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Now is not the time to get 'Comfortable' by Matt Gosselin

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Real Estate Agent with Fathom Realty West Sound WA State 52404

One of my fave bloggers, Matt Gosselin, author of the book "My Blue Goose," just posted an inspiring vlog on his blogsite, 'Blog of Geese' that talks about the tendency in our current market for agents to sit back and wait for things to change. In other words, become comfortable and complacent, while other more agressive enterprising agents go out and find/capture the business.

 

 

Now is definitely not the time to hold back or become hesitant in our marketing efforts. Now more than ever, we need to be relentless and passionate in all that we do, and clearly distinguish ourselves from the masses!

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail:  kitsapagent@gmail.com

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Rich Jacobson is a REALTOR® and licensed Broker with Fathom Realty. He's a Crab Hunter, Clam Digger, and Oyster Shucker, skilffuly vanquishing anything in a shell! He is the Social Media Evangelist for Life on the Kitsap Peninsula & The Western Puget Sound in scenic WA State.

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Natalie Danielson
Professional Direction - Kirkland, WA

So many agents have been hiding... not talking to their past clients and sphere... because they don't know how to be positive about the market.   There is no greater time than NOW to be connecting with people on a personal level.. be genuine, show them that you care...  AND make it obvious that you are still in the market helping people buy and sell real estate!  Thanks Rich for sharing the video! 

Oct 21, 2009 07:33 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Matt's message is right on point.  It is amazing the number of agents who still don't have a strategy to reach their target market or even worse don't have a clue who their target market it is.  Thanks for sharing the reminder.

Oct 21, 2009 08:08 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

garaughty, blog design, graphics, marketing, wordpress

Oct 21, 2009 08:53 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

Thanks, Marti!...

Oct 21, 2009 09:11 AM
Paula Swayne
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Rich!
Thanks for sharing...Matt is right on! I am amazed how many agents have resigned themselves that this is a bad market. As a pin I was given says "I hear there is a recession...I am not participating."  Now is a great time to shine, because many are getting tarnished out there!

Oct 21, 2009 09:20 AM
Patrick Johnson
Windermere - Bellingham, WA

Great post Rich. Good to see other NW agents having a positive outlook, not to mention a proactive outlook on our market!

Patrick Johnson, ABR E-pro

Windermere RE Bellingham Wa.

Oct 21, 2009 09:32 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Rich,  as each month goes by a number of Agents are leaving the business, now you have to ask yourself, is this good for the business.  We have to say yes, many only stay when times are good.

Oct 21, 2009 10:37 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

I'm fighting to be able to do it... and it isn't easy... but I know that in the long run it is the right path.

Oct 21, 2009 02:50 PM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Rich,

I am too busy answering the phone and typing to get comfortable. I wish.

Oct 21, 2009 04:57 PM
Brian Lee Burke
Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO
Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

We are pushing forward with full force realizing this it the time to take the bull by the horns (hmmm, when isn't it???) ~Rita

Oct 23, 2009 08:46 AM