Keys to Success in Real Estate
Here are some great tips to help you be more successful!

Establish Goals – Establish goals, both short and long term, Put them in writing. Work constantly toward fulfilling them.

Plan your day – Plan your day. Establish priorities. Prepare Must Do, Should Do, and Could Do lists daily, with at least five items under each.

Make an appointment a day – Work on having an appointment a day, face-to-face with a buying or selling prospect.

Circulate – Ask at least three people daily if they know anyone who wants to buy or sell property. Get out and circulate.

Specialize – Become a specialist or authority in one or more geographic area, price range or type of property.Know your product – Know your product. Know everything about your listing, your specialization. Keep abreast.

Set a listing goal – Set a specific quota on listings.Keep your clients informed – Contact your clients weeklyLearn the art of listening – learn to listen; lock yourself in. Look at the person. Develop empathy.

Follow Up – Follow up. Call on your clients after 30 days, after six months, yearly.

Read – Read publications relating to Real Estate daily

Cooperate – Be willing to freely assist fellow associates and other offices.

Say “Thank-YOU!” – Personally thank those who have done something for you by thank-you cards and thoughtful gifts.

Be Professional – Look professional. Act professional. Be professional. Perform professional services.

Think Positively – Develop a positive pleasant, outgoing attitude. Be enthusiastic. Smile.

Be different – Be creative. Use your imagination. Open your mind.

Continue to learn – Whenever possible, attend board functions, educational sessions, conventions and seminars.

Service above self – Place emphasis on service before dollars.

Take time off – Schedule recreation personal time off and family activities.

Get Involved – Become involved in at least one activity –civic, church, or community.

Work Toward Solutions – Don’t dwell on problems. Work towards solutions.

Expect Success – Believe in yourself. Expect Success!