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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…
The Holidays are here. The New Year is coming. There is a beauty this time of year about reflecting on what has happened in the last 12 months and dreaming into what we want the next 12 to bring. But there is an in between that can get a little sticky – like you’re stuck…
It wouldn’t be November without a gratitude post. Specifically the energy of gratitude. There’s a funny misconception about gratitude as it relates to ‘what you focus on expands’ and setting goals for the coming year that are different from what you accomplished this year. I see a lot of people afraid to be grateful for…
This week’s post is for listing agents. We’ve gotten used to our stats being our point of value. We lead with our average market time, or our list to sales price ratio. And while you can still out perform the market, it feels less exciting to boast about double digit market times and a sale…
I’ve heard some interesting discussions with agents lately as they talk about buyers wanting to come in low on offers. Their initial reaction is to get upset and push back. It’s as if they feel like it’s our job as agents to determine if it’s a buyer or seller’s market and how the whole process…