Interviewing to be their Real Estate Professional

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

 

My web site attracts many to come and look at homes from every corner of the United States and some International.   I strive to provide enough information to keep them on my site but still can only get about 10% to "sign-up".    They receive an auto-email right after they sign up, and I send a personalized email within one day.   In this second email, I let them know I won't BUG them, but stay in touch, and if they need anything, please reach out.   

 

Interviewing

If these visitors DO NOT have a REALTOR®, I ask if I can interview for the job.   They can go to my About page and see the properties I have sold, along with testimonials.   I have had web visitors call me and want to see homes, and go through the process without the "formal interview" process.    

 

The bottom line, I think having the opportunity to "interview" for the job of Buyer's Agent or Seller's Agent is a great opportunity to hone our skills.     

 

Having worked with Relocation Buyers (and Sellers) for years, I definitely want to share how I can make their home buying or home selling process smooth, and be their resource here in Denver.

 

When was the last time you had to INTERVIEW to get the job?

 

 

Comments (40)

Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Joan:

I always enjoy the opportunity to interview, even when it is not formal.

Jeff

Feb 20, 2020 10:11 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks true too Jeff, if we are interviewing, there is a chance of a client. 

Feb 20, 2020 01:47 PM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Any time I go on a listing appointment, I consider it an interview for the listing. Thanks for sharing. I hope you enjoy your weekend.

Feb 21, 2020 01:33 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Pat, I agree, but sometimes they are past clients, and HOPE they want me.  

Feb 21, 2020 03:46 PM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Hi Joan- I agree- it's good to hone your interviewing skills. And, the more information that you provide to a prospective seller during the interview, the better. You can make sure you're a good fit for each other. 

Feb 22, 2020 11:32 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Feb 22, 2020 07:35 PM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

We interviewed with a couple last week to get a listing. This next week, we are interviewing with two attorneys who are handling the legal wranglings of a sale between the boyfriend of a deceased woman, and her father. The father sold the house to his daugther ( at below market value, and carrys the note), she then gave her new boyfriend half in a quitclaim deed.  At any rate, boyfriend can't make the payments and has now agreed to sell. It will be interesting, to say the least.  

Feb 23, 2020 06:40 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Joan Cox ,

It is always a good thing to have the opportunity to interview for a job. At the same time I find myself interviewing them. It needs to be a good match to make it work. I've been so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with really nice people which is why I love what I do!

Feb 23, 2020 08:54 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Home Stager

No more interviewing to get a job for me. I'm officially retired now...just advised my web guy he can close my website and I've closed the bank account.

Feb 23, 2020 12:47 PM
Sharon Tara

Thank you!

Mar 01, 2020 07:20 AM
M.C. Dwyer

Sharon Tara CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Feb 29, 2020 10:06 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, that is true we BOTH are interviewing, as there are times it isn't a good fit from the beginning.

Feb 23, 2020 04:47 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy Streib thank you for featuring my post in your weekly post!  I am honored.

Feb 23, 2020 04:48 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD that deal sounds messy, and you will have to share with us here in the Rain.

Feb 23, 2020 04:49 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR I so agree with you.   Every once in a while there are people you would just rather not work with.  Life is short, and they shouldn't interrupt it! 

Feb 23, 2020 04:49 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sharon Tara I didn't know you retired - good for you.  Enjoy life with your hubby! 

Feb 23, 2020 04:50 PM
Sharon Tara

Thank you!


I will still take on the occasional staging consult, but not that many. We have a travel trailer and are enjoying our freedom!

Feb 24, 2020 07:27 AM
M.C. Dwyer
Century 21 Showcase REALTORs - Felton, CA
MC Dwyer-Santa Cruz Mountains Property Specialist

Here in Santa Cruz County, seems like all sellers interview their agents, and feels like 25%- 50% of buyers do too.     Nice to read that your website does a good job of attracting new potential clients!

Feb 29, 2020 10:08 AM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

Another great tip from an AR member!  That's a great phrase to use--thanks!

Mar 01, 2020 12:07 PM
Jan Green
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Spot on - proving our worth in an interview is hands down a good way to do business!  Great post1

Mar 02, 2020 05:56 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

M.C. Dwyer Wow, that is a good percentage that interview.   I think it is more word of mouth here in Denver.  My web site is doing very well.   Did you get a new photo - I like it! 

Mar 03, 2020 07:10 AM
M.C. Dwyer

Hi Joan Cox - yes I needed a photo because the other one was from 2004 LOL!   Thanks for saying you like it.    Glad your website is doing well for you!

Mar 04, 2020 08:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mary, thank you, and for stopping by and commenting! 

Mar 03, 2020 07:11 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thank you Jan, it does feel good to interview and secure a new listing! 

Mar 03, 2020 07:12 AM

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