Despite rising coronavirus cases across the country, the real estate market is continuing on an upward trajectory. 

Have you ever had a setback in life or a failure that really knocked you backward? They happen to all of us. We're humans; we're not robots. We do make mistakes. So when it happens, how do you recover?

Here are 6 ways that have helped me get back up, pull my crap together and move on with life. I'd like to share them with you today.

If you’ve ever worked with inherited home sales, you know how emotionally charged the process can be. Not only has the person selling recently lost a loved one, but there are often multiple players involved — some of whom don’t agree on what should be done with the home. 

Tap the overlooked niches in your market for more listings…No prospecting needed!

With a background in nursing, Rahim Charania, an agent from London, Ontario, got into real estate in a nontraditional way. 

Rick Culp, a Denver real estate agent, says that when he first became an agent, he dealt with the same struggle all new agents encounter: getting solid listings. He tried working with buyers, but even buyers were skeptical of his skillset, since he had no listings. Then, one day, Rick struck gold with his first FSBO.

 
Are you successfully farming an area for your real estate business?

At some point during your real estate career, have you had to work with a seller or buyer with unrealistic expectations?

You hear me say it all the time:

“Keep working smart!”

“Work smarter, not harder!”

But without explaining exactly what I mean, I can’t possibly expect you to follow my advice, now can I?

Don’t Need a Full Listing Presentation?
Try a Two-Sentence Close.

In some cases, giving a full listing presentation just isn't necessary. If you sense that someone is ready to list with you, try an alternative I like to call the two-sentence close.

If the homeowners aren't interviewing anyone else and they've made comments about working with you prior to the appointment or when you were looking at the home, they might be anxious to get started.