Personal Development
Real Estate Past
Originally written on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 11:54 PM Remember real estate without Facebook, Zillow and Trulia…no Linkedin YouTube or Twitter? How did we recognize, promote and make our news known to the public? How did we engage? It wasn’t quite so immediate…gratification was not so instant. There was a waiting period for the announcement…
Read MoreObedience…A Realtor's Story ~ Westchester|Putnam|Dutchess|Bronx Real Estate
NYS Real Estate agency law states that we, as Realtors, must act like an OLD CAR when we represent sellers or buyers. The O is for obedience and here are some situations that have been presented in this regard. A seller requests that their agent be present at the inspection for the purchaser to ask/answer questions…
Read MoreThe Real Estate Maestro
When I think of a real estate transaction I must look to what the components are in order for it to go from contract to close. The art of the transaction is largely due to the coordinator or the “maestro”. The maestro is the master, the proficient one, the authority, the geek, the fiend, the…
Read MoreZen and the Art of Real Estate…
There is plenty to be said about being “zen” and how that applies to business. Do we practice our craft with intention, do we become the experience? In serving our clients our intentions must be clear, focused, committed. It is the responsibility of the professional to advocate for the client, educate the public, represent best…
Read MoreOf Competence and Real Estate…Creating a Brew
My experience as a Realtor, negotiator, marketer, maximizer, researcher, communicator, advocate, educator has taken me from salesperson to Co-owner/Co-Founder of Café Realty. A 27 year journey through many moments of innovation, creativity and discovery. A journey through relationships, experiences, business, and psychology. I have studied the psychology of real estate as well as the practical…
Read MoreA Lesson on Color
ORANGE – increases energy levels, is adventurous, spontaneous, motivating, extroverted, uninhibited, warm, youthful, impulsive, relates to gut instinct, has emotional strength, stimulates a 2 way conversation. PURPLE – Selfless, unlimited, premium service, inspires intellectual thought, rebellious, intuitive, ambitious, self assured, sophisticated, powerful, creative, inventive, higher consciousness, harmony of mind, imagination, expands awareness. There is effect…
Read Morebig box…little box
is that what we are reduced to??? you are either a big box corporate real estate company or you are a small independent firm. big box says I’m bigger, faster, stronger…I have more, better, longer, stronger little box says follow me I’m creative, free, innovative, unencumbered…I’m fascinating, compelling, attractive So much has been said about the…
Read MoreThe Simple Practice of Gratitude…
Practice gratitude daily…it’s a simple way to share your love and awareness with those who love you… Say “thank you” for everything that is done for you no matter how small, it sends waves of positive energy Acknowledge with all 5 senses…the recipient will be delighted Remember the sense of touch, it is critical for connection Appreciate others for…
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