Word Of The Week: ENGAGE

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Home Stager with Owner, The Refreshed Home White Plains NY

Word Of The Week: ENGAGE

This is a very interesting word for me. Like the others, it has depth and is nuanced, and I think this might even be a theme for  2012.

First, it's an action word.(YAY for action!)

Second, it's an interactive action-you can't 'engage' by yourself, you need someone else to engage with.

Third, it implies mutual benefit and interest. Sure, one person has to start it, but it continues because it's a choice.

Fourth, it has a nice, light and balanced touch. Nothing hard-sell, or one-sided. It's about attraction, not persuasion.

All these things bode really well for the new year. In the last few months, I have seen smart and strong people regain their voice, and their confidence. Sanity has started to return to the market, as well as civility.

By and large, we have been collectively coming from a place of fear in the last few years, it's great to see people coming out of it-no matter how tentatively-choosing to move on with their lives.  I'm very excited about what the new year will bring.

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Comments (7)

Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Marie, "engage" is a great word. I agree, I sense a shift in attitudes and hope 2012 will be a better year for everyone!

Dec 09, 2011 05:08 PM
Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
949 874-2247

arie

ENGAGe is what I will do and am doing in the market.  You are correct people are getting past the wonder of the market and are starting to deal with it.

Dec 09, 2011 06:05 PM
Marie Graham
Owner, The Refreshed Home White Plains NY - White Plains, NY
Westchester County Interior Decorator, Home Stager

Hi Pamela! Yes, indeed! I am ready to engage with people who want to engage with me! Thank you for stopping by, and excellent that you are feeling it too!

TIM!  I could set my watch by your AR commenting time! Good to hear from you, glad to know you are in it, to win it, too!

 

 

 

Dec 09, 2011 06:14 PM
Fernando Herboso - Broker for Maxus Realty Group
Maxus Realty Group - Broker 301-246-0001 - Gaithersburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

A great word to describe an attitude .. . thanks for the push!

Dec 09, 2011 10:06 PM
Merv Edinger & Associates
Remax Nova - Halifax, NS

Engaging is a warm call.  Gone are the days of cold calling, thank god.  In today's world there are so many ways to engage with people.  It just takes a little effort & the right approach.

Dec 10, 2011 01:24 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

This is a very uplifting and positive post, Marie.  I do like the word "engage".  I feel it means movement forward together.

Dec 10, 2011 06:17 AM
Marie Graham
Owner, The Refreshed Home White Plains NY - White Plains, NY
Westchester County Interior Decorator, Home Stager

FERNANDO! I have read your stuff...you don't need a lot of pushing!! Just be encouraged, things will be happier in the days to come.

Merv-thank you for visiting! I like your take on things, that is really all that's needed. Attitude on the 'other' side is right.

Jane, that is exactly what I was going for, thanks for those words!

Dec 11, 2011 05:11 PM

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