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Coaching Tips & Stragegies #29LISTING STRATEGIES (10)
First, have you prequalified the Sellers for their motivation? Do they have you packet of information and comparables? What is your system that you follow when you arrive for the marketing presentation? How long is your presentation?
Here are the 14 productive elements to a great listing presentation.
Show up on time
Dress professionally
Have a clipboard ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 9, 2009
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Total New Housing Starts (Seasonable adjusted and annualized)
Province
June 2009
June 2008
July 2009
July 2008
August 2009
August 2008
Newfoundland/Labrador
2,900
2,800
2,900
1,800
2,400
3,100
PEI
1,000
600
600
400
1,000
700
Nova Scotia
2,700
3,900
3,300
3,400
4,200
3,300 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 5, 2009
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Average MLS resale price for local markets
City
August 2008
August 2009
Halifax
$222,180
$231,203
Saint John, NB
$158,669
$166,117
Montréal
$263,165
$276,243
Ottawa
$282,792
$312,176
Toronto
$364,880
$387,899
Hamilton/Burlington
$283,974
$291,374
Winnipeg ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 5, 2009
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The Clear Choice is CENTURY21.caCentury21.ca delivers 3X the # of unique visitors per sales rep than any other competitive brand in Canada:
http://onlineoffice.century21.ca/PublicStorage.c?ID=d0891ba2-54ae-4915-b0b3-d0c719261778
It's Your Career - I'm Here To Support YOU!,
Constantine Isslamow
Real Estate Broker/Mortgage Broker/Manager
Century 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage/CENTUM Core Financial Inc.
Independently Owned ...
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on October 4, 2009
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Coaching Tips & Strategies #28LISTING STRATEGIES (9)
A feature is what you have or do; the benefit is what your client is going to experience! Or it could be the result from any particular feature.
Here’s a look at a couple of basic features and benefits for you to use in your listing presentation.
Feature: Great Technology
Benefit: A huge percentage of home buyers are starting their initial home search on the internet. ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 3, 2009
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U.S. Unemployment RateUnemployment rate at 9.8 per cent in September, as employers cut 263,000 jobs
The unemployment rate in the U.S. was at 9.8 per cent in September, as employers cut 263,000 jobs.
It's Your Career - I'm Here To Support YOU!,
Constantine Isslamow
Real Estate Broker/Mortgage Broker/Manager
Century 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage/CENTUM Core Financial Inc.
Independently Owned and Operated
www.Twitter.com/ConstantineC21 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 2, 2009
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Real Estate Trend Indicator September 2009http://onlineoffice.century21.ca/PublicStorage.c?ID=ecdc33b3-0d42-4f81-b9e2-c3864da0e29b
The 3rd quarter of 2009 came to an end on September 30th. Looking at the City of Peterborough, sub-districts 1-5, single family, all types, we are clearly still in a buyers market with only 3.0 months of inventory. The last quarter had an average number of sales of 119. Currently there are 274 listings. ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 2, 2009
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September Real Estate Sales by Price Pointhttp://onlineoffice.century21.ca/PublicStorage.c?ID=3f8d2e0e-6dda-48f7-af3d-74a1f1c115e4
http://onlineoffice.century21.ca/PublicStorage.c?ID=34a9162d-0594-49e8-871f-45b5bc5aab51
These 2 attachments shows the units sold by price point along with average days and sale to list%. The information is on All Sub Districts, Single Family, All Types.
Top 5 price points for units sold ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 2, 2009
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Easy ways to save valuable time1. Don't give out your work e-mail address for personal use. If you've already done this, provide your personal e-mail address and advise contacts that you do not check your personal e-mail during business hours. Average Daily Time Savings = 30 minutes per day.
2. Don't give out your business phone number for personal use. If you've already done this, provide your home number and advise contacts ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 30, 2009
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Coaching Tips & Strategies #27LISTING STRATEGIES (8)
The critical differences between Features and Benefits:
I hear it all the time, “We’re the best or I’m the best because we have the best this and the most advanced that” “So what?”
Features are not the piece that excites someone to take action, it’s the Benefit.
The consumer wants to know, “What is the benefit of working ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 30, 2009
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Coaching Tips & Strategies #26LISTING STRATEGIES (6)
How are you verbalizing your marketing skills?
(Example Step 3, - Market Knowledge):
What is market knowledge? Is it a simple Market Analysis or is there more to it?
Do you know the difference between Median Prices vs. Average Sales price?
If so, what does it all really mean?
How about days on market? Sales price as a percentage of list prices?
Your commitment is ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 23, 2009
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Coaching Tips & Strategies #25LISTING STRATEGIES (6)
How are you verbalizing your marketing skills?
(Example Step 2, - Marketing Skills):
“Mr. and Mrs Seller, marketing your home is defined by using cost-effective, results proven strategies to get your home sold....Maximum exposure to the greatest number of potential buyers.... What are your expectations of me in marketing your home?”
Sure, you have all the ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 19, 2009
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Coaching Tips & Strategies #24
LISTING STRATEGIES (5)
“You know the market, you know how to market and you’re a great negotiator.”
But how are you at verbalizing your negotiating skills?
(Example, Step One – Negotiating Skills):
“Mr. And Mrs. Seller, in your opinion, who do you feel the primary person is that I negotiate with when getting your home sold?”
The typical answer ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
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Most Affordable Markets in the U.S.In its annual survey of most- and least-affordable housing markets, BusinessWeek quoted a number of experts who believe that for many people, the current low interest rates and low housing prices have combined to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a home. Dennis Torres, executive director of real estate operations at Pepperdine University, says, "People are going to talk about this as 'I ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
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Stay Safe at Open Houses
Open houses can be a great sales tool—but hosting one also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Take these steps to stay safe:
If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house.
Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial.
Upon entering ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
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Coaching Tips & Strategies #23LISTING STRATEGIES (4)
Let’s talk about the “Listing Presentation”. It’s the one time that you have to verbalize your value proposition and someone else gets to measure whether you are worth it or not.
Buyers are easy to work with...they call on a sigh, you set an appointment, you ask them if they like the house, they say yes, you fill in the blanks on the contract, ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 12, 2009
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on September 9, 2009
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Units Sold January 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009 by Price PointsPeterborough and The Kawarthas Number of Units Sold by
Price, Average Days on Market and Sale to List%
January 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009
Price
Units Sold
Average Days
Sale to List %
<30,000
0
0
0
30000-39999
1
98
80
40000-49999
3
149
83
50000-59999
0
0 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 7, 2009
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Stats You Should Know August, 2009Here is a recap of activity for the Peterborough Kawartha Association of REALTORS®.
Total active listings
2,127
Compared to last year at this time
2,442
Average list price
$236,759
Average market time
81 Days
Compared to last year at this time
69 Days
List price vs. sales price ratio
96%
Compared ...
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on September 5, 2009
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Canadian Unemployment rate on the rise.27,100 job gains in August, but unemployment rate rises to 8.7%
Canada's unemployment rate rose to 8.7 per cent in August, from 8.6 per cent the previous month. The economy created 27,100 new jobs.
It's Your Career - I'm Here To Support YOU!,
Constantine Isslamow
Real Estate Broker/Mortgage Broker/Manager
Century 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage/CENTUM Core Financial Inc.
Independently Owned ...
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on September 4, 2009
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Bank Prime Lending Rate
June 5, 2009
2.25%
July 22, 2009
2.25%
September 11, 2009
Next meeting date
It's Your Career - I'm Here To Support YOU!,
Constantine Isslamow
Real Estate Broker/Mortgage Broker/Manager
Century 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage/CENTUM Core Financial Inc.
Independently Owned and Operated
www.Twitter.com/ConstantineC21
CENTUM Core ...
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on September 4, 2009
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Canada Bond RateGovernment of Canada Bonds
Bond Type
July 29, 2009
August 12, 2009
August 26, 2009
1 year Treasury Bill
0.59%
0.57%
0.53%
3 year Benchmark Bond Yield
1.94%
1.80%
1.79%
5 year Benchmark Bond Yield
2.66%
2.62%
2.65%
10 year Benchmark Bond Yield
3.53%
3.52%
3.39% ...
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on September 4, 2009
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Housing StartsTotal New Housing Starts (Seasonable adjusted and annualized)
Province
May 2009
May 2008
June 2009
June 2008
July 2009
July 2008
Newfoundland/Labrador
2,800
2,900
2,900
2,800
2,900
1,800
PEI
800
700
1,000
600
600
400
Nova Scotia
2,900
3,800
2,700 ...
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on September 4, 2009
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Resale pricesAverage MLS resale price for local markets
City
July 2008
July 2009
Halifax
$236,514
$243,524
Saint John, NB
$154,273
$156,010
Montréal
$272,039
$280,890
Ottawa
$295,134
$300,635
Toronto
$371,410
$395,414
Hamilton/Burlington
$281,580
$296,591 ...
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on September 4, 2009
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Affordability Index Standard Two StoreyHousing Affordability Index
Standard Two-Storey
Average Price
Qualifying Income
Affordability Measure
Province
Q1 2009
Y/Y % ch.
Q1 2009
Q4 2008
Q1 2009
British Columbia
530,500
-6.3
107,600
72.7
65.3
Alberta
358,800
-9.7
80,900
42.3
36.2 ...
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on September 4, 2009
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