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It Takes Awhile For Someone To See You As A Prize

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Prize PersonOther than those rare in business or for that matter personal love at first sight instances,

It Takes Awhile For Someone To See You As A Prize

Prizes EARN their title!! As in a prize person to work with, to have a relationship with, to refer you to others as a REALTOR, to enjoy your company. Here is what makes YOU a prize.

Performance - you are extremely competent and get things done

Extra - you always under promise and over deliver. The extra mile one

Integrity - you NEVER surprise someone NOT doing what you say

Consistency - a BIGGIE I see in the prizes. They are gems in not having mood disorders, either being mercurial with hot and cold, or in seeming to even having very bad days. I think it is their internal cheerfulness that is their compass to keep perspective on things. They are positive people at their core

Chemistry - this is the elusive X factor. Even the prizes don't mesh well with some people, but those they are a match for it is like a magnetic attraction where you just HAVE to get back with them again. Minimal disagreements, or you FIGHT metaphorically or disagree with them while still holding hands

On the flip or converse side, those who are not consistent, or are moody, high maintenance, disgruntled, cantankerous, hurtful, selfish, mean etc. earn that HE'S NO PRIZE award. Something you do not want as a label on you.

Gems in business and in personal life need to be held on to, cause as women refer to them in love life categories, they are CATCHES and if you don't secure your prize someone else will. In the business world with mortgage professionals, inspectors, title agents, REALTORS, and appraisers for example, the prizes have their own short list of prizes and even clients that are in their sphere. It is a beautiful thing to watch when you match up with your PRIZES. OK, stop with the GOO GOO eyes now. LOL.

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Gary, that is one way of looking at a person.  Although, the term TROPHY comes   mind, I like this term better.

Jan 25, 2011 06:27 AM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Just doing a professional job and hopefully respected and appreciated .. that's the reward or prize.  I'd like to be thought of as a prize choice or a real treasure.

Jan 25, 2011 07:08 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Gary,

These are five excellent points that we should all strive to be better at in both our professional and family life.

Jan 25, 2011 07:40 AM
Navona Hart
Century 21 Realty @ Home - Farmville, VA
Selling the Best Properties in Central Virginia

Gary, does this mean I need to keep my mood swings to myself?  Like this post.  Have a great day.

Jan 25, 2011 07:51 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Gary,

This post is certainly a "catch!"

"Performance - you are extremely competent and get things done

Extra - you always under promise and over deliver. The extra mile one

Integrity - you NEVER surprise someone NOT doing what you say

Consistency - a BIGGIE I see in the prizes. They are gems in not having mood disorders, either being mercurial with hot and cold, or in seeming to even having very bad days. I think it is their internal cheerfulness that is their compass to keep perspective on things. They are positive people at their core

Chemistry - this is the elusive X factor. Even the prizes don't mesh well with some people, but those they are a match for it is like a magnetic attraction where you just HAVE to get back with them again. Minimal disagreements, or you FIGHT metaphorically or disagree with them while still holding hands"

This bears repeating!

Besides, I love redundancy!

Bill

Jan 25, 2011 07:55 AM
Jenny Kotulak
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON
Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

I never really thought of it this way before but it makes perfect sense now.  I know many prize people and you are right there are a few that I would also give the No Prize award to.  I prefer to keep with the positive people.

Jan 25, 2011 08:25 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

GooGoo eyes? LOL  Gary, you are a prize! I love this post.

Jan 25, 2011 08:39 AM
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Gary, very insightful as usual. You either have it, or you don't. As they say in Hawaii "Pono", do what's right.

Jan 25, 2011 08:41 AM
Mara Hawks
First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL
Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

It seems to be important to know where our own treasure is, so we can serve with our whole heart. There are STARS (prizes and sur-prizes) all over Active Rain, and you SHINE, Gary...I am so gratefull!

Jan 25, 2011 02:54 PM
Susan Goulding
Crown Key Realty, Inc; Tracy & Mountain House Sales and Property Management - Tracy, CA
Northern CA - Tracy & Mountain House Real Estate

goo goo eyes wiggle around in circles when they are shaken.  Great post.  thanks

Jan 25, 2011 03:37 PM
'The Diamond Group' 'A Cut Above The Rest'
The Diamond Group @ Keller Williams - Lubbock, TX
Lubbock Texas Real Estate

Good post Gary,  You really hit the essence of having a good transaction and building a relationship.

Jan 25, 2011 03:51 PM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

Love this post Gary!  Thanks for sharing it with your friends in Blogger's Choice.

Jan 26, 2011 12:58 PM
Allison Stewart
St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

Gary- You are a prize of a person!  You guidelines are great. We will never have to boast about how great we are to others if we are consistently doing our best all of the time.

Jan 27, 2011 12:43 AM
San Antonio Texas New Homes for Sale
www.sanantoniotexasnewhomesforsale.com - San Antonio, TX
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hill Country

 

 

Gary...The list is a great outline to review and use in a number of avenues.... Thanks

Jan 27, 2011 02:06 AM