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I live in Westfield, Massachusetts and we are having one HECK of a winter.  Today was yet another snow day, no school, snowed in at home with my daughters.  Days like this give a real estate agent a lot of options, for example:

#1- stay in PJ’s and watch old musicals all day

#2- work from home

#3- clean the house

#4- nap

#5- chat with friends

#6- go outside and play

#7- read

I was in an a la carte mood today and took a few different options.

 

Option #1- I hope this isn’t too much information for you, but I love jammie days!  I didn’t, however, turn on the TV because of

Option #2 – I worked from home, as I often do.  I emailed everyone on my buyer list, I updated my email drip campaigns on my website, I spoke with a buyer (Thanks Clint!), I wrote a press release and I blogged. 

Option #3 – is a work in progress.  I don’t like housechores so I take it in little bites.  Cleaned the kitchen then emailed, folded laundry then blogged…you get the picture.  There is still a pile of laundry the size of the Berkshire Mnts staring at me as I write this, but I will get to it!

Option #4 – don’t feel drowsy today, so I get to stay productive..even in my PJs!

Option # 5 – Enter my new favorite addiction:  twitter.  Today I chatted with friends old and new in business and personal matters.  I am making contacts, broadening my referral network and LEARNING a ton!

Option # 6 – Thank goodness, my girls didn’t feel like going outside, because I am too snug here on the couch!

Option # 7 – I didn’t read my book (although it is terrific: Host by Stephanie Meyers) but I DID read a lot of blogs and motivational materials to keep me focused on staying positive.

My daughters have been cooperating and working beside me all day.  I think it is a great way for them to grow to understand how much effort it takes to be a working mom.  It also teaches them to be flexible and have a good work ethic.  They can see their mom is working, but I can take a break here and there to be with them at lunch or over a book.  Speaking of which…gotta run: the youngest wants help with a puzzle!

 

For years I was a waitress and the first thing I would greet people with was “Hi, what can I get for you?”.  Those words while heard often in food service are not heard very often in other businesses.

I, for one, like real estate because of my ability to help people.  My knowledge, skills and experience can get a new family into their first home, can save an individual from foreclosure or just make a typical move a bit less stressful.  Having the ability to step into people’s lives in such an intimate way is a unique benefit to my real estate career. 

When working with a customer or client, I am absorbed into their daily life.  We speak often, email each other and spend time together on appointments.  However, I don’t know that I ever stopped to ask any of them that simple question: “How Can I Help You?” 

I didn’t have a New Year’s Resolution, because nothing seemed important enough to commit to right at that moment.  Today, while listening to Tamara Dorris on Jason Crouch and Ken Cook’s blog talk radio program it hit me:  Service. So, as of today :

 

I RESOLVE THAT I WILL ANNOUNCE THAT I AM HERE TO SERVE.  HOW CAN I HELP YOU TODAY?

I want my family, friends, clients and customers to know without a doubt that I like to help people.  I want them to see the happiness it gives me when I am able to solve a problem, answer a question or assist with a real estate transaction.  It can be as simple as answering a friend’s question about a real estate abbreviation or as complicated as working out a loan modification for a family in pre-foreclosure.  It is all important and I like it all equally.

So, now that I have asked the question, what is your response?   Reply here or find me on twitter @LesleyLambert

 

Lesley Lambert, The Real Estate Natural At Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA, How Can I Help You?

 

My (twitter) friend @writingroads has launched a wonderful Internet based fundraiser in spirit of love and giving and timed for Valentine’s Day.

She is creating The LOVE ebook to be published and available for Internet download from February 11th-14th.  The book will consist of original photographs, poetry and digitally displayed artwork themed around the concept of love.

 

The book is free, but I encourage you to make a donation of any size, as the proceeds will benefit Dress for Success and Career Gear. 

This is something of a shameless plug, also, as I have submitted an original poem to be included in the book…the first time since high school that I have published my poetry.  She is accepting submissions until January 31st, if you have something to share.

So, whether you go out of curiosity to discover if I can write more than blogs, or you go because you need a good Valentine’s gift, or you go because of generosity of spirit and checkbook: be sure to go to @writingroads website to be involved!

 

This week our multiple listing provider notified us that they have added a mobile browser page making researching homes for sale as simple as writing a text!

 

This fabulous new feature combined with my Blackberry allows me to look up a home for sale or research comparable sales from wherever I am. 

Of course, I am excited about this as a convenience and benefit for my crazy life on the go, but it is a benefit to my customers, clients, friends and family, too!  Curious about a house you drove by?  Ask me when you bump into me at the grocery store.  Wondering what your neighbors house sold for?  Next time we are at dinner…ask away!  The answers are a few simple clicks away…total convenience and instant gratification.

 

So now I am: 

Lesley Lambert, The Real Estate Natural AND Mobile Real Estate Resource

at Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA!