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Fundamentals In Real Estate Part 1 : Getting Started Pranav Pandya Franchise Development Manager RE/MAX Mumbai Gujarat

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One of the most complex and significant financial events in peoples' lives is the purchase or sale of a home. Because of the complexity, size, and lack of frequency of these transactions, people typically seek the help of Broker Associates for this process. Broker Associates therefore must have a thorough knowledge of the real estate market in their communities. They must know which neighborhoods will best fit their clients' needs and budgets. They must be familiar with local zoning and tax laws and know where to obtain financing for the purchase of property.

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Fundamentals In Real Estate Part 1 : Getting

StartedPranav PandyaFranchise Development ManagerRE/MAX Mumbai Gujarat Maharashtra

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Getting StartedoNature of the workoMarket trendsoBecome the Sales Associate of

choiceo Four reasons why Sales Associates

failo Sales Associate mission statementsoGoalsoMarketing plan

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Nature of the work

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NATURE OF WORK

o When selling property verify ownership and act as an intermediator.

o When listing properties for sale, compare the listed property with similar properties.

o Before showing properties to potential buyers meet with them to get an idea of the type of home they would like/ afford.

o Must follow your client’s instruction thoroughlyo Once the buyer and seller signs a contract, you

must ensure, all the term of contract met.

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Market trends

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• Social – Demographics, Cultural changes

• Economic– Consumer income, Interest rates

• Technological – Internet consumers, Social media

• Competition – Main players, New players, – Their competitive advantages and weaknesses

• Regulatory – Laws, Consumerism

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MARKET KNOWLEDGE

• As part of the market knowledge that Agent need to have, he has to devote enough time to learn things needed to execute his business well.

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BECOME THE SALES ASSOCIATE OF CHOICE

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While selecting an agent what a customer is looking for ?

• Trustworthiness

– Give a guarantee– Testimonials– Organizations– Positions held– Be up front

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• Market Expertise:

Insight into the neighborhood – schools, crime, activities, events, demographics and being able to refer local renovators or landscapers, loan advisors, cleaning services etc..

Neighborhood expertise can be critical in establishing trust - and you are selling TRUST!

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Listening skills

– Ask questions– Add testimonials– Buyer interview process

Accessibility

– Return phone calls or emails– Feedback on showings– Set a minimum contact period

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• Helpfulness– Keep “it’s my pleasure” attitude– Provide literature

The best way to get what you want is by helping others get what they want.

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• Professionalism– Negotiation skills– Be patient and flexible– Pay attention– Hardworking– Networked– Diligence

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1. Unrealistic expectations

2. Not enough working capital

3. Burn-out

4. Part-time work

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Sales Associate mission statements

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Guideline questions:• What does your business do, what is the reason

for your businesses existence?• Who benefits from your business products or

services, what are you trying to achieve on behalf of your customers?

• Why is it better than other businesses products or services in the marketplace?

• What do you do well?• Who do you serve best?• What actions would you like to be distinguished

for?• Where would you like your business to be going?

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Mission Statement examples• I cater to high-tech clients, providing

them the kind of service that they expect from a modern real estate Sales Associate. If you consider yourself high-tech, I am the Sales Associate you want to work with.

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I am in business to make sure that first-time buyers have a great experience in their transaction. This includes knowledge of specialized financing.

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• My mission is to make sure that sellers in West Ahmedabad or South Mumbai or Pune sell at the highest possible price in the least amount of time. My thorough pricing techniques help my clients set the price right from the beginning of the process.

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• My business purpose is to help clients from different cultures buy and sell houses in the Ahmedabad/Mumbai/Pune/South Gujarat area. I guarantee a good business experience by communicating with them in their own language and by helping them to overcome cultural barriers every time that this is needed.

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I specialize in helping buyers from overseas purchase a property in my beautiful part of the world. I accomplish this by providing abundant information not only about real estate, but about the entire experience of living abroad.

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GOALS

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Have goals for all areas• Real estate career• Spiritual• Health• Family• Social• Recreation

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Guide for your real estate career goals1. Annual Commission Goal RS.._______

2. Average Commission Rs. _______3. # of sales to achieve your goal #1/#2 ___4. # of buyer transactions – you are selling Sales Associate ___5. # of seller transactions – you are listing Sales Associate ___6. Sales/listings ratio - % listings that sell ___7. % of contracts that close ___8. # of sales contracts required #4/#7 ___9. # of appointments needed to obtain a listing ___10.# of contacts to obtain one listing appointment ___11.# of listings required #5/#6 ___12.# of listing appointments required #11 x #9 ___13.# of listing appointments per month #12/12 ___14.# of listing appointments per week ___15.# of contacts per week #14 x #10 ___

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MARKETING PLAN

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Three major areas• Following-up on the transactions

that you have on the table• Prospecting for new business• Contacting past clients and centers

of influence

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List of Sales Associate Tools• Login name and password to access RE/MAX Mainstreet

• RE/MAX Pins• RE/MAX yardsigns• Photo to be used for business

cards and personal promotion• Appointment scheduler• Contact management system• Map Book or GPS• Business cards, preferably with

photo• Tape measure or electronic

measuring device• Amortization table or financial

calculator

• Thank-you notes• Contact cards• Lock boxes (if applicable)• Listing presentation• Buyer presentation• Smart phone• Laptop computer• Digital Camera• Listing agreement form• Buyer agreement form• Open house signs• Name badge• Flashlight• Basic tool kit (to install yard- signs, etc.)

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