BUSINESS IS CHANGING ARE YOU??

BUSINESS IS CHANGING. ARE YOU???
The day of the 30 year job with benefits and retirement is over. Today is a new day and a new way of looking at a career path.
My niece has just graduated with a four degree in business. Her job prospects
are slim to none. That would be the best way to describe her mental attitude about the existing job market. Then there are the employment offices saying one out of four people are getting a job and the new graduates are competing with older seasoned candidates willing to take a position for less with job experience.
Reflecting on the past and looking to the future there is one thing that the past and future have in common. PASSION….
What is your passion or better yet what are you passionate about? Once you have tapped into your passion how can you take that energy to move you forward on a career path.
What do you have control over.
With people choosing to do initial interviews over the phone what are the things you can do to bring up your energy?
• First - do not sit down while you are on the phone.
• Second- make sure you are standing in front of a mirror.
• Third-prepare a list of items you wish to cover in the conversation.
• Fourth-make sure you ask for the next interview and set up an appointment.
And last of all follow up with a Thank You note. Use your hand to address something simple and acknowledge your time with this individual. Oh yes put a stamp on it.
Social Media
Do not be like certain Politian’s and leave yourself exposed on Social media accounts.
• Remove all photos that show you with friends where you might have a drink in your hand.
• You had a good time in school and what you did is nobody’s business.
• Do not leave your social life open to others interpretation of what it is or is not.
• Open a LinkedIn account and post your resume on their website. Search for jobs and locations you find exciting. Here again something that lights your passion.
Until next time enjoy the day and each other.

Can you really be a part-time Realtor??????

DO YOU WANT PAPER OR PLASTIC OR WILL THAT BE A VENTE OR GRANDE????????????????
It is not easy being a full time Realtor. God only knows it takes courage to be one. However, with a little common sense and the burning of the midnight oil you can make it a full time job.
It is amazing to me when someone tells me they do not have time for real estate because of their full time job. I ask you what are you going to say to someone that wants to see real estate during the week?
“I can’t. I only work weekends” is not going to cut it. Even if that is a stock answer have you ever thought of getting a working partner? Someone you can work with to cover your back until you are ready to be a full time Real Estate Professional.
It is difficult to be a part-time agent. It takes courage to walk away from a salary and benefits. Oh and God forbid you are on your own and have very little saved to get you through the tough times. Trust me I know how difficult it is. I also know how rewarding it is to have a business worth owning and a career worth having.
In spite of myself I always believe that I am a professional. I am a great listener and I ask great questions. If I do not know the answer I do not have a problem telling you so. I want you to have the right answer not what I think you want to hear. I AM A PROFESSIONAL.
So I ask you how can you be a part-time agent. Why not tell the truth. I am a professional full time real estate agent with working partners to assist you in your buying or selling needs. I am a real estate professional with a passion and desire to find a solution for your real estate wants and needs.
Then find out if they need paper or plastic.
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
3-7% of the people you know or talk to are ready and open to buying or selling Real Estate within the next 30-60 days.
30% of the people you know or talk to are defiantly not going to buy or sell Real Estate.
What are you doing to talk to the 60% of the people you know or talk to that could be persuaded or think they are not interested in buying or selling Real Estate?
These people are in time will be moved into the 3-7 % of your business.
The greater question should be is what are you doing to increase the number of people in your database?
You might say Open Houses, Property time, knocking on doors, walking your neighborhood or social networking.
DO YOU HAVE web presence ?????????
Websites (personal or company)
Facebook (do you have a business or fan page)
Twitter
Linkedin
In today’s world we are using the internet to solve 90% of our problems.
Today 3 out of 4 people or on the internet. Notice I did not say the computer.
Social Media Realtor members age 50-59
The one thing that does not change that much is that 86% still use a Realtor when buying or selling a home.