Blog
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Managing Client Stress as a Real Estate Professional
It’s 4:15 p.m. on Friday and your client is on the proverbial ledge about the inspection happening next week. They need to know every detail about the process and want reassurance that it will all go according to “The Plan.” Lucky them. That’s because you, as their fiduciary, know exactly what to say to ease their fears.
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Be Curious to Create Connections and Referrals
Professional events like conferences and conventions offer opportunities to grow your mindset, your network, and ultimately your business. That is, if you attend them with a bit more purpose than simply walking away with a nifty new t-shirt. Commit to having intentional interactions and creating long-term relationships that will serve you for years to come. There are a few things you can do to ensure you make the most out of your attendance.
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Five Tips for Thriving as an Introverted Agent
Did you know that many of the top agents and leaders in real estate are actually introverts? I’ve been working with introverted agents since 2018, and there are still many misconceptions about introversion out there. People assume introverts are anti-social, shy, or simply not suited for a people-business like real estate. Of course, that’s just not true.
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Perfectionism Is Helping You Fail. Here’s How to Fight It.
To many people, being a perfectionist means being confident, focused, and decisive. The truth is often the opposite. On one hand, we brag that perfectionism motivates us to work longer hours and maintain laser-like focus. On the other hand, we use “perfectionist” as an insult for someone who is rigid and sets unrealistic standards for themselves and others.
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Navigating Natural Disasters: Understand the Real Estate Impacts
No matter where you live, at some point a natural disaster may happen. Understanding the economic impact of those disasters can empower you to not only serve your community during a time of crisis but also lead through recovery. Part of your job as a fiduciary is to provide vital information and perspective and learning how the real estate market can perform following a natural disaster will enable you to do that.
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Lessons from the World’s Biggest Failures
If there's anything you can count on when hearing a story about someone’s rise to fame, it’s that they probably went through a period of failure. No matter what industry, sport, or medium, the best learned from their failures and the failures of others.
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Not Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus: How to Ask for Someone's Time
There are many moments in our careers when we seek the help of someone we look up to. Perhaps they are in a room we want to enter, or are part of the bigger pond we have just hopped into. Even though it can be feel scary to approach someone we admire and ask for their time, making sure we have the correct ingredients to throw in the proposition potion can make all the difference. -
3 Benefits of Belonging to a Big Pond
Despite wanting extraordinary results, it turns out that as adults, we’re often afraid that leading a big life and experiencing new things will bring unwelcome complications or hurdles. So instead of embracing the opportunity for success, we avoid or sabotage it altogether. -
Think Adaptability: How to Manage Change (Part 1)
Being adaptable benefits us in all areas of our lives: relationships, careers, our physical and mental health, and more. -
Qualify Clients with LPMAMA, the Mother of All Conversation Frameworks
How do you identify people who are ready to do business today and those who may need some extra attention before they’re ready to commit? That’s where LPMAMA has your back. -
Fear is the Mind-Killer: Fail Forward in 2024
Nearly a quarter of the way into 2024, some of us have probably long forgotten about the New Year’s Resolutions we committed ourselves to on January 1. It’s okay if you’ve strayed from the path of success.
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Motive + Action = Motivation
As real estate agents, and salespeople in general, it’s essential to tap into clients’ motivations so that you can help them take the right actions.