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The 3 Secret Tools of Successful Real Estate Agents

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with D3 Interactive Marketing

So you are new to the real estate game or perhaps you just aren't producing the results you were hoping for.  Come a little closer and I will tell you the 3 Secret Tools that Successful Real Estate Agents use to improve the chances that their homes sell and faster and at top dollar.  You have to click on that Folder Below to see it.  Make sure you are sitting because the revelation of this secret has caused a few to faint.

I know, I couldn't believe it either when it was revealed to me.  It is that simple.  A teenage boy (you may substitute a girl here as well), a lawnmower and a weed whacker.

Here is how you use them

Teenage boy works after school for you for $8 an hour, 10-15 hours a week.  That is enough money to go to the pinball arcade, grab a malt with his special gal and maybe pay for that internet thing so he can go on the twitter.

His job duties:

  • Cut lawns at houses you have up for sale where the owner isn't properly maintaining the property.
  • Edge.  A good edge on a sidewalk or driveway does wonders for curb appeal.
  • Refill flyer boxes at the same properties. (he is now multi-tasking)
  • Pick up trash around the house and make sure the newspapers, door hangars and business cards are all thrown away.
  • Water the lawn in dry climates

What about rainy days?

On rainy days, you have him help you keep your facebook, twitter, linked in, and craigs list profiles up to date.  I hear these kids know how to use computers quite well.

Why not a lawn maintenance company?

They cost money.  Look we don't need to recreate Augusta National (one of the prettiest golf courses in the world).  We need to maintain the current appearance of the property.

How did you come by this knowledge?

I went on a vision quest to the highest peaks in the world.  My sherpas guided me to the land few have known and to speak with the wisest soothesayers.  That and I take my dog for a mile or 2 walk each morning and see houses that are actively lived in AND up for sale that haven't seen a lawn mower in 3 or 4 weeks.

But that isn't my job

But your job is to get as much commission as you can and the only way you do that is to get houses to sell.  So what if you were given a pig to sell.  Even the sloppiest pig can help you bring home the bacon.

Now that I know this secret, Should I tell anybody?

Tell no one.  We didn't have this conversation.  If somebody asks you what we were talking about, tell them that I have an awesome facebook page that you are going to go to right now and like.

Here is the link so that your story sounds believable.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/QuickerListing-Realtor-Tech/107352769350348

Now go and get yourself those 3 tools

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Only three?

Jul 14, 2011 02:20 AM
Lori Gardiner
RE/MAX River's Edge - Bristol, RI
GRI, SRS, ABR, e-PRO

Hi Chris,

Great post...it is very true....keep up the property as economically feasible as you can... to sell, sell, sell!

Thanks for sharing...have a great day.

Jul 14, 2011 02:20 AM
Heather Russo
Keller Williams Realty - Kerrville - Kerrville, TX
SRES , REALTOR, Kerrville, Texas Homes for Sale

Cute... very cute... 

I certainly understand where you came up with the thought of having someone do the lawn care for vacant properties!

Jul 14, 2011 02:21 AM
Chris Mayr
D3 Interactive Marketing - Orlando, FL

Andrew - There are more, but if I told you, I would be duty bound to kill you and neither of us want that.

Lori - Once you have the listing, it is in your best interest to get it sold so you don't waste both time and money

Heather - The sad thing is, the properties that got me thinking about this are owner occupied.

Jul 14, 2011 02:23 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Chris,

Wow..great secret tools ..thanks for sharing..love the folder file..very creative! If you want your listing to sell going the extra mile will make it happen!!

Jul 14, 2011 02:27 AM
Chris Smith
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Chris, curb appeal makes a lasting impression on a prospective buyer, good tips.

Jul 14, 2011 03:29 AM
James Loftis
RealEstate911.com - West Palm Beach, FL
RealEstate911.com

Good morning Chris,

Good post with inforamtive infromation , that for sharing.

Jul 14, 2011 04:20 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I like the humorous slant to your blogging style AND the 3 best kept secrets. Thanks for posting.

Jul 14, 2011 06:13 AM
Donna Malone
Waterfront, Luxury, Family, Affordable, Cottage, Deals - Bridgewater, NS
Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia

Chris, You have put forward a very good idea, in a light hearted way. It's too bad that some sellers neglect their lawns.

Jul 22, 2011 04:30 PM
Tina Marinelli
Jane Brown Assoc - Edgartown, MA

Thanks for the post I have bookmarked the page.  Great idea and thanks for sharing your ideas.

Feb 18, 2012 01:29 PM