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Information on real estate, mortgages, home loans, refinancing in the Colorado Springs, Monument, Woodland Park and Pikes Peak area. Tips and ideas for Realtors.
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Another trait that the Real Estate Simulator measures is dependability.  As I see it, dependability is the ability to keep your word.  I want to know if an agent can keep their commitment to do their daily sphere-of-influence marketing activities on a consistant basis.  Will they be prepared and ...
04/23/2007
Before I hire an agent, I ask them to take the Real Estate Simulator.  One of the traits that the Simulator measures is "emotional resilience".  Why is this trait important in our industry?  Well, it's important so for us to have a determination that is stronger than our moods.  Especially when y...
04/23/2007
In my last post I asked you to define your passion- because their in lies your calling- your core values.  When you have a clear grasp of what's most important to you in life, you can define how you want to affect the world around you.  Your core values are how you plan to affect those around you...
04/11/2007
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How many of you as a child you dreamed of becoming a real estate agent?  Chances are more likely that you dreamed of becoming an astronaut, a ballerina, a professional athlete, or president of the United States.  I personally wanted to be an Eskimo (I changed my mind over this last winter).  You ...
04/11/2007
Give careful thought to your business plan, and put it in writing.  Then break those goals and plans down until you have a list of activities.  You can't just say, "I want to make $100,000 this year."  Figure out what activities you need to do to reach your goal, and then start chipping away.  On...
04/11/2007
As you're considering brokers, I would encourage you to interview with both large and small companies.  Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and you'll be able to make a better decision if you have given both options fair consideration.  On of the benefits of larger companies is that the...
04/11/2007
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According to the National Association of REALTORS 2005 member profile, the average agent working 40 hours per week made $62,300- before expenses.  That's really a pretty average income, and it's on the low side if you consider that the average REALTOR taking that survey had 9 years experience.  T...
04/11/2007
You can't just decide to lose 100 pounds without a plan.  And you can't expect that plan to work if you don't work hard at it.  The harder you work, the more committed you are to your plan, the faster you will reach your goal.  Sure a good plan is important, but the fact of the matter is that mos...
04/11/2007
As you consider a career in real estate you might as well start talking to your friends and family about it.  This will give you the best feel for what it's going to be like in the real world.In order to have a successful referral business you need friends and family who are advocates for you, wa...
04/11/2007
WCR Referral Workshop Tuesday, Apr 3, 2007Time and money are not on your side.  Pikes Peak WCR will show you how to make the most of your time and budget at the new WCR Referral Workshop.  FREE TO WCR MEMBERS!$75 for non-members.The WCR Referral Workshop is a 5 class series meeting every other Th...
04/11/2007
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Information on real estate, mortgages, home loans, refinancing in the Colorado Springs, Monument, Woodland Park and Pikes Peak area. Tips and ideas for Realtors.