Success can be Measured by Who You Know

Guest blogger Ivan Valdez has been an Arizona REALTOR® since August 2015

Last year, I closed 11 homes and this year, I’m well on my way to my goal of 22. So far, I’ve closed five homes and have four in escrow.

I’ve been leveraging my connection with Panda Express and getting most of my referrals from there. I love what I do because it’s not about the money, it’s about the client.

You know you are on the road to success, if you would do your job and not be paid for it. – Oprah Winfrey

I worked for Panda Express for over 14 years as a general manager, so I know most of the GMs in the stores. Every week, I schedule myself to stop by and visit three Pandas to say “Hi!” I connect with the GM and leave my business cards for any questions related to real estate.

One thing that’s important to mention is Panda’s mission statement. It describes itself as “an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.” So, I leverage that with the GMs and associates by asking them what they’re doing to better their lives.

Success comes not from what you know, but from who you know and how you present yourself to each of those people. – Lee Iacocca

I believe that in this business it’s not all just about networking, but calculated networking — connecting to those who trust and know you. Think about who you know at past work places, churches, clubs, closings, etc.

Those connections would give you the most benefit since they already trust and know you.

Ivan ValdezIvan Valdez is a REALTOR® at the HomeSmart Biltmore office.

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