Speechless Sundays - "Springing Back"

 

Steve Hoffacker's Speechless Sundays' Photos

 

 

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.

Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are as taken and have not been cropped or enhanced in anyway.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

26 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 30 2011 09:14PM

Groundhog Day Is Coming

Groundhog Day is coming - no not the movie although I think it would be nice to have some do-over days every so often.

Wednesday is Groundhog Day - 6 more weeks of winter. The groundhog will see his shadow - just a prediction, but how can he not see it? With all of those TV and video lights shining on him, he will see his shadow.

Thus, we have 6 more weeks of winter, The end is in sight. Signs of spring will begin emerging. Buds, robins, an occasional warm day, thaws, baseball, and other signs of spring.

Spring is coming.

 

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

10 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 30 2011 02:05PM

Fran's Friday Forum...Too Much Talk...!!!

 

We worry so often about saying just the right things and with having our presentation just-so, but often it's just having a real conversation with someone - that includes intensive listening - that makes the difference.

 

Via Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.):

Sometimes it's not what we say that is most meaningful, but how we act...!!!

Over the years I have tried hard to become a good listener...

Yes, I sensed early on that I was guilty of faulty communication...I would be thinking of what I was going to say next, rather than listening to what was being said...

When I learned that it was not so important what a person says, but rather the way they act, it became easier to be a good listener, because then I didn't invite the stress of having to perform by saying ‘just the right words'...

It is something that takes a lot of practice, but when improved becomes very worthwhile...

Practice listening this weekend...It will be worth the effort...

Have a great weekend...!!!

 

 

0 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 30 2011 01:39PM

Another Month Begins

Just four weeks ago today, we all were celebrating the arrival of 2011 with big hopes and dreams for the new year.

Now we are saying goodbye to the first month - it doesn't take long for time to go by. The older we get, the quicker it seems to go.

So how did the first month go? Do we need to make any adjustments?

This week that we are embarking on now is a different kind of one. Technically we still have 2 days of January, but it really seems like we are already in February.

February is the shortest month of the year so we will to make extra sure that we account for out time well.

 

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

 

 

12 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 29 2011 11:43PM

SILENT SATURDAY... HOW MUCH SNOW IS TOO MUCH???

 

Valerie has the right idea for a "Silent Saturday" post - one that needs no words and is hilarious - if you don't have to be out in it. Here in Florida, I can really get a good chuckle out of this one.

Via Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR ~ Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889 (Johnson Real Estate, Inc.):

snow in Cromwell ct

This was just too funny to pass up yesterday when I was out.  I think it speaks volumes.

 

FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT 

 

Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas.  Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.  

For real estate.. all you need to know, is VALERIEO  

If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT area, there are plenty of great buys in today's market.  There is no better time than now to take advantage of these homes while interest rates remain at an all time low.  For more information on Cromwell CT real estate's homes and/or condos please visit Johnson Real Estate to access the newest listings.

 Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.883.8889 cell - ValerieOhomes4u@gmail.com

 Copyright © 2011 - By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - All rights reserved...... ***SILENT SATURDAY... HOW MUCH SNOW IS TOO MUCH???***

 Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR

12 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 29 2011 03:17PM

Silent Saturday - "Almost Real"

 

Steve Hoffacker's Silent Saturday Photos

 

 

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.

Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are as taken and have not been cropped or enhanced in anyway.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

 

14 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 29 2011 02:52PM

January Slips Away

The month of January, the first of 2011, essentially came to a close today.

While the month doesn't officially end until Monday night, we tend to think of a business month as consisting of 4 full weeks or 28 days even though 11 of them have more than 28 days.

And today marks the end of the 4th full week of January - essentially of first month of 2011.

I hope the year has gotten off to a good start for everyone.

Onward to February!

 

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

10 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 28 2011 11:29PM

Friday's Fotos - "Kaleidoscope"

 

Steve Hoffacker's Friday's Fotos

 

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.

Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are as taken and have not been cropped or enhanced in anyway.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

12 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 28 2011 10:15PM

Happy Buyer Says "Don't be Afraid of Updating an Older Home"!

 

Silvia shares a success story of what happened with a buyer of a modestly priced older home to turn into a modern one - with some creativity and paint.

 

Via Silvia Dukes, CIPS, TRC, SFR, AHWD, Ich spreche Deutsch! (Tropic Shores Realty, Spring Hill/Hernando Beach, Florida):

Kitchen Remodel Before Happy Buyer Says "Don't be Afraid of Updating an Older Home"!

Today I had the opportunity to visit with one of my customers I had worked with last year who had bought an older home. 

This older Spring Hill home that had sold for only $72,000 had been built in 1994 and was in basically good condition but needed some updating.  Except for carpeting, everything in the home was original.

From the moment, my buyer had set foot into the house however, she felt right at home.  And she had a vision!  She made quite a few changes such as updating the bathrooms with new vanities and cabinets, and replacing the kitchen and bathroom flooring with tile.

The kitchen was brought it into the new millenium by wisely choosing which features would be changed.  The countertops which previously had been a "stylish 90's pink" were replaced with black granite and the kitchen light fixture now features a fan in a finished ceiling recess. 

You wouldn't know it but the kitchen cabinets are still the original cabinets with a completely new look.   She finished them off with modern hardware and also brought in all new black appliances.

While almost all of these updates were cosmetic changes at a moderate cost, these updates and remodeling efforts have made a big impact!

What a great job!

Kitchen Updates by Silvia Dukes   Kitchen Light Remodel by Silvia Dukes  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My happy buyer says "don't be afraid of updating an older home"!

If you are looking for older homes for sale in Spring Hill Florida that may need some updating to make it into a great home with a new look, please just call or email me for more information!

For more information about Hernando County Homes and Land for sale including Spring Hill and the communities of Timber Pines, Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club, Silverthorn, and Hernando Beach , please call or visit my website!

Let me help you find Your place in the Sun!

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4 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 28 2011 07:59PM

We Achieve Success One Step at the Time

 

This is such an appropriate post by Lou Ludwig because he published his 2,000th post on Active Rain this week - talk about climbing the ladder one at a time. Congratulations, Lou!

 

 

Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):

   

Motivational Power Quote

 

We Achieve Success One Step at the Time

"One only gets to the top rung of the ladder

by steadily climbing up one at a time."

Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom  

     

As I see it. . . . . . . .

We achieve success one step at the time 

Success is not an overnight event. Success is achieved by steadily putting one foot in front of another taking one step at time with conviction in the direction of your goals.   

Some of our steps will be longer then other and the pace may quicken and other times it will seem to slow. But the one thing that remains consistent  is we have to steadily put one foot in foot of the other a continue to step in the direction of our goals.  

It will take perseverance to navigate the turbulence that we encounter is our quest to succeed.   But we achieve success one step at the time when we headed in the right direction.   

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

2 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • January 28 2011 07:18PM