I take two days a week off, because sawing with a dull saw is ineffective.
I have balance, because working 80 hours a week to produce ‘the good life’ is not ‘living the good life.’
I know how many appointments per week it takes to produce my year-end goal.
I know the ‘hard cost’ to each listing and each buyer.
I spend less than what I earn.
I recognize when something is just not worth it.
I experience net profit and I know what percentage of gross it is.
I follow a plan.
I read my mission statement when I am conflicted about what to do.
I understand what it takes.
‘Triple track budgeting?’ Yes, I have heard the term before.
My actions are consistent with my values.
I follow a budget (spending plan).
I have taken CRS 200.
I have a reputation for having clean listings that are priced right.
My days-on-market is way better than average.
Clients are relieved because we’ve already anticipated the issue.
I know when to walk away, and I know when to run.
I make promises with conviction because I know I’ll do it.
My list-price to sales-price ratio is almost 100 percent.
I under promise and over deliver.
Most of my seller issues went away when I created more prospects than I could handle.
I have a flyer titled, “The 10 Questions to ask when interviewing a real estate agent.”
I have Taken CRS 201.
I only work under a buyer rep agreement.
I insist that all buyers are pre-approved, and selling pre-approval is never an issue.
I know what to say when they object.
I have fired more than one buyer, and it did us both a world of good.
I know the top ten counties in the USA that feed buyers to my marketplace
I know it’s more profitable in the long run to take classes outside my local marketplace.
I listen and I know why some say, “buyers are liars,” but that’s not me.
I have taken CRS 202.
I have created my own retirement plan because no one else will.
I know the difference between ROI and FMRR, or at least I did at one time.
I believe in what I do.
I know that selling a client one house every seven years is not as cool as selling them one house every year.
I practice what I preach.
I know what a pain in the ass the wrong tenant can be.
I know that property management may be the right answer, even for me.
I buy at least one house a year for myself.
I will NOT retire on the wrong side of the poverty statistics.
I have taken CRS 204.
After the @ sign, my e-mail address matches my Web site address.
I know just enough about search engine optimization to be dangerous.
I know how to find help.
I look at my Google analytics Web site reports at least once a month.
I use action plans for new listings, contract to close, buyers and SOI marketing.
I have a presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.
My CRS profile is linked to my social networking pages.
Most say I am high-tech.
I only use a notebook computer, but my docking station makes it look like a desktop.
I have a Smartphone.
I have taken CR S206, and I need to take it again.
I know what one lead means to me.
I know that I really don’t have to do open houses after all.
I know that a friend is more fun to work with than a stranger.
I know that relationships trump collateral marketing every time.
I know what it means to reap the rewards over the long haul.
I am having fun, and it just doesn’t seem as hard as it used to be.
I have discovered that being the only “out of town” agent in a class gets me more referrals.
I have taken CRS 210.
I know who gets things done and who just complains.
I don’t criticize, I volunteer.
I am proud of what I do.
I get involved.
I am a dues-paying member of my local CRS chapter.
I know what integrity is.
I earn enough to help others, and I do.
I know what it means to struggle for what’s right.
I always learn something.
I am a CRS and I am proud!
Thanks for sharing this again. We sometimes need to remind ourselves of the awesome benefits and professionalism we present to our clients.
Mark,
Right on the money as usual. Thanks for the reminder of who we are and are striving to be. Good stuff!
Mark,
This is awesome! I am proud to be a CRS and to learn something new from you everytime we meet!
Have a great year,
Janis Smith, CRS
AWESOME!! AWESOME!! AWESOME!! This Should Be The Real Estate BIBLE For All REALTORS. Great Words To Follow. I am also proud to be a CRS.
DOUBLE DITTO to all previous comments! Terrific post, Jan
Mark,
I have kept this on my computer since you first published it but it is really nice that you have shared it again. I will (with your permission) use it when I do Board(s) Orientation as it will inspire new licensees to follow a proven path to success and remind others who have been licensed for a long time to take stock in their business and personal lives. Your comment about “the good life” and “living the good life” is right on the mark. Too many times we forget when the phone rings and somebody wants us immediately. Thanks for reminding us again.
Pat Hackley
Thanks Pat! Yes, please feel free to share 🙂
-Mark