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Sometimes I wonder if people truly understand who they are and if they really value themselves on the level that they need to. Let’s face it; there is nobody in this world that you will spend more time with than yourself so it would benefit you to like yourself. I mean, as the saying goes, wherever you go, there you are.
I am sure that most of us know our faults and have quarrels with ourselves at times, but in the end, we do like ourselves. So the real question is do you value yourself?
As a professional speaker there are certain parts of my career that I have had to take a step back from because of traveling obligations and time restraints.
(eM+C)—There's a standing rule about hosting a dinner party: never cook up a new dish for the occasion. It's best to try it out for yourself first or with close family members before seeing if the concoction will be a hit with others.
The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS® and Rei Mesa, NAR’s Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations. Watch for this column each month, where we address broker issues, concerns and milestones.
Whether you are conducting a one-on-one interview, motivating your sales team or delivering a keynote address, your success as a leader is defined by your ability to persuade with clarity and passion. In fact, you might say that leadership is synonymous with effective communication.
As a fellow agent, speaker and coach, I’ve dedicated this column to spotlighting the people, principles and programs that can have a positive impact on our business. This month, we’re focusing on personal branding, so I reached out to one of the best in the business: Robert Allan Paul at ...
“The market is already changing and the real estate professionals that are most prepared to deal with that change are the ones that are going to thrive.” ...
Showing Suite, Inc. announces the release of the Showing Suite iPhone application, available to download now for free in the
Apple App Store.
While you may not always get what you want, you will almost always get what you expect. Surprisingly, the power of belief and expectation work just as effectively on your feelings of self-doubt and limitation as they do on your thoughts of success and achievement. Think thoughts of defeat or failure and you are bound to be discouraged. Belief is an incredibly powerful state of mind. Your belief system not only defines and shapes who you are, but it also determines your potential. Henry Ford was correct when he said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't—you are right." Your belief system, like your computer, doesn't judge what you input; it simply accepts it as the truth.
Mark Ossinger is a self-professed organizational nut. “I have an administrational gift,” jokes the senior broker for RE/MAX Metro and Eastside Brokers, who has been in the real estate industry for 23 years. His love for keeping organized is part of the reason why he’s a huge fan of Showing ...
One of the greatest concerns facing all salespeople is prospecting for new business. As a commission salesperson, your livelihood is directly dependent on your ability to prospect effectively. Do you consistently ask for referrals? To be successful in the sales profession you need assistance from your clients
In need of a new television stand, I recently made a sojourn to a popular discount store for an inexpensive, viable piece that would do the job. After making the purchase ($49.95) and lugging the flat, 3 ft. x 2 ft. box back to the house, assembly was the next task. Once all the parts were removed from the box and laid out on the floor, it was easy to examine exactly what the product was made from: particle board (not even very good particle board at that), a black plastic veneer, and formed plastic wheels. During assembly, it was not even possible to
Facebook has changed our world and it will never be the same. Having watched the movie “The Social Network” in theatres, and numerous times on TV, I am still amazed by the Facebook story. Facebook represents one of the most incredible successes in business history and it has created a ...
Although we’ve been hearing over and over that distressed property sales are a huge part of today’s real estate market, pursuing short sales as a viable business option has been avoided by over 90% of real estate agents. Less than 2% of those who venture into the short sale arena are successful. Yet, over the next five years, it is predicted that 40-60% of all sales will be distressed, i.e., REO/short sales.
In business, the squeaky wheel almost always winds up getting the grease. Customers tend to be rewarded for complaining, but that strategy leaves money on the table, according to marketing consultant Betsy Kruger.
Greg Rand (
@gsrand), CEO of
OwnAmerica and host of Rand on Real Estate on WABC Radio in NY is often asked why he is unshakably confident in a revival of the housing market. Here Greg responds to a caller who asked just that, and then another caller who is curious about the pros and cons of buying a short sale.
