9 Reasons Why the Other Guy Got the Client

Sometimes a person does things that keeps business away. (Ya think?) He may not even realize it, but it's happening nonetheless. And did you ever wonder why so-and-so got the listing (if it's real estate) and not you? Or the job? Or the offer? Or whatever the focus may/could be - is? And sometimes it can be the littlest thing if we just did it or stopped doing it (if it's rude) or had a grasp of it (if it's knowledge) and we'd be making better head way/moving forward/gaining momentum. With this in mind I've come up with a list of nine reasons why the other guy got the client (and not you). The thinking behind it is maybe it's time to mimick him (or her)? Only you can determine that.

9 reasons why the other guy got the client:

He didn't cuss.

He smiled.

He spoke positively.

He was cheerful.

He was polite.

He communicated service.

He demonstrated expertise.

He knew how to harness the power of the internet.

He used breath mints. (Thanks @accesssonora)

Through the Lens of Comedy

I came across the first of the following videos on Facebook (thanks Reggie Nicolay) which led me to the other one. And they're just so fun.

And just when you need a break from the day-to-day grind of doing business, there's nothing like looking through the lens of comedy at what you do for a living.

I especially cracked up at the realtor's description in the second video of his feelings when he brings the right buyer and the right house together: "It's like a thousand angels swoop in and . . . rip open [his body] and sing the 'Hallelujah Chorus.'" You will just die.

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Real Estate Santa Claus is Coming to Town

The kids are out of school, there's snow in the air (depending on your elevation if you live in the Mother Lode) and with just 3 shopping days left until Christmas, I've got a cool video for you to watch tracing the trials and tribulations of real estate (and the joys, too). You'll laugh - and you'll cry? - but most of all you'll be able to relate. This is your career (if you're a realtor) put to the melody of Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Enjoy!