I had the pleasure of reading some wonderful lessons from a business coach and there was one lesson that resonated deeply with me. It was not phrased as a question but as a statement:
“Success depends on your mind-set”
Never have I heard a more truthful statement. The economy is telling us that we are suffering, that we cannot be successful because the economy is so bad. This self-limiting belief can prevent us all from achieving.
The coach went on to explain, as a child you are already programmed with self-limiting beliefs such as, “don’t talk to strangers” or “don’t be too forward” etc. These beliefs can actually hinder you in the future as they put negative and limiting beliefs.
Think of it like this: if you become excited and enthused about something no matter who you speak to about it they too will “catch your enthusiasm” and feed off your positive energy. Unfortunately the opposite also holds true.
As an active Realtor in today’s market, I am always hearing about how negative the market is. The fact is what can be negative to one person can also be an opportunity in disguise. Today’s Real Estate market has plenty of these opportunities to find. Prices are lower. Banks are more willing to negotiate and more and more Sellers have become realistic. Remember as a Seller you cannot think of what you need to sell for the price will only be set by what Buyers will be willing to pay for it.
As a Realtor I am having these conversations daily with my Sellers. I explain that there are ways to capitalize on this market but that you must also be willing to invest. For instance, did you know that staging a property can help not only sell a property faster but also for a higher dollar amount. De-cluttering is also another useful tool. I explain to Sellers that the moment you decide to list a property for sale is the moment that your property goes from being your “home” to an “investment”. Working with an experienced Realtor will benefit you tremendously.
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