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Rainmaker
4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Life is an education where learning,  adventure and discovery is part of each day.

Sep 11, 2019 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't think that anyone has ever doubted my in-depth knowledge and understanding of my business... and you don't really have to make a huge investment of money to do so. Time, yes.

Sep 11, 2019 10:28 AM
Ambassador
3,587,835
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Yes of course I know our business after all these years and cycles of business. Learning and being curious is a life long adventure.....to enjoy!

Sep 11, 2019 11:03 AM
Ambassador
3,125,651
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Is this question for the Utah Real Estate students Peter? LOL

Sep 11, 2019 10:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,623
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I reinvest 10% of my income annually into myself. I'm never the same agent today as I was last yer, I'm much more educated and experienced. Too many agents repeat year one, 20 times. I can honestly say I have had 20 very individual years of growth. I couldn't imagine doing business in 2020 like I did it in 1999.

Sep 11, 2019 11:59 AM
Ambassador
2,178,553
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Regardless of what business anyone is in, things are in a constant state of change and progression, so it's wise to keep current.  That can be done in a variety of ways, usually involving an investment of time or money or both.

Sep 11, 2019 10:43 AM
Rainmaker
758,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I don't just understand my business, I overstand my business. Yes, after 15 years in the business I understand more than I even wish I did. Am I open to learning new things? Of course. Technology changes & you need to be on top of that. The places to best market your business & listings change. For some reason they think I need to take a refresher every 2 years (Continuing Education) so I sit through that. If you aren't evolving you are dead. 

Sep 11, 2019 12:23 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

after 41 years, if I don't understand what I do (did) for a living, there's no hope for me.... 

Sep 11, 2019 11:21 AM
Rainmaker
643,995
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

I think I really understand my business but also have always invested time and money to grow. Things don't ever stay the same, business is much different than when I started many years ago.  Some things stay the same, just the way to go about it is different.

Sep 11, 2019 10:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,196
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Very few of us here are that new. We've been working on our businesses for decades. That's why they call us experts! LOL

Sep 11, 2019 01:41 PM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

I do understand it...but sometimes it is not a good thing knowing so much when others don't.

I spent much time and money getting educated, and it has paid off.  I still learn something every day.

Eve

Sep 11, 2019 11:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I'm with Wanda .... are you talking to the right group here? 

Sep 11, 2019 11:01 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,549
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Although I changed principal occupations last November I'm always up for learning more and to being the best I can be Peter Mohylsky 

Sep 11, 2019 02:11 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I do understand my business, however there are always aspects (such as SEO) that are regularly evolving.

Sep 11, 2019 01:32 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,153
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Add to this decent question...are you open & available to change

Sep 11, 2019 11:16 AM
Ambassador
3,164,269
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I make investments in learning all the time, but I am much more careful about my "investments in learning" than I was 27 years ago.

Sep 11, 2019 01:44 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Peter,

To whom are you addressing this question?  I do know my business, always have and am constantly learning as things evolve.  A

Sep 11, 2019 11:57 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

If I don't I should be doing something else.

Sep 11, 2019 11:52 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,381
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Keeping up with the changes requires a commitment of time and money!

Sep 11, 2019 11:40 AM
Rainmaker
851,242
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

There's ALWAYS something more to learn and I'm interested in investing my time & money to become even better... ;)

Sep 12, 2019 04:30 AM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I am constantly investing in more knowledge and implementing more and more into our growing business.

Sep 11, 2019 11:01 PM
Ambassador
5,229,945
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, you bet I understand it! And, if I have questions, I ask. I'm also a big believer in continued education and am frequently taking classes to better myself and remain at the top of my game.

That's the very LEAST I can do for my clients who put their trust in me to manage their priciest asset!

Sep 11, 2019 08:55 PM
Rainer
182,915
Harjeet Bhatti
FITH THIRD BANK - Chicago, IL
Home Mortgage Consultant 25 States

Knowledge is the key to be successful in business or job. I always learn something new. Recently started taking extra class to get certification. 

Sep 11, 2019 06:52 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,407
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You learn new things every day in this business.

Sep 11, 2019 05:28 PM
Ambassador
2,161,048
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

I am constantly learning something new.  

Sep 11, 2019 03:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Are you soliciting for business?

Sep 11, 2019 01:33 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I know my business. I invest time and money to know it.  I learn every single day and I love it.  

Sep 11, 2019 04:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We are always willing to invest more time and money, but the proof of a tangible ROI must be established prior to our investment

Sep 12, 2019 07:48 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

After 40 yrs , I better

Sep 12, 2019 05:54 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

My business is always evolving, learning new things, changing when needed and using what works and not using what does not

Sep 12, 2019 05:27 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I do understand this business, but it changes, so taking classes all the time is necessary.

Sep 28, 2019 05:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Those who do not seek to move ahead...learning...getting better...seeking new opportunities...are destined to fall behind.

True in real estate and all other fields and in life.

Sep 17, 2019 03:25 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,033
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I keep learning and that also why I have a coach.

 

Sep 16, 2019 01:11 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Always there is something new. 

Sep 15, 2019 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
2,241,011
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Real estate, like life, relationships, anything... each day is a new day to reinvent and create. Keep it fun, make it worthwhile and help people. Embrace technology and be digital not analog for your best ROI of time and effort Peter Mohylsky .

Sep 13, 2019 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

?????
I do not think you really understand, really know, my businesss.

Does that make you less of a real estate professional?

Of course not!!!!
That is what is so great about real estate, I don't have to be like you, know the same things you know or even to do it your way.

That does not make be less of a real estate professional.

But your question must really be accompanied by what real estate professionals, anyone for that matter, for what  are they willing to PAY.

Better, Newer, Faster, Cheaper, Easier.  Learning something NEW is not on that list.

Sep 12, 2019 05:40 AM