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What's working for the rest of you?

By Steve Jacobs

Real Estate Agent with Lyon Real Estate

November 02, 2007 04:58 AM

I know that the market is rough right now around most of the country. However some agents are still doing very well. I am curious to see what is working and in what markets they are working in. I work by mostly by referral, I never advertise to the general public i.e. Bus stop ads, billboards, etc. I work floor time on occasion and cold calling is something I have never even considered. I am trying close out this year with 4 more transactions but my sphere is dried up for the year. Most of my potential clients are looking into next spring to make their purchase. Let me know what you are doing and in what markets your doing it in.

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Joeann Fossland

Advantage Solutions Group - Tucson, AZ

Master Certified Coach to Motivated Agents

great question. Also a reminder that having all your eggs in one basket can limit you. Be obvious and go out places and to groups to expand your sphere. what are the opportunities in your market right now?

Nov 02, 2007 05:10 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I'm not doing anything differently. I do a little bit of everything that works for me, which includes direct mail, personal phone calls, e-mails, networking with other agents, blogging, posting articles, holding open houses, handing out business cards, wearing my name badge everywhere, staying upbeat and positive. You know, the basic stuff. I don't get my business from any one place, but most of it comes from referrals.

I make it a point to promptly respond to all inquiries and to give buyers and sellers the information they need to make informed decisions. Some of my clients say they chose me, not because of my brilliance, heh, heh, mind you, but because I was in the right place at the right time and I responded quickly. So I try to always be in the right place at the right time. :)