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Posted over 11 years ago

Ways to Get Found by Home Sellers

The year is more than halfway over, but there’s enough heat left in the market to make this the year that you take your real estate business to the next level. To do so, you will need to provide great client service and a great lead plan. Before you can put either of those into action, you need to make sure you are getting found by the seller clients that mean the most. A serious seller prospect is one of the most sought after commodities there is. Here are some strategies that can help land you your next listing. Even if you are just looking at DFW real estate careers you will find these ideas helpful in any business.

1. Get Vocal:

Potential home sellers aren’t just looking for signs that you are in the business. They want to know you are an expert in the business. Only having a profile, license, or website is not enough. Sellers want to see your expertise in action. Every day prospects are posing real estate questions that signal they’re serious sellers asking real questions like “Who is a Good Realtor?“.” and “How much should we spend renovating?“ That’s why you should study the neighborhoods you want to grow your business in.

2. Get Focused:

Sellers want to work with the agent they know who knows their market and the places where consumers realize they need an agent are many. Many times it’s an offline experience that makes them go online to find an agent. The reality for agents is that you have to live on multiple platforms. But, multiple platforms certainly doesn’t mean you should have multiple personalities. Having a focused presence online can give the same effect as the 25 yard signs and a billboard offline. I am talking about multiple placements, but only one personality. A good would be those We Buy Houses companies. Here are some target areas to make sure stay consistent everywhere you market:

Specialties – We know you can do it all, but show prospects the ones that reflect the business you’re after.

  • Service Areas – Make sure these are where you actually want to work. Whether it is selling Tarrant County homes or otherwise, you will end up with leads and prospects that ultimately need another agent, one that has expertise in their area.
  • Your Message – If you truly want to take over a neighborhood or niche, being repetitive is the best way to go about it. Research shows that people only retain about 10 percent of what they read and about 30 percent of what they hear. Say it, say it again, and then say it to the same audience some other way.
  • 3. Real Information:

    You should never just send a bunch of numbers out and assume your perspective clients will know how to interpret them. The right formula is to offer important data points and helpful analysis. While sharing, marketing, and creating information to generate new business, remember to add some color for your sellers. Don’t just add market data. Think about the key data points that provide key insights that are really going to motivate your sellers to list with you, like

    ·Do your listings sell for more than other listings?

  • Do you sell homes faster than other agents?
  • How many transactions have you closed with similar homes?
  • 4. Provide Proof:

    Sellers are searchers of information and what they find will make or break your opportunity to list their house. Dollar figures, awards, and client accolades are great resume builders, but the key indicator that matters most to the one client looking for help with that one transaction is: “Can you close my transaction?” You can answer the question before you have your first client meeting.


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