how can i choose a good assistant in Real Estate sales?
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I disagree. I think an entrepreneurial spirit is a great benefit for your business. What you don't need is someone that brings no fresh ideas to your business.\n\nConsider using a professional virtual assistant. If you select a VA with a real estate background you will have the benefit of experience without the need to train from the "ground up." You can also locate the TYPE of assistance you need by selecting one or more virtual professionals -- and pay only for the time you actually need the help.\n\nIt will lower your in-office expenses, your overhead, your taxes, etc.\n\nYou won't need to worry about the business theft concern, since most of the work will be done offsite, probably out of your geographic region, by remote delivery (electronic delivery) and by a professional dedicated to a career in assisting. Basically, they don't want to take your business, they just want to help you to succeed, as a partner in your success.\n\nGood help is always hard to find -- onsite or offsite. Take the time needed to properly interview any person you take on as an employee or a contractor. Check references. Be picky.\n\nFor more information about how this works, how to select and keep a good remote professional visit:
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contact a real estate broker who deals with international sales.
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Elizabeth... I am a good realtor! I can help! email me. I am a professional.
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In short - large and more expensive does not mean the best.\n\nYou should shop around for the best deal.  Estate Agents can find you buyers and help market your property, but beware of the fees.   Do not use sole agency, this puts you at risk if you are with a less than honest agent (some are honest) who will then get a "friend" to make an offer below market value (which they wont tell you).\n\nMarket through multiple agents (different companies - not just branches), you may pay up to 1% more commission but this way you will maximise the sale price.   Do not assume small agents are better, some are, some are not, the safest way is multiple agent marketing.  Additionally consider marketing your property on line - many companies provide this service - type property to sell in your search engine and take a look.\n\nGood luck
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I am a licensed Realtor.  I can help you out:  An appraiser determines the value of a home (by viewing "comps" and researching past solds), so a buyer can get a loan to buy it.  Appraisers are independent contractors, and are generally chosen by the mortgage agent.  If you partner with a mortgage officer, you could have steady business.  If you can't provide your appraisals fast enough, the mortgage officer could just start working with someone else.  Also, when doing an appraisal, you will usually have a sale price that you are trying to appraise the house for, so you just do more research until you reach that price.  It's not an exact science, unfortunately.  You will get paid per job, at least $250.
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As an agent, I'm not satisfied until my buyers find the best home for them.  If I do my job correctly and LISTEN to what they are looking for, the process always goes smoothly.  I find that after a few days of seeing homes a few key drivers emerge for the clients and we are able to refine the search parameters.  I have no limit on how many homes I'll show! (but we can usually find the ONE after 10-15 showings)
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I would suggest contacting a business broker rather than a real estate agent. Commercial real estate agents are usually more concerned with selling properties whereas a business broker specializes in selling businesses, many of which are located in a leased location.
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call a real estate agent you like/trust, and ask for their favorite real estate attorney. You can use that person for most issues, or if you are in real trouble then ask them from a referal to a real estate attorney that specializes in litigation. If that's a good reference, then the person you end up with is one scarry SOB.
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My ex-wife (a Realtor) always told me the way to an agents heart is through their stomach. Drop off lunch on Friday at about 11:00. Agents are usually hanging around the office on Friday mornings just staring at the walls. A sandwich platter will do nicely. Also find out what days your local offices hold agents meetings. Its usually a set time every week. Call the office manager or broker and offer to supply coffee and pastry. You don't have to hang around but you leave many cards and gifts with your name on them.\nGood Luck and Bon Appetite\n\nSince no one else is answering I'll add a little more. Remember that agents don't like to be hard sold. Try to get to know some of them on a personal level before you start talking business. When you do one of the things you can do is offer to keep them company at open house situations. Especially in new construction agents (women in particular) appreciate the company of some one they can trust.
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Talk to your real estate agent or laywer.
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find a real estate agent in the area you want. The internet should be able to show you someone.
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You will probably get lots of different answers, but my opinion on what makes a good sales person is this:\n\n1) product knowledge - yours and your competitors! You have to know how to position your product and respond to any objections to be able to effectively offer your product as a solution to meet the buyers need.\n\n2) develop a relationship built upon trust, honesty, integrity - your competitor may do the "hard sell" but developing an honest relationship will lead to word of mouth referrals and customers for life! Get to know the individual, their office staff (gate keepers), their business, their competition, their market space so that you can position your product to completely meet their needs.\n\n3) once you have developed a relationship and you know your product is the right solution, ask for the business. Customers expect it and if you have responded to any objections, developed an honest relationship, then you should be in a nice position to close the deal.\n\n4) for customer that provide on-going sales - thank them for the business. Let me know how important they are and that you value them as a customer. Ask them to recommend your product to colleagues.\n\nGood luck!
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check with your local real estate agencies; they would be able to point you in the right direction.
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There are several places that will sell leads, however you can expect about a 60-90% fall out. Also they require you to purchase the leads in bundles. Your best bet is to go around to different Real estate Agents, and talk to them about what you can do. Be preparred to get some real crap loans starting out. They like to test you and see how good you are before they send you their "A" paper. Also be sure that if you say you can do something you deliver on it .. most agents talk to one another and a bad reputaion will kill any potential of aquireing new agents.
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The only way you can get access to MLS listings is through a Realtor. The MLS is funded by Realtors with the purpose of sharing information with other Realtors regarding available properties. This is how we service our clients. It sounds to me like you are not clear on what an agents role is. Let me explain:\n\nWhen you see a home for sale and you call the agent who's name is on the sign, that agent is working exclusively for the SELLER. Their job is to represent the sellers and protect the sellers interests only, not yours. You are on your own. Its up to you to make sure you are not over-paying, not to mention all the legal liabilities that go with it. In other words, you have nobody protecting your interests.\n\nNow, if you are thinking about buying a home and contact a Realtor who specializes in servicing buyers, they will be able to show you all the properties that are available within your criteria, check current market conditions to make sure you don't over-pay, and handle all of the legal aspects and make sure you are protected in the transaction. In most cases, the buyer's agents fee is paid for by the seller, so it costs you absolutely nothing. Doesn't it make sense to use a Realtor?\n\nIf you are concerned about an agent hounding or pressuring you, just let them know up-front that right now you just want to look and most Realtors would be happy to mail or e-mail MLS listings to you with no obligation.\n\nHope that answers your question and Good Luck!!\n\nBTW, Realtor.com does not have EVERY home listed in the MLS, just the ones where the real estate companies pay for that website.
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There is a terrific resource called "score" which has a local office. They can guide you. Their staff is mostly volunteer, and they are retired folks who assist people with aspirations like yours, perhaps even aligning you with a previous restaurant owner. Contact me if you need a real estate agent!
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If people would think about it, newbie realtors are the best!  They have fewer listings thus they can devote nearly all their time to selling your house.\n(How did you like that for an advertisement)\nBut it is true.  \nExplain to the prospective sellers what I have just said above.  Also tell them that you are just one of many professionals involved in the sale and closing of the house.  In fact you are really just the facilitator.  The lending institution, abstract/title company, closing company/attorney, the inspector, all have huge roles in getting that house closed and into the hands of new owners.\nTell them you are one of a team.  You will devote your undivided energies to marketing their house.  The others on your team will ensure that it closes properly.\nAlso, you are going to have to meet these people that want to buy and sell in the 400,000 range.  The easiest way to do that is to offer to hold open houses for other realtors that have houses in the price bracket listed.  Thus when the people come thru the open house you are the one they meet.