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I just Don't Do It as much as I used to....

I just don't do it as much as I used to.....Things sure do change!

OK...what is it? There are many answers to that question....just a few here:

Take as many listings. As the market has changed, so have I. Marketing homes is hard work. Taking on less than highly motivated clients, pricing outside of the market, and having stagnant listings is a thing of the past!

Sell as many homes. Buyers are fewer but the ones who are out there seem to be more motivated. They understand value. There are not as many but the quality may be a little higher!

Buy a new car as often.These are not the times for extravaganzas. Hey, a rusty ride beats a well dressed walk!

Now there are some things I do more often that I used to....Things do change!

OK...what are they? Again, there are many answers to that question...just a few here:

Post, comment, write several blogs.The internet is the place to be today!

Direct mail.Yes, I am sending more direct mail. It may be the old fashioned way but, hey, I am just an old fashioned sort of guy!

Hand out more business cards.Everybody gets one. Buying more business cards is a heck of a liot cheaper than print ads! (and, in my experience, a lot more effective!)

Talk to strangers.Yep, mom always tells us to not talk to strangers but hey, it is a necessary part of the job. (This is the part where I put on my career adviser hat...if you got a youngster that likes to talk to strangers, there are only a couple of career choices...Realtor or politician! OK, a sad attempt at lightheartedness!)

As it has been written so many times, the market is not bad it is only different. Because it is different, there are some things you just don't do as much as you used to....There once was a song about "the old gray mare..she ain't what she used to be." Well, nothing is!

Posted by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree on 12/03/2007 09:14 AM

Comments (13)

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13 Comments on I just Don't Do It as much as I used to....

So true and the same here. I've always said to my clients that we have to be adaptable in changing markets.

12/03/2007 09:17 AM

by Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist (Keller Williams Premier Realty)

Marc - Adaptability is the key in this market, actually any market. Realizing we have to change and implementing the chages are key.

12/03/2007 09:34 AM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

Gary-this is an awesome post! I agree in all accounts including the mailings...to me you have to keep your name in front of them!

12/03/2007 06:17 PM

by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

The old ways are good because they are more personal. We just need to add the new ways and not forget the basic lessons of the old ways.

12/03/2007 08:02 PM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Gary, I have only been in real estate for about 3 years, but I have already begun making some of these changes myself. I learned in my previous career of education that you must learn to be adaptable and remain a life long learner to be successful and effective. I think the same holds true for real estate.

12/03/2007 09:52 PM

by Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe (LivingInGreaterBirmingham Team of Powell Properties)

Midori - Yep, we have to do it all, thanks.

Randy - Trying to incorporate the old and new, anything to get the business. Thanks.

Stephen - Adaptability is the key. One thing I have learned over the past 4 or 5 years, evolution in marketing is a way of life. Thanks for the comment.

12/04/2007 09:15 AM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

Hi Gary, Thanks for commenting on my blog about writing from the heart. Indeed a see a similarity between our writings because YOU also write from the heart. I'm older then you and your list looks like mine. Great blog. I just subscribed to your blog. If you would like, you may subscribe to mine.

12/05/2007 08:34 PM

by Kay Perry (Classic Realty/GMAC)

Great post! I too am trying new things this year...focusing on expireds and getting a coach. I also need to start talking to strangers and reaching out to others. Good luck with all your efforts!

12/05/2007 08:45 PM

by Sue Melhorn (RE/MAX Coast to Coast)

Kay - Thanks so much for the comment. Look to me as a subscriber!

Sue - We do have to change or get left behind. Good luck, thanks.

12/06/2007 07:17 AM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

Gary, You do have to change with the times and with the market. Some of the "old fashioned ideas" are right back in style.

12/07/2007 11:30 AM

by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Roberta - Amazing how the old fashioned ideas are back, even open houses!

12/07/2007 11:39 AM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

Gary,

I hope you didn't just call yourself and old gray mule!!! You ain't THAT old!!! (Or did you call me an old gray mule?). It certainly is interesting how things in our lives change over time.

Some things I do less of....

Commute. Go to concerts. Stay up late.

Thinks I do more of....

Blog. Talk to strangers (I stole that from you!). Blog. Comment. Play piano.

Thanks for making me think!

12/13/2007 07:17 AM

by Martin Abeshaus (ZIPVO)

Martin - I amy not be an old gray mule but the doctor did say I should eat oats (oatmeal)! Thanks for the comment.

12/13/2007 08:13 AM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

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