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WHAT GARNERS YOU THE MOST RESPONSE?

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Cascade Real Estate

The other day I was reviewing my FaceBook page and came across a post by Jason Pantana (Tom Ferry acolyte) that really hit home. Where business comes from. He was talking about a new survey that shows were agents get most of their activity. Here is the post and my lead...

I think it is pretty interesting

How much do you spend on advertising... monthly?? Perhaps you should rethink that. Here is a list based upon recent interviews of where business comes from

  1. 9% are a personal friend
  1. 34% referred by friend or family member
  1. 6% Live near you and know you as a neighbor
  1. 28% Researched agent online
  1. 7% saw advertising

Where do you fall in the matrix?? Your leads??  

 

There is some crossover eg. 5 & 4. 

 

For me 100%... Re online... I have been getting excellent results with a Google Screened Business Page. I get one or two a week. Nominal cost if I convert one. One cool feature is client can call through Google and if you cant answer Google records the conversation for play back later. I had a call last Thursday about 11 am Friday at 3PM we were signed around. Screened gives you some additional credibility and of course on your business page your recommendations are right there. I convert about 50% of these leads. There are other online sources... Web Page, Yelp, FB, X , etc.  etc. and so forth (to quote Yul Brynner ).

 

Try number 2. Im a little down on listing right now with only 6. But Im adding three more yet this month. ALL are from friends  family members or past clients. 

 

Advertising.... Im not strong on but I do a limited amount. But sometimes it takes a little thought and luck. For example a property that is easily seen from a main street or popular location Ill pay more attention to signs. If Seahawks are playing, any opens I schedule my advertising and the open around the game time. 

 

Anyway food for thought in this constantly changing world... Im looking for a strong 3rd quarter finish and a good 4th. You??

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Perrin Cornell, Broker, ABR

Century 21 Esclusively

135 N. Missin

Wenatchee, WA 98801

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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Not sure where they all come from, but I am sure they will like your home sweet home sign. Your mix is accurate though for many.

Aug 18, 2024 05:46 PM
J Perrin Cornell
Coldwell Banker Cascade Real Estate - Wenatchee, WA
Broker, ABR, VAMRES

Thanks for stopping by and comment! 

Aug 18, 2024 06:09 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Perrin, my transactions come mostly from my database - probably 85-90%.   I get many leads on my website, but these days I refer them to colleagues. 

Aug 18, 2024 06:12 PM
J Perrin Cornell

Thanks for reply. I refer a few out for a fe

Aug 18, 2024 09:03 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Perrin... 85+% of my business has come from repeat and referred clients for decades. Every year I pick up a few good leads from my website.

Aug 19, 2024 04:54 AM
Mike McGlynn
The Gallery of Homes - Omaha, NE
The Luxxe Group by Gallery of Homes

I like how you're deliberate about how to measure success and probability of your efforts.  I know so many agents who spend and work hard on non-money making applications.

Aug 20, 2024 09:23 AM
J Perrin Cornell
Coldwell Banker Cascade Real Estate - Wenatchee, WA
Broker, ABR, VAMRES

boy thats the truth. There are 100s of purveyors out there that have the all time answer to marketing and it only costs$$. All markets are different. Not all "gimmick ideas" work the same way. But you need to build a base and work that! Thanks for your comment!

Aug 21, 2024 02:54 PM