Best advice you've ever recieved as a real estate agent?

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Lend everyone your ear and not your mouth

Jan 19, 2017 06:08 PM

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7

Ryan Huggins - Thousan...

Thousand Oaks, CA
Richie Alan Naggar

Riverside, CA
Tony and Suzanne Marri...

Scottsdale, AZ
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
William Piotrowski

Naperville, IL
Maria Sapio

Carlisle, PA

Rainmaker
1,712,776

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Park your ego at the door.

Jan 19, 2017 05:29 PM

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4

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
William Piotrowski

Naperville, IL
Maria Sapio

Carlisle, PA

Ambassador
5,059,206

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Keep your personal agenda and ego out of it, always!

Jan 19, 2017 06:51 PM

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3

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
William Piotrowski

Naperville, IL

Rainmaker
679,404

Diana Dahlberg

1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI

Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

When you lose a deal, don't lose heart. Stay focused and move on ... there are other customers who are waiting for you.

Jan 19, 2017 06:41 PM

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3

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
William Piotrowski

Naperville, IL

Rainmaker
901,828

Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Run!

Jan 19, 2017 05:50 PM

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3

Fred Griffin Florida R...

Tallahassee, FL
Susan Emo

Kingston, ON
William Piotrowski

Naperville, IL

Rainmaker
3,988,013

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Don't spend your commissions before you see the check.

Jan 19, 2017 07:23 PM

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2

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
280,599

Jeanne Gregory

RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX

The most important home I sell is YOURS!

It's not how much you make. It's how much you keep.

Jan 19, 2017 07:17 PM

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2

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
3,986,308

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Never stop talking REal Estate.

Jan 19, 2017 05:33 PM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
William Piotrowski

Naperville, IL

Ambassador
2,684,569

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Don't work with Buyers who can barely qualify financially. Refer them to someone else.

Jan 19, 2017 08:03 PM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
765,873

Tony Lewis

Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA

Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Don't write or say anything that you wouldn't want to say on the witness stand.

Jan 22, 2017 05:39 PM

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Rainmaker
5,876,323

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Save money from each and every closing - some day you will need it!

Don't spend the commission before it is in your account!

Jan 22, 2017 12:47 PM

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Rainmaker
1,683,912

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Listen to what your clients have to say. Always be friendly and tell the truth.

Jan 21, 2017 10:37 AM

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Ambassador
6,413,711

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Joining and getting active in the rain.

Jan 21, 2017 04:51 AM

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Rainmaker
715,307

Lynnea Miller

Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR

Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

There is no true real estate emergency. No one will die if that deal doesn't go through or even if that client sues you.

Jan 20, 2017 12:40 PM

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Rainmaker
4,956,904

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Put part of your commission aside for IRS!

Jan 20, 2017 10:44 AM

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Rainmaker
1,505,503

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

"You can't fix stupd, not even with duct tape, so don't try."

Jan 20, 2017 09:45 AM

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Rainer
2,940

Lori Rivero

Green Lion Realty - North Port, FL

Your trusted local resident Realtor!!

Think outside of the box. Set yourself apart from the cookie cutter processes of real estate. Establish yourself on social media, build your local base and people will come to you. I don't like cold calling and door knocking........ I don't want to irritate people. I want them to want to work with me. My mentor has made this technique work for her and she is a best selling published author. I love what I do...... and I want my customers to benefit from my passion for real estate.

Jan 20, 2017 09:20 AM

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Rainmaker
4,800,132

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Verify everything.

Jan 20, 2017 08:06 AM

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599,734

Nathan Gesner

American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY

Broker / Property Manager

Always be honest. It's served me well.

Jan 20, 2017 07:43 AM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Don't get married to the outcome!

Don't spend the money you don't have!

Then rule 71, Some will, some won't, keep going.

Jan 20, 2017 05:45 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

Ask for the business and ask for the referral.

Jan 20, 2017 05:29 AM

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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

Richie Alan Naggar nailed this one!

Jan 20, 2017 04:47 AM

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2,463,640

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Market like you mean it. A close second is to never spend what you have not yet earned.

Jan 20, 2017 04:44 AM

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Rainmaker
5,235,771

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Know when to speak and when to listen!

Jan 20, 2017 04:37 AM

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Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Listen carefully to your clients. Choose your clients carefully and don't be afraid to fire clients or to turn down business if it's not right for you.

Jan 20, 2017 04:27 AM

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Rainmaker
4,434,177

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Move on.

Jan 20, 2017 04:21 AM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Save more for retirement.

Jan 20, 2017 04:08 AM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Listen and learn...

Jan 19, 2017 09:51 PM

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Rainmaker
4,319,773

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

William Piotrowski - Work by Referral from Buffini & Company.

Jan 19, 2017 09:31 PM

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When you lose a deal, don't lose heart. Stay focused and move on ... there are other customers who are waiting for you.
Don't work with Buyers who can barely qualify financially. Refer them to someone else.
Don't write or say anything that you wouldn't want to say on the witness stand.
Save money from each and every closing - some day you will need it!

Don't spend the commission before it is in your account!
Listen to what your clients have to say. Always be friendly and tell the truth.
There is no true real estate emergency. No one will die if that deal doesn't go through or even if that client sues you.
"You can't fix stupd, not even with duct tape, so don't try."
Think outside of the box. Set yourself apart from the cookie cutter processes of real estate. Establish yourself on social media, build your local base and people will come to you. I don't like cold calling and door knocking........ I don't want to irritate people. I want them to want to work with me. My mentor has made this technique work for her and she is a best selling published author. I love what I do...... and I want my customers to benefit from my passion for real estate.
Don't get married to the outcome!

Don't spend the money you don't have!

Then rule 71, Some will, some won't, keep going.
Market like you mean it. A close second is to never spend what you have not yet earned.
Listen carefully to your clients. Choose your clients carefully and don't be afraid to fire clients or to turn down business if it's not right for you.
William Piotrowski - Work by Referral from Buffini & Company.