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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Experience, Experience, Experience.

Nov 23, 2015 10:35 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

My record speaks for itself and I'm called only after the decision has been made.  I don't "compete" for listings.

Nov 23, 2015 10:03 PM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I don't turn my clients over to someone else as soon as they sign on.  I'm with them through each step of the re transaction and beyond.  

Nov 23, 2015 07:55 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I prefer to call it a UPS, a Unique Positioning Statement because it is more than just being about a sale.

Nov 23, 2015 09:28 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I am with you until the job is done!

Nov 23, 2015 07:47 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Sorry folks, I think I blogged here :

Unfortunately, not a single USP in the answers so far, you have to go deeper, as we all can boast generic qualities like: experience, commitment to the process & clients, great reputation or "record", years in the business, personalized service. We all use the MLS, websites and certain marketing devices.

Folks, those qualities are just what it takes to get us to the interview table.

Now what really separates you from the other 2-3 agents that you are competing with that boast the same thing? (That will get you hired).

What can you boast that no one else can, or very few can in your market? What unique experience do you have, what is special about your customer service? How is your service personalized, specifically? What unique services earned your good reputation? Etc.

Facts tell, stories sell. What 2-3 short third party stories can you share with them, to set you apart? What have your clients told you? Why did they hire you? What about your service was particularly standout or helpful. Listen for the adjectives & quotes they give you in their response to those questions.

Example: "I'm a patient agent" vs.

"Many of my clients, like Chris & Kara who referred you to me, have always shared with me: they appreciate my service because I'm patient not pushy, they enjoy the process of buying home with less stress and feel they get a better deal & home for it."

Nov 23, 2015 11:16 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael Thornton I agree with Roy Kelley. It's hard to beat experience.

Nov 23, 2015 10:43 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

My clients always get quick responses whether it is by phone or email.   Putting their interest first makes them feel special. 

Nov 23, 2015 10:29 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

27 years of experience and a law degree

Nov 23, 2015 09:29 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Michael. Have a reputation of getting mortgage transaction done, where others fail. If humanly possible, I will get it done.

Nov 23, 2015 05:49 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Experience, Expertise, and a well trained team.

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

with 37 years of experience listing and selling new construction, you'll be searching long and hard to find anyone to match that...

Nov 24, 2015 02:50 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

"Information is FREE.  Knowledge, Experience, & Integrity Are Priceless".   It's really a tagline, but it sums me up.  

Nov 24, 2015 01:14 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Michael Thornton not many can compete with me when I mention that I am a double engineering graduate and very detailed oriented real estate agent.

Add to it, my cultural niche and can help within 65 miles radius of Boston, MA. (How many can really boast about it?)

Nov 24, 2015 12:52 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

We just wrote a post about that.  Roy's answer reminds me of our 77 year old client who asked for a new brand and website.  She has worked her marketplace for years now.  On her sold portfolio page, she has pages, and pages, and pages, and she still makes the Wall Street Journal list of top 100.  Last time we saw her, she had 8 escrows closing that month, and she had already reached her goals in May....She is still going and going.  She lifts weights, has a trainer and works out 5 times a week.  LOL A

Nov 24, 2015 12:18 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I don't know the exact formula however I am blessed that they do. Every one of them is a unique transaction Michael Thornton and I treat each one as if it were... 

Nov 23, 2015 11:15 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

What Susan Emo said...

Nov 23, 2015 11:12 PM