By: Jennifer Weinberg Your new listing is all set to go to market: the professional photography looks good, you have stellar pre-marketing and you called your sphere about this great home for sale. You enthusiastically hit the button, and everything goes live. The days tick by, and… crickets. Now the property has been on the market for several weeks without …
So You Didn’t Get the Listing. Why Not?
By: Tim and Julie Harris Fact: Of all activities in real estate, listings require the highest level of skill. Working with buyers is physical labor; working with listings is mental labor. Myth: In terms of listing appointments versus listings taken it’s okay to expect to list 50% of what comes your way. Fact: That’s NOT ok. You wouldn’t accept a …
Dealing With Unrealistic Sellers
By Scott Newman The market is recovering—in some areas it’s even a seller’s market—and that means sellers can once again be a little more demanding…and a little more unrealistic. So your client is turning into a “sellerzilla.” What do you do when your relationship with the client is on the line, but you need to get your point across? Read …
Have You [Insert Social Media Platform]ed About Your Listing Today?
By Melissa Krchnak Have you tweeted about your new listing? Did you take a picture and +1 it on Google Plus? Are your friends liking it on Facebook? Is your tour going viral thanks to YouTube? Sounds silly and yet I’m serious. Have you Googled your listing yet? I bet the person who wants to buy it has. They’ve map searched it, …
Best Practices for Multiple Offer Situations
By Scott Newman Real estate is back in 2012 in a big way. Many markets are seeing price increases in response to dwindling inventories as more and more buyers are getting off the fence every day. With that in mind — especially since it’s been so long since we’ve had the opportunity to use the phrase “multiple offer” — I …
Does Your Listing Need a Cut-Off Date?
By Melissa Krchnak Who has an influx of buyers? We sure do! My market (the Inland Empire of Southern California) is crawling with them. Our middle market is sitting a bit, but our entry-level and high-end are moving quite quickly… with multiple offers over asking! That got me thinking: With lower inventory and a ton of activity, should I be …
You’re Too Honest: A Recap of My Recent Listing Appointment
By Laura Rubinchuk Schwartz I met with a very nice couple looking to retire and relocate out of the area, which means selling their home of 20+ years. It had been many, many years since they needed the services of a REALTOR® or learned of the new way things are being done to sell a home, prepare for listing, and …
A Powerful Lesson in Follow-Up
By Alex Milshteyn It seems that every year I learn the lesson of how important it is to follow-up. I recently received a referral from a past client. My past client gave me a glowing review, hence their friends called me. I met with the lovely couple to talk about the sale of their home. I met with them twice, …
Are You an Order-Taker or a True Salesperson?
By Dave Robison According to NAR’s report about real estate professionals, the majority of us came from admin jobs rather than sales jobs. There is a high probability that the majority of you reading this are order-takers. The good news is you can change that. You can become a better sales person. I admit it, I was an order-taker and …
Sometimes It’s Just Not Worth It
By Jeremy Williams I have heard other real estate practitioners say, “If you don’t take the listing, someone else will end up listing the home, selling it and making a commission.” I recently fell into that mindset and regretfully so. After months of actively marketing a property using both my time and money, the seller pulled their listing agreement saying …