Have you ever noticed that when a home comes on the market in an area that has seen much activity that another listing in that area pops up fairly soon? I sure have. And that got me to thinking about a prospecting method that I used to use back in the old days. It’s called…
When I started in real estate in 1986 I struggled to find a way to find clients to work with. I tried so many ways to reach people that I was pretty much the joke in the office. I felt like the hamster in the wheel. But, one of the things that I tried…
According to REALTOR® magazine “prospecting is the lifeblood of any successful real estate career. It’s that simple. The more people you come in contact with, the more listing and sales you can achieve. All it takes is a plan and some persistence.” To help you achieve that plan they offer the Prospecting Tool Kit at:…
A wise man once told me that if you have to swallow a frog, do it first thing in the morning. That way the rest of your day will be a cake walk! He, of course, was referring to have to do a task that you don’t want to do. Prospecting is one of those…
Why Consistent Action in Prospecting is the Only Way to Thrive in Real Estate As a real estate agent, it is easy to fall into this rut where we all hope for that next lead, call, and deal. You know what I mean, waiting around for a lead to fall in your lap, hoping today…
When I started in residential resales in June 1986, I was in an area where I knew no one. Finding a reliable source of business was my primary concern, and I tried many before I found the one that worked for me. I was certain that I wanted to be a listing agent and that…
Real estate agents often ask me how they can break through and dramatically grow their business. The smart aleck answer is that the best prospecting tool is the one that you will use every day! Even though that answer is true as far as it goes, it’s not all that helpful. I think what they…
In today’s fast-paced real estate market, technology isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. As someone who has been in the real estate industry for over 37 years and has worn multiple hats—from Sales Manager to IT Director—I can’t stress enough the importance of leveraging technology to streamline your business. Whether you’re a seasoned agent…
When I started in real estate sales in June of 1986, one of the many pieces of advice I received was, “You have to list to last.” According to the old salts, you had to concentrate on obtaining listings to build a sustainable business. I eventually realized that this was solid advice and pivoted from…
Please note this blog post was largely created with the ChatGPT4, Plus version. I had the pleasure of working with an experienced new home sales agent just starting her career as a residential resale agent. Although there are many differences between the two models of real estate sales, the biggest one, in my opinion, is…
