A Little Respect?

Want more respect? 12 ways you can increase respect from others
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reverse mortgage newsThe iconic comedian Rodney Dangerfield said “I don’t get no respect”. Respect. It must be earned with our colleagues, borrowers, friends and family members. Respect must be present to effectively influence others, especially potential reverse mortgage borrowers. Here are a few quick ways you can earn, increase and maintain respect in your relationships. 1. Initiate. Don’t always wait for others to act first. Experiment with being the first to take action or solve the problem yourself. 2. Keep your promises. Politicians have little public respect due to their reputation of making promises they never keep. Only promise that what you can deliver. 3. Stop apologizing. Only apologize with good cause. Make your “I’m sorries” count with others…

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Do What?!

7 Not So Secret Tips for Success…
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Reverse Mortgage Business Success
By now most of you are familiar with the new HECM product, first year distribution limits, upfront MIP charges, etc. The question is on a broader level what can you do each day in position yourself and your reverse mortgage business for success in the coming year? Here are just a few things to consider. #1- Know your priorities. You will never be able to do all things. That’s frustrating for you Type A personalities out there but honestly, it’s impossible. To avoid frustration and burn out write out your priorities. For most of us it’s prospecting and outbound calls. Time block each day of the week when you will be making sales calls and PROTECT that time from any other demands. #2- Focus. Multitasking is a sure way to do several things half-good. It’s also a more productive form of procrastination…

Protecting Your Greatest Asset

Protecting Our Greatest Personal Resource
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reverse mortgage newsProtecting your greatest asset. Our greatest assets are not our bank balance, the home we live in or the car we drive. It’s our attitude and outlook. Our attitude determines our achievements, relationships and success. Our attitude can make living the life we want easier or more difficult. I’m sure you will choose easier. As you know these are not the easiest times for the reverse mortgage industry. With that in mind here are some practical ways you can build and protect your greatest asset….your attitude. #1-….

42 Applications in September?

How Reverse Focus’ Sales Engine Helped Make it Possible
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Generate Reverse Mortgage Leads
Steve Eastman is a successful and well known reverse mortgage originator in Maine working with Security One Lending. Like most anticipating the changes to the HECM Product he made it a priority to reach out to those who may have expressed interest in a reverse mortgage but had not moved forward…yet. Using Sales Engine (CRM) he was able to mine his past leads and generate 42 applications in the month of September.