I've been reading a few posts about people getting other jobs and some other posts with words of advice.
My partner and I have consistently finished in the Top 10 for our office for the last 5 years. Last year we finished in the #5 spot.
I just wanted to offer the following advice:
Don't become a "niche expert" only. Some agents think it's a good thing to be known as the specialist for a certain tract or pocket. My advice is don't do it. People will think that's all you know, and that's all you do and that you're a fish out of water for anything else. This cuts your business potential leads down quite a bit.
My partner and have a history with relocation and as a result have a track record of working with buyers and sellers from a region spanning 50-75 square miles. We were not afraid to drive distances to get business, and as a result we are doing fine today and get referral business from those clients.
Don't walk away from leases!! So many times I hear agents say "I don't do leases". LEASES TURN INTO SALES! That lease client eventually will buy and who do you think they will call first when they're ready to buy? And 9 out of 10 times those lease clients know somebody who is looking to buy or sell. Just one more contact added to your database.
There's money to be had! Don't be lazy or snooty and you'll find yourself doing just fine and not one of those agents who sit around complaining about the market.
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