What can agents do in a downturn?
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Alex Perriello, CEO of Realogy, gives advice to Realtors on what they can do to weather these challenging times.
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Submitted by Ralph M on November 24, 2008 - 7:47am.
Is this the guy who:
1- Created a commercial of 2 paintings of old guys speaking to each other?
2- Is currently having articles written about his company not paying/keeping up his own company loans?
3- Has not come out with a product that has kept his company and other realtors in the forefront and allowed trulia, twitter and Forsalebyowner to out pace his?
www.aarsteam.com
Submitted by Robert A. Hulme on November 24, 2008 - 7:48am.
I agree with Alex, it is so important to do all three of those things, Being positive, Proactive and Persistant are three things that I model my career after, especially in a down market. I have found that I have had my most success when the market is down. I also am at my best during the winter when there is a lot of snow on the ground.
I am sure this is due to the fact that other agents are being negative, therefore they are not as proactive. I look forward to the down times, bring it on, that just means more business for me. Thanks Alex for reminding us all that we need to work at this business all the time.
Robert A. Hulme
Realtor, GRI, e-PRO
Prudential Utah Real Estate
robert@RobertHulme.com
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www.UtahCountyHomes.ws
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Submitted by Ronald Hurak on November 26, 2008 - 12:52pm.
Mr. Perriello has it bang on. Problem is the agents have great 'now' skills which makes it very difficult for them to think long term. That's why so few agents can maintain a sustained marketing strategy. It's just not in their nature.
Ron Hurak, CCIM
Co-Founder of Team OBS
www.teamobs.com