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Care About Your Community!

Community2Underneath it all, real estate is about relationships and about people believing that you care about them and will do well by them.  What better way to show that then to be involved in your community, allowing people to see that for themselves.  Then, when they come to you about a real estate issue or transaction, they already see you as a caring, involved individual who just happens to be a real estate professional.

It truly doesn't matter what you choose to be involved in.  You can coach a team…

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What Makes You Special?

specialThere is something unique and special about everyone

Often that is what makes them memorable.  In real estate, you want to be memorable. There is a very good chance that the buyer or seller you just closed a successful transaction with won't need your services again in the immediate future.

It is important to think about how you can make sure they remember you, whether it is six months later to refer you to a friend, or 6 years later to find them a new home.

The relationship you develop with your c…

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Seize The Moment

seizethemomentIf you are a new real estate agent, an average producing agent in a large office, or simply an introvert at heart, it is important for you to find your moments to shine.  Even though you may not feel comfortable in the spotlight, for both your personal and professional life, you shouldn't avoid it altogether.

A single  moment, whether in front of your extended family, your professional peers, or members of your community, can project an image that reaches further than a 1,000 piece mailing campai…

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You Are Ageless!

agelessIf you are just starting out in real estate but can remember the 70s like they were yesterday, don’t despair. Age really is only a number, your enthusiasm and willingness to learn will carry you through. Agent Rising is here to help with social media and technology tips and training that will catch you up in no time.

With age comes experience, wisdom and contacts! Capitalize on these gifts and utilize them in your business plan! Use your age to your benefit!

Your database is larger. You have lasti…

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Turning Lemons into Lemonade

lemonsNo matter how successful some of your peers in the business appear to be, in truth they either have faced or are still facing some of the same hurdles you are. They don't have answers right at their finger tips all the time.  They have had deals fall through at the last minute.  They don't always get the listing or find the right home for their buyer. So, why are they so successful? They face adversity head on and either simply learn from it or actually turn it into an opportunity. So, what is …

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