Broker Bits

I hope all of you read what the "The Lighter Side of Real Estate" posts on social media. It provides me with much-needed laughs sometimes. Every now and then, their satire is so good you'll think about it years later. Like I did a few days ago. Check this one out:

"Realtor looking for people to do their job at a discount
I am a Realtor and since people always expect me to cut my fee I assume they must also do their job, or provide their services, at a discount.

I am looking to hire all types of people to do all sorts of jobs for me, as long as I do not have to pay what you're actually...

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1. Set Realistic Goals
   Setting realistic goals for the year is essential to the success of your business.

• Have clear, achievable objectives.
• Set measurable goals that can be tracked.
• Create a timeline for achieving each goal.
• Make sure your goals are aligned with your business plan.
• Monitor regularly to ensure you are on track.
• Be realistic about your timeline to achieve your goal.
• Evaluate successes and failures along the way. It's ok to make adjustments.
• Reward yourself when you reach certain milestones.
• Stick to what works best for you.

2. Utilize Technology To Increase Efficiency
   Utilizing technology to the best of your ability will increase your efficiency and maximize your Time / Value / Money.

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For most of you who've been with Bellator a while, you know the importance of starting each day with a positive mindset. It is necessary for a productive workday in our field and just good practice to help you have a more joyful life. Everything starts from this mindset, so I figured the beginning of the year was a good time to re-focus on this vital aspect of YOUR business.

We all know the value of staying in flow with our SOI, and THE most important flow activities are face-to-face meetings and personal phone calls. In order to make these interactions as productive (and fun) as possible, a positive mindset is crucial. And as you know, talking to or even being around someone who is always "doom and gloom", complaining and looking for things in life to be offended by, is not enjoyable. That mindset repels most people, not attracts. Some of us are more naturally positive t...

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As we barrel through to the end of the year, we all have a lot of questions about how our real estate business will fare in 2024. We've been through a lot since 2020, mostly all good in the real estate world. As we clip along with higher interest rates and concern about the economy, all I have for a 2024 prediction is a gut feel. But I am encouraged by articles as follows:

Recession Coming? Soft Landing? - CLICK HERE TO READ

We have heard a wide range of predictions and nothing is certain. What we do know is that there has been a considerable slow down in our nu...

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Few agents seem to relish the task of writing a business plan for a new year. Even fewer seem satisfied with the results of a year when they didn't plan at all. Is it deeper than numbers on a spreadsheet or answers to questions on a printed page? 

I propose perspective is everything.

If I plan my business life, I'm planning my LIFE. I can add in time for long weekends, family events, vacations, or just an extra hour or two here or there to float in my pool with my phone on my desk! I can finally take that baking class I've been dying to take but can't find the extra time for! I can build regular relaxation into my life. I promise you, my husband is excited about that…lol 

I can CHOOSE A MORE ...

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