Child Tips for Real Estate Agents

As a parent of young children, I am always reading of ways that I can better raise my children and help them grow.  I was recently reading an article on Parenting.com titled "Teaching your kid not to give up."  It was swimming superstar and Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps giving advice on bouncing back from disappointment.  He offered 3 simple pieces of advice that I thought applied to real estate agents as well.

Do some prep work:  Michael stated that before every race, he would visualize everything that could happen, good or bad.  He wanted to be prepared for anything that could happen.  As an agent, you need to do the same thing.  If you are going on a listing appointment, you need to be prepared to answer any question that a seller throws at you.  If you are showing property in a particular neighborhood, know about that neighborhood.

Learn from your mistakes:  Michael stated that he would always look at his failures, and learn what he needed to do so that he didn't repeat them.  This is great advise for a real estate agent.  For example, if you go on a listing appointment, and the seller decides to list with another agent.  Call that seller, thank them for the opportunity and ask them, "I am always trying to improve myself as a real estate agent and the service that I can provide a client, may I ask you why you did not choose me to sell your home?"

Stick with it:  Michael advised to never ever give up, no matter what obstacles are thrown your way.  Again, this is great advice for a real estate agent.  Let's say you have been on 9 listing appointments, and you haven't gotten a single one of them.  Should you give up?  No, because if you have been doing your prep work and learning from your mistakes, the 10th appointment could be the one you get.

Sometimes the simplest of advice is the most powerful!  Thank you Michael Phelps for the words of wisdom.

Brandon L. Penny
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