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Real estate tips – interviewing listing agents w/ Jim Klinge
Posted on May 19th, 2010 25 commentskatsid asked:
Thinking of selling your house? To sell for top dollar, it’s critical that you get the right agent to help you! “Jim the Realtor” works in Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, CA – if you’re thinking of selling around here, give him a call. He’ll answer these questions and more. Also take a look at his website for current market conditions and statistics that will help you see exactly where the market is in North San Diego County. www.bubbleinfo.com His email address is jim@jimklinge.com
CharlesNews Bubbleinfo, Carlsbad Oceanside, Current Market, Email Address, Estate Agents, Interviewing, Jim Klinge, North San Diego, North San Diego County, Real Estate, Realtor, San Diego County, Statistics, Top Dollar, Vista Ca25 responses to “Real estate tips – interviewing listing agents w/ Jim Klinge”
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You know an agent is lying if his or her lips are moving. They give you all the lines–”I love this house, it will go first day”–”We’ll get the full asking price”–”I work for YOU and you’ll never find a harder working agent”
Well, the second you sign they are plotting to rip you off and get rid of the house any way they can, and as fast as they can. Agents have to be replaced with a better system. It will come. Let those cockroaches starve -
sheena801 May 23rd, 2010 at 13:14
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liorohu May 25th, 2010 at 10:56
Nice one……..
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swankrecords May 26th, 2010 at 08:38
This was posted back in 8/06. History tells us he was spot on.
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jessedean87 May 26th, 2010 at 09:55
i recon your doing a good job mate. Thanks for your video
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4realestateleads May 28th, 2010 at 11:53
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
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KANSASuuuuROCK May 29th, 2010 at 20:34
Good Info, talk & Tips Jim. More should do this.
Unprofessional Realtors, have hit an all-time high. TRUE
Good Luck & Blessings 2009-2010-2011…
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Beingreal40 May 29th, 2010 at 21:46
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!
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PutmyDevilinUrHell May 31st, 2010 at 13:33
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? -
garyd60517 June 2nd, 2010 at 21:28
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.
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951137 June 2nd, 2010 at 23:43
Great ideas and video definatly works. It saves steps.
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IVNetwork June 3rd, 2010 at 23:40
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!
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Whylago June 4th, 2010 at 09:58
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…
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JimtheRealtor June 7th, 2010 at 17:35
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
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dannn1111 June 9th, 2010 at 09:37
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.
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JimtheRealtor June 10th, 2010 at 09:39
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.
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dannn1111 June 10th, 2010 at 23:52
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.
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JimtheRealtor June 11th, 2010 at 18:13
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.
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dannn1111 June 13th, 2010 at 15:29
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.
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bpsylvester June 14th, 2010 at 21:17
He has some good advice for aspiring agents like me. Thanks for the video.
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Stanseng June 18th, 2010 at 08:33
Real Estate is booming here in Houston and in Dallas.
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Stanseng June 21st, 2010 at 04:25
Keep waiting
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egnilk66 June 23rd, 2010 at 19:19
I like this guy because we have the same last name.
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kevinatucla June 26th, 2010 at 00:04
but he has good points, still im waiting for prices to crash i wanna buy a millon dollar home for 200,000
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jjsoccer10 June 28th, 2010 at 01:51
Overall, quality information. Very good ideas to identify the right agents.
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