It’s Friday, let’s sweep this week! A look around the corner…

It’s Friday! As we bookend this week, let’s take a look around the corner and have a conversation about ethos. And yes, it appears that a beautiful Pacific Northwest weekend is ahead, both for work and play!

After last night’s game, it seems our Seattle Mariners are still in the hunt for playoff baseball! What’s around the corner for them? I’m not sure yet, but I’m ready for any rally cap necessary. On a different note, I’ve ordered my allotment of free at-home COVID-19 tests from USPS. If you’re interested, you can find the link here.

I had the chance to visit each of my offices this week and had some great conversations with brokers, staff, and leadership. I noticed some trends that are helping me plan content for the remainder of the year and themes for the new year’s kickoff. I also had some fun experimenting with AI (heck, proofed this blog!). Plus, I launched my “book of the month,” which has already sparked some fantastic conversations. Interested in reading along? Here’s a quick 5-minute review from the author himself, Brendon Burchard, on his book, “High Performance Habits – How Extraordinary People Become That Way.” Fun fact: Brendon Burchard is the guy who recently certified me as a High-Performance Coach. So, you might notice some new branding from time to time and certainly an increase in refreshed content focused on overall well-being and sustained success while maintaining awesome relationships. Does that sound like our Windermere ethos? Why yes, yes it does.

A few things from me to you to wrap up this week…

Steve Harney, the founder of Keeping Current Matters, shared his latest insights on Wednesday during an unscripted interview on the “How’s The Market” podcast with David Childers. You can listen to the episode here.

During the conversation, they discussed the current state of the business, what has remained the same, and what has changed. They also delved into the question of who we are showing up for. Towards the end of the interview, Steve passionately shared his thoughts on the promises we collectively make to support each other, regardless of market conditions. Additionally, he looked ahead, hinting at the delivery of P.E.A.R. reports to homeowners (Professional Assessment Equity Report), offering a fresh take on annual real estate reviews.

Steve has a track record of providing accurate insights, and I personally make it a point to follow his predictions and perspectives. Even though the key topics of interest rates, equity, patience, and education have become somewhat routine in the current climate, Steve’s ability to present these complex issues in a digestible manner contributes greatly to achieving clarity.

His insights serve as valuable fuel for our current discussions and actions as we navigate both challenges & wins together.

Let’s revisit the beginning of this post and focus on the word “ethos.” Broker Susan Stasik beautifully articulated her ongoing perception of our Windermere ethos in her recent social media posts: “Windermere Real Estate has always been about more than just transactions; it’s about building a strong and collaborative broker-to-broker community. This year’s Luxury Lab exemplified that ethos beautifully. The dedication to fostering excellence and innovation within our industry is truly commendable.”

We had a fantastic and inquisitive group attending Luxury Lab this year. I’m planning to mic up a few attendees next week to explore the most relevant topics in our industry. Stay tuned for Episode 28 of my Double Down podcast—it’s another opportunity to double down on ideas worth sharing.

To wrap this week, I’d like to share a quote that was sent to me this morning by Broker Mike Ferreri, a fellow stand-up paddle buddy and a dedicated sports enthusiast: “Success is nothing more than an opportunity to learn something new and valuable, followed by a desire to use that knowledge to help someone else achieve the same.” Book, Changing the game, Darren A. Miller

What did you learn this week?

How was that knowledge valuable to you?

Did you help someone this week?

What will you learn next week?

Who will you help next week?

To those I had the pleasure of connecting with directly this week, I’m certain I learned something valuable from you. I hope I was able to help in return.

And a refreshed reminder – whom can you give a high-five to this week? Let’s make it a habit in Q4. Send your high-fives to high5@windermere.com.

High-fives to Susan Stasik, Mike Ferreri, Steve Harney, and everyone else who contributed to creating valuable content today. Without a doubt, we collectively helped someone, in some small or big way, today. After all, we are here for each other. It’s as simple as that, and sometimes as complicated as that. #ethos

Here to help – the ultimate goal. – Laura