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The ultimate listing appointment checklist for agents (+ tips & scripts)

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How to prepare for a listing appointment Have a quick call with the sellers to ask them about their motivation, timeline, and price they have in mind. You can send everything electronically if they prefer, but I always like to have hard copies on hand just in case that’s easier for the sellers. Business cards.

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Real Estate Referral Fees: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

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Agent-to-agent referrals aren’t as commonly mentioned in most real estate lead generation training courses as cold calling or door knocking. According to NAR , five percent of sellers and four percent of buyers found their agent through another agent’s referral. Repeat business — Has this agent referred business to you before?

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12 proven real estate scripts that boost confidence & earn more business

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These sellers were on the market with another agent before and could not sell. This simple real estate script generates the best results because it acknowledges the sellers’ feelings and piques their interest: Hi. One of my favorite seller clients was a FSBO who I became friends with. This is [name] with [brokerage].

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15 Facebook groups every real estate agent & broker should join today

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Glover U Inner Circle Run by top agent and national coach Jeff Glover, this Facebook group is a great way to get a taste of the training GloverU offers for free. About Ashley Harwood Ashley Harwood began her real estate career in 2013 and built a six-figure business as a solo agent before launching Move Over Extroverts in 2018.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

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We negotiated to get the sellers the highest price possible. Even if you’re months or even years away from moving, a seller’s prep session is one of the services I offer homeowners. Many of us are in sellers’ markets with very low inventory. The goal in prospecting FSBO sellers is to be that agent.

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

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A referral estate referral occurs when a licensed agent or broker passes along a prospective buyer or seller to another licensed agent to handle a transaction. The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes.

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How to host a successful virtual open house: Tips from a broker

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They’re also much less intrusive for homeowners — perfect for sellers who don’t want tons of people walking through their homes on a Sunday afternoon. This is a huge benefit for the seller and for you as the agent. Choose a listing with sellers who like the idea of a virtual open house. I look forward to showing you around.