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Strengths vs. Weaknesses for Brian England in Gilbert, AZ

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Strengths vs. Weaknesses for Brian England in Gilbert, AZ

 

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This is a contest that will certainly allow me to learn a lot from the others here in the Rain!  In thinking about what my strengths and weaknesses are when it comes to my real estate career, it's a pretty simple task, as I know exactly what they are.

 

My strengths far outweigh my weaknesses, but my weaknesses certainly prevent me from being more successful with regard to garnering business.  I am very well educated and feel that I am intelligent, so this is a strength that really helps me with negotiating well for my clients.  I am a good listener, very caring and honest, extremely ethical with my clients best interests in mind at all times.

 

My main weakness is that I don't market myself very well at all.  The majority of my business comes from referrals and repeat clients.  I am one that doesn't enjoy the abundance of advertising that goes on in the world and will more likely not support a business because of an advertisement.  For this reason, I don't want to advertise to people in an attempt to solicit business.  Even though I know that I am very good at what I do, I don't enjoy tooting my own horn, haha.

 

I know that I need to at a minimum do a better job of staying in touch with my sphere, as well as my clients that refer people to others.  I have a feeling that I will start doing a better job of this sooner, rather than later.

  

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Comments (36)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Brian ---  a very thoughtful post...you gotta be you and I think that's most important.  That certainly comes through in your words and I'm sure in your behavior.    As Barbara Todaro commented, I am seeing a evolution in your posts.   

May 12, 2017 06:11 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Solicit some testimonials at closings and during a transaction....let the people who appreciate you most do the horn tooting for you !

May 12, 2017 06:39 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Good morning Michael Jacobs , you are so right and I am thankful to have someone as supportive as you are as a friend!

May 12, 2017 06:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Great idea Sally K. & David L. Hanson , I rarely solicit them, but I have received some pretty good testimonials over the years!

May 12, 2017 06:53 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Brian,

What a well thought out post, and I have no doubt you will continue to succeed.  A

May 12, 2017 07:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Brian.. most of my business comes from repeat and referral clients... I don't consider that a major weakness. You can always figure out how to market to that base and build on it. I spend more time and money marketing to the people who know me, trust me, and love me than to strangers.

May 12, 2017 07:13 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Thanks Ron and Alexandra Seigel , I appreciate your support.  I hope you have a wonderful day!

May 12, 2017 07:13 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is exactly what I need to do and get better with Nina Hollander , marketing to the people who know me, trust me and love me the most.

May 12, 2017 07:14 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England ~ hi Brian... happy to chat with you about what I do any time.

May 12, 2017 01:37 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Easy, peasy, Brian. I've written posts about how I manage my data base here in AR. Follow the formula. It works.

May 12, 2017 07:31 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am pretty sure that I have bookmarked a couple of them as well Nina Hollander , but if not, I know where to find them!

May 12, 2017 09:11 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Brian, you're true to who you are and that's something that I admire.  I think we're all a work in progress, or at least we should be. Always something to work on - business from your sphere is the best business. Maybe you could just work your sphere a little more through personal touches. 

May 12, 2017 12:11 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Brian,
Excellent post.  Humble people like you feel self-conscious about tooting your own horn.  So, your best focus could be on your desire to providing valuable information and service to your prospects and clients.  Always "market" with a focus on giving value.  Your intelligence and knowledge is your Golden Egg.  

May 12, 2017 02:02 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Yes, that is exactly what I need to do Amanda S. Davidson , I need to do a much better job of touching my sphere!

May 12, 2017 05:33 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You are so right Carol Williams , thank you for the words of wisdom!  I hope that your weekend will be enjoyed!

May 12, 2017 05:34 PM
Carol Williams

My brother is coming this weekend so we'll pay homage to our Mother together.   Hope you enjoy your weekend, as well!

May 12, 2017 05:41 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Brian we run a mostly referral business and you can too! Plan out how and when you're going to 'touch' your sphere and get it done ahead of time so it doesn't go by the wayside - like I know it can.  You're an awesome agent and guy and your strenghts are what so many home buyers are wanting in an agent they can trust.

May 13, 2017 03:36 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Thank you for such kind words Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS , you are a true friend and a great agent that I can count on in the West Valley!

May 13, 2017 03:51 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Brian oddly enough Marte Cliff just wrote a really go post about following up consistently with your sphere. Buzz on over and read her post - it might have some ideas for you.

May 13, 2017 04:10 PM
Brian England

Thanks Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS , I will check it out.  Thanks for always looking out for me!!!

May 13, 2017 04:20 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Staying in touch is the mainstay to staying in the business and continuing to get business from those sources. You'll get it done. 

May 15, 2017 07:01 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am sure that I will Debbie Reynolds , I just have to start doing it and I am sure I will get into a good rhythm!

May 15, 2017 07:47 PM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

You are very genuine, I can tell that from your blog.  That is such a great quality and people will gravitate to you because of it.  But they need to know who you are to gravitate to you!  Blogging is a good way for you to do that, and I'm sure you have great and loyal repeat clients and referrals.  There are ways to market without being self absorbed.  I'm curious what kinds of advertisement makes you not support a company?  I'm the same way, but I also specifically use certain companies because I appreciate their marketing campaign too.  Have a great Sunday! -Kasey

May 21, 2017 07:11 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You have a great point Kasey & John Boles and I definitely need to find a way to market without being self absorbed, haha.  With regard to the advertising that makes me not support a company, it wouldn't be any specific advertisement, unless I felt that advertisement was unethical or immoral.  It is the constant flooding of advertising that I detest, haha.

May 21, 2017 07:25 AM