Archive for September, 2007
Offers Made Today are from Buyers Ready to Buy at Bargain Prices!
“There is nothing more difficult to to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.” Nicollo Machiavelli (early 1500s)
So said this Italian political philosopher and somewhat controversial historical figure, yet this quote so mimics today’s Realtor’s dilemma. I (and many of us) read an inspiring post by George Tallabas about believing in ourselves and in a way repositioning our minds. After reflecting on his thoughts and then looking at many of my colleagues, I was struck with this Machiavelli quote that my husband often uses in his university teaching.
Our challenge today in the real estate market, whether you’re a realtor, buyer, or seller is multi-faceted: we have to think positively, act confidently, maintain our enthusiasm, be alert to even subtle market changes, stay well-positioned in the marketplace, AND BE WILLING TO TAKE ON THE INTRODUCTION OF A NEW ORDER OF THINGS!
As I peer from my sometimes foggy glasses, I see a new order of things looming, replete with new challenges and new business models. I am willing and I am challenged to forge ahead to even more treacherous territory, AND I WILL CONTINUE TO SPEAK THE TRUTH TO SELLERS: lower your asking price NOW, and say YES to SOLID, though less than expected offers, because the offers made today are from buyers ready to buy at bargain prices!
What Kind of FORCE or FARCE Do You Like in Real Estate Articles?
I can’t seem to shake this feeling and thought process, but I wonder where we’re going with real estate articles at times. I get the “Is there more FORCE or more FARCE in the real estate articles you read” syndrome whenever I do those all so convenient quick reads of blog posts and comments.
I’m sure most persons really interested in real estate have some measure of knowledge to begin with, but do you get annoyed with too much fluff and not enough substance?
My mother is fond of saying, “I just don’t know.” I’m there stuck with her right now - I just don’t know the answer to this question: Should there be more FORCE or FARCE in real estate blog articles?
Let me know what you think.
FORCE articles are:
F — funny (and thus amusing and laugh generators)
O — original (crafted from real or imagined experiences)
R — ridiculous (sometimes so silly that readers’ comments are all over the map)
C — casual (rarely too profoundly serious or deeply thought provoking), and
E — entertaining (must always close with a punch line or joke, and may open with either as well)
FARCE articles are:
F — factual (truly on point and targeted)
A — accountable (written well enough to avoid misinterpretation by readers - a.k.a. bad advice)
R — researched (facts and opinions are traceable and logical)
C — conceptual (the post opens with a premise or thesis, explains it, examines it, and then offers choices and optional courses of action) and
E — enterprising (they are about making money, doing business better, solving problems, making headway in the raging real estate storms even when your mast has snapped)
So, really, what do you think real estate looker, investor, agent, broker, regulator?
