Posts made by author 'Annette Oden, Managing Broker - Mobile'

Real estate professionals are some of the funniest people on the planet and THANK GOD, right? It's not that it's hard . . . except when it is. I do think we often make it harder than it has to be. What we do can be done well by those with integrity and intentionality. It can be done EXCELLENTLY by those who learn and grow and serve. It's an industry where you need both your head *and your heart. Some days, you probably consider quitting. I used to feel that way, too, then I discovered some of the easiest ways to grow personally and in my business.

We'll burn that bridge when we get to it…

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I hope everyone has had a great summer. Kids will be back in school next week and work routines and habits can be reestablished! As we all know, making the Ninja 9 your daily/weekly habits WILL yield business. Create or renew these 9 habits starting today. As for the vital to your business FORD calls, if you've not done this in a while, ask your office's Admin to print your transactions off by year. 

Week 1 - FORD call all clients YTD 2023
Week 2 - FORD call all clients from 2022
Week 3 - FORD call all clients from 2021 . . .

. . . and so on.

Business opportunities will come from these calls and when they do, be up on your tools and the market in order to be THE very best Expert Real Estate Advisor that you can be for them.  Even if you've known the person for years, don't sho...

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Do you hate it? Or, like me, do you LOVE it?!

I know. It's kind of "hip" these days to mean-mug it when you hear someone talking about social media, but I've gotta be honest . . . I love you guys and I enjoy almost all of it! I love seeing your life unfold and it makes my day to cheer you on! I actually do enjoy seeing your kids doing all the things at every stage of life. I like seeing what you're cooking or where you're eating out. Sometimes your spouse or significant other may post a photo of you, or say something, that makes me think in ways I never did! You inspire me with the things you say, the people you quote and the way you live. Often you make me laugh! Sometimes I cry. I pray whenever you post that you need it. Social media is the perfect party for people like me who are extroverted introverts. We can enjoy the party and then quietly m...

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THRIVE. That word has been echoing in my spirit for at least a month. For most people, this market isn't exactly conjuring images of thriving, but I feel constantly hopeful. Optimistic. Really delighted about the whole thing.

I am not afraid, though I hear various fear-based words & predictions from average agents  --- "suddenly" we're back to business as usual; "this market isn't for the average agent" --- but it IS for people who know who they are, have systems they can and will deploy, and for those whose identity is firmly in place. 

Merriam-Webster has defined "thrive" as:

• To grow vigorously 
• To flourish
• To gain in wealth or possession
• To progress toward or realize a goal DESPITE OR BECAUSE...

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Last week David Horn brought you up to speed on all of the changes at Baldwin REALTORS®. Hopefully, you've had time to read and digest all that information and now you're ready for the Mobile updates!

Like Baldwin, Mobile is growing and changing. Bellator brokers and agents are active members of everything from the Board of Directors to Education Committee to Governmental Affairs. It is an exciting time to be part of everything fresh and new. There are so many classes being planned & offered that I can't list them all here! There is a renewed energy at the Board on both sides of the Bay. In Mobile, you can still join a committee and commit to participate as we build for today and for our future.

FMLS has brought with it the ability for MAAR to provide members with tools that are proving to be a true benefit to agents who are using them. In this case, size definitely...

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