Why Your Number Of Years In The Real Estate Business Is Not Enough
Great blog Candy, it really is all about what we can do for our clients!
- Strong negotiating skills
- Stellar marketing programs
- Neighborhood expert
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If the only reason you can give as to why people should work with you is because you've been in the real estate business for "x" years, you really need to rethink your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). The number of years in the business is not enough.
Longevity Does Not Make You Good
When I ask the question, why should people work with you, too frequently I hear real estate agents reply, "I've been in the business for "x" years". What they don't seem to understand is that longevity alone does not make you a good agent. Longevity does not mean you bring value to the transaction. Longevity doesn't make you sound current. Longevity only means that somehow you've been able to hang on for an extended period of time. And sometimes, longevity can be viewed as a negative unless you bring along other skills.
What's The Benefit To The Consumer?
Consumers don't want to hear how fabulous you are...even though you may be. Consumers want to know how THEY benefit by working with you. So you need to construct your USP around the consumer, not yourself. Stop for a moment and ask yourself, "what do I bring to the table"?
- Strong negotiating skills
- Stellar marketing programs
- Neighborhood expert
- Technology wizard
- Working with first time home buyers
- Large pool of potential buyers
What's Your USP?
With so many options to choose from, you need to let the consumer know why they should work with you versus the hundreds/thousands of other agents in your market. And if you don't have a Unique Selling Proposition, there's no time like the present.
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