Don't Be A SECRET AGENT Man (or Woman)

Psssst.... I'm a secret agent. So true, I have to break my discomfort of networking events and get out there. I used to do a lot of it but didn't find any benefit until I realized I lost the ease of flow to discussing my business.

Thanks for the advice!!!

Gary:  I think you've been talking to my wife (she is my marketing person).  She's been after me to get myself back out "on the streets" to be more one-on-one with potential clients and referral partners alike.  Great advice, I know ... no excuses!

And btw ... memories of a great song via your title!

Gene

Gary, there is so much truth to that, I recently realized that I hadn't told a local family that I'm am active REALTOR since I moved back here over two years ago, oops, my bad!

Gary, that's very good advice for any REALTOR no matter how seasoned.

Great Advice!  I slip into conversation as often as possible that I am a Realtor.  It was not alway an easy thing to do but over time it has become easier.   We have to get out of our comfort zones at times!

I really like your post, this is my everyday lecture to my agents, starting for warring their pins! Thanks 

One positive side effect of being in leadership positions is that I have been asked to speak at meetings like The Rotary Club and I get to know people. It has been a great source of business even though i am not their to speak about doing business with me. It is another off line variation of the online give people the benefit of your expertise and gratitude will come back your way.

Good advice Gary. I know this is something I need to work on for myself.

Excellent advice! To all Realtor from beginners to seasoned.

Good post gary. We are in a people business. Technology is fine, in its place, but you still have to close with the client. I live in a comparatively small area and sell real estate around Wenatchee and about a 50 mile radius. You can reach a lot of people with technology. But you can reach many more people often by talking, being seen and being a part of the community. The personal contact helps weed out the lookie Lous too. This is an area, in my opinion, a lot of younger agents fall down in. 

I recently posted something that touches on this topic http://activerain.com/blogsview/4774963/how-newbies-or-for-that-matter-oldies-can-get-business

This is one of my challenges. I'm working on my presence offline. Yes, it's so easy to stay behind the keyboard.  

This is a huge challenge for me Gary Woltal - I've been very friendly in my past career field which I knew very well and had all of the confidence and expertise in!  I always told people what I did and was very proud of it - no fear!  Not so much with being a newbie realtor, even though I'm working with a seasoned professional on a Team.

I tend to text a lot as well,  however, I definitely maintain my second office in a brokerage so that I can meet everyone in person and nuture the relationships with the agents there.

Great advice today Gary.

Great reminder! Thank you.

More than 2 1/2 years after this post was written and it's still fantastic advice and relevant!

I am here to say that this has been my #1 struggle. I know I am competent, but I am awful at self promotion. I just had my teeth cleaned, and my dental hygienist of three years just realized I am a REALTOR®. She never knew, because I never told her. I have perfectionist tendencies which creates added pressure. The struggle is real.

I know I fall victim to this. I try to remind myself to hand out 10 business cards wherever I go but I either forget or don't make the necessary effort. Thanks for the reminder!

great