I tried to help someone today. I was in a local real estate office (not even mine) and I saw an older Realtor® that I knew. He sold one of our old homes....15 years ago. He looked the same, maybe a bit more worn. Probably worn out. He was surprised to find I was an agent also..and that I was having a great year. He has barely been hanging on the past few years (the bust of the boom). He asked me to go to coffee. Even though my day was very busy, I went. There was something in … (146 comments)
internet: The Internet Is The New Small Town.....Results Based On Hard Work, Ingenuity, Spirit
- 03/27/10 03:45 AM
Remember when success could be achieved simply by hard work? When a young lawyer could hand a sign and expect that eventually the neighborhood would stop by for legal needs? When a young couple could open a hardware store on the corner? or a Realtor could move into town, hand out some donuts and develop a clientele? Capitalism at it's best! Those were such great little American towns, we could really build a reputation and rapport with our fellow citizens then.....and now? Yes, the Internet is the new small town, used properly. Ah, now your wheels are turning....why,yes Karen....you are right! … (7 comments)
internet: Using the Internet.....One Big Pre-Qual for Realtors
- 10/21/09 05:38 AM
I read about the Internet being a competition for Realtors. I think it's the exact opposite! If used correctly, we can "partner" with this big information source and use it as a pre-qualification tool. What do I mean? Ok, let's think about it. Market Research: Before the Internet, clients had no idea about pricing or inventory. We had to build quick credibility to be able to give them the truth about prices. If we were unable to establish this trust very quickly, these clients would often go away to "think" about what we've said and perhaps talk to various other agents … (7 comments)
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