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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Harry, the explanation for that could involve a 10,000 page blog post.

Jul 23, 2016 10:58 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Like Evelyn Johnston I know my clients' wants and needs and I do whatever it takes to provide 5 star service.

Jul 23, 2016 11:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Relationships & Advocates 

 

Jul 23, 2016 11:07 AM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Because I have studied my avatar down to the type of clothes they prefer and what they do while wearing them. I know who my client is.  I cater to them their likes and wants.

Jul 23, 2016 11:05 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have devoted myself to it for 27 years.

Jul 23, 2016 10:51 AM
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

Endre Barath, Jr.  and Barbara Todaro answered the question best. Mine is eveident (as was theirs) and Bob Crane  's is eveident to followers of his pen and pencil . The mere fact that they picked a niche helped them be heads above others.

Jul 24, 2016 03:00 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,580
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hard work, consistently in marketing..as Barbara Todaro says..market like you mean it! It works!!

Jul 23, 2016 12:36 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

I am with Bob Crane except it is almost my bedtime so I will have consider writing a post but not tomorrow.  Let's hear your story Harry F. D'Elia 

Jul 23, 2016 11:25 AM
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290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

That is a hard question for me to answer, as a newbie Harry F. D'Elia, since I do not think of myself at this point in time, as 'very successful'.  In past careers if I did my job well, went above and beyond, loved what I did, enjoyed families and my level of customer service, I considered myself very successful in my own eyes - I had a passion for what I did!  

Jul 23, 2016 11:05 AM
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

To be successful in any niche, you have to be consistently visible ...and up to the minute knowledgable ....and get that message to the targeted audience.

Jul 23, 2016 08:31 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

that's an easy question to answer....my niche was new construction....my success began with "knowledge of the product" and that knowledge came from college level courses in building construction, i.e., methods and materials for residential and commercial construction, estimating, drafting and more....

the second factor is networking and meeting your first builder client!!!

then it's reputation, word of mouth and having the right "bird dogs" feeding you land and more builders....

it was a great ride and I closed on my last listing over 12 years ago....and now I market for the "top dogs"....

Jul 23, 2016 11:42 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Bob Crane nailed this one!

Jul 23, 2016 10:09 PM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Because our phones keep ringing!

Jul 23, 2016 08:26 PM
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3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

One words"SERVICE" provide good service, better then those around and referrals never stop.

Jul 23, 2016 08:05 PM
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4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Harry F. D'Elia - simply being a part of the community and show them your value - show them that you are the expert in this field.

Jul 23, 2016 04:23 PM
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4,456,354
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Harry I could write a book... the short answer is knowledge above and beyond the average Realtor about the niche and doing it consistently for over 20+ years and in case you are wondering my three niche markets are: 1. Land in Los Angeles area, 2. International buyers in Beverly Hills and vicinity and 3. Luxury properties in the greater Los Angeles area....Endre

Jul 23, 2016 03:17 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Referrals from satisified clients that I get from constant marketing.

Jul 23, 2016 02:03 PM
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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

We are still building our niche, which is working with Seniors. We will be successful because we have the appropriate designations, training and education. We also put ourselves in the middle of this population by volunteering time with organizations that also service Seniors. It's been extremely effective.

Aug 09, 2016 01:56 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am honest, low tech so people understand easily

Jul 24, 2016 12:30 PM
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3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I list and sell new homes and also have my contractor's license. I know how to match up people with the right home. Experience matters.

Jul 24, 2016 12:29 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Because I work hard at it and have a great team

Jul 24, 2016 09:03 AM
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4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It would depend on your definition of very successful.

Jul 24, 2016 08:11 AM
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Jim McCord
Keller Williams Pinnacle Group - Cincinnati, OH
#1 Best Selling Author & Real Estate Coach

I only list luxury homes... Successful because I actually market my listings to qualified buyers through a unique system I created a couple years ago... No one else in our market does this... Sellers LOVE it and it works!

Jul 24, 2016 06:03 AM
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Richard Hale
Hale Associations - Holden, WV
Online Marketing And SEO for real estate pros

We've been successful marketing real estate professionals because we establish a plan, we test that plan and we optimize our planning based on the results. It allows us to continue to improve our processes and build off the data we collect.

Jul 24, 2016 05:45 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Online presence ... Phone rings. I keep writing and adding content to my website and post here in the Rain.

Jul 24, 2016 03:25 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

My "niche" is residential homes, so umm... not that much of a small niche.  I'm successful because I have a lot of experience and get stuff done.

Jul 24, 2016 02:55 AM
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Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

Because I worked my butt off for previous clients and their referrals just keep coming in!

Jul 24, 2016 01:17 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I have a love for my like kind. They get it. Success follows after that

Jul 23, 2016 11:26 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I am very good at what I do. I listen hard to my clients. I respect my clients' budgets. I know my market and I can communicate about it clearly and concisely to my clients.

Jul 23, 2016 10:20 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Know your niche better than others.

Jul 23, 2016 09:45 PM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We like to say we're two agents for the price of one. Our clients know that we each bring different skills to the table so they don't need to choose between the steak or the sizzle - they can have both. 

Cliches aside, we provide excellent service. Our clients find us approachable, accessible, knowledgeable, and skilled. 

Jul 23, 2016 09:26 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Relationships are the important part of our business.

Jul 23, 2016 08:00 PM