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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Because they like ME, they really, really like ME!

Aug 29, 2019 06:48 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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I do.

Aug 29, 2019 06:52 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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I didn't have time to read the article but I will say I think a lot of the time it's because I pickup my phone. You might be surprised how much lost business is due to agents who put everything into voicemail. That's atleast what I've heard. Plus, I'm great at this. 

Aug 29, 2019 09:11 AM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

Interesting - thanks for posting. I would say that for most it would some combination of the points listed.

Aug 29, 2019 06:57 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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Thanks Lyn Sims !

Aug 29, 2019 08:51 AM
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Market knowledge

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Negotiation skills

Aug 29, 2019 06:58 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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If they like you and trust you since you provide solid content that’s informative and relative to their needs.

In my case, I let my personality shine through:) . If we click on similar interests and values, that’s when they want to do business with me.

Aug 29, 2019 05:31 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

:) I agree, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

Aug 29, 2019 12:25 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I do know ... 

Aug 29, 2019 08:58 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Yes.

Aug 29, 2019 08:18 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

 there are several good points listed in that article..... 

proper representation is a key component today....

also, branding has a lot to do with our business.... I've devoted decades to branding when others did not brand themselves....THE PROMOTED THEIR OFFICE.... the office was always visible, if you had a magnifying glass in hand..... 

they all had the option of dismissing me, but opted not to!!!  that was greed and it worked to my future advatage ...

Aug 29, 2019 08:13 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I do know why people do business with me. As for the article, it pretty much states what I've been doing/saying forever in my listing and buyer presentations.... that my clients know what to expect before, during, and after the process and why I do what I do the way I do. I'm an open book and don't believe in shrouding what I do in mystery.

Aug 29, 2019 07:25 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Lyn,

We do.  That is a great way to state one's values, however, in my opinion way too much to read and too many reasons.  In our world today,  many are so impatient they cannot get beyond 50 words, let alone understand them fully. saying the most with the fewest words works best.  A

Aug 29, 2019 07:02 AM
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Tom Parker
The Village Realty Group of Franklin - Franklin, NC
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Honest, approachable and because I'll take my clients to places other Agents won't.

Aug 30, 2019 08:37 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I am with Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

 

Aug 29, 2019 10:34 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Great question.  My background is different than the typical real estate agent.  I do not sell properties or repesent buyers.  I think that people (agents) do business with me (license with my brokerage) because they trust that my motives are to help them generage the most business possible for their success.

Aug 29, 2019 10:02 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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Be first!

Study after study shows that most people deal with the first agent that they meet.

Aug 29, 2019 06:37 PM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
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Reputation #1 ~ I don't offer the blue light special though.....

Aug 29, 2019 04:24 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Now a days they don't have a choice Lyn Sims as I am assigned to them for Notary signings by a bank or title company.

Aug 29, 2019 12:10 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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Generally, yes.

Aug 29, 2019 11:52 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
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No, what the hell is wrong with people? LOL

Aug 29, 2019 10:37 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Interesting article a bit too wordy! Trust is the first step!

Aug 29, 2019 10:09 AM
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Bob Crane
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Thanks for sharing this Lyn.

Aug 29, 2019 09:47 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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YES and it is service, reputation and skill. I ask when a new cleint reaches outto hire me. And i make sur ethose who have are happy at the end of out transaction

Aug 30, 2019 05:25 AM
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Roy Kelley
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Hopefully.

Aug 30, 2019 02:59 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

That was a good article. And, yes, I know why people did business with me.  Because they liked and trusted me and my depth of knowledge.  Even when I was a new agent I exuded a confidence that instilled confidence in them. Perception is reality.

Aug 30, 2019 12:00 PM
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
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 Because I have cookies. 

Aug 30, 2019 11:54 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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The author is spot-on, Lyn Sims. When you run your business as those 10 points spell out, it's a slam-dunk! 

Thanks for sharing...

Aug 31, 2019 12:49 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I am personable and communicate effectively.

Sep 18, 2019 07:23 AM
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Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
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I do.

Sep 02, 2019 03:53 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Hope they like me and trust me

 

Sep 02, 2019 11:56 AM
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Waterway Realtors® • Notary Public & Apostille - Sunny Isles, FL
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Beacause I Care... They KNOW that I care and have THEIR best interests in mind.

Sep 01, 2019 12:28 PM