A few times over the past few months I have felt like I needed a miracle to keep going. The market was looking bad and it seemed like the only people looking to refinance their homes were completely upside down or 4*30 on their mortgage. And now spring is here and my seasonal depression is under control (self diagnosed during a long winter!!) and I can't help but be curious. Is anyone else much slower than they would normally be? I feel like I shouldn't have time to think right now and it's all that I seem to be doing! Sitting around trying to think up some new ways to generate some business. I have read more than a few good posts with some great ideas, and I think it's time to put a few to the test. So, is anyone else slow?? Or is it just me??? Let me know. And as always, any ideas are welcome ones.
Hi Matt. I am not on the mortgage side, but I sure am struggling. Going through lots of soul searching right now.
Good luck,
Ken
Matt - it's not just you. you know the entire country is on the verge of a depression. yes, there are people who are doing well, but don't worry, you're not alone.
The one's who continue to think and try things will be OK. The one who give up, oh well, I don't know what will happen with them.
Fortunately our market is still doing very well, but I'll pass on a little trick, not that it will work for everyone.
It seems like every time I am planning to go out of town (which is rare), I always end up getting a new listing or a buyer that is ready to go. Maybe from now on, I will just start planning to go out of town every weekend, and then cancel my trip before the 4pm hotel cancellation deadline!
Seriously though, just keep in mind that now is not the time to scale back on marketing. Prior to becoming a Realtor, I was in advertising, and one of the most common mistakes is for people and companies to reduce marketing in times of struggle. For my advertising clients who chose to ramp up marketing during slow times, it almost always paid off.
Hi Matt-
Don't be discouraged - recent news from NAR is favorable for a up swing by 3rd and 4th quarter! I have encouraged my LO's to go shopping for clients just like they would groceries...for the guys they are spending more time at Home Depot and Lowe's and the number game still works. They are averaging app. 1 refinance for almost every 10-15 people they take the time to introduce themselves to and give a card. We are not discounting our REALTORS ability to find new buyers as well and stay in touch frequently, support open houses and just keep remembering each day is a new day!
Hope this helps!
Matt- I think your self-diagnosed seasonal disorder is known as "SAD" and after this very long winter, I think I had it, too (self diagnosis). My husband refers to it as the "droopies" LOL. Keep on doing what you are doing, focus on the positive and everything will come together for you.
Our market has picked-up in the past 2 months. The media hasn't been so negative on housing, instead focusing on the stock market. Remember....real estate is cyclical and will turn around.
Matt: I just hired a marketing guru (from AR!). I am gearing up and ready to go.
I also totally agree with Cameron's and Rich's comments.
Matt,
We just need to work together, work stronger, and look at everything a little different then we did last year and we will help our clients and help ourselfs
Tony
Matt,
Many are experiencing the same thing. I am toying with the idea of offering a "Free Mortgage Clinic" Sat 11am - 3pm. I want to put together a program and try it for ten weeks in a row...should get me a few apps. I would think!
Hi Matt: Just keep plugging. I've been there recently and then I start marketing to my database or setting up coffee appointments. And good things happen. It doesn't mean it's easy. I think it's tougher than ever right now but there are always opportunities. We just need to find them. Onward and upward!
Paul
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