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Does February 15, 2011 have some good advice?

By
Real Estate Agent with Wayne M Martin

Below is copy of the post I wrote on February 15, 2011:

The most important element in selling is belief! You can have the best presentation and have the ability to overcome any objection you might face, but in order to effectively sell you must believe. So the question about belief is what you need to believe in? If it is not about preparation, competence or product knowledge, what can it be?

This leads to today's affirmation: "You need to believe that what you are selling is the best value for the person whom you are selling!"

True in 2011 and true today. Some things don't change while many others do change constantly. Enjoy your day.

Alex Gandel
Top Producing Agent, Pinnacle Estate Properties - Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley CA Agent, Simi Valley Real Estate

Wayne, that's what you call timeless knowledge! Thanks for sharing. So great.

Feb 15, 2023 02:40 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Wayne Martin  you are absolutely right, you must believe in yourself when you sell something is the best value to the person you are selling. It applies to the past, is good for present time, and it is good for the future. Thank you, and enjoy your day too!

Feb 15, 2023 03:11 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

You are so right Wayne.  Some things change constantly but others like your blog will be timeless. 

Feb 15, 2023 03:23 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Wayne:

That's certainly an important affirmation about sales. Some things DON'T change.

Jeff

Feb 15, 2023 04:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

HI Wayne- the classics have been around a long time for a reason. Believing in yourself and what you do is key. 

Feb 15, 2023 05:08 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wayne what wisdom in this post and here we are a few years later it still holds true, Endre

Feb 15, 2023 09:23 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Love it!!! This leads to today's affirmation: "You need to believe that what you are selling is the best value for the person whom you are selling!"

Feb 15, 2023 11:41 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Belief in ourselves is critical to success.

Feb 16, 2023 05:07 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Wayne,

You just proved what a timely message you wrote back in 2011! What an important affirmation about sales. Some things just don't change!

Feb 16, 2023 06:10 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Wayne - our own AR Archives as well as the writing of others can provide a lot of insight.  I admit, I have also found some "what was I thinking" moments while scouring through mine.  

I like this series where you do an AR Archeological Evacuation of your past posts.  I am now wondering, what will he dig up next???  

Feb 16, 2023 06:19 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This affirmation provides a good reminder for everyone in sales.

Thanks, Wayne, for sharing your experience.

Feb 17, 2023 06:49 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Feb 18, 2023 07:02 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

So well said! 

"You need to believe that what you are selling is the best value for the person whom you are selling!"

Feb 19, 2023 06:09 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

We should do our best with our listings and hope that we get the best value for the seller and that the buyer doesn't get cheated.

Feb 19, 2023 01:06 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Loved that Kathy Streib featured your post! What timeless advice delivered in your message. A timely message right now in the market we are dealing in..there are no short cuts!

Feb 19, 2023 04:15 PM
Bill Dean
Haggerty Team St. Louis, Mo. - Fenton, MO
William Dean - Broker, Salesperson

How very true this is!!  Before real estate I was in insurance sales and one company I worked with had a product so bad I left the first week. 

May 10, 2023 10:07 PM