Are You An Extraordinary Real Estate Professional?

Mediocre Agents seem to have similiar views you might have heard some of these phrases, typical excuses:

    • "NO one is buying now!"
    • "These leads stink!"
    • "I've done everything I can for my business!"
    • "That won't work!"
    • "It's too much work!"

What about ordinary agents? 

    • They go with the flow!
    • Do what the rest of the pack does!
    • Believes in customary!
    • They do nothing more than what is expected!

 And then...there they are..the superstars....the successful...the extraordinary agent...

So what is extraordinary... Going beyond what is the usual, regular or customary!

    • To be extraordinary..you have to believe in what you do it must benefit others first and then the money will follow.
    • To be extraordinary...you have to look at adversity as a potential opportunity.
    • To be extraordinary...continually train and evolve to remain extraordinary
    • To be extraordinary...you have to be flexible enough to change with the evertimes in life..and get through it without reacting...doing what all extraordinary people do..and that is take action.
    • To be extraordinary...you have to think outside the box even if the pack doesn't buy into what you are saying and doing!
    • To be extraordinary..You have to believe in yourself and your incredible services.

What is customary is not extraordinary...ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things..  We all have the ability to be extraordinary..are you?

 

Midori Miller
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59 comments • Midori Miller - Ormond Beach | Daytona Businesses And Area Information • May 07 2008 02:14PM

Comments

I hope a lot of agents read your post...so many of us just skip through the day so we can get home and watch American Idol.
Posted by Jeffrey DiMuria www.SouthBrevardBeachHomes.com (Coldwell Banker Sun Land Realty) about 4 years ago
Excellent post!  Everyone should read this.  And especially given the current economy, the EXTRAORDINARY real estate professional is the one who will prosper and last!
Posted by Chris Hyde - LoanSource Funding, Vancouver, WA (LoanSource Funding) about 4 years ago

Midori - I couldn't agree more and I'm so happy to be able to surround myself with extrordinary agents like you to keep my thinking soaring!!  

Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) about 4 years ago
Great post. I love reading inspirational, motivational, positive posts. I hope you don't mind me forwarding this blog to agents in my office. Thanks.
Posted by Erik Elsea-Jones & Co. Realty about 4 years ago
Midori - You are great at spreading the inspirational love!  Great post!  I agree 100%.  Part of being extraordinary is being on top of what your doing, being responsive to your client, doing the needed research on a house they are interested in, doing a thorough CMA for a seller - even if it means previewing homes to make sure you have a good sense of the value and I could go on and on...
Posted by Jessica Bigger Realtor® California Coast Real Estate (RE/MAX Humboldt Realty) about 4 years ago

Thanks Midori.  It's always good to hear a little affirmation!

Best regards,   Russ Palermo Liaison Properties LLC

Posted by Tango Ventures LLC about 4 years ago
Yup!  You said it Midori, right on!!  What a very inspiring and true post!!!
Posted by Jason Sardi (I love kittens cute & My Jennifer!!) about 4 years ago

Great post, to be successful you have to do things differently in today's market.  Going the extra mile, doing things in new way plus keeping up with the basics.

All the best!

Posted by Kevin O'Shea, White Plains, NY Real Estate (Coldwell Banker) about 4 years ago
Another great and inspirational post, Midori.  I hope you are having a terrific week!
Posted by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653) (Austin Texas Homes, LLC) about 4 years ago
I have never been "mediocre" but I will admit to having a few "ordinary" and "extraordinary" moments. Great observations!
Posted by Gary L Waters PLLC- Broker Associate Realtor® Melbourne Viera Rockledge FL (Century 21 Baytree Realty, 1211 Admiralty Blvd, Rockledge) about 4 years ago
Nice post,I am trying but I still need to try harder
Posted by BART WHITMORE REAL ESTATE Agent (Keller Williams- Louisville) about 4 years ago
Excellent post and thank you. I have been focusing my business "outside the box" and am definitely seeing positive trends. Thanks!
Posted by Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate (Prudential California Realty, DRE License 01501912) about 4 years ago
Ordinary people can and do achieve extraordinary things. It is easy to get caught up in the flow of things and forget that what we do, what we say and what we think actually become who and what we are.
Posted by • Waterway Realty, Realtors® • Broker • South East Florida • about 4 years ago
Midori, I appreciate this post immensely - makes me think of people who have said I was LUCKY to do as well as I have - they will never know how many nights I was late for dinner, didn't get to do what I wanted or how I shuffled schedules to be everywhere for everyone...they will never achieve much with that attitude...or the ones who decided they will become REALTORS because if Dawn can do it, well, shucks, ANYONE can...they don't know what it takes to make it look easy...thanks for the great post.
Posted by Dawn Maloney 330-990-4236 Hudson Stow Cuyahoga Falls Silver Lake (RE/MAX Haven - Northeast Ohio Real Estate Specialist) about 4 years ago
Great Post, Midori - Loved your YouTube link.  Being your best translates to success.  Knowing what your true "best" is tougher to figure out and is always changing, growing and evolving.  Thanks for a thought provoking entry....
Posted by Greg Steffens (Mountain Country Realty) about 4 years ago
The ordinary and mediocre can be lumped up in one category.  You are right, it's not possible to be ordinary in this market!
Posted by Gene Neal (Better Properties Nw) about 4 years ago
I hear about many just leaving the business and discourage me because I am new.  I hope this down market weeds out the ones that can't hack it.  I plan to be one that makes it!
Posted by Lynn Ikle' (Redfin) about 4 years ago
Great post, and great call to action. Love the video too. Really captured the spirit of your post.
Posted by Jason Todd (Compelling Media + Design) about 4 years ago
I'm confused. I must be all the above.
Posted by Neal Bloom-Realtor ®CRS-Weston FL Real Estate (Keller Williams Properties, Weston FL) about 4 years ago
Midori, I found this post to be very inspirational. Being extraordinary is certainly more of a mindset than anything else. Anyone can do if they have determination and don't try to overthink things. Sometimes constant positive action is all it takes. Or so I've heard:)
Posted by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc about 4 years ago

Midori: Good job on this post...right to the point/s!!!  

P.S. I really like how you customized your blog.

Posted by Lake Arrowhead Real Estate (909)273-4542 Kat DeLong, Realtor Dre#01235311 (Mountain Country Realty, Lake Arrowhead. (909)-273-4542) about 4 years ago

Midori: Great post! Very inspirational.

Ann Cordes, Century 21 Towne Adams, Waco Texas

Posted by Ann Cordes (Towne Adams, Realtors) about 4 years ago

Midori, Extraordinary would be a understatement of your post.  Great points all.  Thank you for bringing us back to where we need to be.

Don R.

Posted by Don Rogers REALTOR®, CDPE, GRI O'Fallon MO & St Charles County MO homes (RE/MAX Gold) about 4 years ago
Midori... Like always, you have great posts.  In todays market I feel you need to be *extraordinary*.. I hope I am in that catagory.  My real estate company is now licensed in Mass as well as Connecticut.  You have to keep pushing the envelope.  All the best to you and everyone that has responded.
Posted by Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR ~ Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889 (Johnson Real Estate, Inc.) about 4 years ago
Midori:  This is a great post.  I know that I strive for extraordinary, but my attitude this week is mediocre.  This is just the kick in the butt I need.
Posted by Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Northern VA (Long & Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA) about 4 years ago
I'm always striving for extraordinary.  Unfortuntately there are some days when it doesn't quite happen.  But the  next day I get up and try again.
Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (CJ Realty Group, Inc.) about 4 years ago

Hi Midori,

Thank You for your thoughts!

Leadership involves service with sacrifice!

An Olympic Champion will go to extremes to win the gold medal!

If we don't go where we've never been, we will never find what we've dreamed of!

Posted by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection) about 4 years ago

I choose not to associate with those that keep saying it is a bad market. The market is different which calls for a different way to do business...Oh yes...we actually have to work the business.

Dave

Posted by Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) about 4 years ago

Midori,

 

great post and so true.  The only way to achieve is to go above and beyond, WOW the customer, but keep all the basics in place for your foundation.

 

Paul B.

Posted by Paul Boyles (Classic Properties) about 4 years ago
Midori, Thanks, I needed that, perfect timing!!
Posted by Audrey June-Forshey, GRI, Gaithersburg, MD (RE/MAX Realty Services) about 4 years ago
great article very true
Posted by Adrian Alvarado Inland Empire Real Estate (MGR Real Estate Inc.) about 4 years ago

Hi Midori - stay away from the negative and mediocre - that's what I try to do.  They can be so powerful and really infectious, if they are allowed to be that within an office.  I strive to be all you said was exceptional, yet I don't think of myself that way.  I just do what I do, and keep my attitude up there as much as I can. 

Great inspirationsl post - just like you are!!  ;)

Ann

Posted by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire) about 4 years ago
I like the bullet points you used and the video was very powerful.  Dawn mentioned in her comment about people calling her Lucky.  There's a great quote I heard somewhere: "Luck is where Preparation meets Opportunity."  Successful people create their own "luck."
Posted by Matt Moxhay Moorestown Real Estate (Prudential Fox & Roach) about 4 years ago
Midori - lots of sound advice.  I agree with Ann that it is not good to hang around those who are negative and not extraordinary.  I have tried to keep a positive attitude and keep my sense of humor -- it goes a long way.
Posted by Joan Whitebook Southern New Hampshire (BHG The Masiello Group) about 4 years ago
Yes I am ... and I do believe I can say the same about you Ms. Midori!!!!  
Posted by Desiree Daniels (RE/MAX Tri County) about 4 years ago
I want to be extrodinary not a quitter.  This is what active rain is all about.  Stepping up your game.
Posted by Russ Ravary - Metro Detroit homes - Michigan Real estate & Mortgage info (Remerica Hometown One) about 4 years ago
So, Midori...  What would be extraordinary?  I'd love a good example of something that would knock the socks off of a seller... or buyer.  And I think you have something in mind.  I know that I do.
Posted by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Century 21 Results Realty) about 4 years ago

Thanks for this post.  It's very inspirational.  I printed it out and posted it above my computer.

Posted by Elaine Cooper - Brooklyn, NY - Multi Family House, Co-op & Condo Specialist (Fillmore Real Estate) about 4 years ago
Great post. I think it depends on the day for me. Some days I wake up feeling great and others are just blah! My good days out weigh the bad though. 
Posted by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners) about 4 years ago

 

Good Post --- Loved the video.  Yes I am extraordinary!!

Posted by Rick Belben-Orlando Real Estate-Belben Realty Group (Belben Realty Group) about 4 years ago
Midori, call me extraordinary!!!  I don't want to accept the norm.  I think outside of the box and work that way as well.  Congrats on the feature!!
Posted by Ray Nellum Fort Smith Real Estate (Envision Real Estate Group, LLC.) about 4 years ago
What a great motivator Midori! Timely and well deserved of the recognition.
Posted by Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Wayne B. Pruner, Realtor, GRI (Oregon First) about 4 years ago
Another great post Midori!  It reminds us that we need to strive to be extraodinary!
Posted by Ryan Vivo, NRBA Realtor Solano County Gateway Realty 707-384-5894 (Gateway Realty) about 4 years ago

Midori,

Thanks for the post. I was talking to a few different people today in lead generating and they were asking me how business was going in this lousy market. I told them we've got 3 offers we're working on this week, submitting one and accepting 2 others, working on 2 short sales with the bank, networking lunch with a new homes only realtor tmrw, have clients coming in from out of town this weekend we're showing homes, have an investor call this weekend, etc. They all said how lucky I was to have all that activity going on. I was thinking luck.... Preparedness meeting with opportunity..... it must be luck. ;)

Thanks again!

Terri Hayley, Keller Williams,  

Posted by Terri Hayley (Plantation Homes) about 4 years ago
I held my breath as I read you lists.  I knew I was pretty good, but didn't realize I was extraordinary.  :)
Posted by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (808) 384-5645 (Century 21 Liberty Homes ) about 4 years ago
Thanks for sharing and confirming what a lot of us know.  I hope everyone that read it saw where they fit in!  I always  think "out of the box", have never used a lead generating service, don't take floor time or floor calls, rarely "sit" in the office and I am not a "secret agent".  I'm am always working, even when I'm out to dinner.  I take advantage of networking opportunties all day long.  I am not pushy and I certainly don't shove a card in the face of everyone person I meet.  I generate more GREAT leads than I can handle.  I am generous in my office and refer leads to others.  This will alll come back to me.  I go the extra mile for my clients.  Am I extraordinary????  I guess so and here I thought I was just running my business!!  By the way, I've been in the business a long time and it all starts with a positive attitude  which doesn't cost a dime of marketing $$$.  Good Luck!
Posted by Diane Lombardino (Keller Williams Realty of Jupiter) about 4 years ago
Hi Midori,
It's very easy to blame the market and become lazy during a slow market,  Becoming extraordinary is hard work and those willing to do the work will see the benefits.  Thanks for your timely advice and tips.
Posted by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc) about 4 years ago

Midori - thanks for the great way to start my day on such a positive note!!!!

Tina in Virginia 

 

Posted by Tina Merritt - Virginia Real Estate (Nest Realty) about 4 years ago

Midori- Thanks for another great inspiring post! I always look forward to reading what you're writing about. It helps me get my focus back where it needs to be.

Best wishes,

Scott 

Posted by Scott Cowan (RE/MAX Four Seasons) about 4 years ago

 

Help me! Help me! 

I want to be extraordinary so bad, but I cannot shake this lazy attitude. 

I have convinced myself that the market here in Central Arkansas is bad, loans are almost impossible to get and any negative thing you can think of.

I have got to get a better attitude and soon.

Thanks,

Jeanette Hemmer   Re/Max Realty, Clarksville Arkansas

Posted by Jeanette Hemmer , Re/Max Plus Realty, Clarksville,Arkansas about 4 years ago
Midori, great post, you really hit the nail on the head with a good description of agents. If you use these guidelines, one can quickly size up what you are.
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) about 4 years ago
Midori, great post, you really hit the nail on the head with a good description of agents. If you use these guidelines, one can quickly size up what you are.
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) about 4 years ago

Midori,   Excellent post and you are an Extraordinary Real Estate Professional?  Thanks for sharing! Congratulations on being featured!

Posted by HomeRome Realty Author:Real Estate the Rome Way 410-530-2400 about 4 years ago

I definitely needed these words of encouragement and incite.

Posted by Michelle Hall (Century 21 Hecht) about 4 years ago

Excellent post and excellent points.  It always helps to have great ideas to exceed the norm.  Thanks!

Posted by Leslie Stewart – Realtor ®, CRS, eCertified (Prudential Real Estate Professionals) about 4 years ago

So positive!  I choose "etraordinary"!  Because, it is ultimatrely about what you choos, right?
Thanks for the great post!

Posted by Cristal Drake, Realtor Fullerton Real Estate (Prudential California Realty) about 4 years ago
Posted by Anonymous over 3 years ago

Well Spoken and written!  Excellent Job!  Extra Ordinary Yes that's the hard work we do!

Thanks

Tom Davis

World Class Delaware Realor

Posted by FREE Delaware Homes Search!, $$ Save $$ Find Homes! Delaware Realtor Tom Davis (Harrington ERA,DE Homes For Sale, $$ Save $$ Buy Today !) over 3 years ago
Great post glad I stumbled on it today! Even extraroridnary agents need a booster shot every once in a while. I found this while doing some of my daily reading, some is good, some not so good, maybe informational but not necessarily uplifting. This was great this morning!
Posted by Charlotte Koch-Realtor-Strongsville,Ohio (Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Southwest) over 3 years ago

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