How to listen

Listening is part of my genetic makeup. Sure there are times my family will say that I am not listening to them but that is not who I am. According to the Myers-Briggs test, http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp I am introvert, introverts are listeners. Of the 4 metrics on the MB gauge my strongest trait is the Introverted trait. It does not necessarily mean I am shy; most people would not say that about me. However, it does imply that I get energy from within and am a good listener and like to listen.

I see this manifest itself in my daily relationships and communication. In meetings and class rooms I am the one taking notes and listening intently and soaking up all the information I can. Letting my mind understand and listen to what the speaker is trying to say. Once I have all the data then I respond, many times with another question or re-statement of what I heard.

take notice of and act on what someone says; respond to advice or a request

Why does this matter? In our business we need to understand the wants and needs of our clients. We need to spend the time to get to know someone at a personal level and not assume anything. At Sell or Dwell? we take the time upfront to get to what is important and why. We don’t just jump in the car and see a bunch of houses right away. We want to know your goals, location, financial situation, style preference and timeline. By listening we can understand.

We care about you and where you will make your home. We want to think through the whole process and get to the best result. Because if we do, you will refer us to others and we are NEVER too busy to listen to one of your referrals.

What are your real estate goals? Do you need to Stage to Sell or Style to Dwell in your home? Give us a call, you might do a lot of talking because we are listening.

Pilgrims and Pies...these words don’t always go together but last week we put them together.

Adrienne and I, the Sell or Dwell?, team worked with the Geneva Presbyterian Church to make apple, pumpkin and pecan pies to benefit local family charities in St. Johns county. Our church does this every year to raise money but this year we used it as an opportunity to promote our business as well. After spending 8 hours cutting apples and rolling dough (some sampling was involved as well!) we donned our Pilgrim outfits and delivered 25 pies to friends and family across Jacksonville.

“horseless carriage” pulled up at a stop light

What an interesting experience! It seemed a little crazy at first but after I warmed up to the idea it was fun. There were a few double takes as a pilgrim and his mate, driving a large white “horseless carriage” pulled up at a stop light. Even more when the pilgrims were welcomed at Moe’s in full regalia. I asked for a turkey burrito but was shocked to hear that was not on the menu. I did notice the quick camera photos being snapped as I refilled my cup of mead at the cornucopia of flavorful drinks.

This is a great time to sell a home and at Sell or Dwell? we can help you do that.

Having a little fun while staying in touch with customers is an important part of our business. Real estate sales, staging and styling is a people business. We hope we can start top of mind with those close to use and those we have served over the years as their needs for real estate services arise. This is a great time to sell a home and at Sell or Dwell? we can help you do that.

We are blessed to live in such a great city and have so many wonderful friends.

In the end it was a great day to spread some thanks for business referrals and just show some friendship. We are blessed to live in such a great city and have so many wonderful friends. Thanks Geneva for doing the pie baking. Wonder what we can dress as next year? Turkeys? That would turn heads at the stoplight.

Until next time...

Kevin