In my four months of active Twitter use, I have gotten a good feel for the general public’s utter loathing of real estate agents. Now, my Tweet-o-sphere isn’t exactly a random sampling of upstanding citizens, but the sentiment that they express is a valid one. There are good reasons to be skeptical of the profession, but there is also plenty of confusion out there about what we are and are not responsible for. There is also the tendency to homogenize us, as if we function as a single unit with a shared and devious goal. My aim is to help you channel your distaste towards that which truly deserves it. Don’t fret, you won’t have to retire your pointing finger; I only want to make sure you’re aiming it at the right thing.
Superior, Kira. I appreciate your honesty and transparency about the business, and anyone using your services would be blessed having you as an agent. Refreshing!
That is great pitch there for a FSBO presentation, most sellers find out a Realtors value the hard way. Many good points along with the fact that that integrity and attention to detail are not a commodity.
Among other things, you hit the nail on the head with the marketing efforts to "get your house sold"! I would even take it a step further and knock off "Networking" entirely--listings are shared so immediately with the public and other brokerages that the word gets out faster than I can contact colleagues. If it's priced right and the market is good, the viewing requests will come. I don't need to meet and tell other agents about my listings. If the price is reduced and they have a buyer within that price point, they'll get the update right away too.
Superior, Kira. I appreciate your honesty and transparency about the business, and anyone using your services would be blessed having you as an agent. Refreshing!
That is great pitch there for a FSBO presentation, most sellers find out a Realtors value the hard way. Many good points along with the fact that that integrity and attention to detail are not a commodity.
Among other things, you hit the nail on the head with the marketing efforts to "get your house sold"! I would even take it a step further and knock off "Networking" entirely--listings are shared so immediately with the public and other brokerages that the word gets out faster than I can contact colleagues. If it's priced right and the market is good, the viewing requests will come. I don't need to meet and tell other agents about my listings. If the price is reduced and they have a buyer within that price point, they'll get the update right away too.
Brilliant Kira! Well done. Bravo!