All Forum Posts by: Michael Walker

Yes, I agree with everyone on this thread. Find a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in your area and allow them to do what they do best. They can be a wealth of information and your Realtor for life. I hope this helps.

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I agree with Rick. I don't know Seth personally but I have heard about his successes. Aaron and I have worked together on a couple of deals and he is well versed on AirBnB operations here in San Antonio. I hope this helps.

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I agree with @Bryan Hancock, Champion School of Real Estate. You'll get the chance to network and make many new friends.

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Take a moment to think about the transaction that's about to take place. Your client is listing a home with fond memories or purchasing the house of their dreams. What would you want your realtor to look like?

I tend to overdress like Victor and shine like Byran. Big Goals, Big Models, and Big Success!!

Shine whenever you can!!

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Originally posted by @David Hunter:

Hey Michael, 3D mailings can include anything that makes your mailings lumpy (the goal is to get the envelope opened). One thing I send to expireds is a rubiks cube in a big brown envelope. I also send out miniature trash cans through the mail with a sales letters to expireds.

We just listed a $750,000 property from the trash can. Now all we have to do is sell it!

THAT'S A KEEPER!! I'll be utilizing that technique. Tanks for the explanation David.

I'm sure you'll find a happy owner.

Wishing you success and more in two, zero, one, and four!!

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Originally posted by @David Hunter:

Send out 3D mail campaigns to expired listings. Look at what all of the other real estate agents in your area are doing... and do the opposite! Stand out from the crowd.

3D mail campaigns???? I not sure what that is David but, I'm a Google and Bing Master and I'll now here shortly...

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Originally posted by @Gary Parker:

@Michael Walker glad you like the pitch :) I don't market to expired listings, so I couldn't comment on your next move with respect to expired listings. You could try knocking on the doors of EL close to you and see how that works.

Tanks for the great advise Gary. I've been mapping the areas near me and I plan on doing just that, "knocking on doors".

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Originally posted by @Gary Parker:

Originally posted by Patrick D.:

The thing I love about being an agent is that it helps you with almost everything else RE related, whether it's raising money, doing rehabs, getting referrals etc. She did the right thing!

PS: Having a 70k car can be a horrible idea.. RE agents tend to drive a lot so I'd rather put that kind of mileage on a cheap, efficient car. And you can deduct mileage at a set rate whether it's a 15k car or 70k car.

All my listing leads come from marketing to distressed home owners, I show up for all of my appointments in my 2005 Cobalt or 2001 Silverado for listings and purchases and for listings my pitch is: A good agent communicates with all parties timely, answers their phone or calls back quickly, follows up with every buyers agent that looks at the house, and does what marketing is necessary. I try and make marketing the least discussed part. Listings can be a great way to increase revenue and at some point a licensed assistant can manage the listings and make a fine living doing so.

@Gary Parker, Gary I love your pitch (script). I hope you don't mind me using it. I'm a new realtor in San Antonio, Tx. and as of 1 Jan 2014 there are 960 expired listings. What's my next move? I not sure but, I better move!

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Originally posted by @Ann Watkins:

I have actually created Action Plans for each one of these, so I can look back and see my progress or lack thereof.

Wow! This was the step I was missing from my goals. I now understand my slow progress.
Tanks Eliza and BP!! I always take 3 to 5 gold nuggets of knowledge from the time spent here on BP.

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@Jason P. you're not an investor unless you tell somebody. Real Estate a funny thing and everybody has questions. Get your cards and give to any and everyone. Also, tell friends and family what you are looking for and what your plans are. They will keep you in check by asking how things are going.

Hope this helps.

Cards, Cards, and more Cards.

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