By Ari Alejo Every day, REALTORS® put themselves in potentially dangerous situations that we may not think twice about. Most of the time, we are alone. There are several ways to protect ourselves in our day to day activities. Below are simple tips that young professionals can add to their daily routine to keep themselves…
By Denise Moore Contreras and Yolanda Hodges Are you a young professional who’s hungry to expand their business to the global market? Maybe you have taken the “Introduction to International Real Estate” designed by Florida REALTORS® or perhaps you are a new “Certified International Property Specialist” designee. You may even have just completed the course at GTR last month. Preparation…
By: Denise Moore Contreras Known as Greater Tampa REALTORS®’s Young Professional Network (YPN), this subcommittee offers the benefit of networking with peers and navigating many of the community events that help educate, inform and service Tampa residents and those looking to move to Tampa. We network with many of GTR’s other subcommittees and often partner with them on events within the community…
By Michelle Hernandez Every year, the YPN Advisory Committee works hard to come up with great events that will not only draw a crowd but provide something of value in the process as well. I have a feeling that 2019 is going to be one of our best years yet! Let me tell you why… Our first event of 2019…
By Annette Newkirk January marks the start of a new Young Professional Network Subcommittee and with it, the new administration for 2019. YPN celebrated another fantastic year, thanks to Corey Richardson for his leadership throughout the year and now welcomes Annette Newkirk in as the new Chair and Ari Alejo as the Vice Chair! As we embark upon this new year,…
The Golden Rule: We all know it; we all grew up learning it in elementary school. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Or, in layman’s terms, treat others the way you would want to be treated. While the sentiment behind the Golden Rule means well, I’m here to tell…
The fourth quarter of 2016 just started, and in my world that means getting ready for a great 2017. To do that, there is one business activity that I need to practice more than any other: prospecting. Last year, I wrote a piece titled 8 Ways to Improve Your Daily Prospecting, and it was…
You’ve been in business for a few years now and everything is going well. You are hitting your numbers, achieving your goals, and you are making a mark in your local community. As a real estate agent you are always on. Your phone is always on. You are always on your email, and you are…
Whether searching for success in your business life or your personal life, there are only three traits you need to master in order to become a success. 1. Learn as much about your industry as possible The number one trait successful people share is that they have highly specialized knowledge about their particular trade,…
House of Representatives. The Senate Floor. Congressional districts. REALTOR® Block Party. Estoppel fees. Subcommittee meetings. Sweeping the trusts funds. YPN after party. Water regulation. Taxes on business rents. Those were just some of the phrases I heard during the past two days while visiting the Florida Capitol during the Great American REALTOR® Days. As…