TURN THE PROBLEM AROUND.

Instead of asking, “Why is nothing selling?” try asking, “Where could my skills create another opportunity?” During my real estate career, I added consulting and selling development sites as another arm of the business. My experience had value beyond established...

LOOK OUTSIDE YOUR PATCH.

Sometimes the best business idea comes from somewhere completely different.Look at how other industries attract clients, build relationships and solve problems. What could you bring into real estate?When established properties became harder to sell, I expanded into...

KEEP GIVING YOURSELF MORE SHOTS

“Find a way to play the game that ensures you get a lot of shots.” For real estate agents, that means creating opportunities consistently: a follow-up call, a past-client conversation, another appraisal. My 80% listings, 20% buyers focus gave my week direction....

LISTINGS CREATE A FLOW-ON EFFECT!

A listing can create opportunities beyond the sale itself. It attracts buyer enquiries, brings people through your open homes and increases your visibility. Some of those buyers also have a property to sell. That’s why, throughout my career, I focused 80% on listings...

DON’T BUILD YOUR BUSINESS AROUND ONE SHOT!

“The person who gets 1 shot needs everything to go right. The person who gets 1000 shots is going to score at some point.” In real estate, relying on one potential listing puts a lot of pressure on that one opportunity. Throughout my career, I focused 80% of my effort...