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Gen X and Gen Y

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Real Estate Agent with Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International

It's been known for a long time that response time is critical to following up on internet leads. Often the agent getting the business is not necessarily the best, but the first to respond (assuming they continue the dialogue).

Many Gen Xers want immediate information. That's immediate as in IM (instant messaging), not in waiting for an e-mail response. Boomers are very laid back compared to Gen X and Gen Y. They want to be involved in the process, and they want what they want NOW.

Are you ready?

Sharon Simms, Real Estate Agent selling homes in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Gulf Beaches and the Tampa Bay area. 

 

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Sharon Simms
CIPS CRS CLHMS CRB RSPS
Coastal Properties Group
CHRISTIE'S International Real Estate
238 Beach Drive NE
St Petersburg, FL 33701
www.ssimms.com    www.coastalpgi.com   www.christiesrealestate.com
(727) 898-2582    Sharon@SimmsTeam.com

 

Cynthia Sloop
Community Association Manager - Indianapolis, IN
Sharon, I'm doing my best to understand and work fast for gen X and Y but have to say I don't like being on call 24/7.  I would like to provide fast communication for them but this 24 hour thing is a lot to ask of anyone.   
Jan 27, 2007 10:15 AM
Kristal Kraft
Novella Real Estate - Denver, CO
Selling Metro Denver Real Estate - 303-589-2022

I agree with Cynthia's comment. The expectation of being on call all the time is beyond reason.  Everyone needs time off, even us Super Realtors!  :)

kk

Jan 28, 2007 11:08 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
Cynthia and Kristal, I agree with both of you - I'm definitely NOT available 24 hours a day, nor am I going to hire someone for the hours I sleep.  When we ARE working, however, we may want to answer these first on our list, knowing that time is more critical for them...or simply communicate with them the way they want to be communicated with, i.e., by IM rather than e-mail (though I'd have to either learn this or delegate it to Tami).
Jan 28, 2007 10:36 PM