PROView - October 2007 - (Page 2) CHAIRMAN’S NOTES The Power of a Positive Mind by Carolyn Kling, Chairman of the Board I do not need to point out that our current marketplace and our profession as a whole are deeply challenged. The market continues to go through a transition and many of our members are struggling to make ends meet. From a home financing crisis on a national level to a now extensive inventory locally, we know we are going to have to weather what appears to be the perfect storm. But please keep an optimistic outlook – we have seen difficult markets before and So how can we translate that into our daily lives? we do expect a return to a A positive outlook will help you more stable marketplace. challenging Your mindset will dictate the take on thisthan ever, youmarket. In the meantime, don’t lose Now more must your focus because of any believe in yourself and the prodoutcome of your efforts negative vibes you may uct you provide. Your mindset encounter. will dictate the outcome of your efforts. Keeping a positive view is essential. Simply While there isn’t any quick-fix to solve the many put, this is the time to truly look within yourself for issues that have slowed sales activity, you have the strength. You do have it inside you. power to make sure you do not allow your belief in yourself and your business to be diminished. As you head out the door ready to take on the workday, remember that now more than ever, Last week, PRO held the 2007 Annual Membership home buyers and sellers need your help. They need Meeting and Luncheon where many found inspirayour knowledge and experience to set a price to tion for today and the future. grab the attention of a buyer. In a market with more sellers than buyers, they need our marketing With the headliner Gaining the Competitive Edge, knowledge and experience to reach a larger audiMr. Alan Thompson of Stewart Title Company spoke ence. They need our guidance so that their home about the importance of not allowing negative buying and selling experience goes smoothly. thoughts to enter your mind to the point where they affect your business or your personal life. You are the expert in your marketplace. Online property listings cannot replace the crucial inforThompson spoke about resistance and the need mation you have to share with prospective customto eliminate any doubts you may have. The faster ers and your entire network of influencers. You are resistance and doubts are removed, he said, the the conduit of the American Dream as you help faster the manifestation of your desires will be realyour customers find the homes of their dreams. ized. Having a strong desire with strong doubt will likely mean that your desire will not be manifested or will come very, very slowly. Having a strong desire with just a little bit of doubt will mean that your desire will come through slowly. So what should your mantra be? According to Thompson, having a strong desire with no doubt will mean that your desire will be manifested quickly. He gave a word of caution: surround yourself with like minded positive influencers and stay away from those who give out negative vibes. 2 PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION October 2007
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