Managers and brokers need to tell new and part-time agents the hard truth about what it takes to succeed in real estate — a full-time commitment, emotional resilience, lifelong learning, and willingness to prospect and generate your own leads.
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Month: <span>October 2019</span>
Picture this: you’re invited to an open house at a penthouse in Midtown Manhattan, but instead of a typical showing, this is a sunset soirée. You’re greeted at the door and guided to one of the home’s most striking features: a fabulous pool surrounded by the glittering lights of the NYC skyline — and brimming with guests.
Lead conversion rate in the real estate industry sits below one percent, as T3 Sixty estimates. Sound rather rough? That’s because, compared to other sectors, it is. To put things in perspective, the software industry’s conversion rate sits comfortably at seven percent, the healthcare industry is eight percent, and retail boasts a three percent average conversion rate.
Local market reports from the relentless sales professionals of Century 21 Real Estate nationally indicate that supply in some local markets is moving toward demand equilibrium. As such, DOM (days on market) is increasing, and sellers looking for a competitive edge.
Strong interest in family homes is driving results above reserves regularly in Manningham and Whitehorse, with local agents crying out for new listings to keep up with demand.
The post Manningham auctions: Vendors urged to list, demand gains pace appeared first on realestate.com.au.
Here’s a conversion with style and substance. A discerning homebuyer has picked up a vintage slice of inner north culture after turning their nose up at the auction but circling back later.
The post Enoteca Sileno: original home of Carlton North icon sold appeared first on realestate.com.au.
A heritage-listed business and residence in a historic Midlands village is on the market.
The post Heritage-listed property and business in the Midlands up for sale appeared first on realestate.com.au.
It would have been back to the drawing board for a weekend buyer if it wasn’t for her young daughter, who helped mum win their new home and also got the nod from a market expert.
The post Five-year-old helps mum win keys at Bentleigh auction appeared first on realestate.com.au.
The Australian property record has been shattered with a local buyer paying more than $140 million for this luxury penthouse in the heart of Sydney.
The post Australia’s most expensive home revealed: One Sydney Harbour penthouse sells for over $140m appeared first on realestate.com.au.
The inner west and Blacktown regions led the way on the auction front this weekend, both recording a clearance rate above 90 per cent.
The post Sydney auction market: Clearance rate above 82 per cent as inner west and Blacktown lead the way appeared first on realestate.com.au.