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Sometimes, as much as I prioritize self-awareness and looking inward, I still manage to surprise myself with a struggle I don't see coming. My recent focus on building up my Real Estate career has shown me some flaws in my perception of work, and specifically my own self-worth regarding the type of work I'm doing. 


I make stuff; welding and metalworking, woodworking, I make furniture and fixtures, I repair machinery and motors. I absolutely love it. What brought me back to Real Estate and drives me to keep at it is its ability to let me hold on to all those things I love as hobbies. I find that supporting my family by building things doesn't allow me to take joy from it like I did before I went into business for myself. Enter Real Estate, it fulfills my need to help people, and it satisfies my creative and competitive itch enough to keep me going and keep me improving. 


But, here's my struggle. The nuts and bolts of it; contracts, deadlines, laws, ethics, and negotiations are easy enough. My surprise came when I was having trouble with the personal side of it, making connections, building a sphere of influence, networking, and just generally putting myself out there. 


So what's the problem? Well, after poking around my own mind for a while I realized part of the reason I've been building things is because I use those items, whatever they may be, as receipts for my self-worth. Basically it's, &quot;here's proof I'm worth something&quot;. In building a real estate business, making a call to expand my sphere, or cold-calling, for example, I don't get that receipt that I can use as proof to my ego that I'm worth a damn. 


Perception is reality, and my perception of the value of my work needs to change. So what do my real estate efforts have in common with say, me making a table? When I make a table I have a set of plans, my tools are sharpened and honed, each step in the build process is as important as the others because I'm a craftsman and that's how I ensure my table will be around for many years to come. The parallels to real estate are obvious now, but I was completely blind to them until I looked. 


The plans are pretty obvious, it's the care I take in drawing them that makes me a craftsman. The tools in real estate are my own mind and ideas, I keep them sharp by always learning and applying those lessons. The process too, a craftsman's process is what ensures the tools and plans make something wonderful to behold. Through the eyes of a craftsman there's no difference between a perfectly constructed table base and a perfectly executed cold call because the approach is the same. Both are done with care, thought, and with the knowledge that a piece of the builder goes into each step in the process that results in the end product, whether it be a dining room table you can eat your dinner at or a conversation that was enriching for both parties. 


I had fooled myself into believing the craftsman's ethos I cultivated as a builder wasn't applicable to real estate, and realizing that it was as important to real estate work as it was to building things made me also realize my own self-worth as an agent. Once that clicked into place my struggles became a matter of just drawing up new plans and honing my new tools, which is just part of the process, after all. 
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INCOME - What Happens if it Disappears? Tyler Gracey​ sits down with Pamela Gracey​, Owner of Gracey Benefit Solutions, LLC​ to discuss how proper planning can help avoid a personal financial crisis. Statistics show that the majority of individuals are not prepared if they become hurt or sick and can't work. What happens to your income? How will you pay your bills? Pam talks about some options that can provide financial security and peace of mind.


Click here for more information on Covering Your ASS(ets) video


www.facebook.com/GraceyBenefitSolutionsLLC


 


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Tyler Gracey sits down with Erik Johnson and Charles Gorrondona of Harbour Mortgage Group to discuss FIVE key points that either STREAMLINE or DERAIL a buyer's ability to obtain a mortgage. Consulting with a reputable lender ahead of time will help set the stage for the buying process down the road. Applying for a mortgage may feel frightening and like uncharted territory - It doesn't have to be


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Written by Tim Bray


 


I get it..Your Aunt Jenny, Cousin Uma or Brother Sam just received their real estate license and you feel compelled to utilize their services in order to keep the peace within your family tree which happens to be shaped like a wreath.  STOP BEING A PLEASER as it is you who will be adversely affected by the negative outcome of utilizing an agent who is not at the top of his/her game.  Next Step…


You just located a Superstar Agent or team of agents but they are located over 30 miles away from you.


 15 Years ago I would have recommended that you utilize the services of a location specific agent as they really had their finger on the pulse of print advertising. Today print advertising is simply a tool for agents to market themselves in an attempt to exploit the number of properties that they have accumulated.  Agents focusing on Print may want to shift gears and take a look at the State of The News Media in 2013.


Marketing dollars are much better spent on a great website, social media, digital marketing, professional photography, aerial photographs, research tools, and services such as Loopnet or CoStar Group.


Your Superstar Agents who are located in Connecticut have the ability to market your property in Maine better than anyone in the industry if they are utilizing the right combinations of online marketing.  92 of buyers are utilizing the web to find homes these days.  Check out the Field Guide to Quick Real Estate Statistics.


Instead of focusing on the location of your agent’s primary office you may want to explore this question.  Are you ready to sell? (Seven Costly Mistakes that Sellers Make)


Did you know that 43.6 of homeowners can’t afford to sell at this time?  Save yourself and your agent a ton of aggravation, stress, and time by exploring whether or not you are truly able to sell.


We wish you the best of luck in selling your property this year.  Remember, “Hope is not a strategy” and you do not need to hire an agent who is local.


 


 
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Despite our typical beliefs, now is the time to place your property on the market. Consumer confidence is as high as we have seen in the past decade due to low interest rates and historically low gas prices. 


The abnormally high number of sales in the lower price ranges will be having a ripple effect throughout higher price ranges in the  months to come. 


View our latest video on this topic below or https://youtu.be/DSE3NZLBmQw


 







 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 07:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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Closing ~ Beginning or End of the month


It is very important to be strategic when writing an offer so that your goals and objectives are defined and met. Work closely with a reputable local lender to determine your strengths and weaknesses as a buyer. Closing at the beginning or end of the month can have financial advantages and disadvantages.


First, you must understand that mortgage interest on your mortgage begins accruing on the date that you close on your property. The majority of mortgages are due on the first day of the month. At the closing table, you will pay (PITA) Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance from the date of closing to the last day of the month. Please note that the majority of this payment goes towards the mortgage interest. This can be a detriment to the buyer who is strapped for cash. If you close on February 28th then you will have to pay for one day of PITI to cover the remainder of February. In this example, April 1st would be your due date for your first mortgage payment.


For the buyer who is low on cash, I would highly recommend closing at the end of the month.


Closing at the beginning of the month can have some positive attributes as well. Let’s say that you closed on March 2nd. In this case, your first payment would not be due until May 1st or 60 days later. In this case you would be responsible for paying 29 days of PITI. Yes, closing costs will be a bit more but you will be in your home sooner giving you more time to clean, decorate, and enjoy your new home.






If you are interested in finding out more information about Buying or Selling a home  contact a local market expert or call 860-245-9200 to speak with a relocation specialist.





 

 
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