Contrary to what you may always have been led to believe, leadership skills aren’t inborn. Some people may carry themselves with authority, but it’s always possible to learn how to lead. These are useful skills to have. You may not want to run your own brokerage one day, but the ability to present as an…
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There’s nothing inherently wrong with ego: We all have one and, in many cases, it serves to as self-protection and even a mechanism for success. But ego run amok is an ugly thing and works to create just the opposite of success. The difference lies in what is healthy self-esteem and what is unhealthy ego.…
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Real estate professionals are driven by the need to list more properties, close more transactions and work more efficiently. And, while tools to achieve these goals are important, there’s one tool we probably don’t talk about enough: Client appreciation. Showing your appreciation for business can take several forms. Yes, communicating is a way of showing…
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Another year draws to a close, and in the last couple of months, you’ve doubtless been focused on closing transactions and, hopefully, writing your 2020 business plan. But, developing an attainable plan for the coming year means reflecting on the past year, and not just on the numbers side. Successful entrepreneurs analyze their accomplishments and…
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Just as the universe is governed by rules and laws that dictate how everything is connected, so does the practice of real estate have universal rules for real estate success. There aren’t shortcuts to becoming a top professional in your field. So, in this post, we review some of the general tenets that, if you…
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In today’s post, we take a different look at leadership. Say you’ve been in real estate for years. You’ve come up through the ranks as an affiliate agent, then an agent, and now you are ready to branch out an open your own agency. “At last!” you say to yourself. “No more sales for me!…
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To be able to adapt is to recognize that the only thing we can count on in life is change. Markets change and the economy changes. Our colleagues change firms, technology evolves and of course, clients can – and do – change their minds. We often have little to no control over these changes, but…
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While many of us may long for an assistant to which we can offload tasks, the reality is that delegating well is a learned skill. For perfectionists, handing off even small chores can be hard, as they don’t believe anyone can do them better. On the other hand, delegation doesn’t mean dumping off only the…
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