Get Noticed!

#3 Get Noticed! Part 1

For the next 5 days we will go over getting noticed,  as included in your business plan.

First Step:

Write up your hours of operation. It is important to set this up. 1.) It keeps you grounded. 2.) It helps you to focus on priorities.

Everyone needs time off to regenerate. Working too much or too hard will burn anyone out. Teach yourself to say "No". If  it can wait until the next business day, then do it.
There are times when waiting is not an option and this is where priorities set in. If it can not wait, take charge to get it done, quickly and efficiently, but then jot down those hours of overtime, and take those hours at a later time, for time to do something other than business.

Example: 2 hour late night, means 2 hour late start morning with the kids. Those 2 hours took away time from family, make up for it. A good way to get in family time; walk your child to school in the morning.

There is a reason the average business company, work their employees no more than a 40 hr a week.....It's called quality of life....
After all if you do not take time for you, how do you expect to take care of your clients efficiently?

Running a business isn't just about numbers, who you see, or talk to; Its about time management.


Second Step:

Write up your introduction Email and send it out to all your contacts. Your contacts: family, friends, neighbors, co-workers. These are the first people who will see your business beginning and most likely come to you first before going to someone else.

You never know who is, or isn't not looking for a home. Your friends, friends may be that soon to be new referral.

When you write your Email, make it short, sweet and to the point.

You should write up to different Emails.

 1. An introduction to the inner office Email to co-workers.
 2. An introduction Email to the SOI people in your contacts.

When you have a company inner office email system set up, it will begin to show your clients, how you conduct your business professionally. It is also branding yourself as a business professional.

5, 5's, 5 days a week

Practice the 5, 5"s , 5 days a week.

5 emails
5 phone calls
5 text messages
5 hellos to strangers
5 thank you cards

#2 Set Goals

Goals are a very important part of making a business plan.
Set two of them: A) Short Term
                            B) Long term
Short Term:

Set goals you plan on achieving or would like to achieve during your fiscal year.
You can choose Jan-Dec as your year if you wish, just ones personal preference.
These goals may include:
                                 Your sales  goal
                                 Vacation
                                 Getting your credit score where you want
                      
Something that is obtainable but yet still motivational, allowing you to go beyond the limits of reaching it.

Note: If you set your yearly goal too high, you may be setting yourself up for failure, AND
if you do not set your goal high enough, you may be setting yourself up for failure.
Set your goal to what you feel, is possible to reach, yet still holds a challenge to do it.

Long Term:

This goal is important, it keeps you grounded and focused on the long haul.
It is your ultimate plan on where you plan to take your business.
You can set this up however you want to achieve the long term goal, or place increment long term goals.
Personally the 5 year increment goal works for me.

A 5 year example may include this:

                                  Buy a house
                                  Have 100K in savings
                                  Kids college fund completed
                                  Dream vacation

You may even want to set a goal to pay off your mortgage in 15 years instead of 30 years.

Be creative, get crazy, and make it fun. When your goal plans are done, post on your wall,
computer, refrigerator, or anywhere else that forces you to see it everyday. Being reminded of goals will help your mind stay focused on the tasks at hand.

My next blog #3 we will look at structure. How is my business going to achieve these goals?

#1 Make A Business Plan

A few days ago I wrote up " 20 ways to be a Successful Real Estate Agent".
Over the next few days I will post ideas on how to get there.

#1 A Business Plan.

To start any business, one should have a business plan. Whether that be selling lemonade
on the corner block for your kids fundraiser, finding out where your next story is
for your news editor, looking to find that buyer for the next home sale, or
developing plans to build the biggest Skyscaper on earth; it doesn't matter what field of work one does, everyone needs a business plan. Business plans build the foundation of your business.

Look at it this way: Any builder knows if you do not have a good start to a foundation on a house,
it will start to crack. As more pressure is put on it, more damage is done. Eventually the foundation would crumble with the house  falling down.

Same concept with a business. If you have a good solid plan, it can take you far.

By popular demand I have been asked to send out my business plan to many readers.
With that being said, I will be posting it on my Blog in the next few days.

You can also "Like" me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/RachaelSanMiguelRealtorAtZiprealtyInc.

Looking to Buy?

Looking to buy or sell now is the time before interest rates potentially raise. According to this article in Inman News, Home prices are rising, and so are interest rates.

http://www.inman.com/2013/09/19/existing-home-sales-hit-highest-level-in-6-5-years/

10 Advertising Places to Get Your Business Started

Take advantage of the opportunity of free advertisement. Get your business going with these companies. Some of them also offer deals to boost or increase your business.



Facebook&

Facebook Webpage

Blogger.com

Google +

LindkIn

ActiveRain

Freeforums.com

Twitter

Pinterest

Youtube

20 Ways to Be a Successful Real Estate Agent

 This guide is helpful to any self made contractor striving to be successful.

1.      Make a Business Plan

2.      Set yearly goals.
       A) For short term, year goal.
       B) Long term,  5+ year goal.

3.      Get a company Email other than a private one .IE (yahoo, gmail)

4.      Answer every available phone call that comes in. (Even if you do not recognize the number).

5.      Wear your name tag (Everywhere: Coffee Shop, Store, Kids School, Park).

6.      Be spontaneous when entering a conversation.

7.      Create a blog spot on the web. Then Blog minimum once a week, but strive for daily.

8.      Keep up to date with classes offered by your broker, MLS, Title Companies, NAR, or anyone else who is certified to teach classes.

9.      Find a specialty that you find interesting to you

10.  Get involved with your community

11.  Get connected with as many business networks you can find. IE : Google+, Facebook, LinkdIn, Blogging, ActiveRain

12.  Write a thank note to each client you have worked with, and start a file to send out birthday cards and anniversary cards.

13.  Always keep a positive attitude. Even when you feel not yourself, you NEVER want that to show through to your client/customer.

14.  Associate with positive people

15.  Never assume the other agent will take care of the transaction, and always stay ontop of your time line. You do not want to be the one to drop the ball.

16.  Require a pre-approval. Without the approval, your just wasting you time.

17.  Get a buyer agency contract if you feel you’re going to need one.

18.  Initiate 5 phones calls daily, and 5 emails daily.  

19.  Do not wait for people to come to you.

20.  Keep all your clients in your contact file system, even if you have finished a transaction with them.

 

 

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Rachael San Miguel

 

Real Estate Agent

Dre# 01933117
Email rachaelsanmiguel@gmail.com
ZipRealty Inc.

Welcome to the world of Real Estate. Whether you’re looking to buy or wanting to sell, I am the Realtor for you. With 25 years’ experience in customer service I will work hard at finding you a home. Owning your own home is the “Big American Dream”, and it’s my mission to get you there.
My favorite part of this profession is seeing the look on clients' faces when they finally find their dream home.... Looking for a home is an exciting time in a person’s life, and although each real estate story is unique, it will be one to remember. My goal is to help walk you through this exciting process with ease and comfort. I can’t promise the road won’t be bumpy; but, with persistence, we can accomplish great things.
“To Accomplish Great Things, We Must Dream As Well As Act”. -Anatole France

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Energy Tax Credit

Good article information for home owners Posted in Inman News. Energy tax credit available through 2013.

http://www.inman.com/2013/09/13/claim-energy-efficiency-tax-credit-for-homeowners-before-its-gone/

Good news for you buyers who are having a struggle of  time, getting your credit back up from a devastating foreclosure or short sale.

Here is Inman New Report:
http://www.inman.com/2013/08/19/fha-eases-rules-for-some-credit-impaired-applicants/

Coming Soon

My license should be active soon! What a long and bumpy ride this has been.
Selling homes will be what I do. Although I will be focused in South County Bay Area, depending on the situation there is no telling how far I will travel to get you the home of your dreams.

Stay up to date as to my progress. I will be selling a home near you soon......

As always if you have immediate questions or want immediate service contact Sharon Donnel