The Charismatic Conversationalist: Being Adaptive

By exitrealty / June 12, 2019

 

This is part three of a four-part series on developing your conversational skills. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out part one and two.

Have you ever noticed how your communication style contrasts between your friends and family? You likely adapt your vocabulary, intonation, and topic choice out of respect for your relationship, like a conversational chameleon. You can take this one step further b...

The Charismatic Conversationalist: Social Events

By exitrealty / May 31, 2019

 This is part two of a four-part series on developing your conversational skills. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out part one on etiquette. Any social event—whether it’s a networking event, community event, party, or social gathering—can be an excellent opportunity for you as a REALTOR® to engage with others and build relationships. Regularly but discreetly networking can help keep you top-of-mind for...

The Charismatic Conversationalist: Etiquette

By exitrealty / May 27, 2019

 This is part one of a four-part series on developing your conversational skills.  Can you name a more infamous pairing than strangers and small talk? Socializing with new people can be anxiety-provoking for some, but the ability to strike up a conversation and be at ease in social situations are your bread and butter as a REALTOR®. You should view making new connections and building relationships as business invest...

House Hunting Tips to Maximize Time

By exitrealty / May 24, 2019

 If you work all week, your time on the weekends is precious and can go by in the blink of an eye. When you add being on the hunt for your perfect house, travelling and multiple showings can eat up even more of your limited time. Here are a few tips to help maximize your time while house hunting. Find the Right Real Estate Agent – You’ll want to find someone familiar with the area in which you’re looking. He or she will kn...

Invigorate Your Space for Summer

By exitrealty / July 12, 2019

  When you think of summer, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s thoughts of sweet, juicy watermelon or the feel of the warm sun and soft grass beneath your feet. The days are brighter and seem full of possibilities. Just as some people decorate their home for various holidays, some have seasonal décor to prepare for the joys of summer. If you’d like to really soak in the summer feels, try a few of these ideas to add a little suns...

What Size Home is the Right Size?

By exitrealty / May 21, 2019

 

Whether you are on the market for your first home or you’re an empty nester ready to make a change, an important question to ask yourself is, “How much home do I really need?” The answer can lead to finding exactly the right property for the next chapter of your life. Here are a few points to consider before starting your search.

Lifestyle – Does your life revolve around working at the office and spending nights out with fr...

Bikers and The Spirit of EXIT Work Together to Benefit Veterans

By exitrealty / May 13, 2019

 

Imagine a team of fundraisers using motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, boats, horses and on foot visiting checkpoints to play poker and you’ll have a picture of the Bikers 4 Veterans event held by EXIT Select Realty in Fort Myers, Florida, to benefit the Affordable Homeownership Foundation.

According to their website, the mission of the Affordable Homeownership Foundation is “to help the econom...