Comments on: Knowing Numbers Can Save you Numbers

By: Association of Home Professonals & Homeowner Tips & Tools » Blog Archive » Home Buying Trends 2008

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:07:17 +0000

[...] 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 Blog

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:11:26 +0000

[...] 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 Lofts

Eric- New Orleans Condos and Lofts — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:41:03 +0000

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 Henry

Paula Henry — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:48:00 +0000

Ooops – That is 1400 agents!

By: Paula Henry

Paula Henry — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:47:38 +0000

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.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:50:18 +0000

[...] 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 Caulk

Missy Caulk — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:00:20 +0000

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 2008

Community of Home Owners » Blog Archive » Home Buying Trends 2008 — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:02:57 +0000

[...] 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 Bevis

Barry Bevis — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:45:35 +0000

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 Rathbun

Matthew Rathbun — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:59:59 +0000

Interesting Comments: What are your thoughts? (it's ok to call the author an idiot ) http://is.gd/8r9s