Viewing by month: November 2009
The big but
Usually when people talk of big buts, you would possibly think of the most dreaded question women ask – “does my bum look big in this?” however that’s not the but I’m talking about. There’s a big but that gets in the way of a lot of people’s aspirations – and it’s simple that – but! How many times have you said...Read complete post
Stay home if you're sick!
If your workplace is anything like mine, there seems to be a lot of sick people about. All the time. Granted in Sydney I can understand that when the weather shifts so dramatically from day to day as it has recently, people can catch colds and flus easier than normal. But what I can’t understand is those people who stagger to work practically on their...Read complete post
Don't burn your bridges
I have to admit that I’ve burned some bridges in my past. Some have been related to my career in real estate, and others have been completely unrelated. There are others that I’ve left intact that I really, really wanted to see go up in smoke but the sensible side of me prevailed and I didn’t tell people what I really thought of them because a glimmer of crossing paths or needing assistance in...Read complete post
The people you work with
I think regardless of where you work, there are colleagues that you adore, and colleagues that you can’t stand. And unfortunately, often the ones you can’t stand have a much greater impact on your day to day life in the office. As part of a national network, and looking at how diverse the members of the Century 21 family are,...Read complete post
Working with your significant other
In the real estate industry, there are a lot of husband and wife teams around. Many real estate offices contain a partnership within a partnership if that makes sense, and it’s certainly true around the country for Century 21. Many of our franchisees run family businesses and so it makes sense that many of our franchise owners go to work with their...Read complete post
Never assume anything in the real estate business
One rule of business I have learned, regardless of if you’re in real estate or another industry, is to always be careful in business dealings. That may seem like common sense, but it’s amazing how many people I’ve seen throw caution to the wind at times and suffer the consequences. Of course, risk taking is a big part of business success. People in the real...Read complete post
A great time to invest in property
Despite last week’s rate rise, a lot of the real estate industry is saying that now still a great time to invest, and I agree. Whilst many of us were getting worked up about a horse race, others saw the news of an interest rate rise as a terrible event. As a real estate agent, and being close to the market, although a rate rise is rarely...Read complete post
Building yourself as a brand
In real estate, your reputation can make or break you. Actually, that’s the case for many types of employment but I have to admit that real estate agents are known for liking to see their faces in their marketing material – it’s another stereotype I know, but it’s one that can often be seen in real life. When it comes to promoting yourself, which is integral as a real estate agent, your...Read complete post
Finding the work life balance
Ah the elusive work/life balance. Does anyone actually have it? And when work is actually such a big part of your life, the phrase actually confuses me a little. Shouldn’t we just be looking for balance, period? Oh how I like to get philosophical in these posts! But truth be told the mantra work life balance has been drummed into us to the extent I feel a lot...Read complete post
Making it in the big time
I think it’s fairly safe to say that when you enter the real estate game, actually any business for that matter, you tend to want to be the best. A competitive nature and a desire to succeed is what drives small business owners, and every franchise owner within the CENTURY 21 network is running a small business within the greater network. They have the support and...Read complete post