So many of my friends have been talking about Marie Kondo-ing lately (apparently, it is now a verb). Have you read her book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” or seen the series on Netflix? One of the things that Marie talks about a lot in tidying up and decluttering is to ask if…
When is the last time you tried something new? “New” used to terrify me. I strongly disliked anything different, any change. I loved the sense (and it was truly just a sense) of control I had over what I did. Then one day, years ago, when I was reflecting back on my accomplishments and my…
Have you ever had a toxic client? You know the type. They hired you for your expertise, but they question everything you do (and your motives) every step of the way. They fuss at you and berate you (and sometimes yell at you), often for things that are outside of your control … sometimes even…
I had my day all planned out. Morning routine ✔️ Meeting with a team member ✔️ Lead team meeting ✔️ Guest host a podcast/real estate show ✔️ Film a video for an upcoming event ✔️ Walk thru a listing I have coming soon ✔️ Pick up my son from school ✔️ My planned post for this morning was going to be all…
“Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase” … one of my favorite quotes from the late, great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Seems very fitting to share today. When I think about the experiences in my life that have been the most life-changing, the big chances that…
Is anyone else a big jewelry fan? I love jewelry, always have, and have what would probably amount to an embarrassingly large collection. My very, very, very favorite piece of all time that I wear more than anything else in my collection (and have for years) is the Rebel pendant from Stella & Dot. I…
Your “team” doesn’t just mean a real estate team in the traditional sense. It is also the people who support you, help you, cheer you on, even encourage you when things aren’t going your way. Your team includes lenders, title company executives, stagers, designers, photographers, and more. There are so many people who help us…
Do you remember why you started in the real estate industry in the first place? For me, almost 17 years ago, it was simply to make a living. I was laid off from my project management position in the pharmaceutical industry (not the first time) and I had the choice to move to New Jersey…
I’ve had a couple experiences recently that reminded me of the power of the people you surround yourself with. In one instance I heard my Client Care Manager Melissa Oliver on the phone with someone talking about things to do to help me build my business. I heard her ask for something that I never would have…