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Clearing the cobwebs of a Realtors® mind.

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Real Estate Agent with YourStories Realty Group MA# 9517963

YourStories Realty Group associated with Keller WilliamsClearing the cobwebs of a Realtors® mind. Have you ever noticed that a great agent will always return your call and those who are not so great won't, or will do so after several calls. The first thing these average agents tell you is how busy they are. Really?

Have you been surprised going into an open house and having the agent not look up from their phone but telling you to sign in and there is a sell sheet on the table? What are these agents doing for their clients?

Communication is the single oft criticized issue between an agent and their client. Why don't some agents understand this and make it a point to speak to their clients on a regular basis? YourStories Realty Group, associated with Keller Williams

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1561-Reynolds-Westwood-3Why do some agents never change their style even though the market changes weekly. For instance going from a Buyers Market to a Sellers Market. The approach should be different, but so many agents never change.  Do they not understand what to do?

I am always amused (not so much) when I ask a co-broke about some aspect of our deal and instead of answering the question like, "can your client supply us with proof of funds?" they start out with, "I have been in business for 30 years and I have never had to do such a thing." Again, really?

Why do agents not share with their prospects the actual price their home will get in the market today?  This is another way of asking why do agents take over priced listings?  Isn't our single most important skill is in knowing what the full market value of a home is in the market today?

Price, Condition and Marketing are the three aspects of getting a home sold. Why is it so many agents just focus on the price? Do they not understand who the market is for the home and how to communicate with them?  I mean seriously, why?

Today I am Clearing the cobwebs of a Realtors® mind

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Larry Lawfer, Realtor®YourStories Realty, It's all about you,

Larry Lawfer

Partner

Realtor®, Director of Marketing

YourStories Realty Group powered by Castles Unlimited®

837 Beacon St

Newton, MA 02459

larry@yourstoriesrealty.com, 617-774-8292

Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Communication is key to all relationships and to keeping deals together, as well. Some people seem to loathe it, for some reason. 

Feb 09, 2015 11:03 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

I had a buyers agent tell me that the other day on one of my million dollar listings that my sellers are requiring a proof-of-funds before they will even let a potential buyer view the home. They said, "I've been an agent for such and such amount of years and I've never had to do that". I said, well there's a first time for everything then. 

Feb 09, 2015 11:54 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

If you remain a dinosaur in a moving market, you will never be successful.  Great post, Larry.

Feb 10, 2015 01:32 AM
Larry Lawfer
YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA
"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

Susan Haughton communication is so important and it is a point to remember.  People want to know.  Thank you for stopping by.

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert Good answer, there is a first time for everything and as agents we need to stay current. Thank you for your comment.

Ron Marshall Dinosaur's are mostly extinct.  We don't want to be extinct or even the secret agent, do we?

Feb 10, 2015 09:34 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Larry - it's change or die.  What got you to where you are won't necessarily get you to where you want to go.

Feb 12, 2015 03:32 AM