Queen of Bliss, Joeann Fossland

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Do You Have a Motto for 2010? My Vision for 2010!

I love Terri's post because I have seen people be VERY successful by just having a very clear vision. Don't make it complicated..just know what you want and the focus on it. What you focus on EXPANDS!!!

Via **Mesa, Arizona Real Estate** Teri Ellis, Broker, CRS, ABR, GRI, ePRO (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC):

Do you have a motto for 2010? I admit I am not a "goal" setting woman. I write lists - lots of them - of "stuff" to do, but I don't make a written goal like so many of you do!

Since a "motto" and a "goal" seem different to me, I thought I would write a motto for myself - kinda like a "vision statement," and see if that works for me in 2010! My list

After thinking about it, I picture in my mind where I want to be at the end of next year - a vision of me! I am envisioning this as I write this post. So, the next step would be: how do I get there?

1.  Write it down - where do I want to be (physically, career wise, financially)? Or, another could be, what do I want to "be," or "who" do I want to be? Make it simple....just two/three words, or a sentence at most.

2.  Move forward - take your first step, and always, always, keep that vision or motto in your mind. Put your vision statement on your refrigerator, or on your monitor - wherever you can see it, constantly reminding you of where you plan to be at the end of the year. I have sayings that I like, quotes that I like pasted everywhere because of their personal meaning to me.

3.  Do it! - every day, every week, every month, remember that vision. Keep picturing yourself where you want to be and just do what it takes!

I'll share just a couple of the personal "me" by the end of the year. I have a combined vision for my end of 2010! This is the "personal."

1.  I'd like to become more compassionate
2.  I'd like to learn to "listen" better
3.  I'd like to be more "patient" with others.

EnvisionIf I write compassionate and listen on a note on my refrigerator, it helps remind me to be more patient! It also means that just looking at the note and doing nothing helps me not at all.

So, you see, these are "action" words....takes action on my part to make them happen. AND it takes focus and taking those steps forward.

What about you? What/where/who do you see yourself at the end of 2010?


 

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate. Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. Feel free to visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToMesaAz.com or MoveToSunnyAz.com. Or stop by my blogs at: MesaAzRealEstateVoice; Phoenix and Mesa Real Estate Blog; Phoenix Valley Real Estate Blog

 

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4 comments • Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach • December 13 2009 09:39PM

The Rant of the Season

I've said it before: I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!! I love the whimsy. I love the joy. The carols. The thoughtfulness of others. And, I do love presents....But let's STOP buying and giving STUFF!

This week, I listened in on an interview my wonderful step-daughter, Coco Fossland conducted with Sue Rasmussen on Clearing the Clutter. This just seemed such relevant timing. Letting go of stuff... of physical stuff.... of old stuff that no longer "fits" figuratively -- and literally -- of relationships, of beliefs.

Wow! During the call, I expanded my notion of what clutter was and realized how very much of it I have. I've often told my real estate coaching clients that cleaning out their overfilled filing cabinets makes room for new clients to show up (and have seen the results of that act happen!). I know balancing the checkbook and taking incredibly good care of other integrity issues, cleans up issues that suck energy and keep us stuck. The call inspired me to go into 2010 with much of that clutter cleared -- I'll be giving stuff away, completing relationships, choosing to let go of those responsibilities that no longer make my heart sing... really questioning before I say yes to something if it fits with who I want to become. I plan to quit doing things just because I am good at them if they aren't a fun and growing place to be. I'm excited about the lightness I already feel. I will not live in the fear of what will happen when I say no to the things that I am just doing from the old me. I will trust myself and the universe.

And this all fits in with my yearly rant: most of us don't need more stuff. My mantra for this time of the year... for my present giving is to create memories instead of clutter. Don't get me wrong - I am not saying I won't gratefully accept and joyfully give presents but I want those gifts to be relevant. I am making my lists.... creating some fun! Last year I took the kids and grandkids to Los Cabos for a week. It was granddaughter, Julia's first trip to the ocean. She had never seen the beach and was a bit reluctant to walk in the sand in her bare feet! She did get over it before the week was done and was running gleefully. What a joy to be part of that!

Here are some ideas:

  1. Make something! I do family calendars personalized with dates and photos. And, my prickly pear jelly!
  2. Give a certificate for a shared experience. Maybe a concert or day at the zoo. Or a limo for viewing the holiday lights and a dinner or picnic after!
  3. Give a certificate for your time. A day of babysitting or cooking a gourmet dinner or a handyman day. I gave a monthly lunch delivered to my elderly uncle a few years ago
  4. Re-gift. Someone else may love a gift that wasn't right for you.

What have you done or what ideas do have? The best thing you can do this time of the year is to take care of yourself and have fun with others. Saying NO when you don't really want to do something is also a strategy to free you up to really enjoy the things you DO want to do!!!

I hope the month will be an amazing one! It is up to YOU!!!

56 comments • Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach • December 09 2009 08:13AM

Five Tips To Design An Amazing December!

Well, it's here, isn't it? Another December! The great news is that each of us still here too. We haven't starved. We have food. We have an unlimited range of possibility. AND, it ain't like it used to be, is it? Since we just celebrated all the things we have to be thankful for...that's a great energy to take into December. But...having an amazing December could be enhanced by some good design, or you may find it chaotic and unproductive.

Five Tips To Design An Amazing December:

1. Schedule The Time OFF - You know there are going to be lots of distractions this month, so take out the calendar for the month and put in all the days OFF you are going to take. And don't feel compelled to fill it all up. Just Say "NO" to those parties or activities you REALLY don't want to do.

2. Leave about 20% whitespace - Surprises will show up, both personal and business, so leave some room to fit more in without scrunching it into a completely full calendar.

3. Plan your client contacts - Will you be making personal visits to take by poinsettias, cookies or calendars? Will you be calling to wish people Happy Holidays? Since you have your time off scheduled, you can look at when you ARE going to work and make it super-productive!

4. Complete Your Business Plan for 2010 - You will be happy in January to hit the ground running, knowing what you want and the strategies to get there. (My Awesome Year Plan and Really Simple Business Planning TeleConference could help!)

5. Use Joeann's Rule of 3 - Each day, ask yourself, "What are the 3 most important items I could do?" This reprioritizes and recalibrates as you go along so each day you can look at what you need to do to be productive instead of just busy!

One of the most important ways you can make December, as well as every day, enjoyable is to heighten your awareness of what you say. As my friend, Mike Dooley says, "Thoughts become things." Are you projecting the outcome you want when you speak? Or are you focusing on negative outcomes you don't want? One of the most powerful tools to success is the intention and focus on what you do want!

Picture the best December you've ever had getting ready to unfold:

  • There will be parking spaces everywhere you go!
  • Everything you need to buy will be on Sale!
  • You'll find or think of the exact right gifts to buy or make (we are MAKING a lot this year!)
  • You'll have unexpected clients show up (and we all know the ones out looking in December are GOOD ones!)
  • You'll be relaxed, not stressed...striving for joy rather than perfection!
  • What else would make it wonderful for you? (Design it in!)

10 comments • Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach • December 02 2009 10:45AM

The Best of the 2009 NAR Convention

Last week, I hosted a free teleconference with a few friends, sharing what we thought were the "Best of the 2009 NAR Convention." If you'd like to listen in ......

 the recording of The Best of NAR Convention 2009 call is here.

I'd like to thank my friends who joined me in sharing their insights:

- Paula Monthofer sobeit8002@AOL.com
- Amber Murray amurray@previsite.com
- Wynne Achatz sold@wynnea.com

And also thanks to participants who were there that shared their insights: Bunny@BunnyMostad.com
and Don@DonStirnweis.com
1. Some of the companies and resources mentioned were:
www.Previsite.com for virtual tours

2. For Facebook Fan Page Help:
Mike Mueller
Phone:  925 456-4567  925 456-4567
Email Mike / Tweet Mike / Face Mike / Blog Mike / Hire Mike

3. The 2009 Profile of Homebuyers and Homesellers (and LOTS of other goodies!) is available by clicking the Right Tools/Right Now icon on the www.Realtor.org page

4. Bunny mentioned the David Knox video and Market Snapshot from TopProducer

5. Wynne mentioned Quantum Mail and ExpressCopy

6. This is the link I found on the REO Women's Network

7. The tapes of the education sessions are available at www.iPlaybackNAR.com or  1-800-241-7785  1-800-241-7785

8. The site to send videos to social media from your phone was www.qik.com

9. Paula sent these links for the information about RPR and more:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® NEWS

The National Association of REALTORS® is pleased to share some exciting news, exclusively for their members, from REALTORS® Federal Credit Union (REALTORS® FCU). REALTORS® FCU is pleased to offer a new limited-time Freedom Loan Special; get up to $5,000 cash at a fixed rate as low as 9.49% APR* and make no payments for 90 days**!

REALTORS® FCU, a proud partner in NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program, knows this can be an expensive time of year, but there's no need to pay high interest rate charges on purchases you make for the holidays. A Freedom Loan from REALTORS® FCU offers fast, flexible financing. It's perfect for: Ensuring the holidays are extra special!

  • A home improvement project that's been on your mind
  • Consolidating higher interest debt
  • A vacation to help you recharge

If you are already a credit union member simply login to myAccounts Online, click the Consumer Loan Application link in the Accounts tab to apply today!

Not a Member? Not a Problem.

You'll need to become a credit union member before you apply for your Freedom Loan. It's easy and safe to join online. Just click Membership to get started. During the new member application process, you can select the deposit products you want to open and enroll in myAccounts Online. Once enrolled in myAccounts Online, just login and click the "Consumer Loan Application" link to apply for your Freedom Loan.

Have Questions? Just call a friendly REALTORS® FCU Member Care representative 24-hours a day at  866.295.6038  866.295.6038 .


REALTOR® SAFETY WEBINAR ON IDENTIFY THEFT ~ DECEMBER 8

Because REALTORS® face more on-the-job risks than many other business professionals and to help keep safety top-of-mind, NAR is offering quarterly free REALTOR® Safety Webinars led by industry expert, Andrew Wooten. The December 3 Webinar, "Identity Theft: Protecting You and Your Clients," offers several suggestions and precautions you should take to keep your personal information and property secure and what you should do if you are a victim of identity theft. The one-hour session will begin at 11amEST. Space is limited: register today.

To register go to... http://www.REALTOR.org/SafetyWebinar?&WT.mc_id=LS111809&CAT=Meet

SHARE YOUR LISTINGS ON REALTOR.com® WITH A NEW FACEBOOK APP FOR REALTORS®

REALTOR.com® is regularly adding free training and free downloads, and upgrading its product offerings with such tools as Buyer Assist, to help you increase your expertise, get more listings and sell more homes. The "See My Listings" Facebook widget is now available for you to download and post to your page on Facebook for free. Download today at www.BenefitsAtREALTOR.com and click the 'Free Download of the Month' tab.


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT FROM NATIONAL CONVENTION

The Board of Directors had its first look at a powerful new database that will be available exclusively to REALTORS® beginning in April. The REALTORSProperty Resource will contain rich data on more than 140 million properties; the interface is made possible through the integration of technology and data, according to RPR CEO Dale Ross. NAR is investing $20 million for a five-year build-out, which will cover licensing and development of the front-end and acquisition of data from LPS, which operates Cyberhomes, and other sources.

RPR President Marty Frame walked the board through the site's features. Members will access the site using their NRDS number. They'll be able to view each property's characteristics and transaction history and add information based on their personal knowledge of the property. The system is expected to save members millions of dollars in data acquisition costs, and access to members will be free. NAR 2009 President Charles McMillan called the launch of RPR a "watershed moment."

The board also was given a tour of NAR's new consumer web site, HouseLogic, which launched its beta version on Nov. 12, during the annual conference. HouseLogic was developed by NAR to help its members extend their relationship with consumers through the lifecycle of homeownership and to provide an opportunity for homeowners and REALTORS® to speak together to federal legislators on public policy issues of common interest.

The site is a comprehensive resource for homeowners of the information they need to protect, maintain and enhance the value of their home. The site also gives members free access to various content packages from the site that they can use in their own marketing efforts, at www.houselogic.com/members.

The directors also took a number of actions on committee recommendations:

Multiple Listing Policy
Amended the Multiple Listing and Internet Data Exchange Policy to conform to NAR virtual office Web site (VOW) policy and to make clear that participants may not use IDX-provided listings for purposes other than display on their Web sites but are not required to prevent indexing of their Web sites by recognized search engines.

Equal Housing Opportunity
Amended NAR policy on equal housing opportunity to include opposition to discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Federal Housing Policy
Voted to seek changes in FHA policies to ease the purchases of condominiums, support elimination of certification requirements on VA loans, and allow VA borrowers to negotiate all fees and closing costs.

Professional Standards
Clarified that associations may take into account prior Code of Ethics violations and violations of other membership duties in considering applicants for REALTOR® membership. The current language inadvertently limits consideration to previous violations determined by other associations.

Approved optional model language for local associations wishing to limit the number of members of the same real estate firm serving simultaneously on the Board of Directors.

Membership
Clarified the consequences of violating the terms of the dues exemption for referral licensees. Immediately upon so-called LFRO members engaging in any activities requiring a real estate license, they will be required to pay member dues.

Code of Ethics
Revised the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual to allow associations to use e-mail to deliver notices related to administration of professional standards enforcement.

Required that advertising by real estate "teams" meet the Code of Ethics "true picture" requirement by ensuring that firm names are displayed in a reasonable and readily apparent manner.

Added a Standard of Practice, under Article 3 of the Code of Ethics, to address misuse of lock boxes and other concerns related to unauthorized access to listed property. Amended Standard of Practice 11-1 to provide flexibility in information provided when clients require opinions of value or price that don't include all the elements currently required under Standard of Practice 11-1.

Legal Action
Approved $401,660 to fund 11 legal cases, including a challenge to a municipal ordinance requiring sellers to have an inspection and certification of compliance as condition of sale and a challenge to an ordinance that would apply a business license tax to real estate licensees.

Constitutional Change
Approved constitutional amendments making procedural changes to election process for NAR offices and amended the Code of Ethics to specifically include land brokerage. Both the constitutional and Code of Ethics changes were approved by the NAR Delegate Body following the Board of Directors meeting.

Other Reports
Treasurer Jim Helsel gave the directors good news about NAR's financial picture, reporting that membership was nearly 12 percent above budget for 2009, resulting in a positive budget variance. Actual membership for 2009, as of Nov. 1, was 1,188,217.

Watch CEO Dale Stinton's exciting preview of the new consumer Web site, HouseLogic, and national property database, the REALTORS® Property ResourceTM, in this Nov. 6 Webinar - you'll hear about plans that will change the way you do business and help you serve customers better.
Watch the Webinar now >

About HouseLogic
HouseLogic, scheduled to launch Thursday, Nov. 12, is NAR's consumer-facing Web site that provides home owners with information about protecting, maintaining, and enhancing the value of their home.

Read more about HouseLogic on REALTOR® Magazine online.

About the REALTORS® Property ResourceTM
The REALTORS® Property ResourceTM, scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2010, is NAR's future database of all U.S. properties that will enable REALTORS® to better assist customers in a fast-paced world. Learn more about the REALTORS® Property ResourceTM.

 

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6 comments • Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach • December 01 2009 07:49AM