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3 Communication Skills to Forge Stronger Relationships & Close More Deals – #TomFerryShow
We all know one of those competitors who is able to make communication with his or her clients seem so smooth and effortless. Maybe they’re a natural… Or maybe they just know the secrets I want to share with you today. There’s a lot more to effective communication than the words coming out of your […]
Show Sellers Options to Overcome the No. 1 Listing Objection Right Now – #TomFerryShow
Two weeks ago on the #TomFerryShow, I gave you four scripts to maximize your listing opportunities. Today we’re continuing on that theme with one specific objective in mind: Overcoming THIS objection: “If it’s such a seller’s market and there is no inventory, where would we go?” You know that you can help people find the […]
3 Powerful Ways to Boost Your Confidence & Book More Appointments
School is ending. Stay at Home orders are being lifted. Summer is a few days away. All of which means one thing: It’s PRIME TIME for appointment setting! Without a doubt, there’s a lot of pent-up demand in the marketplace right now, so it’s more important than ever that you make appointment setting part of […]
Our Best Tips to Create a Supercharged Listing Presentation – #TomFerryShow
Hey there! The videos are down here this week! With businesses opening back up and people getting out and about, it’s serious “go time” for your business. That’s why last week, I asked for permission to act as your coach and challenged you to four assignments I advise right now. If you didn’t catch that […]
If I Was Your Coach: 4 Assignments You Should Do Now! – #TomFerryShow
There’s a lot of encouraging signs in the marketplace right now… …ShowingTime.com data shows it …The MLS shows it …Google Trends and all the big home sale portals are reporting strong numbers …Interest rates are attractive It’s a perfect storm that all adds up to one conclusion – It’s “go time,” and you have an […]
5 of Your Most Raw, Real Questions… ANSWERED! – #TomFerryShow
It had been a while since I did a Q&A episode of the #TomFerryShow, and with everything going on, now’s the perfect time to provide some insight directly to you, the viewer. So I reached out via text (Have you texted me yet? 949-216-5466) asking for questions, and I got a lot of really great […]
20 Ways to Create Confidence in an Uncertain World
It’s a simple fact of life: When people don’t feel confident about what they’re supposed to do, they often freeze up and don’t do anything at all. And chances are, too many consumers are lacking confidence when it comes to buying or selling a home right now. And you, as an agent, might be right […]
Negotiations Now: 4 Tips For Deal-Making Via Email
It’s good to have friends in times like these. Not just for the conversations and support they provide, but also for their insights. Since the world changed, I’ve already called on a friend of mine named Greg Markov from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute twice to share his expertise with our coaching members. On the […]
Killer Buyer Conversion Tips (And Mistakes to Avoid) from a Rockstar Agent – #TomFerryShow
Mistakes can be a beautiful thing. Realizing you’re doing something wrong is the first step toward growth and improvement. My brother Patrick Ferry has been selling real estate in San Diego for about four years, and he admits at one time, he was “clueless” about how to handle buyers. But then he realized he was […]
7 “Wall-Worthy” Takeaways to Grow Your Business and THRIVE! – #TomFerryShow
We’ve covered a lot of ground in the last few months of the #TomFerryShow… An emphasis on appointment setting, time management, 2020 goals, gratitude, the eight equities of life, and much more! And sometimes, it’s important to stop and summarize what you’ve learned so you can gain a deeper understanding of a topic. That’s what […]
5 Tips to Create the Ultimate Success Environment – #TomFerryShow
I really hope you’re in your office – or wherever you typically work – as you’re reading this. (If you’re not, close your eyes and imagine it.) Because I want you to look around and ask yourself an important question: Is your environment contributing to your success? Or is it serving as an obstacle you […]
5 Business Superpowers for the Agent of the Future
This time of year, it’s natural to be thinking about the future. It’s 2020 goal-setting time… It’s business planning time (How’s yours coming?)… And it’s New Year’s resolutions time. With all that said, I think it’s a perfect opportunity for me to share with you five superpowers I believe every future entrepreneur will need. Which […]
‘Holiday’ Objection-Handling Scripts to Keep Your Business Thriving – #TomFerryShow
Tell me if this sounds familiar… You begin talking to someone in early November about listing their home, and once things start showing some promise, they suddenly blurt out this dreaded sentence: “We’ve decided it might be best to wait until after the holidays.” Or even more specifically… “We think we’ll get better offers when […]
Jeff Mays Guest Blog: Winning Starts with Failing
Editor’s Note: You might know Jeff Mays as one of our national speakers, a phenomenal coach and the broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Prime serving the Greater Richmond, VA market. Personally, I know him as a master motivator and all-around good guy. I recently saw a fantastic post he put on Instagram (@jeffmays1) and asked if […]
15 Winning Ways to Bounce Back After a Setback
A recent post in our private Facebook Group for coaching members did two things: Got me thinking about how important it is to move on after a defeat, and… Made me so proud to read some of the responses our members shared in response. Here it is, from coaching member Kim Tarbox in Scarborough, Maine: […]
Bill Pipes Guest Blog: 7 Life Lessons I Learned Climbing Aconcagua
Editor’s Note: My buddy Bill Pipes is more than our master sales trainer and presenter of Sales Edge. He’s an adventurer always pushing himself to conquer new goals, and he recently experienced one of the most harrowing adventures of his life. Along the way, he learned some amazing lessons for life and business. I asked […]
Conversion Made Easier: 3 Reasons to Overcome Your Aversion to Scripts
We’ve all had one of those experiences with a salesperson or customer service rep who is obviously reading from a script… and doing it poorly. Do you know why that’s a total bummer to me? Sure, it’s cringe-worthy and we feel embarrassed for the guy. But the real reason it bums me out is because […]
3 Powerful Ways to Update Your Dialogues for a Changing Market – #TomFerryShow
You know what I love? I love that you – simply by being here to read this – are likely more serious about your business than 95% of the agents out there. You know it’s important to continually seek ways to improve your skills and evolve with the market. Right now, those skills are more […]
7 “Must Do” Actions for the New Normal Market
Some agents are feeling it. Some aren’t. Some are letting others convince them it’s happening. What about you… Has the shift hit you yet? From speaking with agents all over, here’s the general pattern I’ve observed: While sales of low-end and mid-range homes remain robust in most areas, the high-end is now experiencing a buyer’s […]
3 Simple Rules for Highly Effective Role Plays
I know you’re busy. I know you have a million things on your plate. I also know you want to be the best salesperson you can be. That’s why, no matter how busy you are, it’s so critical to schedule practice time into your calendar. Role playing should be part of your morning routine, day […]
6 Killer Tools to Stay Ahead of the Competition – #TomFerryShow
Saving time. Making more money. Connecting more meaningfully with your clients. Growing your business. Do these sound good? That’s what I thought. And that’s why I’m sharing six of my favorite business tools on this episode of the #TomFerryShow! Let’s go! A Modern & Relevant Way to Keep in Touch with Your Database BombBomb Prompt […]
Sales & Growth Strategies with Tiffani Bova – #TomFerryShow
On Wednesday, August 8, Salesforce’s Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist Tiffani Bova will take the stage as one of two keynote speakers at this year’s Success Summit in Anaheim. With that appearance still four weeks away, I wanted to give you a sneak peek of her wisdom into helping salespeople grow their businesses… …So I […]
Let’s Talk Pricing: Ideal Initial Strategy & How to Get Reductions – #TomFerryShow
Interest rates are creeping upward. Homes in certain markets are taking longer to sell. These factors may or may not be impacting your business. But we know real estate is cyclical, and we want to stay ahead of that curve. That’s why I’m talking pricing on today’s #TomFerryShow. Not only how to get sellers to […]
20 Insanely Important Lessons for New Agents – #TomFerryShow
Anne Schreiber is on track to sell 100 homes in San Diego this year. Jeremy Cady is pacing toward 120 closed transactions between his two markets of Atlanta, GA and Jacksonville, FL. I recently had the opportunity to get these two Rockstar agents in the same room at the same time to pick their brains […]
Where Does Your Business Need Help Most?
Quick… rate your business in each of these 5 categories on a scale of 1-10: Marketing & Lead Generation Lead Conversion Productivity Hacks Teams Coaching & Acceleration In my 30+ years of working with real estate professionals, these five topics have repeatedly emerged as the most crucial to agents’ success. So… Where do you need […]
Revealing Real Estate’s Top 50 Video Influencers (with BombBomb CMO Steve Pacinelli) – #TomFerryShow
I’m pretty sure I’ve made the importance of video crystal clear over the past couple years. I’ve had my own YouTube channel since 2007, and I’ve been a huge proponent of agents doing video for almost as long. There should be no confusion that I believe in a “video-first” marketing philosophy for agents. Internally, we’ve […]
5 Fantastic Scripts to Overcome Frequent Objections – #TomFerryShow
Getting an objection might strike fear in some people. Not me. The way I see it, an objection is just one step closer to a “yes.” ESPECIALLY when you know what to say. That’s what this #TomFerryShow is all about… knowing what to say when those objections come your way.
Five Scripts to Overcome the Most Common Objections in Real Estate
Can you remember a time when a potential client said something that completely stopped you in your tracks? You know what I’m talking about… Let’s say you meet with homeowners who were thinking of selling their home … and they ask you to cut your commission to 1% … what would you say?
Fearless Objection Handling – #TomFerryShow
As you are probably well aware, the failure rate for real estate agents is 87%. The reason for this failure? Lack of sales training and fear! Most people are afraid to handle sales objections and make the close, so they simply don’t. When you know how to answer objections they work to your advantage. Each […]
Top 10 Objections and the Scripts to Overcome Them
The truth hurts … So when I ask if you want to know a secret about sales, I have to warn you that you might not like the answer. It’s an important truth though, because once you know it you are much more likely to become a better salesperson. Here’s the secret – you’re supposed […]
Top 10 Objections and the Scripts to Overcome them
Overcoming objections and walking away with a YES is a skill every real estate professional must master. Top 10 Objections and the Proven Scripts to Overcome Them 1. I have a friend in the business who will give me a discount commission. Will you do the same? No…I would suggest working with your friend instead…(pause)…(Name), I’m […]