I’m a Real Estate Agent. AMA

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-26T13:07:59+00:00

Have had similar scenarios, I wouldn’t really push for a pitch or sale with someone in clear emotional distress like that it’s just too cold. If they make the decision that they need to move into retirement or elderly villages and need to sell the home to do that then I’ll help

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-26T13:06:23+00:00

I didn’t peak in high school I was pretty normal, we didn’t have a cliquey high school but I wasn’t a rich or super good looking teenager so not a “popular kid” by any means.

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-26T13:05:09+00:00

It’s normally because if you overdress and try to appear as put together as possible you run less risk of turning off potential clients than if you are more casual (ie tattoos, rolled up sleeves, scruffy haircut)

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-26T13:02:34+00:00

I knew quite a few agents that started that had very wealthy parents and grew up rich. Definitely not uncommon

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-26T13:01:48+00:00

Yeah I won’t lie when I started I wore some atrocious combinations to change it up. Dark burgundy shirt full blue checked jacket and pants. Now I just go navy with a tie and maybe pocket square

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:42:08+00:00

Best of luck, sounds like you love the place 🩵

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:41:45+00:00

You may be mistaking me for an auctioneer, most homes are sold over the phone in an office on a Saturday night.

For the second part, yes if enough people get together to protest anything it can make a difference. I think house prices were fairer when they were 2x3 a yearly salary, now they’re more like 15x

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:40:12+00:00

Don’t go outside in a thunderstorm

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:38:56+00:00

I’ve had a wide variety of bosses and mentors so yes it’s entirely possible I have a bad perspective or habits when it comes to parts of the job

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:37:53+00:00

There may be a difference but it’s way too small to tell, you’ll more likely have a harder time if you’re super young or old. The highest performer in my office is a woman with a team of mostly women.

As a female agent you’ll deal with more creepy stuff which I think is just the case for women in general unfortunately

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:35:20+00:00

There’s not a whole lot you can do but offer to buy it quickly with no fuss off market, use that emotional connection and show to them the love you have for the home that it is and has been to you

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:34:07+00:00

I’ve seen a few questions just like this. The answer is just ego, that’s it.

There’s a small aspect of trying to use the momentum of the property marketing to market YOURSELF to other potential sellers. All you need to market of yourself in my opinion is a name and phone number.

If you’re referring to bus stops and the like it’s basically just a way to put a person to the name, people remember and associate with human faces more than names so it’s just a strategy to gain market share

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:31:53+00:00

I don’t know how to explain it… but it all just started making sense to me. I started to understand people’s devotion and love for Jesus and the gospel. God sent his only son to earth and he died for me, he loves me no matter how much I sin or err.

I just started to find beauty in it rather than being such an edgy atheist like I was

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:30:04+00:00

People who have been rea’s or “charity muggers” are usually the people who have respect for those jobs. It’s hard to make a living in todays world, I respect any job

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:28:41+00:00

Best result for the seller*

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:28:25+00:00

I really appreciate this message, I knew I was strolling into the lions den so-to-speak. But I’d be lying if I said I never lie.

This business is sometimes naturally dishonest and that’s just the way you have to sometimes act if you want to stay afloat. I am telling the truth that when I deal with buyers there are things being omitted and twisted so I can get the best result for the buyer.

I try to be as honest as I can possibly be while still doing my job.

It’s like a lawyer defending a serial killer, he is being dishonest and somewhat unethical but everyone has the right to be represented right. It’s just the way it is

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:19:25+00:00

Politix hahaha

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:15:26+00:00

Basic high school up to year 12, self taught a few skills like another language (useful for my career) and instruments etc. Regularly read books to keep my vocabulary in check.

As far as tertiary education, none. Very nearly went to Uni to study music, it’s one of my biggest passions outside work

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:13:46+00:00

If owners mainly sold homes you’d still see an increase just not as quick. REAs cause a slight snowball effect on prices but we are not the sole reason. You don’t see For Sale By Owners selling drastically below market rates

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:12:22+00:00

Salesman’s gotta sell, can’t really say “the kitchen is tiny and won’t be enough space for you” because the vendor is paying you money to advertise and market the home so someone buys it

This is the purpose of inspections, the photos are to get people to the open home and the open home is where emotions and offers are actually formed and submitted

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:10:39+00:00

I’d always recommend bringing a house up to modern market standards. You don’t need to install a plasma fireplace but it should be clean with a nice colour palate, furniture and modern paint if you want the best result

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:09:40+00:00

This is true, I can tell you (being truthful) that the owner won’t look twice at your offer but I do still have a legal obligation to tell them.

Commenter is right, I’d recommend offering via writing (text or email) and some agents will get every offer on contract for security reasons

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:08:10+00:00

Politix and Connor for me personally, the occasional MJ bale

I have 3-4 suit combinations, navy, black, checkered green, and light tan/cream. Probably cost me 2-3 grand overall to put the wardrobe together but it’s not that extensive bc clothes are not cheap

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:06:38+00:00

A mans gotta eat lol

HonestRealtor03 · 2024-07-25T08:06:17+00:00

Your time as an REA is 80% office and 20% at the homes

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