Comments on: The Bad Word Bucket - Humility is the New Pink for Spring http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/ A San Diego Real Estate Web Log Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:42:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: The San Diego Home Blog » Blog Archive » Serendipity. Thank you, Scripps Ranch. http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-147058 The San Diego Home Blog » Blog Archive » Serendipity. Thank you, Scripps Ranch. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:56:40 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-147058 [...] this wider Web that we are weaving, that at the end of the day (I know, Steve, this goes in the Bad Word Bucket), we are more similar than dissimilar, and that we all long for the same things: Security, shelter, [...] […] this wider Web that we are weaving, that at the end of the day (I know, Steve, this goes in the Bad Word Bucket), we are more similar than dissimilar, and that we all long for the same things: Security, shelter, […]

]]> By: My Favorite Thing About Opening My Own Brokerage | The Phoenix Real Estate Guy http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146132 My Favorite Thing About Opening My Own Brokerage | The Phoenix Real Estate Guy Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:05:17 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146132 [...] There are a plethora of reasons…. (that was just for you Kris) [...] […] There are a plethora of reasons…. (that was just for you Kris) […]

]]> By: Fort Myers Real Estate http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146100 Fort Myers Real Estate Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:43:02 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146100 Of course we all think (or should think) we are the "top producer" or the "million dollar agent", thats not vanity its confidence. But to a client, words are just that and in the end your actions will prove far more results. Of course we all think (or should think) we are the “top producer” or the “million dollar agent”, thats not vanity its confidence. But to a client, words are just that and in the end your actions will prove far more results.

]]> By: Joseph Ferrara.sellsius http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146082 Joseph Ferrara.sellsius Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:06:32 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146082 This is especially true on the listing side. Clients want to feel comfortable with an agent before entrusting their most valuable asset to them. A wrong choice can mean a lot of wasted time and wasted money-- and stress. So it behoves (is that a bad word?) the experts to effectively communicate their expertise to the potential client-- past performance is always a good indicator-- so as to relieve the stress associated with hiring an agent. Also, I think experts have to market themselves differently: get on the local news or in the local paper (it may be as easy as sending the real estate section editor a blog post). Mainstream media still carries a lot of marketing clout. There are a plethora of (OK at least 5) expert marketing options: http://tinyurl.com/ytruo8 This is especially true on the listing side. Clients want to feel comfortable with an agent before entrusting their most valuable asset to them. A wrong choice can mean a lot of wasted time and wasted money– and stress. So it behoves (is that a bad word?) the experts to effectively communicate their expertise to the potential client– past performance is always a good indicator– so as to relieve the stress associated with hiring an agent.

Also, I think experts have to market themselves differently: get on the local news or in the local paper (it may be as easy as sending the real estate section editor a blog post). Mainstream media still carries a lot of marketing clout. There are a plethora of (OK at least 5) expert marketing options:

http://tinyurl.com/ytruo8

]]> By: Kris Berg http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146078 Kris Berg Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:34:58 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146078 Thank you Tara and Daniel for carrying the torch on the comments while I declared a blog-free Saturday. Carmen - All good advice. The key is in determining your own strengths (which will be different from mine and Tara's and Daniel's) and in making a distinction. Getting started in this business is hard, no doubt about it, and there is unfortunately not a prescriptive play book for success. The is no one thing that is going to bring success; it will be a combination of things you do and a purposeful business plan executed consistently and with patience. This is timely in that we were discussing how new agents can get started in a recent office meeting. The "Top Producer Panel" (yes, they called it that) agreed that it took 2 to 3 years on average before they reached the point where the phone would consistently ring. The ways in which they reached this point, however, were as different as the forty agents in the room. The common thread was that they experimented, tried a <i>plethora</i> of approaches, and eventually settled on a model that worked for them. And they stuck to it. Thank you Tara and Daniel for carrying the torch on the comments while I declared a blog-free Saturday.

Carmen - All good advice. The key is in determining your own strengths (which will be different from mine and Tara’s and Daniel’s) and in making a distinction. Getting started in this business is hard, no doubt about it, and there is unfortunately not a prescriptive play book for success. The is no one thing that is going to bring success; it will be a combination of things you do and a purposeful business plan executed consistently and with patience.

This is timely in that we were discussing how new agents can get started in a recent office meeting. The “Top Producer Panel” (yes, they called it that) agreed that it took 2 to 3 years on average before they reached the point where the phone would consistently ring. The ways in which they reached this point, however, were as different as the forty agents in the room. The common thread was that they experimented, tried a plethora of approaches, and eventually settled on a model that worked for them. And they stuck to it.

]]> By: Tara Jacobsen http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146056 Tara Jacobsen Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:43:05 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146056 @ Carmen - I work with lots of new agents who ask that same question and I tell them all to focus on the experience they DO have. My partner came from corporate sales and is an expert at negotiating, my background is marketing and so if we were new we would focus on that. If you are a family woman, get to know the school systems and kid related activities in the area, attend functions and let people know that is your specialization. OR just tell them that you will be the only one focusing EXCLUSIVELY on thier listing since you don't have as many as some of those other agents...:) Hope that helps!!!! @ Carmen - I work with lots of new agents who ask that same question and I tell them all to focus on the experience they DO have. My partner came from corporate sales and is an expert at negotiating, my background is marketing and so if we were new we would focus on that. If you are a family woman, get to know the school systems and kid related activities in the area, attend functions and let people know that is your specialization. OR just tell them that you will be the only one focusing EXCLUSIVELY on thier listing since you don’t have as many as some of those other agents…:) Hope that helps!!!!

]]> By: Daniel Rothamel, The Real Estate Zebra http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146022 Daniel Rothamel, The Real Estate Zebra Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:10:22 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146022 Chris, I would say something like, "Mr. Rothamel is my Dad," but that would be cliche. You can call me just about anything, just keep it for the kids. :-) No matter what you call me, I'm sure I've been called worse. You earned your foam finger, that is for sure. I have absolutely no problem with those who can claim a title actually claiming the title. I do think that as a profession, we might be doing ourselves a great disservice by individually touting the "#1" thing. Your blog is a perfect example. As Faina pointed out, it is pretty damn obvious to anyone reading that you know your stuff. That means something to people. I contend that it means a whole lot more than any type of sales ranking, title or "diamond circle" could ever mean to an actual client. This is one of the beautiful things about blogging, especially when it is practiced in the way that you and Steve do, to actually inform, educate, and enlighten consumers. That type of value is something that will serve to make you #1 in the minds of every potential client, regardless of what your sales statistics are. For Carmen, The question you need to ask yourself is this: What do I bring to the table? What is the added value that you can bring to your clients? Once you have found it, market the heck out of it and use it to build the relationships that are necessary to succeed. Chris,

I would say something like, “Mr. Rothamel is my Dad,” but that would be cliche. You can call me just about anything, just keep it for the kids. :-) No matter what you call me, I’m sure I’ve been called worse.

You earned your foam finger, that is for sure. I have absolutely no problem with those who can claim a title actually claiming the title. I do think that as a profession, we might be doing ourselves a great disservice by individually touting the “#1″ thing.

Your blog is a perfect example. As Faina pointed out, it is pretty damn obvious to anyone reading that you know your stuff. That means something to people. I contend that it means a whole lot more than any type of sales ranking, title or “diamond circle” could ever mean to an actual client. This is one of the beautiful things about blogging, especially when it is practiced in the way that you and Steve do, to actually inform, educate, and enlighten consumers. That type of value is something that will serve to make you #1 in the minds of every potential client, regardless of what your sales statistics are.

For Carmen,

The question you need to ask yourself is this: What do I bring to the table? What is the added value that you can bring to your clients? Once you have found it, market the heck out of it and use it to build the relationships that are necessary to succeed.

]]> By: Carmen Miller http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146003 Carmen Miller Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:30:37 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-146003 So what advise would you (anyone) give to a "new" agent? How does someone without the plethora of experience promote themselves? How did any of you begin? I'm new to the business, I would love to hear your advise........ So what advise would you (anyone) give to a “new” agent? How does someone without the plethora of experience promote themselves? How did any of you begin? I’m new to the business, I would love to hear your advise……..

]]> By: Kris Berg http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-145903 Kris Berg Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:34:52 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-145903 Faina, No misunderstanding at all. I thought your comment was very funny and on target. (And, you didn't need to say all that nice stuff, but thanks!) Faina, No misunderstanding at all. I thought your comment was very funny and on target. (And, you didn’t need to say all that nice stuff, but thanks!)

]]> By: Faina Sechzer http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-145898 Faina Sechzer Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:36:46 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2008/03/06/the-bad-word-bucket-humility-is-the-new-pink-for-spring/#comment-145898 Kris has one of my favorite blogs, and her experience, knowledge and effectiveness are clearly visible from everything she writes. To me her blog represents the best in the RE blogging world. I could see, that if someone didn't know my views, my comment could have been misinterpreted. That's the danger of the comments:) In "we" I was referring to the generic tendencies of many in RE (me included), not to Kris. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Kris has one of my favorite blogs, and her experience, knowledge and effectiveness are clearly visible from everything she writes. To me her blog represents the best in the RE blogging world. I could see, that if someone didn’t know my views, my comment could have been misinterpreted. That’s the danger of the comments:) In “we” I was referring to the generic tendencies of many in RE (me included), not to Kris. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

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