Five Questions to Ask Yourself About Time Off
It’s that time of year. School’s out, the weather is getting warmer, and many real estate agents start dreaming about… vacation! Unfortunately, for many of them it’s just that – a dream. I’m a huge...
View ArticleAsk Denise: Taking Time Off
Q: I want to take most of the summer off – it’s the last time I’ll have with my daughter before she goes to college, but I’m worried about my business. Is it realistic to think I can take two months...
View ArticleAsk Denise: Taking Time Off
Q: Denise, your article on taking time off really helped me – I took a week of vacation in August for the first time in six years. It felt great! I’m hoping to do this every year! A: I don’t think...
View ArticleLet Quality of Life Be Your Guide in 2013 … and Beyond
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a long-held belief that the first, and the most important thing in your business, is creating “quality of life”. As we wind down 2012 and head in to 2013 I want to...
View ArticleThe Warmest of Holiday Wishes
The holiday season is upon us – and for some cultures, it may already have occurred. But because my family celebrates Christmas I’m posting this Zebra Report right before the holiday that I personally...
View ArticleAsk Denise: Too much work for time off
Q: I am supposed to be getting away for the long weekend, but I just have too much to do. I have two listings that have just come on and I know I am going to have a lot of inquiries and offers coming...
View ArticleThe Gift of the “AHA!” Moment
We all have those moments in life when something hits us when we least expect it and rocks our previous beliefs and changes our actions. I call them “AHA” moments. I have had my share of them, as I am...
View ArticleThe Gift of a “Wrench”
You may have heard the term “throwing a wrench in the plans”. Well, from where I’m standing, it seems to be raining “wrenches” this month. I have been contacted by so many agents I am coaching who have...
View ArticleTime to Wind Down or Time to Wind Up?
Every year in mid-November I hear the same comment from agents: “Denise, the market is slowing down. I think I’ll just wind things down, assume nothing else is going to happen, and then wind up next...
View ArticleAsk Denise: Time Off for Holidays
Q: Denise, how do I gracefully tell my clients that I won’t be available while I am taking a week and a half off over Christmas? A: Easy! It sounds like you want to take the time off, but you aren’t...
View ArticleAsk Denise: Compensating a Back-Up Agent
Q: Denise, I like your idea of looking at transaction categories and applicable commission for agents covering for agents on vacation, but I am just going to be gone for one week over 4th of July and...
View ArticleAsk Denise: Low Inventory Burnout
Q: Denise, this market has made me absolutely exhausted! I have buyers who can’t find a property… I have sellers who want to sell, but they are very concerned about being able to find a home to buy,...
View ArticleAsk Denise: Finding the Right Agent to Cover My Vacation
Q: “Denise, I want to take some time off this summer. I am in a new office and haven’t had a chance to connect with all the agents yet so I don’t know who I would want to have cover my business while I...
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Ask Denise: Holiday Message?
Q: Denise, I will be taking next week off and want to have the following as my voicemail message, “Thank you for your call. I will be taking the week of December 21st off for the Christmas holiday. I...
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Coping With Life as a Business Owner
How many hats do you wear? As a real estate salesperson, you’re painfully aware that you’re not just a salesperson. You’re a marketer, financial consultant, troubleshooter, negotiator, computer repair...
View ArticleAsk Denise: Winter Doldrums
Q: “Hi Denise – I am struggling with the winter doldrums! I think the market is slowing down, so why don’t I just take some much needed time off?” A: If time off is what you need then of course you...
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Finding Success Your Way! (Part 2)
Last week I discussed the top 5 of 10 common denominators that successful real estate agents possess. This week I am unveiling my remaining list of essential elements that a successful real estate...
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This November: Are You Winding-Down When You Should Be Winding-Up?
Every year in mid-November I hear the same comment from agents: “Denise, the market is slowing down. I think I’ll just wind things down, assume nothing else is going to happen, and then wind up next...
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Social Distancing and Productivity Opportunities
You can’t go anywhere without hearing about the doom and gloom of the Corona Virus. This brings up fear, anxiety and uncertainty for what lies ahead. We have been down a similar road a number of...
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Open Houses on Holiday Weekends
Today, I’m talking about running open houses during busy holiday weekends. I had a question yesterday from one of my clients, “Do you do have an open house on a holiday weekend? Don’t you? What has...
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