Marketing My Own Home Has Been a Learning Experience

By
Real Estate Agent with Atlas Real Estate Advisors

After almost 10 years of marketing Athens, GA real estate, I'm still learning something new almost every day.

The latest eye-opener has come from marketing my own personal home or sale in Athens. 

I've logged thousands of hours negotiating on behalf of sellers, but I've never put myself in their shoes as seller.  I've received feedback calls from sellers saying "we need more flyers", but I've just recently had to experience the frustration of seeing my own flyer box empty.  When agents show one of my listings, I always try to get feedback on what they and their buyer thought of the home.  But, just last week have I realized what it feels like to be an anxious seller waiting to know what they thought about my home.

This experience has been great for me, as I now know what it's like being on "the other side" of my brokerage engagements.  It's given me an increased sense of responsibility as agent, which will help me in the future when it comes to providing A+ service to my clients. 

Comments (4)

Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Matt~  Being on the other side really does provide a great perspective and the opportunity to become a remarkable agent! Empathy is a great tool! It is tough being a seller and the agent can make a world of difference if they make it a point to provide incredible services!

Mar 20, 2010 01:42 AM
Don MacLean
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

Now you truly know what" putting the shoe on the other foot means"

Glad you embraced the experience

Enjoy the day

Mar 20, 2010 01:48 AM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

OH so true....I have heard that we all need to sell every few years or so ....keeps us real!!!  

Mar 20, 2010 02:09 AM
Judd Reynolds
Exit Team Realty - Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA

With over 15 moves in the past 20 years in the military, I've been on both sides numerous times. It does give you a new perspective. Its great you are reflecting on this new experience to allow you to further improve your service to your clients. You now have a recent first hand experience relating directly to their concerns. I always thought the actual moving was more stressfull than the buying or selling a home, but with this market, they may be more equal now.

Mar 25, 2010 11:20 AM

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