Brand spanking new in the business and I was shadowing the gal who, without knowing it, would soon become my partner in the real estate business until she moved away from the area. One of her listings had just taken a binder and she asked me if I would like to accompany her to meet… Read More
Everyone Just Wants To Be Loved
Being competitive as I am, (see yesterday’s blog post ), I don’t always want to admit it but, there are talented Realtors in Fairfield County who are not affiliated with Al Filippone Associates. All comic relief aside, I recently walked through a home with one such agent as a favor to assist her in pricing. A Unique Balance As… Read More
Taking It Personally
Years back, as we were growing our team at Al Filippone Associates in Fairfield County, Ct., I watched with great interest the way in which certain agents conducted their business compared to others. In many cases it was obvious why some consistently met their goals while others didn’t. In other cases, however, it was not so obvious,… Read More
The 90 Day Affair
I can see it in your eyes. Summer is in full force and the attraction to all the distraction is very compelling. Besides, there’s no point in trying to prospect because so many people are away on vacation. Or so it seems. That is certainly the mind set of many Realtors and it’s easy to… Read More
Growing What You Have With Abundance
Of the many realtors that I speak with, it is becoming clear to me that some are unknowingly committed to impeding their own growth. The obstacles that they create in their mind are fairly common. I don’t have children so I miss out on access to the spectrum of business that is generated from school… Read More