Feb. 17, 2009
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The Future of Commissions and Lots of RESOURCES and opportunities!
I asked you last week what you were doing differently. I focused mainly on asking you about your level of service and what you were doing to WOW them.
This week, I want you to think about the choices you provide when someone wants to hire you.
If you are still working in the one size fits all mode, it’s time to review your offerings.
I think this article, 6% Commission is Dead, in Inman News has some very good points.
As you did your business plan for 2009
(you DID do a plan, didn’t you???? You can still get my Awesome Year Plan for $12),
what new ways of representing your clients are you implementing this year?
There are 2 great courses available that I recommend that will bring you up to speed here:
The SRS, Seller Representation Specialist, is a 2 day live course that I am instructor for. It can also be taken online. It will take in depth into how to best represent Sellers (the equivalent to the ABR course for Buyers Representatives). You’ll learn what you will need to offer to compete in the coming years! (I am taking bookings for 2009 if you’d like the course brought to you, if you don’t find there is one in your area).
The other course that has an enormous amount of data on this subject is the ACRE (Accredited Consultant in Real Estate). The designation includes an incredible library of materials and a community of savvy agents that are working and learning to work as consultants! You can save $25 on the course by using my code”win-win”
Tuesday’s Travel Tip
Instead of going to multiple sites, here is the Google of travel sites. You will save time and money and when you become a Preferred Member, you will be guaranteed the lowest fare. You also get up to 30 minutes of concierge service and free travel insurance. Check it out and bookmark it!
Tuesday Resources
1. Do you suffer or worry? Want to stop it? Last year in my work with people business planning for 2009, I used Byron Katie’s Work. I have found it very powerful. Here’s some great news: My friend, Suzanne Falter Barnes, is a offering a free call next week with this amazing lady. You can get in on the Byron Katie Call by clicking here. Enjoy!
2. Every year there is an amazing conference of the country’s business leaders called TED . Here is a great video on wisdom from Barry Schwartz
Barry Schwartz studies the relationship between economics and psychology, delivering startling insights into modern life.
3. Don’t miss this year’s National Real Estate Cyber Convention. The Eighth Annual event opens next Sunday (2/22).
Pick up your comp pass here I love this event! Lots of great speakers and vendors! And all from the comfort and convenience of your own computer.
Tuesday’s Borrowed Wisdom
“There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts.” Richard Bach
Follow Up To Zillow v. Trulia
In case you missed it, you can listen to this 60 minute teleconference that will give you lots of information about how to use these two portals to affordably maximize your marketing. If you are not yet a Trulia PRO, you can try it out with 2 free months by using the special code they have given me to give you: 4JO4NN. Here is a great blog post on getting the most out of Trulia
Tuesday’s Shameless Promotion of Upcoming Opportunities
1. This month’s Fossland’s Forum is titled:
Follow Your Bliss..How To Travel, Have Fun, & Make Money!
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Friday, February 20, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
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· Do you want to travel less expensively?
Do you deserve a vacation (and have it be tax deductible)?
Want to have an additional income stream?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this Webinar is for you! You can register by clicking on the title above.
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Network, Learn, Get Focused and Have Fun
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Are You On Track with your goals for 2009?
Do you want to understand more about Social Media and building an online presence?
Join Frances Flynn Thorsen and me
for a 2 Day Retreat and 1st Quarter CheckUp
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April 5th & 6th in Williams, Arizona
Here is what we have planned:
April 5th beginning at 2 PM through April 6 at 4 PM
Half of the agenda will be
· Reviewing where you are with your plan
· Looking at the opportunities are in the marketplace.
· Discussion of how to take it to the next level
The second half will be focused on
· Social Media
· Blogging
· How to build an online reputation
An Added VALUE: This will include Frances’s 4 hour Class ,CE Legal Issues, that you will get credit for called
SocialMedia-Tips to avoid a Risk Management Nightmare
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Meeting Site and Sleeping Rooms for first 10 participants
Generously Donated by Sandi Foree
All this for only: $150 Per person!
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Limited to 20 Participants. Sign up today at www.joeann.com/gameretreats.htm
Have an AWESOME WEEK!!!!!!!
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