It's been a very hectic week for my Real Estate business. Well, with one coming down the stretch for closing, another escrow opened for a buyer on Wednesday that alone has been very busy for me. I also have a listing that I put up last Sunday with showings EVERY single day this week so I am now prepared to take the rest of the afternoon off. And so I'll spend it by Blogging, working writing and getting some form of relaxation.
Many of my Hawaii Home Buyers are Military Relocating to Hawaii and it seems that during the past few months our market has slowed, then regained some ground, then slows again only to speed up once more.
I am beginning to believe it's not just OUR LOCAL MARKET....but it is MY business that has steadily been successful this year. I contribute my growth spurts to my online presence in the Real Estate Space(that's what ActiveRain calls it :) and if it were not for all the hard work and effort I put into my blogs and websites I would not have the leads I have received this year.
I also believe that I go above and beyond in my 'scope of service' from beginning to end. There is no limit (within reason) that a Realtor® will dedicate themselves to their clients no matter what the market looks like.
I spent my Saturday (yesterday) taking my client to the home inspection in OCEANPOINTE, Ewa Beach and then going to Mariner's Ridge on the East Side of Oahu to meet with the Mortgage Broker to complete the VA Loan Application to send in tomorrow for processing.
That's nothing compared to the extras that I receive along the way. The picture above is a view of Koko Head crater going up Mariner's Ridge. My client and I jumped out to snap a few while doing the oooo's and ahhhhh's.
The simple things in life ...like a beautiful view....that overlap with business.
© 2008 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, All rights reserved
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
© 2007-2012 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman's Hawaii Real Estate and Relocation Blog.
All rights reserved.
Very nice photo, wished I was there. Thanks for the post. Good luck selling.
What a great picture! Hawaii is one of the prettiest places I have ever visited. It sounds like you are having a good year! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jeff...it makes working that much more enjoyable :) :)
Caren: Better than last year...I'm surprised for sure!
Sally being a Realtor in Hawaii does have it's privilages and veiws like that is an example of it.
Glad you are busy. Keep it going so that you can buy Gary and Shadow lots of things :) :)
What a great place to live. Glad to hear that things are going well for you. Hope all of your business actitives continue to be successful.
George: Sure does George! Shucks...now I gotta pay off bills that magically occur during the slow times lol!
Joan: It's still slow but better than last year!
Sally, Congrats on your business and your attitude. It is a little slow here since our hurricane but that too shall pass. We are slowly getting back to normal.
Sally ~ There's something to be said about an online presence and the fact that you have a positive attitude. You are attracting business! Besides that you live in an awesome place. :)
kk
Hi Sally,
You are responsible for all your success, you know I think you are a natural at this blogging thing...;)
Sally- OOH AAAAH, it is tempting to even live homeless in Hawaii! You are blessed because you focus on the positive and you do great in Real Estate Space. It is such a great time to seize the market and you are doing great! I love your photos, I say that all the time.
Sally, that is an awesome photo with the greenery and the blue sky.
We haven't been to Hawaii for so long maybe it is time to plan a trip.
Sally - Best wishes for continued success, and congrats on the "hectic week." You gotta love it. And I love the photo. I am working with some buyers who are moving here from Oahu. How ironic!
Jeff
Sally, That is a beautiful photo! I would be doing the ooo's as well. I do believe our online presence is important....people connect with you from your blogs even before you've met them. You've worked hard in your online AND offline life--and the rewards follow!
I love your comment that the simple and beutiful things in life will overlap with business. Hope your weekend was as beautiful as your photo!
One of the best perks to this job are the people and being able to work outside. I would have loved to be able to share with a new client, and then be able to stop for pictures and both of us enjoy it. Yes, these are what makes our job worth while.
Woo Hoo! Your certainly reflect positively on that old adage that goes like this. "The harder I work,the luckier I get".
And your replay back to me can be William, " No kidding, hehehehe" That's what I hear in my head as I wrote this,lol.
Sally - Never mind oohs and aahs! WOW! That is one spectacular view and you Sally are one spectacular Realtor® who proves that a little hard work, a positive attitude and an informative blog can bring much success and rewards.
We both are fortunate to be having a good year. I hear so many agents complaining.
Hi Sally,
What a nice post! Congratulations on your continued success, you have really set yourself a part from the pack. You are an inspiration to so many others who are struggling now. And I loved that photo, but I'm trying to remember the location of Koko Head???
Sally,
Good to hear that you are doing well. Your positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile is evident. Congratulations and nice picture!
When it is January here I'm going to come back to your blog often to live vicariously through you and your gorgeous state.
You do go above and beyond and it shows.
Congratulations on your success. I love the picture. You are a good photographer and I always love your pictures.
Hi Sally - I am happy that your efforts are making a difference in your success, and that your are enjoying life too!
Morning Sally,
Love the view! You sure do make the most of everything. Glad your business continues to prosper.
Sally,
I believe the number one reason your business is successful is your attitude. When things slow down, you don't complain, you continue on with your marketing plan and your positive attitude. You go above and beyond what you clients expect and I am sure that leads to referral business. We can all choose to look at the glass as half empty or half full......I am glad yours is always half-full.
Have a great day
Leander
Sally - really appreciate your attitude in your business especially during what we all agree are 'challenging' times.
Sally - congratulations on a busy and productive week. And good to hear that your business continues to grow, that is awesome!!! And I too appreciate the beautiful things in life . . . great photo. Everyday I am sure you take beautiful photos on Oahu!
Featured @ Club Chaos
C Sally C, that is awesome. Love the eye candy. More please! Enjoy your day, sweetie. Love, C.
It sure is nice to have a view like that! Congrats on your success, and may Q4 bring you more of the same!
Busy is good, Sally. Glad to hear you are have so much going on.
Marchel: Lucky...really lucky. :)
Hey Kristal! I sure do live in a beautiful place....although home is where I made it :) I'm pooped.
Suzanne: Natural? I dunno about that..took some long hours and dedication to get to where I am :) :) How are you? I'm still doing the apple cider vinegar drink and doing well on just treating myself once in awhile to a shake :)
Katerina: WooHoo...get on the bus gus... :)
Gary: Why thank you!
Terry: Come on down!
Jeff: Wow...ironic....funny how we connect :)
Hey Carole! Sure does...there is no better feeling than the one that is paying off....with success.
Janna: Worked most the weekend.....got to watch a movie :)
Kathy: No kidding....it's nice to have nice clients :)
William: We always hear each other don't we :) :)
Donna: All it takes is just that...let go...allow it to happen...stay positive...don't sit on a pitty pot and make it happen. Yeah, there'll be times it'll get slow again...but I'm hoarding the nuts in my den :)
Randy: We are fortunate...you and I have done okay this year.
Lynda: East side of Oahu....right before you go around the bend to Hanauma Bay...then the blow holes.
Leolinda: Thanks...it's been a long road during the slow months...paid off the last half year though :)
Kris: I'm starting to plan for next year....the Nostradamus thing. :)
Gita;.....thanks and thanks :)
Ann: What else is there in the latter half of ones life :) I want to just enjoy...no overdoing anything but having balance ...and success too. Success for me may be different than others though.
Thanks Hal...prosper in all areas of my life :)
Leander: You said: I believe the number one reason your business is successful is your attitude. I believe that is the core of anyones success.
James: I always believe (at least the past 10 years or so) that there is just no reason to stay stuck in misery. Misery is bred in ones own mind most of the time....whatever we can do to hang on to just live...until it gets better is success to me.
Sharon: I don't take as many as I would like. I get so caught up sometimes and forget to toss the camera in the purse....and then I see something and only wish....I could snap :)
CTS: Oh, how i wish I could have enjoyed....I ended up still running around for my seller. Electronic box (he said) didn't work...so I went over...only to find out he punched in wrong keys :)
Kelly: I'll be in the Q$ for these last two.....don't I have to like start planning for holidays soon? Gee...I gotta plan for spend thrifty gifts :)
Gary: Thanks buddy! I am running out of energy. It's a past mid life thing :)
Sally - what a fantastic view!!! Nothing like that here in Florida, that is for sure!!!
What a fabulous place to do what you love! Kudos for the business...hopefully we will see new business as well!
Good luck Sally. Wish I was there!
B&B: Beautiful it was!
Sam: Sure is....it's coming...I just know it!
Erica: One day...one day....:)