Frances C. Rokicki, Broker~Mentor,CRS

Just a short post.

As I start into my 24th year in the business, I am reflecting on what has worked for me so far, as well as what I expect will help grow my business in the future. In a referral based industry, such as real estate, there is no larger contributor to success than the people you know.

I just wanted to send a quick THANK YOU to everyone who helped build my business over the past 23 years and I hope I can count on you for many more years to come.

Looking forward to a successful 2010!

Today, was a really good day! Got up early, walked my dog. The rain has stopped, here in Connecticut, for now. The real estate work day, begins.

I started out early with my popbys packed up and a smile on my face. I delivered a deposit check to a real estate office in another town. On the way there, and on the way back, I sprinkled through my database of clients, friends and family. I took one route outgoing and came back on the other side of the towns. It worked out amazingly well. The best part was, some of my stops were rewarded because the people were home. A nice sunny day, perfect for raking leaves and setting up their decorations for the Halloween Holiday this Saturday!

My popbys were Halloween Popcorn. It was welcomed by all:) I stopped at eighteen homes today!

One stop, the Dad was mowing the lawn with his Daughter. She had just come home from school, kindergarten. Her Dad had made her some popcorn to snack on while they were on the tractor, mowing the lawn. So, they really liked my popby! The scent from the kitchen was wonderful. Her Mom was making pumpkin cupcakes for a school party, tomorrow. Yummy! This was a young couple that asked me to sell their first home, in East Hartford, and then, to find them a ranch in Bolton, Ct. At the time, I laughed and said well, we shall see. Obviously, these clients had such faith in my abilities, that it came true. I found the one ranch on the market, in Bolton. We bought it and they have really dressed it up nicely over the years. The location is perfect and they will enjoy many years of happy memories there. It just makes you smile, every time you visit these lovely people.

So, yes, the Buffini Sprint is happening in Connecticut. I am staying on course and completing my daily tasks. Enjoying every single minute of it, too!

Yesterday, I attended the Buffini Turning Point in Chicago. The room was full. Every corner, every seat, almost every inch on the floor was occupied. People sat on the floor, in the aisles, by the stage, stood or sat in the hallways, too! They were there to get all of the good stuff!

They knew, like I do, that Brian Buffini will help them to succeed in this business. The year end Sprint began on Monday, yet, I have to say, for many of us, it will begin today. We participated in the Chicago event and came away, very renewed and charged up for our end of year success!

I met some people during lunch, that I had not met before. They grab tables and just yell out, any more Buffini people? It was really cool. A few of us, who were in line waiting for a table, jumped up and grabbed the opportunity to network with these members. We talked about the markets that we serve, last year's Chicago Turning Point and MasterMind09. We, also, discussed what books we were currently reading and which ones that we would recommend to others. The time flew by and we learned some really good tips.

Before going back into the event, we were treated with ice cream and toppings by Fifth Third Mortage Company. They, also, held a give away for two MasterMind Event 2010 tickets, a Bull's game and another sporting event. The crowd went wild when the winners were announced.

We will have success in 2009! Whoo Hoo!

Hoping to meet some new buyers today! I will be hosting this open house today, from 1 to 3 PM. So, if you didn't have plans to go away for the long weekend, stop by and say hello.

This home offers many upgrades and was built in 1996. Gas heat, skylights, ceiling fan, hardwood floors in the upper level bedrooms, two full baths, whirlpool, and more. This home is set on a 1.09 acre lot.

Come by and take a look! Now, offered at $239,900

Light refreshments will be served.

Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC

860-646-3455

Directions, I-384 to the Keeney St Exit. Take a left to the light, then turn right. Take 2nd left onto Hackmatack St. At first stop sign, go left onto Prospect St. Sign on property.

This event will be held on September 11, 2009.

Hoping to meet some of my Active Rain Friends at this event! Be sure to seek me out:)

It will feature the fabulous Joe Neigo, with his, today answers for our success in the market, and Kevin Buffini, the profile master. Are you a Facilitator or a Motivator? Maybe, a little of both? Learn how to master these strengths to help you make more sales. Come and find out from Kevin Buffini!

Get together with other members and carpool if you have to. This will be an awesome event for new and useful information, as well as, networking with like minded people. Here's the details! Hope to meet you there!

September 11th,

2009 Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center

1657 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA 01701

508.879.7200 Guest Fax: 508.875.7593

Parking: Complimentary

Ballroom: Grand South & Centre Event starts at 9:00am

The tips and information that Joe offered were hands on tools! We went home and implemented them with our clients! One of my agents, wrote an offer and got her client off the fence! Thanks Joe!

Brian walked into the room and we all stood and cheered! It was an awesome event. It ended over an hour late! Brian let us know where the market is today and where we are headed. We took so many notes! Kevin Buffini was ill and could not attend. He was missed

Listening to Joe and Brian got the room motivated and ready to work on our market! Brian and Joe were there to talk with us, answer our questions and I think, they got a hug from everyone in the room!

Remember, the year end Sprint starts on Oct 12th!