Real estate tips - interviewing listing agents w/ Jim Klinge

[tedabalos5]

I'm reading a book called “REO BOOM” and from all the books that I have been reading to get into REO’s this is the by farthest the only one that explains step by step procedures how REO’s really do work. Explains what banks are looking in a listing agent. Don’t forget to follow the “REO FARM” method. Best of luck in 2012

[JBROOKS7321]

selling the house for agents

[VegasRealEstateBlog]

I like it. Thank you!

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[919350829705]

very good advice Jim

[xentrix111]

I am in my first year of doing real estate and I am closing on my 11th deal. When promoting myself I use the companies profile and it works. Sellers want to work with the most selling agency and with the person they like and trust, so be personable and be yourself and find other things you have in common with your clients: cars, dogs, hobbies, etc...

[RLJ93727]

I like this video

[Jackdave72]

Either way, the market dictates the sale of the house a lot of variables go toward or against the sale of the house. They are too numerous to mention in this space. As long as the seller is cooperative with the agent in pricing the house reasonably it should sell.

[Jackdave72]

These are all good tips. Good going Jim Klinge. I have only a few constructive things to say: New agents also need listings so they can become experienced. So there is no harm in giving listings to new agents as long as they are confident enough to handle it. Second, the bubble talk - agents can lie their way through it and win the listing anyways.

[liorohu]

Nice one........

[swankrecords]

This was posted back in 8/06. History tells us he was spot on.

[jessedean87]

i recon your doing a good job mate. Thanks for your video

[4realestateleads]

I've watched a lot of Jim's videos, most are just funny but some have valuable tips. This particular video is very informational. Thanks again Jim.

Mike Waters

[KANSASuuuuROCK]

Good Info, talk & Tips Jim. More should do this.

Unprofessional Realtors, have hit an all-time high. TRUE

Good Luck & Blessings 2009-2010-2011...

[Beingreal40]

Yes agents and lenders are going to attack my comment.

Agents wont lower their commision. They'll say their broker wont allow them.

It's way better to have your bank reject your loan than dealing with a broker that will seek out any program just make them money.

Real estate agents justify there hard work between Oprah commercials.

Lenders justify there hard work between long lunches.

There's nothing they can do that you can't!

It's your money. It's your life. It's your note!

[PutmyDevilinUrHell]

You have pretty much killed any chance for the new agents who are in the business that are talented.

What would you do Jim if a seller saw this video right before you came to present before them in your first or second year in the business?

[951137]

Great ideas and video definatly works. It saves steps.

[IVNetwork]

Need more eye contact w/your audience. Would be nice if you were in front of a home and delivering message or your desk. Anyway the info. was dead on. Great tips!

[dannn1111]

Some good points. But this is also a typical seasoned SD agent trying to make the new guys look bad as they do not have the volume under their belts. Number of homes sold is not necessarily indicative of service level and ability to get deals done.

[JimtheRealtor]

dannn1111,

The number of homes sold is a great indicator of ability to get deals done - the proof is in the pudding! You're welcome to name a better indicator.

For you to say I'm trying to make new guys look bad is off-base. I'm trying to give consumers some real help that is relevant.

[dannn1111]

Jim. I like the info you provide and can tell you definitely know what you are talking about. Just from 2:06 to 3:03 if what rubbed me the wrong way. I have new agent friends who are excellent at evaluating comps and pricing strategies, discussing market trends/financials, etc. They do not however have the total number of sales under their belt that you stress due to their length of time in the business. I feel that people should not be penalized due to their lenth of time in the business.

[JimtheRealtor]

I can live with that. People love using gut instinct, so let's do some of both. If the agent you're talking to is light on sales but has demonstrated a thorough understanding - take a chance on him or her. How many old veterans are too tired or too busy to help? Plenty - so balance it out. But I'd like to add that the experienced veteran know more ways to handle problems that arise during the escrow period than the newer agents do. If the choice is close, select the veteran.

[dannn1111]

I am on board with that logic Jim. In addition, as long as a newer agent has a strong, dedicated broker backing him/her, such escrow problems can also be handled. Best of luck with business and I look forward to checking out your blog as well.

[JimtheRealtor]

Broker supervision is a lost art, but yes when in place it can really ramp up the learning curve for new agents quickly. The blog discusses a variety of current real estate issues, thanks for checking it. bubbleinfodotcom

[Whylago]

Great advice Jim. As far as a better indicator, I like to look at the number of homes sold to the number of listings taken. All else being the same, if I were given the choice between the agent that listed 100 homes a year and only sold 70% and an agent that listed 50 but sold 95%, I would probably go with the 95% agent...

[garyd60517]

More often than not, you're not talking about those numbers. You're talking about an agent selling 30 houses per year in the business for a long time, or an agent in their first couple years with 3-5 deals per year. Most sellers want the person with the most experience. If you're in your first couple years, and feel like your experience is costing you deals, find a "Mentor" in your office that will let you use his name and experience. Tell your sellers that you work closely with them. It works.

[bpsylvester]

He has some good advice for aspiring agents like me. Thanks for the video.

[Stanseng]

Real Estate is booming here in Houston and in Dallas.

[egnilk66]

I like this guy because we have the same last name.

[jjsoccer10]

Overall, quality information. Very good ideas to identify the right agents.

[kevinatucla]

but he has good points, still im waiting for prices to crash i wanna buy a millon dollar home for 200,000

[Stanseng]

Keep waiting

[musrum]

Usefull advise here, it's pretty much the same in the UK, if your're honest.

[WornOutOldMan]

Smart Video!