Wednesday, September 17, 2014

4313 Allison St Norwood, OH 45212

New listing just posted: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/SBMP5Y
Fantastic home with private back yard. Gorgeous Hardwood floors, in spacious rooms throughout. Updated kitchen with granite counters and cherry wood cabinets. SS appliances complement the large kitchen area. First floor master and full bath.
Home information
Bathrooms: 2.00
MLS #1410279

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Do you have a Magic Wand? Want one?

If you could change anything about your current business?  What would that be?  Let's say you had a magic wand and could literally change your current business - what would that look like?  What changes would you make?

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Don't Sell Angry!!

Ever wanted to reach through the phone line and strangle the words out of the other person?  Have you ever had moment where your anger got the better of you?  Well, on the bright side - you won't be the only one, not by a long shot.  I think pretty much every human, everywhere has probably had a moment where they lost control for one reason or another.
I don't think he actually said that...but I'm sure he would agree with it

I can't really think of anything good that happened out of anger.  I think that sometimes goodness prevails from an angry situation, but I don't think that anger has ever actually generated something good.

Stress, like Ego, can bring out anger

Selling a home is stressful - for everybody!  As the real estate agent, we should be the ones that can provide as much of a calming factor as possible.  We certainly should never allow our ego to get involved in the deal.  (That sneaky ego that we don't always know what it's up to).

I really like to focus on being mindful of myself - especially during stressful moments.  I don't always pull it off, but when I am mindful - I find that anger does not often get the better of me.  Being mindful allows me to respond only when I am calm and OK with what is going on around me.  I can allow the other person to continue to lose their cool without having it affect me in a negative way.

Be compassionate till it hurts...don't worry, it won't

When I was younger I used to think that screaming into a pillow or hitting things got rid of my anger.  I believe now that behaving that way can become habit.  Acting on your anger verbally, can become a habit.  Like parents on a soccer sideline vocalizing their anger over how the game is being played or refereed, if you behave that way often enough it defines you as a person.

When a real estate transaction becomes tense, try to remember that the agent on the other side has just as much stress going on as you do.  If it's gotten the better of them being compassionate can help them pull those feelings back and get back in control themselves.  Compassion is not an easy emotion - and it is probably even more difficult to put into practice.  If you can pull that off, however, you just might be able to get through the stressful moments with...well...less stress.  And that's good for everyone!

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Are you a technology Snob?

You're a hard working agent, with a great listing.  One day, just like it's supposed to happen, you get an offer!  Only the offer comes in the form of a link, to a website, where you are suddenly expected to know exactly how to navigate the system.  You find out you should let THAT system know who your clients are and how to get in touch with them.  More importantly - you are supposed to know what you are doing and are now on a timeline to get it done.

Not every agent is neck deep in technology, and that's not a bad thing at all.  Not every client is neck deep in technology, so we really need to make sure we are working with these folks to do what we were hired to do.  Just because you have a nice shiny bauble doesn't mean EVERYONE automatically knows how it works.

A Few Tips On Having Your Tech Be People Friendly

First of all, if you are submitting an offer - it's still professional courtesy to call first.  I know, that weird outdated app on your phone - that actually allows you to connect with other people and use your own voice to talk to them.  Seems weird, right?  Dialing a number...who does that?

Having that initial conversation of, "Hey, I'm sending you an offer, how do you want it delivered?" sets the tone for the whole transaction.  Now, I'm not saying that you have to chisel it out in stone and hand deliver it, but simply finding out how the agent on the other side works, can help you prepare for the whole transaction.  You will be working "together" to get the deal done, right?

If you are going to use your technology system to deliver your offer, make sure that during your conversation you elaborate to the other side, what they can expect when they receive it.  More importantly that system should allow the recipient to export, print and/or email the documents out of that system so they can move forward with their systems.  Any system that does not allow that, or "Hides" its menu items to allow that is probably not worth your time - it certainly won't be worth the time of the agent on the other side of the deal.  With today's low inventory, you do NOT have time to be waiting for them to figure out how YOUR systems work.

In short - we are in a people business, not a technology business.  When Watson the computer askes me to list his server farm, then I can treat my client like technology...until then, I'll stick to working with humans, and behaving...human.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Home for Sale in Norwood, Ohio

This fantastic home in Norwood, boasts spacious rooms and completely updated throughout.  Large master bedroom on the first floor with adjacent full bath.  Beautiful hardwood floors through first floor open up to a large kitchen with granite counters and cherry cabinets.  The walkout carries to the side yard deck offering a great place to relax and enjoy your morning coffee.

Upstairs there are two additional bedrooms and two baths - one full and one half.  The upper level offers unique and fun space for kids and teens.  The outside has a large front and side yard with plenty of shade in the back.  Walk to what Norwood has to offer and have easy access to I-71 or I-75.

Move right in and enjoy!  If you would like to tour this home or would like more information please visit:

http://4313allison.chrisjwood.com for virtual tour access and to schedule a showing.


Sunday, March 2, 2014

So just say something!

People come into our lives and travel out.  It's just the nature of life - what matters is that while they're here, we are good stewards for them.  As we tend to their needs, teach them, guide them and provide them hope and encouragement, when they do decide to leave us and follow a different path we should be happy and proud to have been a part of their journey.  No matter how short of a time that we got to walk with them.

Being a good steward is hard work - and often we feel betrayed when someone decides to take a different path than the one we had hoped they would take.  Any given path chosen by someone is specific to them - it has little to do with us.  We must be encouraged by their choices and the empowerment to act upon them - be proud of them for taking that step.  Often times fear keeps us in our place and holds us back from showing our true selves.  We should revel when we see someone else boldly follow their path, even if we do not agree with it. 

Be a good steward to those around you and you will find that joy, excitement and boldness of stepping out and making choices can be contagious.  You can feed off their energy and motion and create some of your own.