Well, here we are, almost two weeks into the new year. How are those New Year’s resolutions coming
along? According to Consumer Reports,
only 68% of people who make New Year’s resolutions keep them beyond two
weeks. And only nine percent achieve their
resolution by the end of the year. So
what’s the deal?
I once heard a coach and speaker say that “success is not a
result of a major change or shift,
but a result of small, consist tweaks”.
I’m actually paraphrasing, but you get the idea. Rather than trying to lose 30 pounds, how
about starting with one pound? Instead
of cutting out all sugar, maybe start by slowly cutting back? Rather than trying to run 5 miles on your
first day in the gym, perhaps try walking for two?
The same can be said for those looking to buy a house in
2018. Rather than only looking at houses
with two bathrooms, how about looking at
a few with a bath and a half? Or if a
fenced yard is a “must have”, maybe a fence could be added.
For those looking to sell their house, the same rules could
apply. If you really want to close on
your house in June, could a May closing work with the right offer? Is it
more important to have fewer buyer contingencies rather than a higher
price?
2018 is shaping up to be another very busy year for Real
Estate. Small modifications and
flexibility will be key components for the successful.
As for your New Year’s resolution, maybe try a small tweak
instead of a major overhaul. For me, I
plan to do one good deed a day. So far
so good!
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