Seattle Turning Point Retreat

Last Monday and Tuesday I spent two days in Seattle attending the Buffini & Company Turning Point Retreat. The head of the company Brian Buffini is an amazing speaker and I walked away from the event not only pumped up about real estate but inspired in many aspects of my life.
Brian discussed how right now is one of the most exciting times to be a real estate professional. With the longer listing times, increased inventory on the market, and negative press, most people think Realtors are out holding signs that say “I’ll sell your house for food”. However, now more than ever, we provide a service that can amount to a huge win for our clients. The agents role in the process is more important than ever. Being more than an agent…a resource, a friend, and a “hub” of information will set a professional full time agent far above the rest.

One of the biggest “ah-ha” moments for me was on the discussion of finances. Maybe because we are going through our financial plan now, or because I was just ready to hear it but the idea of saving, planning for the future and investing for future sources of income really hit home with me. It got me started on a path to dig a little deeper and I’ve already started the reading. (more on that later)

The most enjoyable part of the weekend though was the mixer on the first evening were I got to meet some really great people from all around the Pacific Northwest. I really had a great time and can’t wait for the Master Mind event in San Diego in August.