What Has 2020 Taught Us in Real Estate?

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Real Estate Technology with Realtyna 4966111

The new year is coming very soon. And as we move past the strangest year of recent times, we can already talk about what this year has brought to the real estate business. What changes has this important industry undergone and how will the experience gained in 2020 help the real estate business in the future?

The changes and challenges were numerous. However, I will try to highlight the most important and necessary lessons.

Always Be Prepared for Change

The year 2020 has taught us that we must always be ready for change. And it does not matter if these changes will be as clear as a global pandemic or not. Always be mobilized to be able to carry out your activities in any reality. Readiness for change does not mean living in fear; it means professionalism. A lot has changed in the real estate business on a daily basis. However, the style of communicating with clients and a changing work regime have had the largest impacts on real estate professionals.

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Take Action and Motivation Will Come

Many people often look for motivation to continue their activities. However, this is a very big mistake. One can spend too much time waiting for motivation and the quality of work in today’s rapidly evolving reality will fall sharply. So do not wait until you wake up happy to dive into work. Don’t think too much about what to do. The main principle of productivity is not to stop. Act constantly, and even if you do not have the appropriate mood and desire , I assure you that motivation will surely come. And when this process is carried out, you will realize that you have very, very little left to reach the goal. Be sure that you work hard and your work will be appreciated.

Proximity to Technology Is Essential

The most unequivocal answer that each of us knows perfectly well is this—2020 has taught us the closeness to technology. Although in recent years technology has become an integral part of the real estate business, this year, as never before, business has moved closer to technology. This new closeness has manifested itself in activating social media, communicating online with clients, conducting webinars, and planning numerous social media activities. Even the most important events in the real estate business were held online. So even though 2020 was full of quite a few challenges, all of this was necessary for the reassessment of our values and for professional and personal growth. And what matters is not the challenges, but how we cope with them in life and what we learn from them. And nothing will be smarter than the hope that we will meet the new year with the accumulated experience and anticipation of new opportunities.

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Comments (16)

Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

"Take action and the motivation will come." I like that.

Dec 11, 2020 12:29 PM
Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services

Hi Carol, thank you! Thanks for reading and commenting.

Dec 14, 2020 02:09 AM
Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

There is no real estate business without technology and not being to adapt and utilize the tools will kill a real estate career

Dec 19, 2020 04:52 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Realtyna - Reset.  Rethink.  Remember and Recall.  Relax to Recharge.  

Dec 19, 2020 05:53 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

Taking action can make wonderful things happen. And using technology in today's environment is definitely a must!

Dec 19, 2020 06:04 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning.  The big win for me this year was my increased use of technology.  That will continue.

Dec 19, 2020 06:29 AM
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate BR030809000 - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Get the momentum started and the rest will follow that energy!  Great points!

Dec 19, 2020 07:55 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Taking action is key, as is always being ready for change. It's been a year of valuable learning for sure.

Dec 20, 2020 09:10 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

You are right -I even took my continuing Ed via Zoom which I found to be a valuable tool -glad Carol Williams  featured this as I missed it 

Dec 21, 2020 10:32 AM
Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services

Hi Ed, it certainly has been a year of evolution. Thanks for the comment.

Dec 29, 2020 02:18 AM
Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services

Thanks, Michael. And now at the end of the year, reflect and restart :)

Dec 29, 2020 02:21 AM
Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services

Hi Kat, the technology curve definitely got steeper this year. 

Dec 29, 2020 02:22 AM
Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services

Hi Grant, that is certainly worth celebrating! Congratulations on your progress in 2020. 

Dec 29, 2020 02:23 AM
Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services

Hi Anna,  yes! We all have to do our best to fight prefessional inertia.

Dec 29, 2020 02:27 AM
Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services

Hi Jeff, a year of learning. No other way to describe it.

Dec 29, 2020 02:30 AM
Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services

Hi Hannah, that's great! I'm glad Zoom was useful and that you were able to complete your continuing ed.

Dec 29, 2020 02:32 AM

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