The "Pareto Principle" states that eighty percent of results come from twenty percent of efforts. This is widely known in real estate as the "80/20" rule, wherein roughly twenty percent of agents make up eighty percent of sales. This dynamic is understood as becoming part of the "vital few"--or, the twenty percent. Clearly, you want to firmly plant your business in the land of the twenty. And there is no better way to establish that trend for yourself and your business than by identifying and prioritizing the 20 percent of tasks within your control that will lead to 80 percent of your sales results. Following are some tried and true methods on how to become one of the vital few: … [Read more...] about How to Become One of the Vital Few
Ways to Streamline Your Thanksgiving To-Do List
What's not to like about a day dedicated to eating lots of great food and spending time with those closest to you? That being said, the prep work can feel overwhelming and so can accommodating a lot of people in your home. As such, there is no better time to let go of any perfectionist tendencies and make things easy on yourself so you can truly enjoy this special day. Here are some tips on how to streamline your Thanksgiving To-Do list: … [Read more...] about Ways to Streamline Your Thanksgiving To-Do List
Best Indoor Home Projects Perfect for October
With winter weather right around the corner, it's a good time to set your sights on home upgrades you can do indoors. And if you're thinking about selling come spring, these home prep projects will pay off nicely. Following are the best indoor home projects perfect for October: … [Read more...] about Best Indoor Home Projects Perfect for October
How to Know if You Need Gutter Guards
Gutters that work efficiently are essential to protecting the foundation of your home. Gutters are designed to redirect water to downspouts that carry the water to a suitable drainage location, well away from your foundation. But gutters need regular maintenance to work effectively and can be difficult to access and hard to keep free of leaves and debris. So in case you've ever pondered this question, here's how to know if you need gutter guards: … [Read more...] about How to Know if You Need Gutter Guards
Knowledge is Power: Things Affecting Real Estate Now
"To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge." - Confucius As a real estate agent and business owner it's important to have some knowledge of what may lay ahead. The market dislikes surprises and the spring-summer sell season surprised many with its lackluster sales and a housing market often described as "frozen." Buyers and sellers alike faced strong headwinds such as unaffordable housing prices, higher than expected mortgage rates, and sky-high insurance and taxes. Meanwhile sellers struggled to adjust to a market that was less enthusiastic than in the recent past. The somewhat irrational exuberance seen in yesterday's post-pandemic era has come and gone. This has resulted in an increase of 47% more delistings in June as unbelieving sellers pulled their … [Read more...] about Knowledge is Power: Things Affecting Real Estate Now