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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

At one time I spoke to a couple of real estate coaches just to find out more about what they offered.  (It is never about hiring a company, it is always about the person).

I learned that I knew more about the business of real estate than they did and I could have qualified to be their coach.

Seriously, no one can "help" you get started...the only thing that they can do is recommend ideas that you can find on the internet. The only other thing that they can do is try to keep you motivated and on track...if you need someone to do that, you are already in an uphill battle.

Eve

Sep 20, 2016 03:23 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm going to have to agree with Barbara Todaro and Ron and Alexandra Seigel on this one.

Sep 20, 2016 03:48 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

unless you're "fresh off the blocks in real estate" you should not need a coach....

Sep 20, 2016 02:44 AM
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Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

Write a list of your goals and the areas that you need help with.  Review the top real estate coaches online and go to one or more of their free or minimal fee events.  Typically they are Tom Ferry, Brian Buffini, Verl Workman or just Google Real Estate Coaches.  

If you get something out of this go for it.  Many will say coaching doesn't work...they might be right, but unless you try it you will never know.

There is not one size fits all in coaching...unless you try, you'll never know. 

 

 

 

Sep 20, 2016 05:51 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Diana,

I tend to agree with Barbara Todaro .  What I would invest in is a brand, a brand strategy and defining your marketplace and niche.  A

Sep 20, 2016 02:47 AM
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Diana Lipton
Premiere Property GroupLLC - Portland, OR
Exceptional Service, Remarkable Homes since 1984

THANK YOU  all knowing, wise and wonderful peers! Yes, per your response, it is back to basics and I am going to hold off on the coaching. Thank you for saving me big $$$ .....Back to list making and being super accountable to myself...thank you again. Having this support group is THE BEST.

Sep 20, 2016 07:10 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Hiring a coach doesn't equate to getting a fast start. Market yourself and get appointments.

Sep 20, 2016 06:33 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

GET A FAST START!

Now Diana, that is a great idea!

My suggestion would be to hire someone with a complete package. That usually means a company. A company with coaches AND systems.

Where the wheel comes of the wagon is when the agent can not define their business. You can not just say 'I'm a business owner" and make it real without knowing if you are selling sneakers or bagels. The same is true with real estate. Define your business.

THEN a coach can guide you through developing the strategy, system and implementation to get you off to a fast start.

Call the folks at By Referral Only.

Don't need coaching but need listings? Call the folks at Listing Grabber

 

Sep 20, 2016 06:32 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Make a list of all the things you did at your last real estate brokerage and then starting on #1 ... get going.  You don't need a coach.  You know what to do.  You've already been there and done that!  Best wishes to your Success!  You can do this!

Sep 20, 2016 04:55 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Diana Lipton I think you would be better off getting back to basics and start networking. Unless you need coaching and accountability, you will more than likely be doing the same thing.

Sep 20, 2016 02:47 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

You may want a mentor more than a coach. A mentor from the firm you go to will allow you to Shadow them while learning the area and customs.

Sep 20, 2016 11:27 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I've never been a fan of these coaches - as I have not had a positive experience

Seems I always know more about the industry then they do

I would get on a team and use their resources and mentoring

Sep 20, 2016 11:21 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am 100% with Mike & Eve Alexander on this. I feel real estate coaches and coaching is a joke ... they just take your money and laugh their ass off as they deposit your hard earned money in their bank account.  

Sep 20, 2016 10:53 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Blog about your selection and the results.

Sep 20, 2016 09:03 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

Barbara Todaro nailed this one!

Sep 20, 2016 08:55 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Brian Buffini comes to mind.

Sep 20, 2016 02:23 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm not into coaching, but I'm sure some members will have some great advice for you. 

Sep 20, 2016 01:17 PM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

I have never used such services.

Sep 20, 2016 01:06 PM
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Carol Wilson
Your $imple Home - Toronto, ON

List activities you love and find groups around you doing them.  Create a Sphere of Influence you enjoy hugely and work it lovingly.  Best wishes!

Sep 20, 2016 12:22 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Goodluck on your change.  I would contact members here kin this forum from that area and see what thei have to say

Sep 20, 2016 12:14 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Check out Tim and Julie Harris.  I have not employed them, but I do listen to a lot of their webinars, and they have some great things to say.

Sep 20, 2016 12:03 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Find a friendly office making friends with other agents learning about Portland market. Save yourself some $.....

Sep 20, 2016 06:37 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Buffini

Sep 20, 2016 04:37 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The CORE changed my business completely!  I HIGHLY recommend them.  I'm happy to have one of the coaches reach out to you.  I'm still a student and feel strongly that you always need a coach in business.  Coincidentally, I just had lunch with a former Portland agent!  

Sep 20, 2016 04:33 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Though I am likely not a coachable person, I do know of a few who gain a lot from theirs, talk to Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor and Praful Thakkar , they may be able to offer some good insight here.

Sep 20, 2016 04:27 AM
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John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I'm with several others.  If you want, just send me a few hundred bucks & I'll call you first thing in the morning to give you a pep talk.  You likely already know much of what a coach can teach you, and if not, it's all easily accessible online.  Coaching is more about motivation and accountability --- generally overpriced motivation & accountability, from what I've seen.

Sep 20, 2016 04:18 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Coaching is hellishly expensive. I'd attend some free local seminars and do free webinars on line... there are so many. If you're not a new agent, you know what to do... you just need to do it in a new place. Most coaching is pretty formulaic and it's not like they will help you really conquer the Portland market, itself.

Sep 20, 2016 03:59 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If you choose to believe it, you are in the land of the mother of all Coaching now... ActiveRain-land

Sep 20, 2016 03:42 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

On the national level Tom and Mike Ferry come to mind.  I've never used a coach so I cannot give you any good feedback.

Sep 20, 2016 02:45 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Tom Ferry group is expensive but great.

 

Sep 20, 2016 02:44 AM