In today’s market, you should combat clients’ uncertainties with facts.

With everything going on right now, it’s easy to get caught up in the media hype. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to say to ease your clients’ fears about the market. However, today I have the facts and tips that you should share with your clients to position you as the neighborhood expert and a voice of reason, which will increase your business:

1. The real estate market is very active. Make sure you provide statistics that support what is truly happening right now, info that they can’t get anywhere else but from you, the expert. Our MLS provides these stats, such as the average days on market, the current inventory level, and a daily hot sheet. Right now, inventory is extremely low and the average days on market for April and May are under 30. Homes are still selling for 95% to 100% of their list price. These stats show that the market is still hot!

“ If you can position yourself as an expert, the business will eventually come.”

2. Don’t be a salesperson. Be empathetic and helpful instead. There will be prospects who want to put their home search on hold with everything going on right now. Respect their wishes, and continue to provide them value on a regular basis. It’s important to make a connection and talk to them; the business will come later. They should know that you're there to help, not just to sell.

3. You have to stay in touch. Do you have a systematic way to regularly stay in touch with your database? The fortune is definitely in the follow up. Many people are home and available to talk, so take advantage of those opportunities while things are still shut down. You can call, send a handwritten note, mail market info to them, and provide video, text, and emails. It’s important to stay top of mind and ease their fears.

The bottom line to all of this is that real estate is still moving and business is still happening. If you can position yourself as an expert by providing helpful info and making a connection, then stay in regular contact, the business will come. 

If you have any questions about what you should say to clients or how you should position yourself, join me for one of my weekly help sessions, which you can register for at richmondrealestatejobs.com. They happen every Wednesday!

If you have any other business-related questions, don't hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you.