KISS my WHAT?!

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

KISS my WHAT?!

 

Believe it or not, the concept of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) was coined by the U.S. Navy as part of their systems goals. In design school, the same phrase became a desired result to be gained by avoiding the overly-complicated.

 

My professor told me that people in business prefer an informed, straight forward approach, rather than sugar-coating or beating around the bush to prove a point. That advice stuck and determines how I continue to practice.

 

"So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making

a chore for the reader who reads." ~Dr. Suess

 

From the time, I get the call for real estate guidance, everything becomes set in motion. Diligently working behind the scenes, to gather all necessary information that becomes an integral part of the real estate transaction.

 

One of my most cherished testimonials:

 

The following has simply kept me in business:

Product Knowledge - When taking a listing, mentioning the realistic high points, rather than over-embellish, is pertinent to getting it sold. Prior to showing listings, I keep in mind exactly what a property holds for potential buyers. 

 


Intentional Marketing - No wasted efforts, no excuses. Successful in-person or online social networking, blogging by participating frequently, commenting and posting when appropriate without being long-winded or self-serving.

 


Satisfied Clients - I love what I do and often go above and beyond what some people may consider their jobs by taking client services to a higher standard and it truly shows. I have baby sat, taken garbage bins out and helped with estate sales!

 

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" ~ Leonardo Da Vinci

 


Showing appreciation means remaining in touch and making myself available to present and past clients. They are the best ways to say THANK YOU for business opportunities and earns referrals to their family members and friends. 

 

Keeping it simple has served me well because I'm still in business and going places. Gene and Paul can attest to that! 🤘🎵🤘

 



 

Part # 3 of 3 Posts for the September ActiveRain Challenge  - Let's Get Serious About Writing A Blog Series

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Comments (30)

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Glad you enjoyed the post, Roy. Wishing you and Dolores a wonderful weekend ahead!

Sep 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

The process really is all about them, Bob "RealMan" Timm!

Sep 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

It makes perfect sense, Bill Salvatore - East Valley!

Sep 22, 2023 02:07 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

SNAFU is definielty a good one, Lauren Williams, CPO, CVPO!

Sep 22, 2023 02:07 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

The military is in my heart as well, Dorie Dillard Austin TX. Now and forever!

Sep 22, 2023 02:08 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you, Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, the process creates some raving fans and this couple are amazing people!

Sep 22, 2023 02:09 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Dr. Suess was a big part of childhood, Kathy Streib and cannot imagine anyone, in their right mind, wanting to cancel his work!

Sep 22, 2023 02:10 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Army and Navy have always been rivals, Endre Barath, Jr.! LOL

Sep 22, 2023 02:10 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Simplicity is always best but if you saw my home office, it is the opposite, Brian England! LOL

Sep 22, 2023 02:11 PM
Brian England

No wonder you didn't give me a tour of your home office, haha

Sep 22, 2023 06:12 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Keeping a lot of the stress that comes in some transactions away from clients is always a goal of mine, Kat Palmiotti. I always tell people I work in a drama-free zone!

Sep 22, 2023 02:16 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kiss my grits!  I've been doing the KISS thing for so long now.  I learned it back in college when my brothers friend (and attorney by trade) taught one of my business courses.  OMG that dude used to many odd word s and phrases and way  WAY too many words constantly.  I remember looking around the class and thinking - nobody has any idea of what he's talking about.  I told my older brother and he taught me the importance of KISS.  He must have told his friend as well as he toned his rhetoric down A LOT. And he started adding some humor each day.  That was a big lesson for me!

Sep 23, 2023 03:25 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Have always thought of what my college professor said, "If you have to explain the design concept, you've already lost the intended audience." Messages and advertising must grab quick, be simplistic and be memorable.

Glad you somehow got the KISS message to your brother's friend, Anna "Banana" Kruchten  before he got the KISS off! 

Sep 23, 2023 06:06 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sep 23, 2023 06:26 PM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Amen BB! 💯
Especially in residential . . . no one cares (or wants to know) how the sausage is made, just how good it tastes . . . you're always on it, as I well know! 💖

Sep 24, 2023 05:42 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great post!  Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day!

Sep 24, 2023 06:33 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

THANKS again for there feature in Posts Just For You, Kathy Streib. Am excited you chose this post as feature worthy!

Sep 24, 2023 09:33 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 BB, love the analogy! Consumers want knowledgeable, competent people to achieve the goals and keeping it simple, works.

Sep 24, 2023 09:58 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

You're welcome Kristin, have a good day!

Sep 24, 2023 09:59 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Simplicity in life works. Yet what happens is some folks what more complexity and then whatever becomes to complex and folks look to keeping it simple. Total Quality Improvement is taking the complex and reducing it when possible to the simple. Congrats on a very well written letter of recommendation.

Sep 24, 2023 10:42 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Well I have to say this was an interesting post and you always get your point across -- even if you have to use the KISS principle to get it done!  And the picture was good too!  Have a nice weekend Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

Sep 24, 2023 02:19 PM