Blog
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Managing Client Stress as a Real Estate Professional
It’s 4:15 p.m. on Friday and your client is on the proverbial ledge about the inspection happening next week. They need to know every detail about the process and want reassurance that it will all go according to “The Plan.” Lucky them. That’s because you, as their fiduciary, know exactly what to say to ease their fears.
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Rookie Resource Spotlight: 3 Steps to Set Appointments
Appointments mark the beginning of your official relationship with a client. That’s why it’s crucial to be able to convert leads to buyer and seller consultations, where you will showcase your skills and services and get a client to formally sign on to work with you.
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Hiring Your First Assistant: Part 1
If paperwork is piling up, potential appointments are sliding through the cracks, and you feel you are hitting your ceiling of achievement, it might be time to hire an assistant. But it’s important to hire the right person to address your pain points and boost business. Afterall, if you’re going to be paying someone’s salary, you need to make sure the benefits outweigh the costs.
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Benefits of Working with Buyers
In real estate, if an agent doesn’t have clients, they don’t have a business. Some people choose to focus on working with buyers, and others choose to focus on building a listings-based business. Either can work for you if you provide the right kind of service.
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Book Report: Never Split the Difference
According to Chris Voss, all of life is a series of negotiations. Whether you’re helping someone buy a home, advocating for a better rate, or even trying to decide what toppings to order on a pizza with your spouse, you’re communicating with the desire for a result.
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Getting to the Core — An Agent’s Areas of Value
The challenge for all businesses is they must explain and demonstrate the value they give so well that people agree to their price before they experience it. -
Have the Hard Talk: Tips for Fierce Conversations
Fierce conversations involve determining what the heart of the issue is, why it is significant, as well as figuring out how to resolve it. They are essential for healthy relationships and communication in the workplace and personal lives.
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Motive + Action = Motivation
As real estate agents, and salespeople in general, it’s essential to tap into clients’ motivations so that you can help them take the right actions.
