1. Crush 2017 With These 7 Commitments

2. 45% of people set New Year’s Resolutions but…
Only 8% will achieve them

3. 61% of today’s home buyers are under the age of 35
Source: Consumer Housing Trends Report 2016

4. Last year that number was only 33%.
First time home buyers now make up 52% of prospective buyers looking to purchase in 2017.
Last year that number was only 33%.
Millennials are leading the pack with 61% of these first-time homebuyers under age 35.
Consumer Housing Trends Report 2016

5. 92%-96% of potential buyers and sellers start their searches online.
Their average time between starting and closing is between 3-18 months.
People Aren’t Just Relying On Referrals Anymore!
Consumer Housing Trends Report 2016

6. 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgages from Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac 11/2016

7. Historic Mortgage Rates by Decade
Average Rate
1970s
8.86%
1980s
12.7%
1990s
8.12%
2000s
6.29%
Freddie Mac

8. Source: KeepingCurrentMatters.com
Mortgage Rate Projections
Quarter
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
MBA
NAR
Average
of all four
2016 1Q
3.9
4.0
4.2
4.1
4.05
2016 2Q
4.4
4.3
4.23
2016 3Q
4.6
2016 4Q
4.8
4.9
mba.com
realtor.org
fanniemae.com
freddiemac.com
12/2015
Source: KeepingCurrentMatters.com

9. Average Sales Agent Income?
2016
$29,560
2015
$36,500
2014
$37,200
2013
Average Income Of A JJE Student - $287k
Source: National Association of Realtors

10. 1. Having A Plan

11. 2. Following That Plan

12. 3. Video

13. 4. Regular Exercise

14. 5. Having A Low Tolerance

15. 6. Measuring Your Business

16. 7. Continually Learning

17. *Bonus*
8. Accountability