You're Gonna Hate Me for This, But......I Thought We Were Still SALESPeople... - 08/06/09 08:07 PM
I just read a blog where the agent proudly stated he sold a home without ever meeting the clients. Boy, did the agents love that one! They congratulated him on using technology, on getting the sale wrapped up without showing the home--on and on. The guy stated that this was the future of real estate. Don't get all huffy, here. It's terrific when someone demonstrates virtuoso skills at anything. (Okay. My dad could wiggle his ears withint moving his face....). But, let's just think about that a little bit.....
It reminded me of when I was a little kid, and my 2 rambumptious boy … (33 comments)

 
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Carla Cross, Real Estate Coach Carla Cross Seminars, Inc.

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Is relationship-building dead? Is the world of real estate sales heading in the direction of pure technology? Iin this provocative post, Carla Cross explores the danger in 'going tech'. She explains why the 'technology worker' makes less money (or loses his job), and how the real estate industry needs to act now to preserve commissions. What is the point of sales? Is it to get the deal done? Is it to form relationships? Is it to prove you are a licensed agent? All these compelling questions are answered in this blog post--which raises lots of opinions from ActiveRain bloggers!


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