Hey there, future real estate superstars! ✨
I came across a quote recently that hit me like a ton of bricks, and I just had to share it with you all.
"The difference between successful agents and very successful agents isn't knowledge—it's action."
The Knowledge Trap
Let's be honest—we've all been there. You sign up for another webinar. You download another guide on "7 Ways to Close More Deals." You spend hours watching YouTube videos on the perfect cold calling script.
And then... you do nothing with it.
Raises hand guiltily Yep, that's been me more times than I care to admit!
The thing is, in real estate (and in life), we often trick ourselves into thinking that if we just learn ONE more strategy or tactic, success will magically follow. But here's the uncomfortable truth:
All the knowledge in the world means nothing without action.
The 5-Minute Rule
This got me thinking about what separates the agents in my office who are absolutely crushing it from those who are just getting by. It's rarely about who knows more—it's about who DOES more.
The top producer in our brokerage isn't necessarily the one with the most designations after their name. It's the one who picks up the phone when they don't feel like it. Who follows up with that lead for the sixth time when most would have given up after two. Who doorknocks in the rain when Netflix is calling their name.
What One Small Action?
So here's my challenge to you (and myself) today: What ONE small action will you take that your future self will thank you for?
It doesn't have to be huge. In fact, it shouldn't be. We're talking micro-actions here:
- Sending that follow-up email you've been putting off
- Calling that FSBO listing you've been nervous about
- Finally setting up that CRM you purchased three months ago
- Blocking out 30 minutes to practice your listing presentation
- Reaching out to a past client just to check in
For me? I've been putting off creating my neighborhood market update videos for WAY too long. So today, I'm committing to recording just ONE. Not planning a whole series. Not overthinking the perfect script. Just grabbing my phone and doing a quick 2-minute update on the market in Oakwood Heights.
That's it. One small action.
The Compound Effect
Here's the magic: These small actions compound. That one video might get shared with a neighbor who's thinking of selling. That one follow-up call might catch someone at exactly the right time. That one hour of prospecting might lead to the biggest listing of your career.
We never know which small action will be the domino that starts the chain reaction to something amazing.
Your Turn!
I'd love to hear from you! Drop a comment below with the ONE small action you're committing to today. Let's hold each other accountable!
And remember—your future self is already thanking you. ❤️
Tiffany
P.S. What small action have you been putting off that would take less than 5 minutes to complete? Do it right now, before you even comment! Then come back and tell us how it feels!
