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Bulldoze right through the hard parts of your business

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC
For this particular blog, I am not going to white wash my thoughts about being a Realtor® during the 4th quarter of 2010. In four words, Real Estate is hard!

That’s right. Even though we remain top 1% of total sales, real estate is hard. It’s harder than flint. For that matter, what profession isn’t hard these days? None that I can think of…

Here’s the good news to consider for your business planning next year. Instead of avoiding the hard parts about this business, consider plowing right through them. That’s right. Bulldoze right through the hard parts of your business.

This dedication to discipline and perseverance are meant for the few who desire to succeed. And just because real estate is harder these days, it doesn’t mean that you have to give up on the hard things in search for the easier ways of doing business.

In fact, the easier methods are not always the most effective or profitable ways to run the race of life.

When looking for the smoother, the easier and ways of lesser effort, you often overstep one of the most powerful parts of who you are. And that specific part in which I’m referring to is your will.

Hard times can break your will. But a renewed mind and attitude can fortify your will. Change how you program your mind regarding the hard things about real estate. Pretty soon, the hard things will become easier. And the more momentum you can muster against all the hard things about business, and then the probability about successful outcomes actually occurs.

Simply, your will is part of your beliefs. And the power of what you believe can take you much further than practically anything else. It might be worthwhile to consider how you approach the hard things about your business, as you construct your business plan for 2011.

Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC: 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 - Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 - 719. 598. 5101

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread. 

Lori Bowers
La Quinta, CA
The Lori Bowers Group

Thanks for the positive attitude. I am grateful I have been a realtor for 10 years and have developed alot of experience and alot of skills.

Nov 16, 2010 11:38 AM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Cherise...you are so right.  There are so many opportunities within difficult times.  Thank you!

Nov 16, 2010 11:50 AM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

I like your point of view and we must all be goal driven.  It is hard and we must push and finish strong!  We are winners!!

Nov 16, 2010 12:25 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Cherise, understanding the hard parts and working through them is very practical advice. No use sticking your head in the sand and not dealing with reality.

Nov 16, 2010 03:05 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

C ,and G,

I continue to admire the two of you, and your practical advice.  A friend of ours used to say the way out is the way through...Thanks for your wonderful attitude, you are a breath of fresh air.  A

Nov 16, 2010 04:08 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Fire up that bulldozer and get er done!  :)  I like this no nonsense approach.

Nov 17, 2010 01:03 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Lori,

Your ten years adds to the whole of who we are - positively.  Thanks for stopping by...

Nov 17, 2010 03:15 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Judith,

You're very welcome...

Nov 17, 2010 03:15 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Marilyn,

I can see your muscles bulging from here!

Nov 17, 2010 03:16 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Gary,

We can't forget the practical side these days...for sure!

Nov 17, 2010 03:17 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Alexandra,

We have our fire suits on to trek through the wall of fire.  I know you all are on the other side...

Nov 17, 2010 03:18 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Paula,

We Texans know that the nonsense approach is very effective!

Nov 17, 2010 03:19 AM
Lynn Edgin
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
GRI, SFR, REO

Cherise, thanks for having a  positive, upbeat attitude. It seems that in today's economy, it takes twice the effort to do what we used to do.

Nov 17, 2010 03:51 AM
ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779
REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC
CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

C and G...encouraging post brought a smile from your colleague in Asheville...

Nov 17, 2010 04:13 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Lynn,

We really like working with those who share our positive approaches.  I certainly would like to do a deal with you for 2011.

Nov 17, 2010 04:15 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

janeAnne,

And I'm shooting a smile back at you from Colorado Springs.

Nov 17, 2010 04:16 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hello Cherise & Gordon  - nice to get a positive shot in the arm today!  I have to agree "real estate is hard!" now, off to find where I left my bulldozer :-)

Nov 17, 2010 05:17 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Cherise & Gordon, I resist using the word “hard” because I like to send a different message to my brain. Truth be told … as you just told it … real estate is hard these days … and remaining focused and commitment to the end goal is what gets me through the day … one day at a time.

Nov 17, 2010 05:32 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Mary,

I'm still putting gas into my bulldozer.

Nov 17, 2010 06:04 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Kathleen,

A day at a time is very wise!

Nov 17, 2010 06:04 AM