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Strategic Thinking Countdown – Your Rear View Mirror Day 24

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Real Estate Agent with Dirt Road Real Estate SA676002000

Often professional real estate agents become so focused working IN their real estate practices, they fail to work ON their practices.  Taking time to Assess and Clarify is essential before agents can Execute (ACE) if those agents want to make the future better than the past. For some, this is referred to as looking into the Rearview Mirror.

Today’s strategic thinking questions are fairly simple:

During the current year how many clients (sold real estate transactions) did you have?

In what geographic, demographic and types of real estate did these sold transactions happen?

For me my geographic area has been 50% Golden Valley, 30% Kingman and the balance between Bullhead City, Meadview and Yucca. Demographics have been mostly individuals over 50 looking for secondary home, relocating for better weather or securing vacant land sites e.g. snow birds, etc. As to types of real estate, 80% was vacant land sales and 20% residential properties.

My 2024 goal was to have a minimum of 75% vacant land sales and 25% residential properties because I love selling dirt.

These percentages or numbers become the foundation for building one's real estate business success for the forthcoming year.

Extra Strategic Thinking Activity -  These same questions can be applied to one's listings. By the way,  reading The E-Myth by Michael Gerber by help to gain additional clarity. I am glad when I purchased this book years ago for a far less expensive price.

Countdown 23 will return a favorite assessment or analysis strategic thinking tool the SWOT with my personal twist.

Leanne M Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent Who Goes the Extra Mile Because Life Begins Where the Pavement Ends.

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Leanne M. Smith, MS, GRI, rCRMS

2018 KGVAR Rookie Realtor of the Year-55+
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Leanne and can say since 1997 I only sold dirt 3 times, and that was in the mountains.  Hope you are doing good in 2024

 

Dec 08, 2024 09:22 AM
Leanne Smith

Yes 2024 has been a good year as my minimum goal has been achieved and I will probably end up achieving my mid goal. I truly love selling dirt.

Dec 08, 2024 08:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Leanne Smith  loved your post and had to smile, we are probably on the same page with per cent of what we sell, I would need to check... I probably am closer to 65% land and 35% of the other items, homes, condominiums and duplexes to name a few and squeeze in there a lease or two, Endre

Dec 08, 2024 10:30 PM
Leanne Smith

I always figured we shared a similar book and similar pages. We have duplexes, but I don't believe we have condominiums in Kingman though they are in Bullhead City and Lake Havasu. Condos are out of my wheel house.  Thank you for your comment.

Dec 09, 2024 07:37 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love that photo that was taken using the mirror and I have been inspired to do that myself from time to time!

Dec 09, 2024 03:57 AM
Leanne Smith

When you take that photo please share with us on Active Rain.

Dec 09, 2024 07:35 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Leanne,

What a great post and your lead photo is awesome! I do an analysis every year of where my business comes from and the ratio of buyers to listings. It helps me allocate my advertising dollars for the following year!

Dec 09, 2024 09:06 AM
Leanne Smith

I would not expect less from you Dorie Dillard Austin TX being the professional real estate agent you are.  Yes reviewing helps with marketing dollars allocation.

Dec 09, 2024 09:17 AM