Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC Blog: May 2009

Keeping track of your progress is key to our business of real estate right now.  Are your tracking your numbers, daily?  Tracking your activity and interaction with your clients and customers?  

I am so fortunate to have a Coach who really does keep me going and going.  Though, to hear it from him, I am coachable") and there lies my true success.  Well, if I am told that doing certain habits and exercises everyday, will make my life a breeze and success will find me, of course, I listen to my Coach!

Another person to have on your team to help you through the year, would be an accountability partner.  It needs to be someone who knows you and understands your life as a Realtor:)  Maybe, even, another Realtor!  You talk or meet once a week and go over your goals, your business and in general, your life.  It would be an exchange between the two of you.  You could meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Walk or go to the gym together.  As long as you encourage and help eachother, it becomes a good partnership.

Find someone that you know or admire and talk to them about being your accountability partner.  It does make you do more, because you become competitive with yourself by trying to account to someone else:)  I laugh and encourage my buddies and they, do the same for me.

It's a Good Life,

Fran

We used to believe this when I was a child.  We went from the local parade to a neighborhood/family barbecue.  The pools were opened and most years, it was very warm outdoors.  Summer activities began.  The daylight savings time is most welcomed.

Some folks wait for the 4th of July, for their summer kickoff.  School is out and plans are made for summer vacations.  Whether it be at a local beach, nearby lake or in your backyard pool, we look for a way to enjoy the warm weather that this season brings.  My Dad worked at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Ct.  They had shutdown for the first two weeks of August, every year.  So, in our family, that is when we took our summer vacation.  By then, the lake water is warmer and so is the ocean water.  Having had a pool, you can control the water temperature with a heater, so, the pool can be enjoyed much earlier.

Baseball has begun!  There is something special about going to a baseball game.  Hot dogs, crackerjacks and yes, beer.  Always seems to taste better at a game.  Locally, attending minor league games is a real fun time.  I have a summer event for my clients that is held at a ballpark where the Rock Cats play.  They hold contests for the kids and sponsor community fundraisers.  Always a hit with those in attendance.

Picnics, ballgames, beach days, outdoor car shows, boating, gardening; what do you do to enjoy this summer season?  Family traditions, neighborhood block parties, community participation, walks, runs, etc.

Kick off your Summer Season and enjoy the beautiful, sunny days! 

Remember our military this holiday weekend.  Attend a local parade and support our troops. Those that serve our country ensure our freedom and we cannot thank them or honor them enough.  God Bless America!

It's a Good Life!

Fran

Yes, our Governor, the Honorable Jodi Rell, has set up a fabulous website for those who still want to take a vacation, yet, because of our budgets, cannot travel far.  She has had her staff out and about enlisting discount offers for those who would like to spend some of their vacation time, here at home, in Connecticut.

We do have a lovely shoreline, though, most of it is privately owned.  There are marinas, shops, restaurants, hotels and good attractions spread out across our state.  Mountains for walking, bike trails crossing through several towns and yes, even rafting on the Farmington River can be done.  We have lots of history in our state, too.  Museums, parks, outdoor shopping, walking on cobblestone streets, amusement parks, race track, all available, and now with discounts for the public.

Here's the link!  Hope that even if you live across our borders, you find it in your budget to come by and visit us.  We'd love to have you:) 

 http://www.ctvisit.com./ordervacationguide.aspx

If you want your vacation to be in your backyard this year, here's the folks to help you enhance your backyard staycation surroundings! 

www.BirchMountainEarthworks.com 

Want to rent the equipment and create it yourself?  Here you go!  Click on the following link!

www.ArnoldsRentals.com   or call 860-289-RENT

The airfares are low right now.  Hard to believe, when you see the price of gas for cars.  Hotel rooms are offered at huge savings, too.  So, what's that mean to you?  It means that if you find a friend or two to bring along with you, you can save big on attending a seminar.  I remember last year, I shared a shuttle bus from the airport to the Convention Center in Downtown Philadelphia ($12.00).  On my return to the airport, the clerk at the front desk suggested that I ride the Amtrak Train there. The wait for the shuttle bus is long.

I walked one block, went down the stairs and purchased my one-way back to the airport ticket for $7.00.  I walked down to the train platform, train was waiting for passengers at that time, so, real easy.  Grabbed the first seat and off to the airport I went.  It was a 20 minute ride with no issues.  I enjoyed a few conversations with other passengers and learned of their travel experiences.  This was my first ride on an Amtrak Train.  It was awesome!  It was easy and convenient.  The train stopped right at the airport.  Within a minute, I was in the security line and on my way home.

I look forward to attending this year's event in June.  However, this time, I will be riding the train to and from the event.  No traffic hastles, no crowded seats, and arriving at my hotel in 20 minutes!

It's a Good Life!

Fran

Last weekend, we held a client event at the Bria Day Spa in Glastonbury.  I provided delicious cupcakes, champagne, orange juice and a fruit bowl.  The owner of the spa offered my clients a discount for their spa services on that day.

Needless to say, we had a nice day chatting, laughing and, of course, relaxing.  The spa was lovely and, so were, the staff.  We left that event feeling renewed, refreshed and ready for the weekend.  My attendees liked it so much, that we are planning another spa day event in the fall.

The massages were welcomed and so were the gathering of friends in the waiting area.  My clients are really amazing.  They really have become more like family and friends. than, clients.  Thoughtful to include a new face in their conversations and to share funny stories about house hunting with Fran to them:) 

It's a Good Life,

Fran