Month: November 2013

Successful real estate agents are ones that focus on the things that need to be done in order to get business and keep their sales growing. It may be easier said than done, but there are many traits that these real estate agents have in common that make them successful. Stay ahead of your competition to get the best sales and results by practicing some of these habits:
1. Patience
Real estate agents need to practice patience in all aspects of their career: patience with other agents, lenders, title companies, inspectors, appraisers, banks, and clients. The process of buying or selling homes is a long and often frustrating process. A patient real estate agent is one that can focus and deal with problems that are taking place in that moment, resulting in closing transactions more successfully and quickly.
2. Understand the Market
Knowledge is the biggest part of being a real estate agent. According to Seth Price at Placester Real Estate Marketing Academy, it’s important to know local real estate market flows and how the market looks outside of your focus as well by looking at the market internationally to see the comparisons of various markets. This will help a home seller set a price, and a homebuyer submit an offer. Knowledge of the real estate market includes understanding the schools, shopping, medical facilities, HOA rules and regulations and anything else that a potential buyer may need to know in order to make a decision on where they want their future home or business.
3. Understand Your Client
Your client should be your priority. Every individual is different, and you need to get to know your client to learn about their needs, wants and desires are. Understand their motivation for buying or selling, and become familiar with what they consider their ideal home. Your personal opinions may differ from theirs greatly, but you need to learn how to approach their needs and communicate with them how you can best meet their needs without letting your own decisions get in the way. At the same time, however, a successful real estate agent is there to give advice to their client when they ask for it.
4. Have A Structured Routine
Becoming a creature of habit will help keep you more organized, creating a more efficient workflow and thus, successful results. Having a structured system and following it routinely is critical to success. It shows that you have the ability to commit to a process no matter what challenges you may face. Consistency is key, and your clients will see that as a trustworthy trait.
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