Winter Haven, FL

People have different personality traits and there are many different personality types that have succeeded in real estate. but there are a few major characteristics that make the chances of success much greater. The "people person" type is ddefinitely the most recognized as having the most important characteristic. Having people skills iimproves real estate agent's probability of success. Real estate agents must also have good communication skills and be able to understand people and be sensitive to their needs.

A second important personality trait for a career in real estate is detail-orieniated. Being detail oriented certainly improves a real estate agent's chances for success. Every home buying transaction involving legal contracts must be completed correctly. If you are a detail oriented person, you will be less likely to forget something small that could turn into a big problem later down the road. A detaied oriented real estate agent is less likely to make careless mistakes and more likely to have a smooth successful transaction which makes a happy Broker and a happy customer.

The third quality trait that is important in a real estate career is to be enthusiastic. Lets face it, this is a typical sales job and there will be days that every real estate agent will become depressed for one reason or another. It is important to be able to remain positive and full of enthusiasm. Real estate agents must continue to believe in themselves and not dwell on the negative or their job will suffer, resulting in decreased sales and lower earnings. A positive, enthusiastic attitude generates to others.


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Merlin Entertainments Group, Owner of Legoland buys Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven FL!!

This is such fantastic news!!!!

It almost makes up for the desertion to Arizona of the Cleveland Indians. Almost, but not quite! Just ask my husband.

Cypress Gardens, opened in 1936, is the oldest theme park in Central FL. After Disney came and made it attractive for guests to go no further in FL than Lake Buena Vista, Cypress Gardens held on. In recent years, though, it saw it's niche deteriorate and finally closed abruptly in September of 2009.

Merlin Entertainments Group also owns Madame Tussauds wax museums as well as Legoland parks-- in fact, they are the second largest attractions company in the WORLD. Their purchase includes the Gardens AND the water park.

A press conference is scheduled for Thursday morning, January 21 to announce their plans for the park.

This is such big news for this area! Jobs are sorely needed and this will provide construction jobs as well as ongoing park jobs and other employment due to the increase in tourism.

An alternative to Disney-- and don't we all love alternatives?

The city of Winter Haven FL hosts Biggest Loser contest! C'mon out, all you Loser wannabe's!

The city of Winter Haven will offer The Biggest Loser program on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 12 at Rotary Park, 350 Sixth St. N.E.

The contest, open to both men and women, will run for 12 weeks. Weigh-in begins at 5:15 p.m. Biggest Loser participants pay $5 to weigh in each week. Workout class, featuring calorie-burning and muscle-toning exercises starts promptly at 5:30 p.m, directly after weigh-in. All calorie/toning class participants must pay the additional fee for each class - $5 for city residents and $6 for non-residents.

Participants should bring a mat, resistance band, two 8-pound weights and water for the calorie-burning/muscle-toning workout. Calorie-burning/muscle-toning workout is a combination of aerobic exercise and weight training.

At the end of every four weeks, the Big Loser - determined by percent of body weight lost - will receive $50.

At the end of 12 weeks, the Biggest Loser will receive the remaining money accumulated over the 12-week program. To be eligible for the "biggest loser rewards," participants do not have to attend the workout class but must weigh in each week.

Calorie-burning/muscle-toning class participants do not have to participate in the Biggest Loser weigh-in program.

For details, call Health Concepts at 863-298-9992.

Try this....after you have a closing on one of your listings give it about 2 days before you go by and pick up your sign and lock box. You may think my timing on this is a little odd but actually.....it's just right.

Since I am primarily a listing Broker, my customer, the Seller, is normally moving out of Sate and getting any future business from them is rare. So my goal is to be the "go to guy" for the Buyer that has just purchased one of my listings.

Picking up my sign and lock box, a couple of days after closing, is something I do on purpose. The reason is, I want to knock on the door and introduce myself to the new owners. In fact, Itake a minute and get a picture of then standing next to the "sold" sign in front of their new house. I Email it to them later with the video tour I have for the property.

Even though they had an agent it is my experience, that in most cases, they never hear from their agent again once the deal is closed. The check is cashed and they are out of there. Foolish? Yes. But true.

So, like the good little Broker that I am, I seize this opportunity to snag a Buyer who more than likely will be my new Seller in a few years.

I'm not pushy. I just introduce myself and see if there is anything I can do for them. I let them know I have been selling Real Estate in the area for 14 years and let them know they can call me if they need any help.

And they do call. They call to get information related to the area and they also call if there are any minor issues with the house. Once they have called....they are mine. I will gladly help them out with anything they need. I become their new REALTOR®.

It's a small thing to do but it's great for business. I'm not quite sure why Buyer's agents don't keep in touch with their Buyers. But if they won't....I will. After all, today's Buyer is tomorrow's Seller.

Marketing does not have to be complicated. What say you?

Do NOT be foreclosed on! Avoid foreclosure. Short Sales DO close.

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Here are a few events in Winter Haven FL for New Years Eve--

• Tanners Pub: 325 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. Doors open at 9 p.m. for a Blue Moon New Year's Eve bash. No cover charge. (i *LOVE* this place!!!!)
  

• Avenue Bar: 346 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. Avenue Bar, in conjunction with Arabella's Ristorante will be closing the streets of downtown and presenting a Cirque du Soleil-type event that starts at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment starts around between 8:30 and 9 p.m. No cover charge.

• Blue Sapphire: 5937 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. Live DJ, free champagne and dollar drafts. Cover charge of $10 per person.

And, for good measure, one in Lake Wales FL:

• Chalet Suzanne: 321 West Starr Ave., Lake Wales. Six-course dinner offered with tableside magician Scott Humstom. Champagne toast at 10 p.m. Dance music in the lounge.

Have a great NYE-- and STAY SAFE!!!

Warmly,