What are the top three things a buyer's agent or seller's agent must do to be successful in the new market?

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Eve Alexander

Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL

Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

As an Exclusive Buyers Agent, we sold the office and moved hundreds of miles north and started over.

I spent the first 6 months previewing (vacant) homes and driving around without a GPS, so I would learn the streets. During this time, I also studied the properties available and examined the solds to learn about values...on 5 counties and 32 cities that we work.

At the end of 6 months, I did not have to ask the other agents in the office anything, because I knew more than they did. They were asking me about areas.

I only have one top thing...you MUST know the market...where you can get what for which budget. Anything else is secondary.

Eve

Jun 13, 2015 03:50 AM

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Anita Clark

Warner Robins, GA
Sam Shueh

San Jose, CA

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

1. Market yourself

2. Keep in touch with past clients

3. Ask clients, and past clients for referrals

Jun 13, 2015 09:58 AM

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Sam Shueh

San Jose, CA

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I agree with Mike & Eve Alexander. Beyond that have a good marketing strategy and keep it fresh.

Jun 13, 2015 06:53 AM

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Sam Shueh

San Jose, CA

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Keep asking for business and when you have a client stay right on top of it to make sure you are developing the business. When you get a property closed continue to stay front of mind.

Jun 13, 2015 05:07 AM

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Sam Shueh

San Jose, CA

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Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Very nice posting.... If you already know hoe to sell just to get to know the neighborhood and market you are better than your competitor....

Jun 13, 2015 04:24 AM

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Sam Shueh

San Jose, CA

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Depends on the agent.

Feb 17, 2019 06:33 AM

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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

Sell

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As an Exclusive Buyers Agent, we sold the office and moved hundreds of miles north and started over.

I spent the first 6 months previewing (vacant) homes and driving around without a GPS, so I would learn the streets. During this time, I also studied the properties available and examined the solds to learn about values...on 5 counties and 32 cities that we work.

At the end of 6 months, I did not have to ask the other agents in the office anything, because I knew more than they did. They were asking me about areas.

I only have one top thing...you MUST know the market...where you can get what for which budget. Anything else is secondary.

Eve
1. Market yourself

2. Keep in touch with past clients

3. Ask clients, and past clients for referrals
I agree with Mike & Eve Alexander. Beyond that have a good marketing strategy and keep it fresh.
Keep asking for business and when you have a client stay right on top of it to make sure you are developing the business. When you get a property closed continue to stay front of mind.
Very nice posting.... If you already know hoe to sell just to get to know the neighborhood and market you are better than your competitor....