In the world of real estate, the key to success lies in winning those all-important listing appointments. With so many agents vying for the same listings, it's crucial to stand out from the crowd and demonstrate your value to potential clients.
One of the key ways to do this is by approaching your listing appointments as a listener. Many agents are so focused on selling themselves and their services that they forget to listen to what the seller really wants and needs. By going in with the mindset of a listener, you'll immediately differentiate yourself from the competition and start to build trust with the seller.
According to Mindi Kessenich, this is especially important in today's market, where buyers and sellers are both more nervous than ever. They're looking for someone they can trust, and the first step in building that trust is to listen and address their concerns.
Neil Mathweg, another seasoned real estate professional, agrees that asking questions is the key to winning listings. He emphasizes the importance of asking questions not only at the appointment, but also before the appointment, through the use of a questionnaire. By gathering information about the seller's needs and concerns, you'll be better equipped to serve them.
Once you've asked questions and established a rapport with the seller, it's essential to follow up with honesty. Mindi suggests asking for permission to be 100% honest as you tour the home, as this demonstrates your expertise and builds trust. By giving the seller an honest assessment of their property, you'll establish yourself as the go-to agent in their eyes.
In conclusion, the art of winning listing appointments requires a combination of listening, asking questions, and honesty. By approaching each appointment with these principles in mind, you'll set yourself apart from the competition and establish a relationship of trust with your clients.
Strategies For Building And Maintaining Momentum In Your Real Estate Business
In this episode of the Agent Rise podcast, hosts Neil Mathweg and Mindi Kessenich discuss the importance of momentum, particularly at the beginning of the year.
They reflect on the tendency to forget about where you are coming from and what you currently have. We often feel like we are starting over, starting from nothing, and we are not. In this episode, you'll learn how you can take inventory and come from the gain.
They also discuss how to maintain a pace of transactions to help maintain your momentum. Mindi shares her personal experience of feeling defeated at the start of the year when her pipeline is slow, but she has learned to keep momentum by implementing a plan and staying organized. All of this and much more are in this episode of the Agent Rise Podcast!
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The Big Leap: Overcoming the Upper Limit In Your Real Estate Career
Are you ready to take your real estate career to the next level, but feel like something is holding you back? You may be experiencing the "upper limit problem." On this episode of Agent Rise, hosts Neil Mathweg and Mindi Kessenich discuss the powerful concept from the book "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks, which has helped them and many other real estate agents break through self-sabotaging patterns and reach new heights of success. Learn about the "inner thermostat" that regulates the amount of success, love, and joy we allow ourselves to experience and how to overcome it. Don't miss this life-changing episode and take the first step towards reaching your full potential.
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How To Kick The First Quarter Blues In Your Real Estate Business
Are you a real estate agent feeling the "winter blues" during the slower months? Are you struggling to stay motivated and excited about your work? In this episode of the Agent Rise Podcast, Neil Mathweg and Mindi Kessenich have the solution for you!
They share strategies on how to overcome the common issue of "winter blues" that many real estate agents face during the slower months of December, January, and early February. Learn how to have a clear plan in place, approach the new year with excitement and gratitude, and develop a different frequency in approaching work that can set you up for success in the upcoming year.
You won't want to miss Mindi's personal experience of shifting her approach to her business and the results that led to more referrals. Neil offers valuable insights and the importance of being present in the moment and taking action toward achieving goals.
Don't let the "winter blues" hold you back from achieving your goals in the new year. Tune in now to the Agent Rise Podcast and kick those winter blues to the curb!
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