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Do You Use The Word "Best" In Your Marketing Materials?

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If YOU don’t think you’re the best, why would anyone else?  When you prepare your marketing materials for the week, do you hesitate to use the word “best?”   One does not need to be #1 in the area to be known as the best, and if you ARE #1, that's not a license to exhale!!

“Best” is a word that places you in a category with the upper echelon of your profession.  It tells everyone that there is no better to be found.  You are the “best.”  Do you use that word, or are you unsure if you should?

If you don’t think of yourself as the best, why should anyone else?  If you are hesitant to use the word “best” in the same sentence as your name, why should anyone hire you?   

You must believe that you’re the “best” option for anyone to hire, or you should not be hired.  You need to believe in yourself and your ability to compete with everyone in your marketplace.  If you do not have this mindset, there is something radically wrong.

Marketing materials should reflect the attitude that the only one to hire is the “best” agent and you ARE that person.  Force others in your marketplace to compete with you.  It’s a healthy way to do business!!! 

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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hey Barbara,  I have been told I am the best at alots of things.  It is all about attitude

Jan 22, 2013 02:42 AM
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

Will...it sure is about attitude....and confidence in yourself....

Jan 22, 2013 02:44 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Good advice, Barbara. It is best to let folks know you are the best!!

Jan 22, 2013 04:02 AM
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

Hi Toni.... why should they guess at it!!!!

Jan 22, 2013 04:05 AM
Stephanie Stringer
First Choice Loan Services NMLS#210764 - San Antonio, TX
Mortgage Loan Originator

Totally agree with you!  Just saw your marketing piece for Valentines and love it.

Jan 22, 2013 04:54 AM
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

Thanks, Stephanie.... that ad will come out next week in the newspaper....can't wait to see it....

Jan 22, 2013 05:04 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

My new tag line... When you can't afford the best, call me!

Jan 22, 2013 05:39 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We don't say "best," but your points about why we should are well taken. Perhaps that's a subject I'll be opening at dinner tonight - it's time to re-vamp the marketing materials anyway :)

Jan 22, 2013 05:48 AM
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

Doug.... you might want to rethink that....

Wayne and Jean.... I do that periodically....

Jan 22, 2013 06:26 AM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Barbara.  Yes, another way for saying confidence in knowing what you are doing.    It is important.

Jan 22, 2013 09:10 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

You do have to be at the top of your game and believe you are there, to have a chance of communicating that to the sellers. If you don't believe it, they won't either.

Jan 22, 2013 09:56 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro
Barbara .....That's a great point ....be humble and proud to be the best! Thanks!
Jan 22, 2013 09:58 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Barbara .. Great post I shared this on Google+ thought it was the BEST . After all if we do not think we are the best who will

The best and  worth every penny :0)

Jan 22, 2013 10:33 AM
Kim Darling
Keller Williams Westland Realty BRE# 01864461 - Fresno, CA
CRS,GRI, "Your Home Team" Fresno/Clovis Homes

Interesting perspective, sometimes you don't want to seem too cocky, but we need to be confident and believe we are the best for our client or you won't be.  I like the line, "Fake it til you make it!"  Meaning that you may not be the best or #1 in the area, but believe you are, work like you are, and you will be!!!!

Jan 22, 2013 12:56 PM
Christina Sanchez Hood
Palo Alto, CA
#SiliconValleyHOODS | Inspired Living

Barbara, you are the BEST real estate agent I know in Franklin, MA!  Thanks for the vote of confidence.  We should all take charge when thinking about becoming our best, always.

Jan 22, 2013 12:59 PM
Rose King
David Tracy Real Estate - Friendswood, TX
Friendswood / Pearland / Houston Bay Area

As usual, Barbara knows BEST! Your tips and advice are always much appreciated!

Jan 22, 2013 02:44 PM
Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind
KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ
Broker/Owner

GOOD MORNING B!  I often say, "You won't find a company better than mine."  So - better is close to best - so yes!!!  I think people tend to undermine their confidence and not want to say they are the best - but it's important - like you write - if you believe you are the best - well then ...!!!

Jan 22, 2013 08:58 PM
Tom Bailey
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Carolina Premier Properties - Oak Island, NC

Good morning Barbara. This is a great post!!!!! In my many years managing sales people I am yet to see anyone be successful who did not believe he or she and their product were the best. I have been MIA for several months because my mother has been very sick. I have not had the time nor the energy to comment.I have however tried to read your posts everyday. 

Jan 22, 2013 09:35 PM
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

Hi Tom....it's so nice to see you here again.... sorry to hear about your mother being ill.... hope you're well.

Jan 22, 2013 09:42 PM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Barbara: That word is BEST left for someone else to say about me, I think. I have always needed a few more words to describe myself when it comes to my professional qualifications...which are awesome. I can definitely compete with the BEST OF THEM in my different markets.

Jan 24, 2013 09:33 AM