In this episode of The Sherri Johnson Show, Sherri is joined by longtime friend and industry leader Chris Schlenkerman, team leader of the Collaborative Home Sales Group in Cleveland, Ohio. Chris has built one of the top-performing real estate teams in the country with nearly 20 agents and a reputation for collaboration, retention, and consistent success. Whether you’re a new agent looking for traction or a seasoned pro ready to scale, Chris delivers actionable insights and strategies that will elevate your business.

Topics:

• The power of collaboration over ego and why Chris built a team brand without his own name and how that created lasting retention.
• Adapting to industry changes including the new buyer agency agreements and what they mean for professionalism, client transparency, and agent value.
• Chris’ unique “waves of release” listing strategy that creates urgency, maximizes exposure, and delivers top-dollar results for sellers.
• Why open houses as the ultimate lead source and how one serious open house visitor is worth 10 online leads.
• Advice for scaling from previewing homes to mastering your market knowledge, Chris shares the exact steps agents should take to grow from struggling to thriving.

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• Download the 7-Day playbook here.
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• Connect with Sherri on Instagram: @_sherrijohnson

The Sherri Johnson Show is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.