Just to round out the past couple of posts let me give a plug to the Real Estate agent in your area who has been there for the past couple of decades trying to get your attention. I know people who step back from that agent when they finally meet. In a lot of cases you may end up on some mailing list or get those random phone calls asking if you, or any one you know, is interested in buying or selling Real Estate. That’s called the lead generation part of the business.
Many of these people are highly trained sales agents who see Real Estate as a commissioned sales position. That is the way the system is set up. That’s the perception the public has. Brokerages in many ways are also in direct competition with the agents. Brokerages want you to think of them first no matter which agent you pick the brokerage wants you to pick one of theirs. So in some cases when you pick a brokerage you may be getting a relatively new agent.
That person who has been in your neighborhood has usually been around for a long time for a reason. It may be that they are just good at lead generation, but I have found most of the people with long track records, who live in the community, have thrived by referral. These people spend a lot of money to stay where they are. They advertise, donate time to the community, spend time building a business, and are careful to maintain a good reputation.
These people are running a business. They are spending money in your community and paying taxes. You should really get to know these people and possibly help them the way you should any neighborhood business.
About David Losh
In 1984 I got my Real Estate license and worked in a small company called Advance Properties. The owner was extremely interested in Real Estate, building, and land development. Most of his work was concentrated North of Seattle. Since the 1970s I had worked for Real Estate agents in Seattle as a contractor, mostly preparing properties for rent, and sale.
After a few years my skill level increased considerably concerning land use, building code, and development practices. Escrow, and lending offices were housed at the Advance Properties building so it was easy to get involved in all aspects of Real Estate. It was very much a family owned, and operated business.
Over the years my Real Estate license has been at a variety of Real Estate companies, and offices. Nothing compares to those early years, or that sense of family. Real Estate has gotten to be corporate owned.
My hope with this blog is to share with you some of the things I've learned. If you have Real Estate needs, or want contractor help, I refer freely to what best suits you. If you should choose to work with me you'll find a great resource.
My Real Estate license is at Skyline Properties in Northgate. Skyline is a locally owned company that is a desk fee office. There is a wide variety of diverse agents. It helps me with some of the other projects that I have, and mentoring that I do, to be able to work with people from other cultures.
Here in Seattle we are close to Vancouver BC and are the gateway to China. Boeing has a great trade relationship with China, as does Microsoft have with all of Asia. We are a culturally diverse community, and it helps me to be invlolved.
Thank you so much, there aren’t enough posts on this… or at least i cant find them. I am turning into such a blog nut, I just cant get enough and this is such an important topic… i’ll be sure to write something about your site