Comments on: Knowing Numbers Can Save you Numbers http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Wed, 23 May 2012 16:41:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Association of Home Professonals & Homeowner Tips & Tools » Blog Archive » Home Buying Trends 2008http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-30112 Association of Home Professonals & Homeowner Tips & Tools » Blog Archive » Home Buying Trends 2008 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:07:17 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-30112 [...] very dedicated realtors have taken the time to analyze key messages for us. Matthew Rathbun shared this chart  explaining where buyers are now finding their homes. The shift to the Internet [...] [...] very dedicated realtors have taken the time to analyze key messages for us. Matthew Rathbun shared this chart  explaining where buyers are now finding their homes. The shift to the Internet [...]

]]> By: Real Estate Preferences & Opinions » Pasadena California Real Estate Bloghttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23655 Real Estate Preferences & Opinions » Pasadena California Real Estate Blog Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:11:26 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23655 [...] July 2007 - June 2008, in a national survey. I came across the list from Matthew Rathbun over at Agent Genius. Here are a few of the [...] [...] July 2007 – June 2008, in a national survey. I came across the list from Matthew Rathbun over at Agent Genius. Here are a few of the [...]

]]> By: Eric- New Orleans Condos and Loftshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23518 Eric- New Orleans Condos and Lofts Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:41:03 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23518 I have done one print ad in 5 years. Explaining your plan is the key to the owner is the key to not spending on print. Be honest and tell them it does not work. They may already know this and an explanation will help you in saving money. I just listed a condo on Thursday. I take flyers to the front desk for people to pick up when coming and going. Over 20 had been taken today. I let security know which unit I listed and anyone can pick up a flyer. Its very simple and works to get the unit noticed and of course me noticed to other sellers. No one else is doing this so I do it? I have done one print ad in 5 years. Explaining your plan is the key to the owner is the key to not spending on print. Be honest and tell them it does not work. They may already know this and an explanation will help you in saving money.

I just listed a condo on Thursday. I take flyers to the front desk for people to pick up when coming and going. Over 20 had been taken today. I let security know which unit I listed and anyone can pick up a flyer. Its very simple and works to get the unit noticed and of course me noticed to other sellers. No one else is doing this so I do it?

]]> By: Paula Henryhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23507 Paula Henry Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:48:00 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23507 Ooops - That is 1400 agents! Ooops – That is 1400 agents!

]]> By: Paula Henryhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23506 Paula Henry Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:47:38 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23506 Matthew - I too, love numbers and stats. Like you, I don't waste money on print ads which brng me no return, For two years, I paid for a RE/MAX book ad which brought me two phone calls. For $55.00 a month, it was a no-brainer to keep it to appeal to my seller's psyche, but the RE/MAX book is no longer. The agents voted it out. Over 100 agents and the majority did not wnat to keep it. The numbers ae telling and I look forward to the NAR statistics each year. Matthew – I too, love numbers and stats. Like you, I don’t waste money on print ads which brng me no return, For two years, I paid for a RE/MAX book ad which brought me two phone calls. For $55.00 a month, it was a no-brainer to keep it to appeal to my seller’s psyche, but the RE/MAX book is no longer. The agents voted it out. Over 100 agents and the majority did not wnat to keep it.

The numbers ae telling and I look forward to the NAR statistics each year.

]]> By: Context Goes Both Ways: Numbers, Buyers, Sellers, and Agents « The Notorious R.O.B.http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23432 Context Goes Both Ways: Numbers, Buyers, Sellers, and Agents « The Notorious R.O.B. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:50:18 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23432 [...] puts the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2008 into context. I think it’s worth reading the whole thing, including the cool graphs he’s put [...] [...] puts the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2008 into context. I think it’s worth reading the whole thing, including the cool graphs he’s put [...]

]]> By: Missy Caulkhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23416 Missy Caulk Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:00:20 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23416 Matthew, I just explain about the print ad's up front at the listing appointment and it just has not been a problem. Same thing with drop boxes, but I am willing to use those if they want me too. Being honest upfront saves lots of headaches on the end for me and the sellers. Matthew, I just explain about the print ad’s up front at the listing appointment and it just has not been a problem. Same thing with drop boxes, but I am willing to use those if they want me too.

Being honest upfront saves lots of headaches on the end for me and the sellers.

]]> By: Community of Home Owners » Blog Archive » Home Buying Trends 2008http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23396 Community of Home Owners » Blog Archive » Home Buying Trends 2008 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:02:57 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23396 [...] very dedicated realtors have taken the time to analyze key messages for us. Matthew Rathbun shared this chart to explain where buyers are now finding their homes. The shift to the Internet [...] [...] very dedicated realtors have taken the time to analyze key messages for us. Matthew Rathbun shared this chart to explain where buyers are now finding their homes. The shift to the Internet [...]

]]> By: Barry Bevishttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23395 Barry Bevis Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:45:35 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23395 I wish they had dived the Open House/Yard Sign pie up. I can see this creating a demand for more open houses... I wish they had dived the Open House/Yard Sign pie up.

I can see this creating a demand for more open houses…

]]> By: Matthew Rathbunhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-61360 Matthew Rathbun Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:59:59 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-61360 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Interesting Comments: What are your thoughts? (it's ok to call the author an idiot ) http://is.gd/8r9s</span></span> Interesting Comments: What are your thoughts? (it’s ok to call the author an idiot ) http://is.gd/8r9s

]]> By: sheilabragghttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-61361 sheilabragg Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:29 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-61361 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Knowing Numbers Can Save you Numbers: Get out of your feed reader and comment on this post- we PROMIS.. http://tinyurl.com/5b5w9d</span></span> Knowing Numbers Can Save you Numbers: Get out of your feed reader and comment on this post- we PROMIS.. http://tinyurl.com/5b5w9d

]]> By: Jim Gatoshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23373 Jim Gatos Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:39:57 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23373 Lani, it helps! Thanks Jim Lani, it helps!

Thanks
Jim

]]> By: Mark Eibnerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-61362 Mark Eibner Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:17:27 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-61362 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">we're at it again Knowing Numbers Can Save you Numbers: Get out of your feed reader and.. http://tinyurl.com/5b5w9d</span></span> we’re at it again Knowing Numbers Can Save you Numbers: Get out of your feed reader and.. http://tinyurl.com/5b5w9d

]]> By: Sarah Nopphttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23366 Sarah Nopp Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:44:57 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23366 I agree- numbers are too much fun. Excel is a huge distraction for me. Not allowed to play on it or I get no actual work accomplished. :) Thanks for posting the graphs. I need to order my copy of the book too. I agree- numbers are too much fun. Excel is a huge distraction for me. Not allowed to play on it or I get no actual work accomplished. :) Thanks for posting the graphs. I need to order my copy of the book too.

]]> By: GeorgeMcCumiskeyhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23363 GeorgeMcCumiskey Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:31:33 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23363 Statistics are always interesting I agree. Often they're relevant too. But how about the following spin. The bulk of buyers are finding homes on the Internet and from their agent. Don't they overlap somewhat. Hey buyer I saw this one on the net and vice versa? Statistics are always interesting I agree. Often they’re relevant too. But how about the following spin. The bulk of buyers are finding homes on the Internet and from their agent. Don’t they overlap somewhat. Hey buyer I saw this one on the net and vice versa?

]]> By: Lani Rosaleshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23352 Lani Rosales Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:25:46 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23352 Jim, <a href="http://www.agentgenius.com/news/2008/11/2008-buyer-seller-profile-released-by-nar/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here is a summary of the report</a>, let me know if this helps. :) Jim, here is a summary of the report, let me know if this helps. :)

]]> By: Matthew Rathbunhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23346 Matthew Rathbun Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:53:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23346 Mark: My concern with the mentality of spending money to ease the Seller's psyche, is simply that I have failed if I haven't got the Seller's buy-in on the marketing approach. To do things to "make the seller" happy to use join the lemmings and it simply doesn't work. Personally, I would rather be able to offer a competitive fee for service or commission on my side, than spend the money needlessly. I also happen to thing this is a regional issue. The more rural, the more effective print media maybe. I hear what you're saying in regards to providing service. But if it is service - "period" than you have a bunch of agents taking unsale-able listings, because they wanted the Seller's mental health to paramount and not have to tell the seller that they are $100,000 too high. I guess I don't subscribe to the fact that I provide bad service, by not being direct and honest with the seller. Perhaps there is a balance between our views. Jim: The NAR profile of Buyers and Sellers is $50 and can be purchased at Realtor.org. I've provided a link in the post to help make it easier. The CRT report is linked at the bottom of the page. Mark: My concern with the mentality of spending money to ease the Seller’s psyche, is simply that I have failed if I haven’t got the Seller’s buy-in on the marketing approach. To do things to “make the seller” happy to use join the lemmings and it simply doesn’t work. Personally, I would rather be able to offer a competitive fee for service or commission on my side, than spend the money needlessly. I also happen to thing this is a regional issue. The more rural, the more effective print media maybe.

I hear what you’re saying in regards to providing service. But if it is service – “period” than you have a bunch of agents taking unsale-able listings, because they wanted the Seller’s mental health to paramount and not have to tell the seller that they are $100,000 too high. I guess I don’t subscribe to the fact that I provide bad service, by not being direct and honest with the seller. Perhaps there is a balance between our views.

Jim: The NAR profile of Buyers and Sellers is $50 and can be purchased at Realtor.org. I’ve provided a link in the post to help make it easier. The CRT report is linked at the bottom of the page.

]]> By: Mark Storolishttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23345 Mark Storolis Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:41:41 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23345 Good morning Matt, My background is in statistics, and I realize that playing the numbers often puts you on top. However, the assumption is that all sellers are logical and will agree with your numbers-based marketing approaches. Though it is not the best use of money, a newspaper ad featuring a photo/address/price does a lot to satisfy a seller's psyche. So my only qualm traces back to the fact that, as sellers, we provide service, period. Service reaches beyond selling a house with the most efficient and meager funding. Some times it is important to splurge for visual impact in the form of print. What makes my sellers happy makes my job easier - so cover all of your statistically-sound bases and then pay for your "wow" factor. Good morning Matt,
My background is in statistics, and I realize that playing the numbers often puts you on top. However, the assumption is that all sellers are logical and will agree with your numbers-based marketing approaches. Though it is not the best use of money, a newspaper ad featuring a photo/address/price does a lot to satisfy a seller’s psyche. So my only qualm traces back to the fact that, as sellers, we provide service, period. Service reaches beyond selling a house with the most efficient and meager funding. Some times it is important to splurge for visual impact in the form of print. What makes my sellers happy makes my job easier – so cover all of your statistically-sound bases and then pay for your “wow” factor.

]]> By: Jim Gatoshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/knowing-numbers-can-save-you-numbers/#comment-23344 Jim Gatos Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:41:06 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=7393#comment-23344 Thanks.. Where is the link to get this report? Is this something we have to pay for? Thanks.. Where is the link to get this report? Is this something we have to pay for?

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