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Being Consistent and The Rewards Will Follow

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Real Estate Agent with Sound Realty

        Sometimes I feel as if I have walked thru so many new ideas and trends about Real Estate that I just want to jump off the train and let it head on down the road without me.    

        Embracing new technology in our business is a given.....but is all of it really necessary in order to just do the best we can do each day.? 

        I love some of this social networking stuff....it's fun and entertaining and cute and happy and makes people feel for a moment or two comfortable, happy and connected with another part of the world.    But I only have so many hours in a day to work and live;  personally I do not want to spent all of that time Twittering, Flickering, My-Spacing, Face-booking, etc., etc.  A few moments in the evening works for me.  Active Rain produces more income for me than all other above mentioned sites combined.

        I have a business to run and income to generate and to do that I must be consistent in what I do to make it happen.    

        Over the past four years over 90% of sales for Ardell and myself have come from blogging. That is the priority for me in maintaining a consistent ideal of working in my business.   

        If open houses, assorted mailings, door knocking, hanging out on a street corner with a sign,  whatever it is...work for you, then do it with a passion and fervor you may not have utilized...and be consistent.  Don't get yourself sidetracked in office politics or judging yourself by some "top producer" you know.  Do what works for you and keep doing it until it doesn't.

        Find yourself in this business.......and be open to new technologies and trends.

          But do not let them run your life....our sanity is a precious commodity.

Ray Nellum
Envision Real Estate Group, LLC. - Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith Real Estate

Kim, being consistent is half the battle!  Nothing good comes easy.  Great post.

Jun 26, 2008 09:36 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

      Jon,  It takes a while for each of us to understand and then figure out what stuff we really need, and then use on a daily basis.  Most agents use a scatter shot technique and try a little of everything out there, but never settle on a few main pieces of technology. Whatever works to have clients find us is what to do.

Jun 26, 2008 01:59 PM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

    Ray,  So true.........I made a comment recently that all we need today is passion and consistency.

    Thanks for stopping by.....

Jun 26, 2008 02:01 PM
Michael Cather
Rodeo Realty - West Hills, CA
Real Estate Broker

I like how you just put it into perspective.  Wonderful post!  You have another subscriber.

Jun 26, 2008 05:50 PM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

      Michael,  Thanks for commenting and subscribing.  Guess that means I need to write some more stuff.   I heard that it is over 100 in Encino and surrounding areas.   Any fires in your neck of the woods?

Jun 26, 2008 05:55 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Kim, I couldn't agree more with EVERYTHING you said. Somewhere in all this madness, we all need to have just a little bit of a life. It makes for a more rounded person and refreshes us to be the best we can be.

I don't think I could have said it better...you are the bomb!

Jun 27, 2008 04:41 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

     Hi Gena,   Have been called a lot of things in my life ( some good and some not ) but never "the bomb".  That one I won't forget...It is a shame that most in our business forget that if we do not take care of ourselves first, we can't be of service to anyone.  We all have passion for something, when working with clients that are heavily stressed we must stay consistent in our work;  the passion for that work will push us to complete the task.    Great to hear from you.   And yes, I know you could have said it better.

Jun 27, 2008 05:05 AM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

You have to have an open mind in this profession. It's the only way to stay on top.

Jun 27, 2008 05:14 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

      Robert,  Sorry it took so long to thank you for your comment.  Seems the days are running together and reading on-line has taken a back seat.

      Yes we must remain open to new ideas, even when we may not like the source.  But if somethings works to make our lives better it must be considered.

Jun 30, 2008 03:29 AM
Robin Chlad
Realty Executives Southern Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Thanks for the warm welcome.  Great subject..I'm learning to embrace new technology.  I love it and it is about consistancy.

Jun 30, 2008 04:18 PM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

      Robin,  thanks for commenting......Don't be afraid to try lots of stuff to enhance your business. Keep what works for you, discard the rest, and don't worry about making mistakes along the way.  Part of the process.....Take care.

Jun 30, 2008 06:07 PM
Patty Carroll
Vancouver, WA

Kim, this is a great blog! We agree with you and you can't disagree with anything that gives you 90+ % of your business. We love AR got 2 referrals today from fellow AR members.

Jul 01, 2008 06:18 PM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

     Patty and Scott,    That is great news as your area is pretty tough right now. Referrals tell you that what you are doing is actually working.  Thanks for commenting.....

Jul 02, 2008 04:01 AM
Debbie Summers
Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

Kim... I found you and Ardell on RCG about 2 or 3 years ago.  That was the first blog that I ever read and still read.  You're right, it is all about consistency.

Jul 21, 2008 10:57 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

    Thanks Debbie,  And I have read lots of your stuff over time and always walk away with something useful or positive.  Are you going to Inman?

Jul 21, 2008 11:15 AM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Kim,

I wish I could just stand on the street with a sign and my butt hanging out to get business but it's a two edged sword...I'll only pick up one thing and that's a parking ticket:)

Jul 28, 2008 09:53 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

   Well Neal you never know....you just might hit on a new idea for self promotion.  Just think of all the freeway on ramps that could be franchised.....

Jul 28, 2008 05:15 PM
Dan Chapman
The Legacy Group - Santa Clarita, CA
Dan Chapman Mortgage Pro

Hi Kim, Good advice I am new to active rain and blogging although I have been in the mortgage business for quite some time now, just looking for good networking and education to grow.

Thanks, Dan Chapman

Jul 28, 2008 05:31 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I agree Kim, I enjoyed your insight...

Jul 28, 2008 06:04 PM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

  Dan, Use your life experiences to drive you in this business. It will mean that fewer mistakes will happen as opposed to newer agents with no business background.

  Thanks for commenting.

Jul 28, 2008 06:06 PM