People to Avoid at RE Networking Events

[David Garrison]

Hi Everyone!

I'm moving to Dallas in a couple weeks and I'm going to start networking as soon as I'm settled. I'm used to networking for work so I usually can tell when someone isn't genuine but this is going to be a whole new ball game. In another post, I saw someone mention identifying and avoiding people that are just trying to take advantage of a newbie. Rather than hijack that thread, I figured I'd start one here.

What are some examples you've seen or experienced where naivete created difficulties for you or someone you know?

Thanks in advance!

[Andrew Holmes]

@David Garrison

You will meet four types of people

1. New folks that are dazed and confused. (We all started there)

2. People who know everything there is to know but don't do anything.

3. People who talk a lot and will sound like they know what they are talking about. They may have done anywhere from 2 to 4 or 5 deals. They talk act and sound like they know their stuff. 

4. People who have done a lot of business but tend to quiet. They will take more in that they share. They will be selective in what they share and who they share that with. 

Networking is great but everything is not as it appears. 

The best part about real estate is that there are not secrets. If someone says they have done XYZ. Then verify and do your research before you believe anyone. 

If someone is really successful then the tree should bear the fruit it talk about. 

Look for long term consistency rather than people who just hit a home run.