Comments on: Real Estate’s Paradigm Shift

By: What should I look for in a good real estate agent?

What should I look for in a good real estate agent? — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:25:17 +0000

[...] I don’t care about someone being a Top Producer. I’d rather work with someone who makes me feel important to them. If they are too busy telling me about all the awards they’ve received and how many homes [...]

By: moni

moni — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:59:17 +0000

Hi Kathy,
Yeah…Timeless is right on. I am so happy that Jay and I started down this path in 2006. It has made a difference for us.
Thanks for stopping by.

By: Kathy McGraw

Kathy McGraw — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:22:01 +0000

This is a timeless piece…..maybe the Market has started swinging back, but the difference of Agents using technology versus those that aren’t is the same. In retrospect looks like you and Jay made all the right choices.

By: Monika McGillicuddy

Monika McGillicuddy — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:47 +0000

Thanks David.
Being willing to adapt and explore new things really make a big difference.

By: David Small

David Small — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:44:48 +0000

Monika,
You are so correct. It doesn’t matter about age or how long you have been doing this. It matters that you are or aren’t willing to adapt and accept the changes that are happening. Good stuff!

By: Monika McGillicuddy

Monika McGillicuddy — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:41:31 +0000

Sabine
How true..so many simply don’t get it. Probably all the better for those of us that do.

Carole,
Basic- yes But so many can’t even get that basic step down! Pretty sad.

Mariana
Thanks. You are a classic example of a younger agent with far more experience than many who have been around a lot longer. I know you understand what I mean!

By: Mariana

Mariana — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:41:36 +0000

Monika – This is a great post! I also agree that it matters more how young/old a marketing or service approach is vs. how young/old an agent is.

By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:06:35 +0000

For example, and this is so basic, how many homes did I look up today with no photos? And most were on market for over a month. That is not even the paradigm you are discussing but Im guessing if you can’t put photos up you are not web 2.0. I put four clients on drip email today and they all said if it’s a no photo listing don’t bother. I have a young agent in our office who feels personalization is best; she does phone calls but then gets frustrated when they email her back. She will get it, she’s bright, but you are so correct, not everyone is on board yet.

By: Sabine Pyrchalla

Sabine Pyrchalla — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:01:57 +0000

Monika,

You “hit the nail on the head” with this one.
I think it’s amazing that despite the writing being on the wall, a ‘huge’ number of Agents refuses to see it.
Guess – all the better for the agents who do (see it)!

Sabine

By: Monika McGillicuddy

Monika McGillicuddy — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:21:19 +0000

Ines…You are so Miamism… If they research your area they’ll surely find you and love you! I was just over visiting your site!

Chris…Thanks for stopping by!