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By: The Second Commandment Of Real Estate | Real Estate Magazine - Real Estate Opinion Column - AgentGenius

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:35:38 +0000

[...] week, The Stigliano Chronicles, covered my thoughts on being an expert and what it means to be one. Its a word we use all the time [...]

By: Matt Stigliano

Matt Stigliano — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:23:38 +0000

Kim – I was never much of a skier or snowboarder. In fact, I once had the opportunity to learn from the Nitro Snowboarding team – pros from all around the world. After about 100 times falling down the French Alps, I continued to the bottom. There I discovered the bar and enjoyed the fact that I was in the same mountains that Evian comes from.

I learned that lesson early in life, because I hated to be wrong and misguide anyone. So I’ve never been afraid to admit what I don’t know. Since I like to learn new stuff, I don’t mind admitting it either, since I’ll be able to learn the answer as well as provide it.

Lisa – I remember a teacher in high school telling me that school wasn’t to teach me things, it was to teach me how to learn things. I think that teacher gave me some great advice with that and it applies today.

Missy – The only thing that frustrates me is when I can’t find the answer. I’m still looking for a tax accountant who can answer a question I have, but so far no one knows the answer.

By: Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:10:34 +0000

Ever learning…

It will never stop….

Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know” on the journey.

By: Lisa Sanderson

Lisa Sanderson — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:35:56 +0000

The first buyer I ever closed (1992) wrote a rave review on the post-closing questionnaire that my broker sent out. In it, one of the things he cited as good was that even though I didn’t know everything, I knew where to get the info he needed. That was probably the best thing that first broker taught me ‘you don’t have to know everything but know where to find out’. That, and the power of ‘thank you.’

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By: Matt Stigliano

Matt Stigliano — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:18:42 +0000

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By: KimWood

KimWood — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:00:26 +0000

Matt -
I want on those slopes!!! It’s been too long… ok… I guess you didn’t really want to talk about the Diamond Runs……

I learned early it was ok for me to say, “I’m not certain about that, but I’ll find out” or “That is the perfect question to ask Mr. Mortgage”. You are right – redirecting those question does make the expert. It also makes a true ‘team’ when you have field experts to assist when needed.