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Being Helpful To Other Agents Will Increase Your Business.

By Bryant Tutas

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC BK607690

January 02, 2014 10:51 PM

Sun rise

We all get them. The calls and emails from other agents that are asking for things that they really should be able to find on their own. A perfect example is an agent wanting HOA docs before they even show the property.

I get these types of requests quite often. And they can be anoying when we are busy.

BUT.......I have no issue at all sending them a link to the public records so they can pull up the docs.

We spend a lot of time bloging and and working social media to increase our internet presence and build relationships. My goal is to be the go to guy for all things Real Estate in the Orlando Florida. It would make ZERO sense to not help these agents if I can.

I have built my business for almost 20 years by helping other agents. Agents are used to other agents blowing them off. Why not be different? Why not be helpful and build up a stable of area agents that are just anxious to help you sell your listings?

Help as many people as you can. Everything else will take care of itself.

Just my thoughts.

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Aaron Hofmann

Atlanta Communities - Smyrna, GA

aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings

My gripe is all the pre-closers that contact me looking for HOA contact information because they found the neighborhood through my blog. Generally not information that I will have, but my suggestion would be to talk to the listing agent as they should have had the seller complete the community disclosure statement, complete with contact info.

Jan 03, 2014 09:10 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Great attitude, and I totally agree. Why not help? Especially when it has to do with a home we're trying to sell for our clients. If data will help the potential buyer make a decision, go for it!

Jan 03, 2014 09:31 PM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Bryant, one of the reasons I like mentoring agents. I totally agree with you.

Jan 03, 2014 10:01 PM

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

I remember the harsh responses from agents and the helping hand ones as well when I needed help. The ones that went the caring distance travel well with me in memory

Jan 03, 2014 10:46 PM

Robert P. Bowman

Long Realty Company - Tucson, AZ

Professional REALTOR

Great post Bryant. When you help someone it always comes back to you multiplied in my opinion. I have no problem helping another Agent, and have found most Agents asking for help are seasoned, not new ! Most of the time it is a simple request. We can look at it as a pain,or an opportunity. The choice is in attitude. And of course in Tucson Real Estate, attitude is everything !

Jan 03, 2014 11:59 PM

Frank Iglesias

Working With Houses, LLC - Atlanta Real Estate Investments - Lawrenceville, GA

Atlanta, GA Real Estate Investor

I totally agree Bryant. Treat others the way you want to be treated. And help when you can.

Jan 04, 2014 07:18 AM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Bryant - Right you are. I think the expectation is that agents and brokers really won't help each other out, because we're all technically "competitors" in our local market. Helping others is good in general, and that includes within our business. Nicely stated.

Jan 04, 2014 04:26 PM

Bryant Tutas

Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL

Selling Florida one home at a time

Hi guys. /thanks for stopping by. I have been missing in action on AR for quite awhile. It's been a very busy and hectic year.

I wish for all a fulfilling 2014. Be the best person you can be and cause others no harm.

Jan 04, 2014 06:43 PM

Gary Meek

Living in Sacramento Team - Roseville, CA

(916) 995-9385

There is a great quote, cant remember who wrote it, but it goes like this: In order toa chieve what you want in life, help others to get what they want first. Thank you for helping and suppoting your fellow agents. We do the same at our company always. Maybe that is why we are growing so fast right now

Jan 05, 2014 12:00 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Hey, Bryant! I included this post in today's Last Week's Favorite's post! Oh, and Happy New Year!

Jan 05, 2014 12:16 AM

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Bryant, I'm with you. I've had those HOA calls as well. Zig Ziglar had a great line that said, "You can get anything in life that you want if you help enough people get what they want." I've tried to live that way.

Jan 05, 2014 03:00 AM

Michelle Gibson

Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL

REALTOR

Bryant - Happy New Year! I could not agree with you more, I want to be the agent everyone wants to work with, so if I can help out another agent I will.

Jan 05, 2014 10:54 AM

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan

Samson Properties - Bowie, MD

I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

And you'll be surprised what it does to your business. Being nice pays off. Happy Birthday Broker Bryant. Great post.

Jan 05, 2014 11:10 AM

Gay E. Rosen

Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY

As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Bryant- nice post and so strue.. When we are open to the other agents not only will the transaction go more smoothly but we cement ralationships that will last forever. Our customers and lcients come and go but the agents will always be around.

Jan 05, 2014 09:30 PM

Susan Harding, HomeStar Video Tours

Portland, OR

Showcasing You and Your Listings, 855-579-6284

Bryant...wonderful post and very true! I'm reading the book, The Power of Nice, (husband gave it to me because I've always felt I was "too nice" to be an entrepreneur), and it reflects a lot of what you said. Helping others rules!

Jan 06, 2014 05:00 AM

Bryant Tutas

Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL

Selling Florida one home at a time

We jumped started our business by becoming very involved at our association. Connecting with other agents was instrumental when we started. We worked out in Poinciana and at the time there were only about 8,000 out here. It was too far for the Kissimmee agents to travel. So.....they referred their deals to us. It was awesome!!

Our slogan at the time was "Come on down to Tutas Towne. Your Realtor friendly Realtors"

Jan 06, 2014 11:41 PM

Karen Feltman

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA

Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Being nice always pays....especially with other agents know that you are accessible to any questions and provide information about your listings. great post!

Jan 08, 2014 12:32 PM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

A man after my own heart. When you present an offer to a listing agent that you have a good solid and friendly relationship with, it makes a huge difference in the outcome of the offer and the climate in which the sale is made. It isn't adversarial. It's teamwork. I have a buyer who wants to buy the listing your seller wants to sell. Let's work together to get it done. I never turn away agents that ask for help, or call to pick my brain, or ask a favor. What goes around, comes around.

Jan 17, 2014 06:11 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

You are the go to guy for any and all information re: real estate. If the agents think to call you, of course, the clients will also. Hey, I've even called you for stuff. Gracious and good looking as always.

Feb 02, 2014 11:35 PM

Alicia Utz

EXIT Realty Associates - Lorton, VA

REALTOR & Military Relocation Professional in NOVA

Bryant, thanks for your post. I needed to hear this as my last transaction was with a real user-UNFRIENDLY agent. I googled her and even her clients wrote terrible reviews about her. It did make me feel somewhat better to know it wasn't me personally she was annoyed with, but in the end she has damaged her relationship with clients and that is a very sad thing!

Apr 29, 2014 06:09 PM