The REALTOR® Holiday
Twas the end of October and all through city
Not a REALTOR in sight, it is such a pity.
The Supra’s were stashed in the glove box with care
In hopes that after the superbowl they would get their fair share.
Their listings are sitting, basically dead
While visions of ’04 and ’05 danced in their heads.
All the REALTOR’S flew South or are staying in bed,
They just temporarily resigned despite what I said.
When out in our market there arose such a clatter,
A few sprang from their beds to see what was the matter.
Away to the window they flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The bills piled up just like new fallen snow,
Gave heat to the family as they burned them below.
When what to their wondering eyes did appear,
But the Sheriff for your home because you didn’t come here!
Because they didn’t lead generate all winter long,
Their families now suffer and sing a sad song.
More rapid than eagles they lost all their things,
The creditors didn’t even stop at their wedding rings.
“No cash, no car, to the bar we are fixin’
No boat, no vacation, our debt has risen!
To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
The IRS keeps taking until they have it all!
A glimmer of hope had just filled my bucket,
I realized very soon that it wasn’t the market!
So a bus I did take to the office indeed,
With my CAMP 443 materials to read!
And then, in a twinkling I heard in the lobby,
The sound of a cash buyer whose name was Robby.
As I took him through buyer steps one through three,
I learned he wanted more than one property.
I dug out my supra, and charged it to full,
Knowing quite well it would die before dawn.
Then I hopped in his car, because mine was gone,
And built rapport quickly, trying not to be dull.
We found his dream home in just under an hour,
If we actually close, I’ll be able to turn on my power!
his lender went bankrupt, title closed shop,
Thank god for my team or the ball would have been dropped!
I closed six transactions over “The REALTOR® Holiday”,
I wouldn’t have if I didn’t come in the office that cold winter day!
Brett told me this was the key to success,
But he is so young, how could he know best?
My family is warm and we are back on track,
I will raise the bar in ’09 and put a trophy on the rack.
My story is almost done at this juncture here,
One final word to help this next year!
If you want to excel and reach all your goals,
Get focused and clear on your lead generating role!
Once you do this you will have your “big why”
Stop sitting there waiting for your piece of the pie!
Happy Holidays from Brett Boettge and the Keller Williams Realty Crossroads Team!!
I’d like to thank the following for making 2008 a fantastic year despite the market!
Laura Hartman – Director of Agent Services
Andy Kahn – Market Center Administrator
Darren Kittleson – Operating Principle & Broker
Bill Baker – Agent Leadership Counsel – Finance Chair
Judie Czys – Agent Leadership Counsel – Culture Chair
Mindy Allen – Agent Leadership Counsel – Growth Chair
All of our Keller Williams Realty Madison Crossroads agents, we are a great company because of you!
The REALTOR® Holiday October 31st – Superbowl EVERY year!
In My Head 