It’s really nice to have something positive and encouraging.
Brenda Leslie
REMAX of Rome
Website: www.brendaleslie.net
Archive for January, 2009
January 2009 – Alumni Club Call with Mark Leader
Friday, January 30th, 2009Proving the Power of Positive Thoughts and Positive Action
Friday, January 23rd, 2009By Mark Leader
Real estate professionals can easily become absorbed in today’s negative news stories about a failing global economy, when they should instead be focused on the positive news about the real estate market.
“What positive news?” you may ask.
Let’s start with this: while the experts continue to discuss the ups and downs of the market, life goes on. That’s right. People get married, people get divorced, people change jobs, babies are born, kids go to college and people die. And, because of all this, people buy and sell houses.
Here’s another positive thought: in the United States, 30% of people own their homes without a mortgage. Another 30% purchased their homes more than five years ago. This means that all these people (60% of homeowners) have equity in their homes.
More positive thinking: instead of focusing on the fact that 6% of the population is unemployed, think about the 94% of people who are working.
The truth is, there’s never been a better time to buy real estate. Interest rates are low and there are plenty of homes available at reasonable prices.
Personally, I’m looking for property to buy right now, because I have confidence that the property will rise in value in five years.
I would like to see every single real estate agent in America buy an investment property right now. If you really, truly believe in the future of real estate, then you should be out there demonstrating that belief by buying something yourself.
If the real estate community really wants to change this market, then every single real estate agent in the country should come together and buy what we are selling: property.
Imagine the impact on the housing market and the economy if every single one of the National Association of Realtors 1.3 million members bought an investment property before the end of the year. It would turn the market around completely and eliminate all the foreclosures which are a drag on real estate values.
When Warren Buffett invests in the stock market, he reassures the rest of investors that he believes there are investment opportunities out there. His investments can have a huge effect on the stock market.
Now imagine the kind of impact that 1.3 million Realtors can have on the housing market. Within 90 days, if each Realtor purchased a property, it would send a message to the world that investing in real estate right now makes sense.
In addition, these real estate agents would be increasing their own family’s wealth and security.
I call on every Realtor in the country to quit believing in the negative press and to stop just telling people to buy real estate. Instead, each and every agent should show their customers and the rest of the world that they believe in the power of real estate to build wealth by buying property themselves.
Mark Leader is the creator of Mark Leader Courses. For more information, please visit www.leaderschoice.com.
A Conversation with Kim Mangham
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009A Conversation with Kim Mangham, Leaders Elite Participant
How long have you been in real estate? Where and with what company?
I have been in real estate almost 20 years in Birmingham, Alabama. With Johnson Rast & Hays, then First Real Estate, then LAH Real Estate, then ReMax, back to RealtySouth (old Johnson Rast and Hays). Now I am the broker/manager with RealtySouth Vestavia
What made you decide to take the Leader’s Choice classes, particularly the Leaders Elite program?
I wanted to be an example to my agents in the office. I am their broker here and felt it was important that they knew I was on this road with them.
What do you think has been the most important thing you learned through the Leaders Elite program?
I think all the one-hour programs are good and I try to use them with the agents in my office.
What has been the most challenging aspect of your career during the past year? How have you resolved it?
Keeping the agents spirits up and keeping focused with the downturn of the market. I’ve resolved this by just keeping them informed with the most up-to-date info and trying to keep them plugging away.
Have you continued to use the daily activity planner? How has it helped you?
No, and I probably could adapt it to a broker/manager in regards to recruitment.
Have there been other specific tips from the Leaders Elite webinars or coaching which have helped you? How?
I really liked as a manager the special weekly sessions we had with the guest speakers that dove into recruitment and management issues.
Just got my real estate license…will this work?
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009Hi Mark,
I just got my real estate license a couple of months ago and am interested in your Blueprint for Success book, I have heard some great reviews of it, so I am sure its good. My question however is this, I am a little concerned that this book might be designed more for experienced agents rather than a new girl on the real estate scene like myself, is this the case.
I am trying to hit the ground running, so to speak, so I would like to find something that would cater towards possibly just getting started in the real estate industry, do you have any product recommendations that might suit me better?
I had originally heard about you through the real estate license center and they were talking about the quality of your real estate training courses, though I don’t think that I could afford something like that right now, times are a bit tough especially when starting a new business you know. So anyways I am open to hearing what you might recommend, or maybe even a combination of items to get me going.
Thanks, Vicky L.
