Market Does Not Matter

By Jeremy Williams

I encourage you today to fit in your schedule a time to drive to a parking lot of one of the most trafficked places in your community.  Park your car.  Turn off your cell phone.  Clear your mind from your daily activities.  This is an activity where the requirements are simple.  Open your eyes and watch. What do you see?  You see people from all walks of life, a “portfolio” of career types, and all dealing with different life situations.

What does it mean to you?  Everyone of these persons could be a potential client.  If they are not a potential client, then what are they to you?  These people could be prospects, referral sources, and maybe even a future friend.  You never know how life works.  The key is to realize the potential and to keep an open mind.

So how does this correlate with the title of this post, “Market Does Not Matter?”  In up or down markets, there will always be people needing the services of a REALTOR®.  Realizing the potential in the market is key to your success as a REALTOR®.  Look at all the people moving in and out of your market area.  Go meet them in the places they congregate.  You always here, “Everyone knows someone.”  Why can’t this person be you?  Realize that millions of potential dollars pass by you each day as a REALTOR® whether the real estate market is considered “good” or “bad” in your area.  You just have to find your unfair share.

So again, I challenge you when you think the real estate market is tough, go through the exercise I mentioned above.  Your potential is only set by the ceiling your create.  Look at all the people that pass by you each day as either a direct piece of business or a referral source.  Now the real estate market in the new perspective seems great all the time whether “up” or “down.”

Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE in Kingwood, Texas specializes in the residential real estate market of Kingwood, Atascocita, and Humble, Texas.  Visit his Web site at www.williams4yourhome.com.

Involvement = Impact

By Jeremy Williams

Involvement = Impact was a humbling realization I had after a board meeting this week with the East Houston Fellowship of Christian Athletes. You can’t stand on the side lines if you want to have an impact on anything, whether it is in the real estate industry, an organization you participate in, or even in your family. Napoleon Hill wrote, “You must get involved to have an impact. No one is impressed with the won-loss record of the referee.” How many times do we find our selves standing on the sidelines of life?

How can you get involved in making an impact in our industry?

• Reach out to a new REALTOR® seeking help on how to hold an open house.
• Volunteer to teach a class to REALTORS® on how to utilize technology to grow their businesses.
• Be a mentor to a REALTOR® who is looking to grow their business.
• Find a local organization that is in need of volunteers and get involved.

There are probably more ways for you to get involved than you realize. The result of your involvement often can’t be measured, but should never be underestimated.

I was 16 and in high school when I attended a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting. Two people who chose to get involved in my life probably do not realize the impact they had on me. The impact was life changing, and I can say without a doubt, I would not be who I am today without these two individuals taking time to get involved.

Don’t underestimate the power of involvement, and the significant impact that can take place. Be impactful in your real estate business and get involved.

Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE in Kingwood, Texas specializes in the residential real estate market of Kingwood, Atascocita, and Humble, Texas.  Visit his Web site at www.williams4yourhome.com.