The real estate market is alive and well! The multiple offers we are seeing on so many listings is proof of that. With resurgence in our market comes a rapid decline in inventory. One of my clients recently reported that they had over 50 groups in their open house and that they expected over 10 […]
Five Tips for Effective Communication with Sellers I want to take a moment to discuss the importance of learning how to instill calm communication and conflict resolution at a listing presentation, especially when it comes to talking about price and handling objections. Too many agents make the mistake of rushing to present all their research […]
When I was a new agent – and I mean a brand new agent in my very early 20s – I was called to go out on a listing presentation. I had not met the seller before nor been on his property. I got to the house and briefcase in hand, began walking up to […]
One of the hardest parts of your job as a real estate agent is the ability to price a seller’s home correctly. There are so many variables that go along with accurate pricing and if agents do not consider all of these they may be costing their sellers thousands of dollars in lost potential sales […]
Lead Generation Challenges vs. Buyer and Sellers on the Fence I was asked the following question last week, and although I had the question slated for an “Ask Denise”, I felt the answer warranted an entire Zebra Report as this is something that seems to come up time and time again for my clients. “Denise, […]
Q: Denise, it seems like every December I have at least one crazy client who wants to put their home on the market – right during the holiday season! What can I say to dissuade these people from listing their home at this time of year? A: Actually, those sellers may not be as crazy […]
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No Comments » Q: Denise, when you talked about “qualifying” sellers who call you up for a listing appointment did you really mean that we should ask questions other than very, very basic ones before going to the home? A: Yes I did – and thank you for asking me to clarify! I believe as agents we are […]
Q: Denise, I am getting derailed by sellers at my listing presentation who keep interrupting me and are ruining the flow of my presentation. Short of being rude and asking them to stop, I don’t know how to handle this. Help! A: Part of a great listing presentation is setting expectations with your sellers. One […]
Q: You talked about home warranties recently. Why would a buyer or seller need a home warranty if they have homeowner’s insurance? A: Great question – thanks for asking! People are often confused on this point. Homeowners insurance provides coverage for catastrophic natural and unnatural hazards and/or accidents … such as damage that arises from […]
Posted in Ask Denise Tags: Buyers, home owners insurance, home warranties, home warranty, real estate advice, real estate tips, Sellers No Comments » Q: Last week you said technology wasn’t the only answer to a good listing presentation. So what should I bring to show sellers? I don’t feel like I have what I need to impress a seller. One agent brings a book showing all the awards she’s won – that just seems weird to me. What […]
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