Laura Foreman's (lauraforeman) Blog

 Many people set goals in January, only to forget about them in April. While it’s important to set goals, the act of creating your goals is only the beginning. The next step is to participate in activities that make it possible to achieve your goals. Here are a few ways to keep you motivated and ...

 “There are no unrealistic dreams; only unrealistic timelines.”  –Nido Qubein   Did you catch Nido Qubein’s session on day one of Brian Buffini’s Success Tour in Richmond? If you did, you missed a treat. Dr. Qubein explained how an immigrant from Lebanon came to America and achieved success on th...

 Working by referral is hard work. Your business relies on others to refer your great expertise and services to their family, friends and associates. This makes keeping in touch with the clients in your database essential to help your business thrive. But how can you keep in touch with your clien...

  We’ve all had those weeks where we feel overwhelmed by everything that’s being thrown at us. We’re barely able to make a dent in the daily to-do list because phone calls and urgent matters keep popping up. It’s so busy that we can’t even remember the last time we ate lunch, making us overwhelme...

  If you want to grow your business, it’s essential to increase your knowledge through continuous development. Put bluntly, you can never stop learning. But, this is more than attending classes and furthering your education, you can also learn by networking with your peers, attending seminars or ...

  The first quarter is in the bag. Recharge your motivation to knock the second quarter out of the park with these motivational quotes:       “If you are not willing to risk the unusual you will have to settle for the ordinary.”   –Jim Rohn       “FEAR has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run...

  The spring is a great time to pop by to your favorite clients with a special treat to show how much you appreciate their business and referrals. The seasons is also one of the busiest times in many real estate markets, as buyers begin their search for a new home and sellers clean the clutter in...

  When you work by referral, the bulk of your business comes from the referrals of your clients. However, if you’re like many agents, you may have lost touch with a few of your clients over the years. Rest assured, it’s never too late to reconnect with your past clients. After all, people want to...

  Have you ever complained that you just can’t find the time to read as much as you’d like to? As a busy real estate professional, there’s no doubt that your days are packed with showings and lead generation, not to mention workouts, time with family, etc. However, one can usually carve out fifte...

  Many of us became real estate professionals because we wanted to be our own bosses. However, the downside of being your own boss is that you may become the most difficult person to manage. Your success becomes dependent upon the choices you make each day, and if you make the wrong choices or fo...