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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I must be doing something right... 80+% of my business has been repeat and referral business for 15+ years. But I'm not giving away any of my secrets here, although I will say my market knowledge and my 45+ years of negotiating expertise go a long way.

I never worry about how much competition there is out there... it comes and it goes.  I just keep doing what I know works. In the past month three of my clients congratulated me on my switch to a new brokerage... that actually happened almost 14 months ago... they don't care who I affiliate with because they choose to work with me and some of them have worked with me through multiple brokerage affiliations.

Nov 01, 2019 07:29 AM
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4,737,169
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

There are many different business models.  Some thrive while others find it difficult to survive.  I think that can be seen in many industries not just real estate.  And not just now...for longer than any of us have been around.  Just my thought.  

Nov 01, 2019 07:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,584,639
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

at this stage of the game, they won't jump ship to another agent....

when, and if, they like us.... they like us forever....

Nov 01, 2019 09:04 AM
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4,975,810
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

My clients choose me because I am honest, trustworthy and caring.  Also, I know a lot about real estate!

Nov 01, 2019 10:52 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Florida has about 300,000 licensed agents...99% work as "transaction brokers" with no loyalty, no total confidentiality, no full disclosure to anyone...

Less than 30 of the 300,000 agent represent only buyers with full fiduciary duties and no conflict of interest. 

For buyers that do their homework and research, that is an easy decision.

Eve

Nov 01, 2019 08:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,442,553
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

We present our value proposition to buyers and sellers and we get our fair share...of business. Yes, there is lot of competition. Yet, most new agents do not find success in this business.

Credit or blame...it is easy to point fingers and make excuses. Move forward and always try to do your best.

Nov 01, 2019 08:11 AM
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3,265,419
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

My clients are more than just a business transaction for me and prove it with continued referrals.

Nov 01, 2019 07:36 AM
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469,575
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

I think there's plenty of room for more agents and I give my clients the credit for performing as needed and allowing me to help them improve their lives through real estate.

Nov 01, 2019 07:30 AM
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536,992
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

It’s quality that counts not quantity.

Nov 01, 2019 07:26 AM
Rainmaker
5,114,065
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Market knowledge

Marketing knowledge

Negotiation skills

Nov 01, 2019 07:25 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

All I know is that everything will go well guranteed & you get me too!

Nov 01, 2019 07:18 AM
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1,598,552
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Professionalism and personality

Nov 01, 2019 08:02 AM
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5,774,095
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I wholeheartedly agree with Michael Jacobs .  Perfectly said.  A

Nov 01, 2019 07:50 AM
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6,685,588
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Making a lot of assumptions Mott, competition is good, it forces us to improve.

Nov 01, 2019 07:49 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Folks do not hire/choose brokerages, they choose the agent.

Why would they choose me? If they don't the pup gets it!

Credit or blame. In this context, as long as the industry champions deception (teams) and misrepresentation (brokers) and stolen IP (Zdevil) placing responsibility for unexpected outcomes is problematic.

This is the environment created by brokers and if they don't clean it up, outside influences may do it for them. The outcome may result in addressing your first issue....too many brokers and agents.

 PS: if any has these number share it. TOTAL number of residiential real estate tranactions in the USA. Let's devide that by 1.2 million REALTORS and lets see if the pie is big enough.

Nov 01, 2019 07:27 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Yes, right, I am will all answers. 

This is why we are in business.

Nov 01, 2019 09:46 AM
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2,323,695
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

Well, I'm no beauty queen so it must have been my knowledge, charm, and wit.

Nov 01, 2019 11:51 AM
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1,870,453
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Seems like you're looking for an elevator speech?

Nov 01, 2019 11:10 AM
Rainmaker
5,481,776
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Your only competition is you! The rest is the minefield you must navigate. 

Nov 01, 2019 12:19 PM
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980,013
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

 I provide my client's choices and alternative solutions to meet their real estate needs. Henry Ford famously said, "they can have any color of Model T they want as long as it is black". The real estate industry has long had a similar situation, high-cost commission or FSBO. I provide other solutions while maximizing their equity (through cost savings over the legacy commission compensation system). Consumers want choices, I provide choices.

Nov 01, 2019 11:32 AM
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3,430,007
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Is this an interview or a listing appointment? 

I echo what Nina Hollander said.  

Nov 01, 2019 10:37 AM
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536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Dependable and honest service. I go the extra mile for all my clients.  

Nov 01, 2019 08:30 PM
Rainmaker
8,149,414
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Successful transactions should generate referrals.

Nov 01, 2019 05:31 PM
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Mott Marvin Kornicki
Waterway Realtors® • Notary Public & Apostille - Sunny Isles, FL
Miami Notary & Apostille 786-229-7999

I’m working on a new question that is more than a yes, no or maybe... I’m looking for the logic behind the answer more so than the answer itself.

Nov 01, 2019 02:28 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

No longer bothers me. There is life other than work. 

Nov 01, 2019 10:32 AM
Rainmaker
6,002,794
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

My knowledge & expertise, personality and above all, my communication.

Nov 09, 2019 10:49 AM
Rainmaker
5,198,211
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I get most my by past referrals!

 

Nov 03, 2019 09:17 AM
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1,538,434
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Referral and sphere are almost all of my business.  No issues here.

Nov 02, 2019 09:33 AM
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789,134
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

There have always been too many companies and too many agents.  Not that many people choose me when you consider how many could.  It is their loss but once again, too many choices.

Nov 01, 2019 10:32 PM
Ambassador
5,486,412
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The first two quarters of the year, I had 100% repeat and referral business and referred web leads out. This 4th quarter, barring some last minute web leads, I will do 100% again. 

Most of my business is repeat, with 90 - 100% being repeat or referral for the past few years. I think it's my customer service, knowledge, negotiating skills and the fact that I am authentic that keeps them coming back for more!

Nov 01, 2019 09:52 PM