Working with Buyers (1)
Rather than racing blindly after as many buyers you can come in contact with, wouldn't it be valuable to know what the expectations and behaviour of today's buyer? This series of tips will focus on the buyer's expectations, wants and needs; and the strategies and the tactics for you to use to secure more buyer closings.
The first two tips will provide you with what ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
How much are you going to invest in your business for the remaining year?
Your first consideration is "How much did you invest in your real estate business last year and what was your return on your investment (ROI?) Secondly, what were the dollars that produced "results"! Start making a list of your activities, dollars spent and what were the results!
Here is your measuring stick and ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
Action steps to accomplish your Business Plan
Let's not make this a complicated process, the only magic pill is not reinventing what you do, just make a decision to some specific action steps and be consistent.
Start by sticking with what has been successful in the past, what has worked before and make sure that you're consistent. Interesting, it really isn't that complicated a process but ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
Do You Know the Sources of Your Business?
There are two sources that generate business, human resource or activities and financial resources or dollars you spend to generate business. You must give thought to "Why and What Benefits would it be to me, to source my business?
Look at every transaction that closed in the last 12 months and determine the source of each transaction.
How ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PRODUCTION?
To consider a Top Notch Business Plan you need a baseline and statistical information to start the process. Here are some of the tough questions relevant to begin the process.
How many transactions are you going to close?
What is your average sales price going to be?
What is your totals sales volume going to be?
What is your average commission ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
I'm sure you would agree that productivity is never an accident! Wouldn't you agree that it's usually the result of a commitment to excellence, through intelligent planning and focused effort? Here are just some of the thoughts you can use in as your planning objectives.
Do you have a written Business Plan in place?
How many transactions are ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
The U.S. economy shed 247,000 jobs in July, the fewest in a year, according to the Labour Department. The jobless rate also dropped to 9.4 per cent, from 9.5 per cent in June.
I hope you find this information useful. Thanks for stopping by.
Constantine Isslamow
Broker/Manager
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
Peterborough and The Kawarthas Number of Units Sold by
Price, Average Days on Market and Sale to List%
January 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Price
Units Sold
Average Days
Sale to List %
<30,000
0
0
0
30000-39999
1
98
80
40000-49999
2
68
76
50000-59999
0
0
0
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Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
These are the three most important questions to ask ALL buyers that you meet at an open house:
1. "How soon do you need to buy?"
2. "How long have you been looking?"
3. "If I hear of a home in this area, would you like to know about it?"
I hope you find this information useful. Thanks for stopping by.
Constantine Isslamow
Broker/Manager
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 7, 2009
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