In GAS "G" is for goals. There are variouse tools out there that you can use to create, monitor, and asses your business and action plans.
Joe's Goals is a website where you can set up your action plans, track, and monitor them. Joe's Goals is a very basic, easy to use site. You enter a goal and then create a log book to guide you through what needs to be done. When accomplished you simply check it off.
The real estate market in Minnesotais continuing to see positive movement. As you will see here in MAAR's Monthly Skinny were MAAR'sPresident, Brad Fisher recaps the performance of the Twin Cities real estate market in 2009.
Here are a few of the video's key points for Minnesota's Real Estate Market in the Twin Cities Metro Area for the year of 2009.
Strong home sales + shrinking supply = signs of stabilization
Lender mediated properties were at their hight in Feb 2009 with 9,000 units and we now have just 5,700 units today
Pending Sale for 2009: 52,167 which is a 18.4% increase over 2008
Closed Sales Under $150,000 sky rocketed 72% over 2008
With the tax credit stirring eager home buyers and low interest rates and housing affordability we ended 2009 strong and have seen some health brought back into Minnesota's Twin Cities real estate market.
There is great opportunity for home buyers and sellers in todays Minnesota Housing Market. Interest rates are low, supply is shrinking and tax credits still available to first time home buyers with an expansion to additional qualifying buyers.
MAAR(Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors) produces a series of market reports that we have found to be of great value. These reports range from weekly market updates to lender mediated reports.
MAAR's real estate market reports can be used by you in a variety of ways. Some of my suggested uses are on listing appointments, blogs, Twitter, and Facebook updates and for website content. Use your creativity!
The best of athletes are coached so why should Realtors be any different?
Sports are often used as a metaphor for professional competition.In golf, for example, the average score is about one hundred.At least two strokes per hole are putts, in regulation.So the pro's only need two shots to get close.We need more!
If you're an average golfer, you can flub a shot here, miss the green, shoot from trap to trap, and still shoot a hundred.You would qualify as average!
The fastest way to playing better golf?Play with someone who shoots par.You'll be surprised how few strokes they use.One tee shot, fly it onto the green, putt for birdie, miss, easy par.The reward to the professional is so much greater than to the average player.
So it is also for real estate professionals.By saving strokes, conserving energy, and making your transactions flow smoothly, your rewarded with success like a pro.
Social Media is a force we can no longer ignore in our business but many of us are. There are various reasons for this however the one that is the most pointed is a lack of understanding. Understanding the who, the what, and the most important, the why.
What You Will Walk Away With:
Understanding and ideas for your strategic approach, style, & frequencies
Hashtags - The point of them & their power
Platforms that save you time & make it fun
A greater understanding of the who, the what, & the why!
Bring your laptops, netbooks and bring your phones so you can travel with us through the world of Twitter!
Registration is required - seats are limited - RSVP on Facebook or on Socializr today!
Additional Details for those without Twitter accounts:
If you do not have an account please respect us and take the 4 minutes to watch this YouTube video that gives you an over view of Twitter and then set up an account. Note: Your Twitter account should be consistent to your business banding/message and in many cases is just your name.
We are requiring that you have an account and can seamlessly login without assistance to attend this class. I (Kimberly) am more then happy to assist anyone that wishes to attend this class in setting up their account. Just give me a call or send me an email if you have any questions.
