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When Opportunity Knocks...Don't Complain About the Noise!

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

July 20, 2011 04:04 PM

Busy, yes, very! There's a lot to do every day and all day but one of my sayings...When Opportunity Knocks...Don't Complain About the Noise!

I have had an entire month already with two smooth settlements, a short sale approval (after only a few weeks), five new listings in the pipeline, arranging for inspections, offers on two of my latest listings, multiple showings, and a canceled listing. This is in addition to all the personal stuff in my life... and writing a daily post.

A call from an agent starts a discussion... telling me how slow July is, no business...things are at a standstill. Then adds ...July is always slow.

Now how do I respond? If I say yeah...it's slow-that, I would not be truthful. If I told him how much I am doing right now...I come off as bragging. So I listen, let him talk, and tell me that no one is doing any business. The market is awful.

If you perceive the market as bad...you will make that come true. Are you listening for the knocks, or are you complaining about the noise?

When Opportunity Knocks...Don't Complain About the Noise!

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Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA

Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Margaret -

Who was it that said - "If you think business is good - it probably will be and if you this business is bad, it probably will be."?

Just the same as your thought-

I think if you perceive the market as bad..you will make that come true.

Have a happy day -
Lynn

Jul 20, 2011 04:56 PM

June Piper-Brandon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Baltimore, MD

Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Margaret, it's all in the attitude. I'm swamped right now, but I'm not complaining - just looking for an agent to join my team that wants to work and has a good work ethic and genuine desire to help people. Opportunity is knocking...

Jul 20, 2011 04:58 PM

Tamara Schuster

Naperville Glen Ellyn Lisle Plainfield Wheaton Illinois - Naperville, IL

Realtor Broker - Naperville

Margaret, it is a fantastic Market and I boost about myself all the time and how excited I am finding buyers a great place to live with fantastic interest rates. If you are selling it is good to as when you buy again you when will be pleased. Prices are finally realistic and the American dream of homeowner ship is alive and well. I have yet to have a compete day off this month and it is a wonderful feeling.

Jul 20, 2011 05:42 PM

Ellie McIntire

Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD

Luxury service in Central Maryland

They are obviously not working hard enough! I am tyrying to find more hours in the day to keep up. You are a dear to listen so patiently.

Jul 21, 2011 12:33 AM

Barbara Todaro

Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA

"connecting land with builders"

Good morning, Margaret.....the phone doesn't ring unless you prompt it to ring.....those who are not busy are not marketing to make the phone ring....

Jul 21, 2011 12:41 AM

Emily Medvec

The Real Brokerage | Santa Fe - Santa Fe, NM

Broker | Realtor | Santa Fe & Northern NM

Margaret, I see the same opportunity on our blue Santa Fe doors everyday! Today is listing appointment (aka new listing); two showings already scheduled; just set a new buyer appointment *5:34 AM) and on it goes. I believe we create the life (and business) we have and certainly attitude is a big part of seeing the opportunities. The next step is being motivated to act. You rock! A fan! Em

Jul 21, 2011 12:41 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Sorry but I am just too busy to answer all your wonderful comments...not! I will be back! These comments are all little knocks..I mean opportunities!

Jul 21, 2011 01:35 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

So glad you are busy! Love to see you again. Do you ever get up my way?

Jul 21, 2011 02:03 AM

Alan Gross

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Equal Housing Lender - Bethesda, MD

Loan Consultant

Glad to hear things are going well. Obviously you've been staying away from the water cooler and hearing all the reasons business is bad. Congratulations on another good month.

Jul 21, 2011 02:58 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Tara, Thanks for being the first to "knock"!

Tammy, Guess we are not going to hear you say..shhhh!

Martha, We hear it all the time...missed opportunities.

Lisa, Not complaining about the sounds.

Simon, Hard work and a bit of creativity pays off.

Susan, That is so true.

Laura, Nice to see you.

Jim and Linda, You got the right attitude.

Kathleen, Thanks for stopping by.

Jon, Just muffle that knock..and leave me alone!

Karen C, So true. We control our activities.

Kathy,You certainly don't sow and then sit around waiting for crop failure.

Evelyn, So you think it is me doing the knocking.

Karen B, You just made me smile. How are you doing?

Lynn, Probably comment #6. Nice to see you.

Lizette, We have to know how to take the down time to work the business.

Elisha, I do believe you understand about busy.

June, Put your request on AR. Bet there is someone looking to work with the best..ie you!!

Ellie, More hours would be nice..not going to happen.

Tamara, Sounds like you are working the market and the market is working for you.

Roger, They are loud enough..thanks for stopping by.

Emily, You are so lucky..the hard you work..the luckier you get.

Barbara, You understand what makes that phone ring.

Susan, If I am in your area, we will get together.

Jul 21, 2011 03:22 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Alan, I moved that water cooler and find it too far to travel.

Jul 21, 2011 03:25 AM

Julissa Jumper

Select Properties of Fayetteville, LLC - Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville, NC Real Estate

Margaret: I admire how you can be so busy in your business and still find time for your daily posts. You continue to inspire me!

And, I love the quote--hoping and praying LOTS of noise for you!

Jul 21, 2011 07:21 AM

Wendy Rulnick

Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL

"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Margaret - I hear these "slow" comments every December "Nothing happens during the Holidays". I think, "Maybe for YOU!" Congratulations!

Jul 21, 2011 11:31 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Julissa, Maybe one of the reasons I am busy is because of the daily posts. Good to see youl.

Wendy, I hear those "slow" comments when it is too cold, it's snowing, it's too hot, the holidays, the kids off from school, the kids in school...etc.

Jul 21, 2011 12:36 PM

Alex Gurchin

Keller Williams LIfestyles Realty - London, ON

Great post, Margaret. It's funny how agents that seem to always be slow blame everything except themselves. A productive agent knows the difference between being busy and being productive. When you're busy being productive, accept it. When it slows down, take the time to enjoy it ;^)"

Jul 21, 2011 12:36 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Alex, I do like your thought process. There is a big difference between being busy and being productive.

Jul 21, 2011 12:54 PM

Christine Hooks

Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ

Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

"Someone's knockin' on the door.....someone's ringin' the bell.....someone's knockin' on the door......won't someone let him in?" ~Paul McCartney

GREAT post, Margaret!

Inspiring!

Jul 21, 2011 03:50 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Chris, I can hear the music.

Jul 21, 2011 11:05 PM

Ginny Gorman

RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI

Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Margaret, i'd take the knock anytime it comes...i'm perhaps way too customer service oriented but I love my business and working for my new & present customers...thanks

Jul 22, 2011 12:41 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Ginny, I am sure you are tuned into the sweet sound of knocking.

Russel, Great sign to have around.

Jul 22, 2011 12:22 PM

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When Opportunity Knocks...Don't Complain About the Noise!

Busy, yes, very! There's a lot to do every day and all day but one of my sayings...When Opportunity Knocks...Don't Complain About the Noise!

A call from an agent starts a discussion... telling me how slow July is, no business...things are at a standstill. Then adds ...July is always slow.

Now how do I respond? If I say yeah...it's slow-that, I would not be truthful. If I told him how much I am doing right now...I come off as bragging. So I listen, let him talk, and tell me that no one is doing any business. The market is awful.

If you perceive the market as bad...you will make that come true. Are you listening for the knocks, or are you complaining about the noise?

When Opportunity Knocks...Don't Complain About the Noise!

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