Monthly Archives: February 2018

REY’S REAL ESTATE RECOMMENDATION

By Rey Post, Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty & Host of the “All Things Real Estate” Radio Show

 February 25, 2018

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, gave all of us the chance to be captivated by the incredible skills of the athletes competing. But what’s even more compelling than the fastest bobsled race, highest ski jump, or most elegant figure skating program, is the Olympic spirit that runs through the athletes’ stories.

I recently read an article by Whitney Hopler, Communications Director at George Mason University’s Center for Advanced Well-Being, about the way that Olympians draw their inspiration from a set of core values that prepare them to do their best as they compete, and to respond gracefully to whatever happens as a result of their best efforts.

Hopler offered some advice about how each of us can grow stronger and excel, no matter what type of work we do, by watching and then learning from the Olympic values that athletes bring to every competition. I believe that these five suggestions can be of value to each of us, whether we work in real estate, or any other trade:

  1. Love what you do. Choose work that aligns well with your interests and skills and then simply enjoy it!
  2. Do your best with every opportunity. Pursuing excellence, all Olympians strive to put their best effort into each practice and competition, no matter what type of circumstances they may be facing at the time. Olympians are known for their hard work – practicing their sport over and over again to develop their skills to the highest level possible.
  3. Respect and encourage your teammates. Olympians respect each other’s value as people, and also as team players who make valuable contributions to each other. Olympic athletes gather from around the world to compete, and in the process, they form friendships based on mutual respect. They watch each other work hard, encourage each other, and make sacrifices to support each other.
  4. Approach both success and failure gracefully. Whether they win or lose, Olympians often respond with graceful attitudes that inspire others to consider what matters most: not the results of a single event, but the character of the person competing in it. They relish each big moment rather than allowing the stress of it to overwhelm them.
  5. Keep learning and growing. Olympic athletes are constantly learning from their experiences and growing to become stronger people as a result.

The Olympic Games—Winter or Summer—can be inspirational occasions, full of teachable moments that can help you develop stronger leadership skills. Whether or not you ever win gold medals, you’ll succeed at your work when you learn Olympic values!

For more on “Rey’s Real Estate Recommendation,” and also to pick up additional real estate news and information, join us each Sundayon the “All Things Real Estate” radio show (12-2pm Mountain Time) on Santa Fe’s 1260 KTRC-AM, or via streaming at the “Listen Now” link at ATREradio.com.

REY’S REAL ESTATE RECOMMENDATION

By Rey Post, Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty & Host of the “All Things Real Estate” Radio Show 

February 18, 2018

As we approach President’s Day, “Rey’s Real Estate Recommendation” is to think about how you can bring leadership and inspiration to your own work and personal life.

I recently read that the value of leadership in the practice of real estate is in reality becoming the very best version of one’s self. It is recognizing that—no matter how successful one becomes—becoming an even better leader requires a degree of added studying, reading, learning, asking for support and seeking wisdom at all times.

These principles apply to just about everything in our lives and I am trying to embrace them for use in my own daily experiences. Perhaps they can be valuable to you as well.

In the spirit of President’s Day, perhaps the words of John Quincy Adams—an American diplomat, minister, United States Senator, U.S. Representative and the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829—can bring us some inspiration for the way we lead our own lives:

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more—you are a leader.”

For more on “Rey’s Real Estate Recommendation,” and also to pick up additional real estate news and information, join us each Sundayon the “All Things Real Estate” radio show (12-2pm Mountain Time) on Santa Fe’s 1260 KTRC-AM, or via streaming at the “Listen Now” link at ATREradio.com.

REY’S REAL ESTATE RECOMMENDATION – Feb. 11 2018

By Rey Post, Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty & Host of the “All Things Real Estate” Radio Show 

February 11, 2018

As we approach Valentine’s Day, “Rey’s Real Estate Recommendation” is to think about maybe bringing a bit of added warmth, tenderness and kind-heartedness to the home buying, or selling experience you may be involved in this month.

We all know that purchasing a home is probably the largest expenditure that a consumer will most likely have in their life. With that reality—and with the complications associated with the process—both buyers and sellers can naturally realize some added tension and anticipation as they make their way to the day of closing on the sale.

All the more reason to consider applying some “year-round” Valentine’s Day affection to the role that you play in your own home buying and selling experience. This is also a philosophy that perhaps could be embraced by real estate professionals, all of whom work very hard to bring any home buying/selling transaction to a successful conclusion. It isn’t easy for all parties involved, which means that bringing a bit of extra care and regard to the process can go a long way to calming the situation.

For more on “Rey’s Real Estate Recommendation,” and also to pick up additional real estate news and information, join us each Sunday on the “All Things Real Estate” radio show (12-2pm Mountain Time) on Santa Fe’s 1260 KTRC-AM, or via streaming at the “Listen Now” link at ATREradio.com.

REY’S REAL ESTATE RECOMMENDATION – Jan 28 2018

REY’S     REAL   ESTATE   RECOMMENDATION” 

By Rey Post, Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty & Host of the “All Things Real Estate” Radio Show

 January 28, 2018

Each week in the New Year, I will offer you a new recommendation that is designed to make your home buying, or selling experience a bit easier.

This coming week, I have some thoughts to share with home sellers that may address a question that many of them encounter after their real estate broker, or agent lists their home for sale on a multiple list system: “Why Your Home Isn’t Selling.”

Now the answer to this question varies from region-to-region in the country—based on, among other things, the circumstances of your local real estate market—but there are usually some standard reasons why you, as a seller, may be experiencing some challenges in finding that perfect buyer who will present you with an offer on your home.

Here are some of the reasons—per a useful article in RisMedia’s Housecall blog—that you may wish to review to see if they apply to your own circumstances:

1)   You overvalued your property. Put simply, if your house is overpriced—based on other sales in your immediate neighborhood—it is not going to sell. Your real estate broker, or agent should be helpful in guiding you in a price that will attract buyers. Also, don’t add the cost of any renovations you may have made to the house…these costs don’t automatically translate to added value.

2)   You’re always present at showings. Let your broker, or agent handle showings. Buyers don’t want an owner lurking over their shoulder during showings—or even open houses—since it puts unwanted pressure on them and could make them so uncomfortable, they will be chased away from considering the attributes of the property.

3)   You haven’t either staged your home, and/or you have kept too much of your personal décor, or the home is way too cluttered. Don’t leave a house you wish to sale totally empty, since it makes it hard for buyers to imagine living there. Hire a professional stagger to outfit at least the main rooms in the home with furniture to give buyers a sense of what living there would feel like. At the same time, buyers can quickly get uncomfortable when touring a home and see all of your family pictures—that too makes it hard for them to see how they can live in the house. Lastly, if you have too much of your own furniture and personal items in the house, it will make it seem smaller and also will not help buyers move easily around the home during tours.

These are just some of the reasons why your home may not be selling. I will offer you additional feedback on this topic in upcoming “Rey’s Real Estate Recommendations.”

Also, learn more about this topic and also pick up additional news by joining us each Sunday on the “All Things Real Estate” radio show (12-2pm Mountain Time) on Santa Fe’s 1260 KTRC-AM, or via streaming at the “Listen Now” link at ATREradio.com.