Today was Team Meeting day for our office. While most offices do some type of meeting, our office does Caravan after the meeting. This is where the agents get together and view office listings, and also give feedback to the listing agent and owners of the home.
Many people think this may be a waste of time and if I am honest I sometimes have thought that myself...however today during caravan I thought about it and realized one of the homes was in a subdivision that I had never been too although I am very familiar with that area. Also a couple of the agents are new and had not even been to that side of town to show homes. We saw three completely different homes in three different price points and seeing them in person is much different that seeing them online.
The conversations while traveling are what really make caravan so great. Maybe because its such a relaxed environment but agents will ask questions they might not ask in the office. They get to see “seasoned” agents in action when they take sign calls and convert, or hear when we have an “issue” that needs our attention. I rarely miss caravan and today made me realize why.
Welcome Back to Blogging on a regular basis, Shawna. Melissa has your group heading in the right direction.
Shawna, I preview a lot of homes as a result of doing caravans early in my career. I do have to say, I know my inventory well. It's worth it to actually go see homes.
Shawna~ Yes we do have some interesting conversations while on caravan...I have learned a few things! Its always good to know your inventory!
David, yes interaction is always one of the benefits for me too!
Thanks Jerry...I need to establish this habit!
Tammy, I agree...photos do not always do justice to homes, and they can sometimes be very misleading too!
Melissa, yes very interesting conversations!
Yes, caravans are important on many levels and I need to make a better effort this year. The conversations are very enlightening.
Maragret, I agree...I sometimes gumble but I am almost always glad I went!
Sharon and Bruce, I have actually won a couple of my listings because we do caravan.
Katrina, yes just imagine the fun we can have!
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