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Don't be a Robocaller...

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams

It's almost impossible not to know about the infamous "Robocalling" that has been going on in the Presidential campaigns.  Regardless of your political affiliations, its hard to ignore that most of the people receieving these calls are not responding positively.  Are you a "robocaller" when you contact your sphere and past clients?  Do you keep talking without listening to the response of your contact?  Do you stick to the script when its obvious that you are losing that person's interest?

Stop it!

Now I am not saying that scripts don't help when talking to clients.  You need to have a plan or at least get your point across.  However, I have found that personalizing these scripts is key.  Many times, I treat my call as just a check-in about a person's life at that time.  They almost always end up coming around to talk about real estate anyway.  I feel that I am in the relationship and customer service business.  I enjoy talking to my people, and its evident.  If I start on my "robocalling" its not natural.  They know and I know, and they won't want to talk to me again.  As it is, they enjoy my phone calls, and they think about me when its time to talk Real Estate.

Nicole Weidauer
Keller Williams Greater Seattle - Shoreline, WA

What a great point! I've always had trouble with using the scripts on friends/family. I don't want them to think that I am just hungry for a sale, so I make it as friendly as possible and the conversation usually turns to real estate. During these times, the key is to not just talk about real estate and the downturn of our economy (which is usually what they talk about), but tell them about the good things going on in your area. For example, in the Seattle area, pending sales are up 4.1% from the same time last year. That's awesome news! And just last week we got a great deal for a buyer- brand new townhome for 10% off the asking price- More great news!! That will get the negativity about real estate away and hopefully open the door to some possible referrals!

Thanks for sharing, Nicole Weidauer

The Egerer & Weidauer Team, Keller Williams Realty North Seattle

Oct 21, 2008 05:55 AM
Matthew Ricker
Keller Williams - Portland, OR

Thanks for the Comment Nicole.  We aren't that bad off here in Portland either.  It seems that the NW is still attracting plenty of buyers.  People are surprised to hear it though, because they expect me to say that things are as ugly as they are in most parts of the country.  That fact is, that they aren't!

Oct 21, 2008 06:36 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Matthew, I like the coined word "robocalling" I agree with you , one shuld have a plan of what to cover but it must sound real not like the usual calls in the evening we all get. Great Point .

Oct 24, 2008 11:23 AM
Lara O'Keefe
North Texas Home Finders - McKinney, TX

Matthew, excellent post. You have to be genuine and sincere when calling your sphere or they will stop taking your calls.

lmo

Oct 25, 2008 06:45 AM