In this episode of the Real Trending podcast, Tracey Velt interviews Julie Harris, co-founder of Tim and Julie Harris Coaching. Harris has deep insights into what agents are struggling with right now (inventory!) and offers solid ways to find more listings. 

She also explores trends in the industry, such as the value of expanding one’s center of influence and emphasizes the importance of focusing on fewer, more meaningful goals and breaking them down into daily and weekly tasks. By whittling down weekly goals and consistently taking proactive actions, agents can make significant progress in their business. Julie shares pivotal moments in her career and offers three to-dos for agents to change their business.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

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Here’s a small preview of today’s interview. The transcript below has been lightly edited for length and clarity:

Tracey Velt: We also have the uncertainty of the commission lawsuits. The Sitzer one has been adjudicated, it’s being appealed, but we have a ton of copycat lawsuits all over the country. It’s got agents and brokers on edge. How are you coaching through that fear? What are your recommendations for agents and brokers moving forward?

Julie Harris: The first thing to remember is that this is not going to make changes overnight. It’s unlikely for everyone to wake up and have a completely changed world. That is unlikely. We have to remember that we literally have hundreds of years and millions of transactions and millions of real estate professionals who have done things in a way that made sense for a really long time. And to try and just change that suddenly is highly unlikely.

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When Sitzer was decided, some of the first calls I had wanted to make sure I had my facts straight. Yes, it’s more negotiable, but it has not markedly changed. They have to have more transparency. They’re being more careful with their buyers. They’re doing a radical thing called a buyer presentation. We’re used to listing presentations. All of our coaches have used a buyer presentation since day one.

Link to podcast: https://www.housingwire.com/podcast/coach-julie-harris-on-creative-ways-to-find-inventory/

The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.