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Spring is in the air! Well maybe not totally in the air. It’s 25 degrees as I write this, but the sun is out and it feels like the market is picking up. 2 out of 3 isn’t bad. As we roll into March 1 of 2 things tends to happen with agents. Either you…
I saw a post this week about home owners not wanting to sell because they are hesitant to let go of the awesome interest rates on their current home. Translation, there may be a big dip in the number of homes sold this year. Hmmm, so what does that mean for agents? Does it mean…
It’s the first Friday of February. How are you doing on your goals for the year? By now, even the best laid plans start to get a little shaky. Our actions aren’t as consistent, and life starts to get busy, as does the market. I can’t tell you how many years I have promised myself…
I had the honor of speaking about building a referral business at the kick off meeting for Whatcom county this week. It’s always fun to see how owners support their agents. They did a great job of setting them up for a successful year. Referrals are the fun and magical part of our business. When…
Have you heard the rumors? Houses are selling – quickly and some with multiple offers. Buyers are motivated. The 2023 real estate market is officially up and running. So if you were looking for proof or confirmation that the opportunities will be there, consider this it. I’ve talked to several agents this week. Some are…
Branding vs Mindset. External vs Internal. When we look to grow it’s easier to focus on the external. It’s visible and tangible, which makes it seem more solid. But the foundation for success in anything is always internal. Your energy and mindset are the ultimate foundation and success variable for anything you do. It’s amazing…
Last week was everyone posting their stats from 2022. This week includes posts about first offers written. I love seeing the posts, but it’s a good reminder to do your year your way. This is a marathon, not a sprint. You have lots of time to accomplish any goal you’ve set. So how can you…
Is it just me, or is there some serious doom and gloom out there right now regarding the market and the economy for next year? I was chatting with an agent who had been listening to various podcasts that talked about being ready for what’s coming, and it was stressing them out. Especially since no…
Wishing you a wonderful weekend, however you celebrate. I am beyond grateful to have you in my life and to be a part of yours. So whether you celebrate Christmas or not, know that I wish you joy and happiness. Cheers!Nicole
There are so many things I love about Christmas – time with family and friends, the light displays, decorating the tree with sentimental ornaments, baking endless batches of cookies, and so much more. But there is an underlying stress that can make it tough to fully engage. When you are in sales – there is…