AGBeat Columnist: Linsey Planeta
Linsey Planeta is the Broker Owner of Belterra Fine Homes in Orange County, California. Linsey rants regularly on her blog, OC Real Estate Voice. She also provides sellers with tips on how to get their home sold on Why Didn't My Home Sell? She has been an active Real Estate Coach and Instructor and loves working with agents so that they may look at their business with fresh eyes, renewed purpose, and defined systems. Linsey can be found in her office or you can also find her on Twitter@Linsey.
Don’t hate me because I’m a real estate agent
Last month I spent a day at a seminar for real estate agents. The hotel I stayed in was packed with other real estate agents all attending the same event and following dinner, I went to sit down in the packed lounge. Tables were filled and there were very few empty chairs, however one nice guy, we’ll call him John Doe, ...
When Was The Last Time You Said These Words…
Apology Apologies are often given. Some are better than others. Some are more sincere than others. There are even times when the apology is so poorly done, it’s as bad as the offense. But every now and then, when it is done well, the effect is profound. One cannot underestimate the power of apology. I have been absent from Twitter ...
My Technology Sabbatical – Is It Time to Look Up?
Now I know what you are going to tell me. I know the our business is done face-to-face…and that is true. But, I’m amazed how much of my job is done sitting in front of this computer screen. And over the last few years, the computer has become even more critical. In addition to the blogs and social media engagement, I spend ...
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Real Estate Tip – Increase Your Price! Shhh – It’s a Secret!
Shhh! It’s a Secret! If you happen to work in my local market place, stop reading. This is one of the best conversations on any listing appointment I go on. But really…you don’t want to know. Go on…go…. You Heard Me Right…Raise Your Price! Last week I spent a few minutes pouring through the MLS and noticed the large number ...
Don’t Fall Into the Trap – Good Planning is Where It’s At
It’s Time for the 2010 Business Plan For some of you – the planners in the group- 2010′s business plan is well underway. For the rest of you, don’t sweat it…just yet. But, it is time to start. Whatever camp you are in, today we’ll take a look at some of the ‘musts’ to consider in building a strong plan ...
Twitter Lists – This Just Might Be a Game Changer
The Big List Debate In recent weeks there have been a number of lists that came out by various people in the RE.net space. Roost is currently on the 4th installment of 50 RE People You Should Follow on Twitter, Stefan Swanepoel’s 2 part series on the 100 Influential & Interesting Real Estate People, and Dustin Luther’s analytical 50 Most ...
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2010! Part 1
I know, I know. We’ve only just begun 4th quarter, but believe it or not, it really is time to assess what’s been working for 2009, what could have been improved, and what changes you are committed to making in 2010. Why this early? Two big reasons: It’s about Momentum! Examining your business keeps you working and participating in your ...
Do What Works
Confessions I write a To Do list – on paper – everyday. I still have a Rolodex on my desk. I track listings, escrows, and prospects on a massive white board in my office. Why? For Me, It Works For me, the act of running through my days activities to create a To Do list with the use of pen ...
Dear Client – You’re Fired!
Yesterday I came across a tweet from the infamous Ian Watt of Vancouver. One of the coolest things about Watt is his willingness to shoot straight and he did just that in an article published in the August 2009 edition of REM Magazine entitled, ‘When to Fire Your Clients‘. You’re Fired! It’s never easy but I have ‘fired’ clients before. ...
Computer to Connect
The Black Hole My husband, Michael, has come to refer to my home office as the black hole. I go in – and sometimes I don’t come out. I spend A LOT of time in front of my computer. Although I’m active with friends, my kids sports, and their school, during work hours, when I’m not actually with a client, ...
I Abandoned My Blog
I am filled with a tremendous shame and I know I have committed a mortal sin in the blogging world. I think I’m going to blogger hell. I abandoned my blog. The Birth of My Blog In May 2008 I launched my blog. Really, if I am honest, the work began in January 2008. I started studying and working on ...
The Quest for Balance
‘Balance is an illusion.’ A coach said that to me once when I was complaining about how much I had worked that week. I was feeling badly about time away from my kids, the things I hadn’t gotten around to completing, and how much I had on my plate. I remember slightly resenting him when he said it. We all ...
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