Loading ...So things may not be looking so bright and shiny in the real estate industry as they once were, nor may your wallet be as thick. BUT, does that mean it’s time to give up? NO WAY!
You’ve worked long, hard hours to make real estate your career. Lately, I have heard whispers of agents talking about their “fall back” money making jobs or considering one if they don’t already have one. I understand, I have a second job/hobby myself; it’s an at-home business selling lotions, and potions and make-up… OH MY. However, the money I make I definitely don’t rely on, because I never know how much time I will actually have to put in to it. It’s actually more of a “fun account”. I know that if I started depending on that money, then my focus would be skewed from my career at hand and therefore, begin to fail.
I’m sure your mamma always told you, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. I know, because my mum told me the same thing! BUT, in this case, maybe that is the best way to go. A business needs time, nurturing, energy and strength. If you don’t put all the ingredients into it, the recipe will flop!
If you want to make the most of your real estate business, but still need the extra cash through another source, here is my suggestion:
Create a To-Do list of every day tasks for your real estate business. Once you’ve completed those tasks, THEN move on to your next venture. Otherwise, you’ll get behind and it will take you even more time, nurturing, energy and strength to bring it back. Keep up with your customers, remind them that you LOVE referrals and you can’t wait to work with them again. The market is how you perceive it. Keep it positive!
I see gas has just dropped below $4.00 a gallon for us in Montana. Hopefully it’s doing the same everywhere; that should put a few more bucks in your pocket when you fill up!
Keep up the good work and stay POSITIVE!
Erika