Archive for September, 2009

When Do You Want to Be ‘Up and Running’?

If you’re under a year in the business, do you feel you’re really “up and running” now? A few years ago, I did a very revealing survey of hundreds of new agents. (That survey is in Become Tomorrow’s Mega-Agent Today, along with my observations.)  I asked these new agents when they wanted their first sale. What do [...]

Are You Ready to Kill Your ‘Sacred Cows’?

We real estate professionals are creatures of habit. One of our favorite sayings is “we’ve always done it that way”. Or, “it won’t work in my area.” However, in this time of great change, we must take a hard, honest look at how we do business—and ask ourselves if it’s really in our best interests [...]

More Questions: Are you ‘Up and Running’ or Down and Stumbling?

Newer agents: Are you ‘stumbling’ or ‘up and running’? (post 2 on this subject).  It’s estimated that over 50% of new agents fail their first year in the business. From talking with thousands of them throughout my coaching, managing and speaking career, I know why: They can’t answer the questions below. In addition, they may [...]

Are You Up and Running or Down and Stumbling?

Newer agents: Are you ‘up and running’ or down and stumbling? It’s estimated that over 50% of new agents fail their first year in the business. From talking with thousands of them throughout my coaching, managing and speaking career, I know why: They can’t answer the questions below. In addition, they may be getting little [...]

Has Your Inspiration Gone into Hiding?

Has your inspiration gone into hiding? This has been a rough, tough couple of years for real estate professionals. For you newer agents, you’ve really had to master the basics (which is a good thing). It’s been never more important, too, to get your ‘inspiration props’ in place to shore up your attitude when things [...]