This May marks Inman’s sixth annual Agent Appreciation Month. Look for profiles of top producers, opinions on the current state of the industry and tangible takeaways you can implement in your career today. Plus, the prestigious Future Leaders of Real Estate return this month, too.
Pulse is a recurring column where we ask for readers’ takes on varying topics in a weekly survey and report back with our findings.
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Hard-charging negotiator? Calm, wise advisor? Perfectly poised social butterfly? Today’s agents have to play all those roles and more, depending on the market, the circumstances and the needs of their clients. It’s not enough to know your stuff; you’ve got to be able to combine top-tier marketing with deep-down understanding of the market’s intricacies.
We wondered what trait you think best defines today’s top real estate agents? Is it their public image or their behind-the-scenes networking skills? Is it their social media presence or their in-person impact? What do the best agents have that others don’t — and how can new agents duplicate that magic? Here’s what you said:
- Resilience, being organized, staying informed about best practices
- Compassion and perseverance
- A fantastic sphere of influence, including friends, associates, classmates, etc.
- Persistent
- Resilience and polite perseverance
- Professionalism: Today’s top agents are in it for the right reasons — for the long haul. Real estate is a profession, not a side hustle or hobby. Those who prioritize client’s interests over their own, maintain a consistent overall brand and level of decorum (no brokerage hopping or crazy inappropriate videos/Reels), continually strive to learn, adapt, focus on their niche/sphere/hyperlocal market, and constantly learn and sharpen their skillset will always have a steady stream of repeat and referral business (both incoming and outgoing)
- Patience from the beginning to the end of each transaction
- Calmness, perseverance, kindness, generosity
Editor’s note: These responses were given anonymously and, therefore, are not attributed to anyone specifically. Responses were also edited for grammar and clarity. Inman doesn’t endorse any specific method, and regulations may vary from state to state.
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