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Networking is an important part of prospecting for new business
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63 Comments on Networking With Real Estate Agents......The Best Source To Find New Business!!
I wish we did a home tour but we don't. I do like to go to events and broker opens for this reason though! AR is also great for this! Have a great weekend Barbara!
well said Barbara...networking with other top agents is importatnt to stay sharp not only on inventory but on technology this is working and technology that is fazing out etc...
Being a secret agent, a shy Realtor, a passive professional is not beneficial.
Having the vision to learn from those around you and to share is a working education...thanks for all your great posts..I truly learn from every post you prepare.....
cheers.....
Reciprocity works every time! We have a tour in Steamboat Springs every Tuesday after our MLS meeting. It's hit or miss each week with regard to both the # of homes participating and the # of agents who take the time to do it. I agree that it is a good time to build relationships, network and share information.
Hence, this platform.
Phil....yes, that's right...
Charlie....working in a reciprocal manner is how our business should work..
Jay....we learn from each other every day...
Rosalie....AR is your home tour...
Cheryl....they certainly do...
Scott....new and seasoned....
Russell....conferences are great for that reason....
Jennifer...they certainly are....
Mike....spoken like a true male agent...
Tammie.....you're doing just fine without it and that's the important part...
Sharon....yes to all of that...
Patricia....I'll second that...
Judith....right you are on all counts,..
I find the best networking is word of mouth, as a listing agent especially with bank owned homes i answer my phone, i return calls, i return emails promtly and treat buyer agents like i would want to be treated. They talk to each other, they tell other agents i am great to work with and i often get repeated showings and offers from buyer brokers... it pays to be nice and pays to be professional
Scott.....all of what you said is very true, but we can't do this job alone....each of us, especially today, needs a networking platform to tap into more business and to share thoughts and ideas..
Barbara, today networking is more important than ever. Its an agent who will bring in a potential buyer. Thanks.
Michael....yes, and to network with buyer agents is most important....
Absolutely true Barbara. The weekly marketing meetings are something I don't miss often. While I don't often tour the homes, my buyer agents do. It helps us be recognized and is also a good barometer to see how the market is doing along with prices.
" Cooperation is very important in this market. " I wish more agents agreed with that statement. I have come across a few Real Estate agents that do not believe in Cooperation at all. In this day and age we all need each other. I hope more Realtors see this post.
Hi Gabe.....I agree with those points...
Gabrielle.... those are the agents who will fall fast....
Barbara - Broker tours were always a great way to network with other agents and an excellent way to keep a pulse on current inventory. We love buyer's agents, the more the merrier!
Judy....that's for sure....buyer agents are our life line....
I wish we had a town tour around here. I have tried broker opens with very poor results, even when I served food and gave gifts away!
Erica....that's too bad...our town tour yesterday had 10 homes....there was breakfast at the first home and brunch at the 10th house....every office in town was represented very well....
Barbara:
It is imperative that agent attend broker's tours and meeting. We get to know other agents in town and develop a relationship with them so when we have an offer on one of their listings they know and trust us.
Evelyn.....yes, I agree.....it makes life easy when we need it to be....
I prefer to work with a referral, providing the agent actually knows the buyer. Sometims, the agent doesn't know the buyer or has no clue what they are looking for. I have workd with those buyers but wasn't sure if I should actually use the referring agent's name since they didn't seem to know each other. What has been your experience?