Hey there, folks! ๐ David here, and it's a beautiful morning to dive into the art of pre-qualification in real estate.
In our previous video, we covered the first question, and today, I've got a gem for you. When you're chatting with a seller, one of the key questions to ask is, "Are you planning to interview one more agent for the job of selling your home?" ๐ก
Now, here's a juicy tidbit I uncovered: Did you know that over 70% of sellers surveyed by the National Association of Realtors only interview one agent? Yup, that's right! Less competition is fantastic, but hold on, there's a twist.
If they do plan to interview others, you need to be in the know. Why? Well, because you're going to do some homework! ๐ค You'll research those other agents, look at their stats, and come prepared to show why you're the top pick.
Picture this: At the end of your presentation, if they're not quite ready to sign with you because they've got those other meetings lined up, you want to be able to say, "Let me show you my stats. Here's my list price to sales price ratio. Here's my average days on market." ๐
You want to stand out like a superstar, my friends! ๐ซ
But here's the real nugget of wisdom: Sometimes, sellers feel obligated to meet with other agents even when they're already sold on you. What's the trick? Offer to call those agents right then and there, from the seller's home, and gracefully cancel the meetings. ๐
Most of the time, they'll let you do it. Why? Because you're saving them time, and nobody likes to be the bad guy. Plus, it gets you closer to that precious listing sign! ๐โ๏ธ
So, get comfy with closing deals when the sellers are confident and comfortable with you. Don't let them meet with those other agents who might try to sweet-talk them with higher numbers or slashed commissions. ๐ซ
Grab that listing, cancel those other appointments, and let's get to work. Success awaits! ๐