HOW DO YOU APPROACH A NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY?

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Today I am up early preparing for a possible new listing.  I always love the opportunity to meet new people, learn about their property and use creative strategies for marketing.  There is no exact science and there is no magic.  What we can do is research the data available to us, understand our own markets and spend time with the Seller's to discover their "why's", their "needs" and their level of commitment.

This listing appointment this morning is a bit different.  This property is not your typical sub-division home.  This is a 450 acre ranch near The Woodlands.  Now first of all, this kind of contiguous acreage this close to The Woodlands is valuable and rare!  This type of property will take a lot of creativity and thought in order to market it effectively.

My approach will be similar to the way I approach any new listing and that is to gather as much information as I can regarding the history, plats, flood information, topography, land use, tax records, etc.  Doing your homework on any property is vital.  With this piece of property, actually getting to know the property by touring it first is important.

Selling farms and ranches is a passion of mine.  Having lived on a farm, I learned valuable information concerning country living, different types of land, agricultural uses as well as livestock needs.  Land is our most valuable commodity and it is becoming more and more rare as our cities continue to grow.

I am approaching this possible new listing today with excitement!  More than anything I will come away from the appointment with more knowledge and will have met some wonderful people.  I will be keeping my eyes and ears open in order to learn as much as I can!

What are your strategies for approaching a new listing?   Go out there and make it happen!  Have a great day!

 

  RE/MAX   Chevaux Group    

"Have you fully lived today?"

   Paula L. McDonald ~ REALTOR®

       Broker Associate - RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring

       26113 Oak Ridge Drive Suite D ~ The Woodlands, Texas  77380

 936-203-0279 Direct

Selling The Woodlands real estate and surrounding areas!

Paula@ChevauxGroup.com

 

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13 Comments on HOW DO YOU APPROACH A NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY?

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Good advice. Your enthusiasm is catching. I am sure you will get the listing.
5:49am • #1
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Paula - I agree that being prepared is the first and most important thing in getting the listing  We have to KNOW the property, especially unique properties such as the one you are going on today.  Knowledge is king.  I always mkae any listing appointment about THEM, NOT ME.  Good luck on this one.  We will watch for your Just Listed post.
5:55am • #2
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Go break a leg!
5:56am • #3
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Good luck!  Let us know when you get it! I didn't think there was anything that large still left in the area!  Very cool!
6:16am • #4
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Good luck! Anxious to see you post your new listing for all of us to see.   Doing your research is key.
7:18am • #5
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Hey thanks all.  I just got back and it was a great visit out to the ranch.  It was a very relaxed and laid back approach which I love.  These are just some really wonderful people.  I will respect whatver decision they made.  I will keep you all posted and will of course be blogging like crazy about it when we are awarded the listing!  Positive thinking!
10:07am • #6
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Hi Paula. Best Wishes on getting this New Listing. You have done a Great Job getting prepared. I love what Barbara says above, "It all about Them, and Not about Me". Being prepared is the Key for me on any listing appointment.
10:38am • #7
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Paula,

Excellent approach and mindset by you when approaching a new listing opportunity. I like the reaserch part as it should pay dividends and some Realtors have no clue.

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Thats a great attitude Paula it is not easy coming up with comps for those special properties like that, so being prepared is an edge for sure. 

I have a listing presentation on my iPad which is helpful when I do need to go on a listing appt
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I can't imagine why they would select anyone other than YOU!! You are my The Woodlands area referral choice. I have a family that I hope to be sending your way some day soon. I have been telling them about you for a while. ☺
8:18pm • #10
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I can see how doing your homework before the listing can be important and impressive to the seller Paula. Hope things go well!
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Morning Paula it looks like there are no homes built yet.  Getting in on the ground floor is a nice thing especially if the places are priced right.
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Paula,

           Great opportunity sounds I too cannot imagine why they would choose anyone but you! I hope you get and there is nothing wrong with the power of positive thinking!
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