âTruly an inspirational book, and I have had a âfront row seatâ watching Mike accomplish so many achievements. If you follow his advice in this book, you too can experience much success. His passion for this business is exciting to watch.â
â Tim Milam, CEO
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, #1 Coldwell Banker franchise in the Country (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025...coming soon)
What If This Yearâs Planning Looked Different?
Right now, real estate professionals across Coldwell Banker are sitting down for business planning.
Youâre reviewing last year.
Youâre looking at inventory.
Youâre asking where growth will come from in a market that keeps getting tighter.
The truth is, most agents plan harder inside the same model â instead of expanding the model itself.
Impactful Development was written for this exact moment.
Not to add noise.
Not to chase trends.
But to give you a clearer way forward.
This Is Not a âGet Into Developmentâ Pitch.
Itâs a âSee the Business Differentlyâ Guide.
Impactful Development isnât about becoming a massive developer or taking on reckless risk.
Itâs about understanding how land, value creation, and development actually work â so youâre no longer on the sidelines watching opportunities pass you by.
This book shows you how experienced professionals:
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Identify land opportunities others overlook
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Understand what makes land buildable, valuable, or a dead end
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Create inventory instead of competing for it
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Build relationships with builders that lead to repeat opportunities
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Expand income streams without abandoning real estate sales
This is about clarity, not complexity.
Written by Someone Who Knows the Business Youâre In
I'm Michael Rokoski.
Iâve been affiliated with Coldwell Banker for over 20 years.
My team works closely with the #1 Coldwell Banker franchise in North America, and Iâve spent decades alongside agents who are sharp, driven, and deeply committed to their communities.
What I see over and over again:
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Agents frustrated by limited inventory
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Professionals who want to diversify but donât want to gamble
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People who care about housing access, not just commissions
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High performers who want a smarter long-term strategy
This book is for real estate professionals who want more control over their future, not just better tactics inside the same lane.
Growth That Actually Gives Back
A core focus of Impactful Development is affordable and workforce housing.
This isnât charity.
Itâs responsible development.
When done right, development can:
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Strengthen communities
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Create stability for families
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Solve real housing gaps
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And still generate strong, ethical returns
You donât have to choose between doing well and doing good.
You just need a better framework.