How much, if at all, should this influence the purchase price or decision to buy....?

He was part of my influence.

I wonder if all of the mentions are improving my influence score..

I'm old school, I believe that RE is a personal business, that personal contact is important, but I can also see that your comfort level and skill set may influence how you work, but I just prefer to answer the phone and get moving on the matter.

That's why one of my favorite Books / Audio program is "How To Win Friends & Influence People".

Most of those are in the top of influence pool and well respected as well as much more experienced than you.

The only reason I mention it is that this is the way you get negative influence, and if you're trying to network, you surely don't want that.

Center of Influence Talking to People You Know is an exceptional method for creating busi-ness.

This has nothing to do with speaking forcefully and everything to do with setting the right tone and influencing the prospect.

He knew about business, legal issues, tax issues, marketing, sales, promotion, networking, and most importantly he knew about people (psychology).The first thing he did was tell me that I have two ears and one mouth, and I should listen more than I talk.Second thing he did was have me read "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.Then he taught me how to set appointments was home sellers, go out to their home, and write up a "letter of intent to purchase or lease".He said to me, "your job is to bring me potential home sellers will consider a creative offer."