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Moving To The Next Chapter....Hiring An Assistant...

By Martha Brown

Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 DRE# 319853

June 26, 2015 10:33 PM

Moving To The Next Chapter..... Hiring An Assistant

Team Work It has been a couple weeks now since I hired an assistant. A Marketing Assistant to be exact. Someone who makes sure each and every week that I am front and center to my little part of the real estate world.

It was not an easy step to make. Paying someone to do something I knew darn well I could do myself was a hard truth to meet face on yet I knew I could not continue down the path I was on. Consistancy in the world of marketing is so important. Oh I was consistant. Consitantly being inconsistant at my best.

I love my marketing assistant. She has brought a much needed helping hand along with some wonderful ideas and systems.

10 hours a week is what she works. Perfect for her and perfect for me. Just enough to make an impact.

Today I am showing property to a couple who stepped forward from the marketing my assistant has been doing. It is possible they may have still stepped forward anyway but then again maybe not.

I must say though that by moving to the next chapter and hiring an assistant I am now constuctively re-evaluating how I work and is truly helping me to be the professional that I know I am.

Moving to the Next Chapter.... Hiring An Assistant

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Martha Brown what a smart move to make....this is a post that should be featured so others can fully understand that what you did is what they, too, will soon need to do in order to "get it all done" including the sales....

Jun 26, 2015 10:45 PM

Thom Abbott

Atlanta, GA

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Martha. I agree with Barbara and glad you took the plunge.

Jun 26, 2015 11:17 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Martha -- I'm here via the reblog blog by Barbara Todaro. Congratulations on moving your business to the next level and glad to hear of your initial success which I'm sure will continue to grow.

Jun 27, 2015 12:32 AM

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL

708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Congrats to you on taking this step, Martha Brown ... and to the success you've found with it already! I think your message is extremely timely. With real estate business having picked-up, many of us have found ourselves under a time crunch. Taking the step to hire an assistant is a big decision ... but you prove one well worth doing.

FEATURED IN BANANATUDE!

CONGRATULATIONS! WELL DONE!

Gene

Jun 27, 2015 12:42 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Martha, there is only so much we can do .... effectively. Getting help where help is needed is the right thing to do. Congratulations on your decision to get help. Here's to your success and happiness.

Jun 27, 2015 12:52 AM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Very nice. I wish I had an assistant because my To-Do pile is overflowing.

Jun 27, 2015 01:06 AM

Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

That is a very smart move, Martha. I can relate when I first did it. It was one of the smartest moves I made and within 2-3 weeks it had more than paid for itself. I started around 10 hrs a week and then built to full time, and then it was time for a 2nd person.

Jun 27, 2015 01:27 AM

Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA

Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Martha Brown

I see this happening more and more. For those with ambitious business plans I would recommend an assistant.

Jun 27, 2015 01:29 AM

Martha Brown

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD

Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

I am very pleased with my move to hire a marketing assistant. It has made a huge difference in a short period of time and I know will only get better from here. thanks for all the comments. :)

Jun 27, 2015 03:17 AM

Bridget "Mortgage Mama...

Baltimore, MD
Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Martha - congratulations for taking that step. I think you're wise to start with 10 hours, and work up as you see the benefit of having a marketing assistant.

Jun 27, 2015 03:23 AM

Thom Abbott

MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA

Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

I need one. But what comes first, the chicken or the egg!!!

Not sure how I'd pay for one, but I bet if I had one then I could. Just get nervous when there is a hole in the commission schedule!

Looking forward to hearing more about what they are doing for you!

Jun 27, 2015 05:29 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

If you are going to the crab fest, I'd love to chat about this in person. Having some issues figuring out how to go about this.

Jun 27, 2015 06:36 AM

Alan Gross

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

Loan Consultant

Margaret - Way to go. We've talled about a lot of marketing ideas. Would you like me to go over them with your new assistant?

Jun 27, 2015 08:53 PM

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I would highly recommend that people look to elance.com among others for "personal assistants". The quality of work I get from people all over the world at $3 to $10 an hour is outstanding.

Jun 28, 2015 06:18 AM

Andrea Bedard

Silver Spring, MD

Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061 - Baltimore, MD

Maryland Mortgage Mama NMLS#196068

This is fantastic! I love that you have hired an assistant. I have been considering it myself because I know that having someone be responsible for some of the things that I am doing that would free me up to do bigger things! Congratulations on the next step in Annapolis domination! :) Miss you!

Jul 01, 2015 01:11 AM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

I may have to follow your lead Martha! I am consistently seeing you in my Facebook page and you will always be my go-to Annapolis REALTOR.

Jul 02, 2015 03:03 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Martha Brown How did I miss this post. If you don't have an assistant, you are one!

Nov 11, 2015 01:21 PM