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Not All Drowning Agents Want In The Lifeboat

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Coastal Properties BROK.995683208

Doug Rogers Bayou Properties Realty

 "If you stop texting and log off Facebook for a moment, you may learn something". In adult education such a comment is equivalent to telling a middle school kid to take his finger out of his nose.

 The training I attended today was first rate. There were big wig agents from ReMax, Keller Williams, and a couple of independents. The speakers were sharing their insights and tricks of the trade. Frankly if I could have written with two hands I would have left with twice the notes. The material was first rate from state to finish, a rare bird indeed.

 So back to the opening line... If the training was this Top Gun cool, why was a sizable contingent mentally zoned out? Because some agents aren't willing to burn the energy required to crawl in the lifeboat. Failure for them is a certain as an SEC Representative in the BCS Championship game.

 Back in my college teaching days I witnessed such behavior on a regular basis. Students struggling? Just assign extra credit and watch those grades inflate. But a funny thing happened...Usually the only ones to complete extra credit assignments were the top students. Those D/F students would typically blow off extra credit just like the rest of the curriculum.

 The resources are out there. We have proven systems to generate leads, cultivate clients, and grow your business. Much of this information is available free online. And yet many agents will never close the first deal. As the broker my goal is to help the agents in the lifeboat row a fast as possible. The unmotivated are left to float as best they can.

Doug Rogers Bayou Properties Realty

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RE/MAX Coastal Properties 

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Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

It's true that not everybody wants to be helped. Some people like to give up and walk away. At least they can say they tried it.

Jul 24, 2012 12:05 PM
Tanja Cisliek
Future Home Realty - Seminole, FL
Real estate with passion and professionalism!

Good symbolism. People have to want to improve before they can and will!

Jul 24, 2012 12:17 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

Gee I went to the new Fusion training today and was surprised when the speaker said 95% of our Realtors send listings with a link vs a website then wonder how they will ever hear from the lead again.....Pay attention class

Jul 24, 2012 12:18 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Marilyn-- Did you make the "back-row coffee club" upset again :)

Jul 24, 2012 12:22 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL
Doug, and that is part of why 80% are out of the business in the first 5 years - or is it now sooner than that? Sharon
Jul 24, 2012 12:35 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Doug, we've always been teased by fellow agents for our willingness to attend classes and seminars to keep ourselves fresh for real estate.  It is so much easier to make fun of those of make the effort than to make the effort!

Jul 24, 2012 12:39 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Mona---The big wig from ReMax invests 10,000 dollars a year on her training. Might not sound like much for someone making a bazillion bucks a year, but she made the investment before she hit it big.

Jul 24, 2012 12:41 PM
Tamara Schuster
Naperville Glen Ellyn Lisle Plainfield Wheaton Illinois - Naperville, IL
Realtor Broker - Naperville

Invest money in your business and yourself.  It takes a lot to be succesful and you have to put forth the right effort and money.

Jul 24, 2012 12:45 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Tamara--Amen!

Jul 24, 2012 12:48 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I see many agents that just floundeer ans wonder when help will arrive.

Jul 24, 2012 01:07 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Sadly, for most hope is NOT just around the corner.

Jul 24, 2012 01:15 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I agree with you Doug, it always irritates me when people pay big money for top rate training and then waste it, by leaving early or just not paying attention.

Jul 24, 2012 04:57 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Bob-- Some agents still have that employee mindset. "The boss is making me attend, so I will set through this". Crazy waste of time if you don't apply yourself!

Jul 24, 2012 11:30 PM