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Is it my breath?

By Josh Perrington

Services for Real Estate Pros with Arkshire Financial

February 25, 2008 12:15 AM

We just finished participating in the Roanoke Valley's Virginia Outdoor Sportman's Classic and had an absolutely wonderful time...not to mention some great conversations about the current market & exciting times ahead! Although the event was a huge success, I couldn't help feel in another local mortgage company being represented at the show.

I'm an extremely outgoing guy, so I tried numerous times to strike up conversation with this other mortgage company but I couldn't get past the "competition" phase with them. I'm a firm believer that if your successful in your industry & secure in your abilities - why not build relationships with your "competitors" and get past the "I've got 3 million in my pipeline how about you" talks?!?! A lot of good can come from those experiences and it would be nice to have other open-minded professionals to work with.

Would LOVE your thoughts on building relationships with others in your local industry...

There's a big world out there & life's amazing - so don't run the other way at trade shows when your "competitors" want to help!! :)

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Josh Perrington

Arkshire Financial - Marietta, GA

David - You're exactly right & thanks for the input. You really never do know how big or beneficial that relationship will become, without trying.

Feb 25, 2008 12:24 AM

Noob (great name, btw) - Sounds like you have a lot of faith in your Broker which is the way it should be & you should ABSOLUTELY be honest with your clients!! Telling them that you are a new agent is fine, telling them that you've never seen the house before...MISTAKE in my book! That conversation would have been much better suited for stating that you're new & they're training - that simple.

Hang in there and remember...the tangled web we weave... ;)

Feb 25, 2008 01:01 AM

Debbie - You're exactly right & I completely agree with being able to network with our area experts. I've invited a few to AR myself! :o)

Feb 25, 2008 01:17 PM

Marty Martin

Wainwright & Co. - Roanoke, VA

It's too true Josh. It's kind of hit or miss with some people. I have great working relationships with most real estate agents I've dealt with before but some of them just can't get past the fact that I'm "the competition". I prefer to work cooperatively though and will often co-list a property that's a little out of the area I prefer to work in just so I don't have to drive out there all the time. Cooperation puts money in everyone's pocket.

Mar 08, 2008 02:29 AM

Frances C. Rokicki

Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT

Broker-Mentor,CRS

Ethically, Realtors are to be considerate and respectful of eachother. I don't know the rules for bankers. I would imagine that it is common sense to network and help one another.

For the new agents, Brian Buffini, at his Turning Point event, always recognizes them and encourages them into our profession. One of the suggestions he offers is, I'm new, anxious to learn, and I am all fired up! Try to get to one of his events when he comes to your area. It will amaze you!

It's a Good Life!

Fran

Mar 08, 2008 02:50 AM

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