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No Job Too Big or Too Small

I use to think that "No Job Too Big or Too Small" was comical when I would see it advertised on business trucks. 

Now I have a NEW ATTITUDE.

Let me ask you... how big of a difference does it make to you if your client is looking in the 100,000 price range or 1.2 mil?

I say both are equally as important!  It use to be that a 100K home was a lot of money for a home....now the average home costs more than that here in the mid-west.

Even though a 100K home isn't big bucks, I've found some agents steer clear of folks who can only buy that dollar amount.

Quite frankly, I think you are cutting yourself short.  Yes, you have to work just as hard on a 100K sale as you do on a 1.2 mil...... but done properly, the referrals that you could receive from a 100K sale are unlimited.

I'd be anxious to hear your view points.


Fran White, REALTOR®
Reece and Nichols Residential
816-682-3897
www.kansascity-realestate.net
www.franwhite.reeceandnichols.com

8 comments • Kansas City North Real Estate :: Fran White 816-682-3897 • July 20 2006 07:36AM

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I had a call the other day from someone looking for a home in the $325,000 range and I probably can't help her.  Houses on Long Island, even with the market descent, are closer to $400,000 for a decent starter home.  Sadly, I'd be hard pressed to find a one bedroom co-op for $100,000. 

 

Posted by Geri Sonkin (RE/MAX Hearthstone) over 3 years ago
I understand what you are saying, not all areas are going to have 100K properties.  I just meant, those that do shouldn't discount that buyer. Thanks for responding. :)
Posted by Fran White over 3 years ago
Fran, I treat all deals the same regardless of price. For me the "thrill is in the deal". I never even think about the commission. I enjoy what I do and truly love doing deals and helping people sell their properties. And because of that I get paid. I used to bag groceries, wait tables, sell vacumm cleaners, drive taxi cabs, peddle frozen meats door to door, hustle timeshare tours from a kiosk in the mall and many other menial low paying jobs. And I was the best at every one I ever had. So if someone wants me to list their $10,000 lot for a $500 commission, you betcha I'm on it. I will give it all of my attention just as if it were a large commercial building. And you are right they will be customers for life.
Posted by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc over 3 years ago
Bryant makes a good point about having a customer for life.  I have also found the less-afluent client is generally more appreciative of your efforts, since they tend to be first-time homebuyers and are very nervous about the process.
Posted by Auburn Football (Whipped the Gators...Again) over 3 years ago
Everyone needs a home. It doesn't matter what the cost, it is equally important. I agree totally with what you are saying. I got a call from someone the other day who is disabled and only qualifies for 65k. That's tough even where I live in New Mexico but I am helping her with a small condo in a decent neighborhood. I mught only get a small commission but the satisfaction is immense.
Posted by Deb Hurt over 3 years ago

I agree with you, though I do think lower priced buyers can be more finicky. I had a (first-time) buyer in the $160,000 range and that took more work, time and effort than the $600,000 (repeat) buyer. 

Posted by Ben Kakimoto - Seattle Condo Specialist (John L. Scott - Seattle | Belltown) over 3 years ago
I have always like our internet buyers seem more informed and once qualified we have buyer  specialist on our team that work them all.
Posted by Teri Isner GRI, CRS, CIPS (Keller Williams Celebration) over 3 years ago
We have agents in our office that won't list vacant land in North Port (because of the low comission). We gladly except all of the customers that come our way. Big or small we help them all!
Posted by Roxanne & Shannon Moore-Realtors, North Port FL (Re/Max Anchor Realty) over 3 years ago

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