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It’s that time of the year again. You know, the approaching holidays with the non-stop schedule of buying gifts, prepping food, baking cookies, keeping the house sparkling clean, going to parties, relatives to visit, and on and on and on. You race from one event to the next, and fall in bed exhausted every night. There’s never enough time to pack it all in, and by the time New Year’s rolls around, you’re irritable, worn-out, and maybe even sick from the latest bug going around.
Real estate is a fantastic career, but there are many misconceptions about it that need to be debunked. Let’s take a look at the top six misconceptions, and focus on the reality of this profession.
Did you get into real estate so you could be your own boss, control your schedule, work fewer hours… and make a lot of money? So, how’s that working out for you?
Are your sales numbers mediocre again this month? Do you feel like you’re never going to hit your sales goals? Maybe you’re even thinking it is time to get out of real estate and find a job that pays. If you’re in that boat, you need to know that there are many possibilities that can make an impact on your bottom line. And, in sales, sometimes it just takes a minor tweak to your approach to make a major difference.
Are you struggling with low inventory in your area? Don’t despair! The lack of inventory can be minimized when smart agents help prospects understand that now is a great time to MOVE!
Making goals and achieving them can be really challenging! Chances are, you’ve been taught to make a business plan each year, and focus on the goals you want to achieve over the next year and up to five years in the future. But when you take stock of your life, chances are, where you’re at is not at all where you imagined you’d be! For many of us, our plans may have taken a detour, or completely derailed due to something unexpected.
NEW YORK (Sept. 23, 2019)-Women in PropTech, the leading global industry group for women in real estate technology, announced that nominations for the Inaugural Women in PropTech Global Awards are now open, and will close on October 4.
Do you ever catch yourself thinking (or saying) things like: • It’s not my fault….• The market is so slow right now…• There’s too much inventory right now, no one is buying…• People don’t buy during the holidays….• The economy is shaky—people don’t want to buy….
Communication skills are critical for success in any endeavor, but especially in a sales profession like real estate. As a real estate professional, you have to be able to listen and respond appropriately to what your client is REALLY saying—and sometimes those messages are hard to decipher! There are many barriers to effective communication that can distort the intention of a message. The result? A breakdown of communications and misunderstandings.
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I once interviewed a high-powered executive, and asked “How would you rate your personal and professional influence factor?” His response was, “I’m the CEO of a very successful business, so my influence factor is terrific.”
Have you ever found yourself feeling defeated when you try to change a habit? You desperately want to change your habits, but in the course of daily life, well, things haven’t changed. Don’t despair! There are solid reasons for that.
Although each situation may differ, the basics for propelling you into life by design and not by default relies on the systems and/or habits we live by in every minute of our day. When you consider how many activities are repeatable, replacing reaction with a systematic procedure will lower stress, save time, and reduce the friction at home and at work.
Have you ever thought about how a listing appointment is similar to a job interview? That’s because it is! You would never show up at a job interview without a resume, the capability to discuss your plan of action to tackle the job, and provide testimonials as to your expertise and suitability for the job. Why wouldn’t you do the same type of preparation when you interview to get the job of listing and marketing a property?
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