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Selling Real Estate is NOT like golf....thankfully

Have you ever seen all the thinking that goes into the mind of some golfers as they get ready to swing? Ok, maybe that's not how you do it, but it sure seems like I've been in the foursome behind some of these type players.

Not only do the slow everyone down, they seldom hit the ball toward their target.

I wonder what might happen if they focused on just one thing. Ok, for some of them it might not work. But for some, I'll bet it would help.

Have you ever met a realtor who tries to "do" everything at the same time? Ever meet someone who starts a lot of projects, but seldom completes one?

What if they were to focus on just one thing. What if today they were to focus on accomplishing just "one thing" that will take them closer to their goals.

What if EVERY day they started out by thinking of just "one thing" they should accomplish. What if someone helped make sure they didn't move on until that "one thing" was accomplished?

What if that someone was you?

 

 

Mike Fiddler has been helping realtors to hit their short term and long term goals for years. Fiddlenet Coaching is focused on "you". All one on one calls are with Mike personally. To learn how to hit this years goal, call or text Mike at 860-638-9816. Find out what makes him different.

 

 

Only 60 days left in 2014; no really, here's the math

Have you ever caught yourself saying; "I'll get to it tomorrow"?

Have you ever thought to yourself; "it's ok, I've still got time"?

If your goal for 2014 is important to you, then consider these facts.

As of today, there are 140 days left in 2014. However, as we realtors know, there are really only 80 working "Realtor" days. Just about anything you put on deposit won't close for at least 60 days.

There are 20 weeks left in 2014. If you take off just one day a week, you are now left with only 60 working "Realtor" days.

Only 60 working "Realtor" days left to hit your goal.

Maybe you ought to "get to it" today?

 

 

Mike Fiddler has been helping realtors to hit their short term and long term goals for years. Fiddlenet Coaching is focused on "you". All one on one calls are with Mike personally. To learn how to hit this years goal, call or text Mike at 860-638-9816. Find out what makes him different.

 

It' Monday....Oh Boy...

It's Monday....Oh Boy..., now the question is this;  how did you read that to yourself?           Let me ask the same question with pictures?

                                                                                                                   Which picture best describes how you feel on Monday? 

        
Now, what if I asked your clients how they think you feel on Monday, based solely on what they see or hear?

Last question, if you were buying or selling your home, who would you want representing you?

It's never too late!

Are you where you thought you'd be at this point in your life?

Are you doing what you thought you'd be doing?

Are you making a difference?

It's NEVER too late to break down the walls that are holding you back.

Start today!

Coaching - Part Two - The "Who, What, Why and When"

Hopefully you took a little time after reading my post yesterday and decided "What" type of coaching might fit your needs as well as "Why" a coach might help you reach both your short and long term goals.

Now let's cover the "Who" and the "When". First, the "Who".

You can find coaches almost anywhere. Most of the larger (and even some of the smaller) companies have in house coaching. Many real estate speakers have some type of coaching program. You can do research using any of the more popular search engines. So, where do you start?

Well, in my humble opinion I believe you should interview people until you find the one that "feels right" to you. Yep, I know "feels right" is surely not a recipe for success. However, many agents have told me their first (or second etc) coach just didn't "feel" like a good fit from the start.

Finding a coach who will push you (when needed) to hit your goals isn't easy.

Finding a coach who will tell you the truth (whether you want to hear it or not) isn't easy.

Finding a coach who truly cares about you (and your personal side) isn't easy.

A good coach knows how to do all three of these things.....and the "best" coaches DO all three.

Ok, let's talk about "When" to hire a coach. I know it's easy to just say "now". But the truth is that coaching is NOT for everyone. If you are happy with your production level and your spouse/partner/significant other is also happy, a coach may not be any help to you.

But if you need to improve. If you need to stretch yourself. If you find that either you hit your goals too easliy, or you always seem to come up just short, then a coach might be the answer.

It surely can't hurt anything if you start interviewing coaches. By the way, pay attention to how they ask and answer questions. If they are simply answering your questions without learning about you, chances are they are simply selling themselves. If they answer your questions and ask a lot about you, chances are they are trying to decide if the two of you would be a good fit together. Coaches who look for a good fit have a much higher success ratio. Coaches who really try to get to the root of your personal goals, and then talk about how they can help you hit those goals, are usually your best option.

If you'd like to talk more about coaching, feel free to text or call me at 860-638-9816. I'd be happy to explain my coaching plan and give you a few tips on interviewing.

Thank you for your time. Have a GREAT career!

Coaching - The "Who, What, Why and When"

If you Google "coaching" there are almost 83 Million sites that load. Filter it to "real estate coaching" and there are still over 51 MILLION choices. Wow, where do you start!

So here (in my humble opinion) are some things you might consider before deciding if coaching is for you.

Let's cover the "what" and "why" today and I'll post the "who" and "when" tomorrow.

Ok, let's start with the "why" of coaching. Simply speaking nobody actually "NEEDS" a coach. No matter what field you choose in real estate you don't "need" a coach. You can grind it out, learn from your mistakes, and find a way to reach your goals. So, if you don't need a coach, why hire one? Well again this might seem like the simple answer but a coach can make your real estate life easier. They can help you to avoid the same mistakes other agents have been making for years. They can help you to set goals that are realistic and not simply because someone tells you to set goals. Most important they can (and should) learn what you really want to accomplish and help you to accomplish it.

Now let's cover the "what" of coaching. I think the first thing you might need to consider is "what" type of coaching is right for you. Some of the choices might include individual one on one with the same coach, one on one with varying coaches, online coaching, group coaching, webinar coaching and simple accountability coaching. What type might be the best fit for you and your goals?

In case I still have your attention, my coaching program includes weekly one on one calls (always with me) as well as an invitation to our group calls and a monthly message. If you'd like to hear more you can call or text me at 860-638-9816 or email me at mike@fiddlenet.net

Stay tuned for the "who" and then "when" of coaching in tomorrow's blog post.

 

3 Tips to Re-Energize You And Your Company

Recently a friend of mine stopped by the house (he comes by often) and asked "when did you paint the house?" I had it painted it 5 years ago!

This isn't about you. Your Business might be doing just fine. This is about what "others" think. Is it possible they haven't noticed you painted your house? Maybe all you need to do is change the color of the light bulbs.

Here's what I'd suggest. Do something DIFFERENT to get their attention. It doesn't have to be expensive, just something they will NOTICE!

I have put together 12 ideas you might consider over the next 12 months. Here are three of them.

1. Open office for night hours.

    - Let your customers know that for the month of "whatever" your office is open until 8pm. Make sure you include the additional hours EVERYWHERE! One of the biggest complaints from consumers is that businesses don't make it easier for them. Some of your agents are already working nights, all this does is make it easier for the public.

2. Change the face of your website to include local and client news.

    - If the only reason people have to visit your website is because they are looking to buy or sell, you are missing out on a great opportunity. Change your website so that ALL your clients want to visit and read what is happening locally. Add a Twitter feed and encourage your clients to send you news. It might be about their local sports team, or a concert in which their child was featured but make it more PERSONAL for them. Encourage them to send you Tweets about what's happening and retweet them on your site.  Give them a format to share information and they'll keep coming back.

3. Host a Client Movie Night.

    - Did you know you can rent out a movie theatre room for a matinee in some areas for as little as $300-$400? Involve some of your vendors to share in the cost and you can probably do this for next to nothing. Invite all your past clients. Have them email their reservation to update your own contact list. Before the movie starts you can introduce your vendors and any of your agents who are present.  Enjoy the show!

Come up with your own plan or feel free to use mine, but make sure your ideas help the consumer notice you again. If they do, you'll likely see an increase in business.

If you would like my complete 12 point list, simply respond here or email me at mike@fiddlenet.com and I'll be glad to share it with you.

 

 

Mike Fiddler is a real estate recruiter who has a very unique method to help brokers recruit agents who fit their company values. You can reach Mike by email; mike@fiddlenet.com or text 860-638-9816 to arrange a 15 minute phone call. You may have found "Your Recruiting Solution".

 

 

 

Waiting for Spring? OR Preparing for Spring?

No matter how hard you try you can't stop time. Spring is coming and for some it can't come soon enough. People all over are blogging and posting that Spring is only 20some days away.

Why wait? Waiting is just another way of "wasting". I'll wait till spring...I'll wait until Monday...I'll wait until the snow melts... I'll wait until the flowers bloom. There are many reasons to wait, but if you wait you'll just waste time.......

...and time is limited.

Baseball players don't wait until the beginning of the season to get ready...they are at spring training now..before spring.

If you are a real estate company owner the best way to prepare for spring is to build your company by scheduling new and experienced agent interviews....now!

If you are a real estate agent the best way to prepare for spring is to schedule appointments...now!

If you need help doing these things, contact me and I'll be glad to share some tips I've learned.

But please, stop WAITING and start DOING!

You'll be glad you did.... come spring.

Derek Jeter gives tip to Real Estate agents in press conference

Did you hear that one of the best Yankee players is retiring? Did you happen to catch his press conference yesterday?  I believe he gave real estate agents a HUGE tip.

Here's an excerpt from yesterday. "I just tried to stay the same every day," Jeter said. "I think it's important to stay the same every day. Any time you play this game, it's a game of failure. You're going to fail more than you succeed."

Hmm...sound familiar? I truly hope that someone, somewhere has told you that real estate is also a game of "failure". You will fail more often than you succeed. However, each failure gets you closer to success.

The truth is Derek Jeter has 3316 hits as he enters his 20th and final season. However, he's had over 10,000 official at bats; he has FAILED to get a hit 7,298 times.

Jeter knows that on average, every 3 times he comes to bat, he'll get a hit (he'll succeed). What do you think that knowledge does for him? If he fails to get a hit, how fast do you think he wants another opportunity?

This is the time of year that many companies recoginze Top Producers for last years success. I sometimes wonder how often they had to "fail" in order to reach that level of success. It's not like baseball; we will probably never know. But what if we did?

What if you knew how many times you'd fail before you'd succeed? If you knew your own average, you'd know how many times you need to go to bat in order to hit your own goals. What could that do for you?

 

Congratulations Derek on a great career.....and thanks for the lesson.

 

 

Recruiting might be like shoveling snow..

You might have heard there have been a few snow storms this winter. We've surely had our share. I've noticed people usually do a really nice cleanup job.... at least for the first few storms. The problem is, it keeps snowing. What might happen if you just stopped shoveling...and it kept snowing. Eventually you wouldn't even be able to leave your home.

It's kind of like recruiting agents for your company. I'll bet when you first opened you did a nice job of recruiting. The problem is, you have to keep recruiting in order to build your company. If you stop recruiting, two things are likely to happen. First, your company will stop growing. Second, someone will start recruiting from you.

Many broker/owners get so busy running their business they don't have time to build their business. Maybe it's time to find someone to help. After all, if the snow keeps coming you can either find the time to shovel, or find someone to help.

Oh by the way, snow is in our forecast for tomorrow.... again!