Do what you do. Get what you get.

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Do what you do. Get what you get.

 

Repeat business depends on consistent standards, also requiring a bit of an insane work ethic. Some advice for those thinking of becoming an agent: Be realistic prior to spending the time, effort & money on getting a real estate license, especially if the foremost expectation is instant income.

 

You will be quickly disappointed!

 

Many new to the industry give up easily because the returns are not immediate. It is common among new agents who lack patience, to put minimal effort toward business, while expecting immediate gratification.

 

When starting out, early efforts may not be rewarded, so it becomes important to:

  • Implement processes and procedures
  • create a viable marketing & advertising plan
  • and set achievable sales goals that benefit clients

 

Tenacity plays a large part in successful outcomes, negotiation skills are a must, staying power means diffusing stressful situations as they arise. Always putting clients in first position is a winning work model.

 

Applying a sincere effort in business on the inside and out serves everyone well; especially after all of the training, rehearsing and preparation it takes to get there. And it comes down to practice, practice, practice!

 

There's freedom in knowing that no one is looking over the shoulder or wondering if they are getting their money's worth. Self-motivation gets me up every morning to get up, dress up and show up for my clients.

 

Thankful to have that  'worker bee' mentality. The determination to succeed has served me well with nearly 20 years in the real estate industry, most business now is referral related here in the Southern Utah area.

 

Continued success depends on repeat performances, where a long term commitment, encourages the try-try again business model. Half-hearted attempts are rarely rewarded because...If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting.  ~ Stephen Covey

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Comments (40)

Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I love the featured picture with this. And yes, tenacity is the key in this business.

Apr 20, 2023 11:45 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you, Dr. Paula McDonald, the willingness to remain in the industry, despite setbacks, encourages success. I take a lot of photos of the flowers here in Nerdin Gardens and this is a favorite among many!

Apr 20, 2023 03:38 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Wanda,

Well said.Stephen Covey said it best "Continued success depends on repeat performances!" I agree with Kat Palmiotti ..there should be a class taught about expectations and then make the decision if this is the right business path to pursue. 

Apr 20, 2023 06:21 PM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

My path in real estate was in teaching realtors how to market themselves and their properties. So many of the new ones wanted to "pay for leads" and put themselves in the money hole quickly.

Apr 21, 2023 05:29 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

There is a lot of opportunity in our industry, but you are correct, it takes time and effort to get there.  Thank you for your tips and inspiration.

Apr 21, 2023 02:51 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

We have talked about more requirements to become an agent here as well. Education is something that everyone needs to learn, grow and to be effective in any industry, Dorie Dillard Austin TX.

Apr 21, 2023 05:48 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

You most likely inspired many students and gave a wake up call to some as well, faye schubert. Thank you for all your efforts!

Apr 21, 2023 05:50 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

We can be as busy as we wish because our self-motivation, skills and follow through gets us there, Ray Henson! In this new market, some agents are struggling and some have already left the industry.

Apr 21, 2023 05:52 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

One of the first things a would-be agent should ask themselves is whether they have the mindset to be their own boss - and demand performance. Far too many come into the business with an employee mindset - and when there's no boss there telling them what to do, they're lost.


And that's on top of the expectation of riches with little effort...😄

Apr 22, 2023 11:18 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I have said for years that every person who becomes a Real Estate Agent (Realtor) should have to take a week (mandatory) sharing time with a Title Company, a Home Inspector, a Lender, an Insurance Agent, and another Realtor ... the experience gained would be life-changing.  And we would all understand, appreciate and respect each other's profession.

Apr 22, 2023 12:44 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

The failure rate is high because many think the money is easy and they are unable to be their own boss by getting up, dressing up and getting the job done. Someone else has to delegate, Marte Cliff

Apr 22, 2023 02:06 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

That is a fantastic idea, similar to job shadowing or on-the-job training, Diana Dahlberg. It sure would broaden the knowledge base quickly!

Apr 22, 2023 02:07 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Shadowing does actually do a lot for the learning process and speed it up by about I would say 10 times more

Apr 22, 2023 09:50 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Shadowing does offer a more in-depth eye view to the inner workings of a business and can help people new to the industry learn more about affiliates, Laura Cerrano

Apr 23, 2023 07:59 AM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

In my experience, the most successful entries into our business ALREADY ran a business of their own . . . they know how to strategically plan and manage. 
They are also well capitalized going in. It either 'takes a minute' to get going OR you get lucky and land some deals outta the gate, and then buy a new truck or house instead of reinvesting the money! LOL

Apr 23, 2023 08:22 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Past business owners have the experience and mindset necessary to be successful in this industry. I 100% agree Candice A. Donofrio aka BB!

Apr 23, 2023 09:42 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Studying for and passing the test to obtain my real estate license years ago was easy. It is still easy to enter into this business. However, it is not easy money! After I obtained my real estate license, I still needed to learn how to earn a living helping buyers and seller realize their dreams.

Apr 23, 2023 06:44 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Seems too easy to get a license with the amount of knowledge necessary to be effective, John Juarez. One agent I know paid the closing costs for his buyer on the first transaction because of failing to list it on the paperwork. He learned a very valuable and costly lesson!

Apr 24, 2023 08:26 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

GREAT post Wanda.  It's so important to be diligent in all areas of business to get repeat business.  Earn that repeat business and referrals by doing a good job with writing a testimonial without being asked!    I'm reading a Stephen Covey book now for a Leadership Academy project with Womens' Council of Realtors.  Good stuff! 

Apr 27, 2023 10:35 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you. Stephen Covey is a great source for inspiration, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ. Glad you are getting that from one of his books!

Apr 27, 2023 11:49 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Thank you Wanda!

Apr 27, 2023 12:02 PM