expected] a sham / scam
We are both finding classes we want to take--but not until after Oct. 2009-- credits for next 3 yr cycle
We don't mind spending the money to enlarge our knowledge; to do mailings; to print up flyers
We strive to be considerate, direct, forthcoming, honest, & knowledgeable to those we meet
We do NOT mind 'selling' ourselves to potential Clients--even though this is quite a change from New Construction contacts
We don't know why nothing immediate is happening
Is this "chasing Tail syndrome" a regular sensation for some especially in the 'Resale Side' of the market
[Yikes, I just re read that question and the above explanation of the gif---Honest it is called 'chasing tail]
[[-not to be confused with the locker-room talk of Junior High Boys]]
Back to my question--are you reading the wondrous reports of:
...being so busy with Clients that...no time to think
...closed three listings this week
...listed four more properties so far & it looks like I'll have ---more be week's end
or
are you in that fabulous place where you are writing these things for all to see...
usually, both of us are truly happy for other's successes....lately, not so much happiness;
earlier tonight I asked him ...'did you read that report on the housing Boom starting back up?'
his answer is the reason why I am not having this conversation with him at this time,
He gave that 'Italian" look with his eyes & said cryptically 'BOOM ! Really'
OK, I know [sometimes. when to drop the subject----was unaware how close he is to feeling this
same frustration.
Now I am wondering if we are moving toward a mutual decision & it WILL be a mutual decision as we
only make mutual decisions when both of us will be affected.
My heart will be broken, seriously,
... if we do decide to leave this to the younger of you, or those who have a Client base established;
...wondering if my desire to design our Brand, Client Products, CD presentations, Web Site on point2 has caused money worries for him that he is keeping inside [$8,000. +]
... knowing that though he is typically the strong Italian that I met all those years ago, if I show strong
worries out loud, he will reconsider this whole process. [1 Home we bought happened that way-my Bad]
...IF HE gets ill over this decision we made just a year ago to re enter the REALTOR world as an agent not working within New Construction.
After all of the above---maybe my angst of feeling that I am underwater here is nothing more than:
...ear infection / blockage
...forgetting to take care of Rose bush scratch so it doesn't get infected: I Did & IT Did.
...having to pay yearly renewal fees of $129.00-email hosting; $590.50- for Pt2 web site;smaller amts. for
various sites--Picnik, Animation Factory, & other programs I've opted for.
...the Sci Fi channel has changed it's name to SY FY. cute right, & so techie!
...my new favorite show -'Moonlight' if off the air--hopefully only for the Summer hiatus
One thing for certain, this will be my one & only--Pity Party, Personal Rant, Weakness Song
Thanks for listening, reading & it is ok to have a laugh on me--happens all the time only usually I am laughing right along with the person OR leading the laugh.
Don't feel too funny at the moment, but soon. to quote 'Annie" the sun will come out tomorrow--oh WAIT
we are slated to have T-storms Friday--Figures. lol.
Live, Learn, Love & always remember to Laugh
Barb
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