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EMBRACING SMART HOMES: Does New Technology Really Increase Home Value?

How to Answer the Inevitable Question:

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU?

Your Secret Presentation Weapon

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also works hard to gain her clients’ trust, as sh how important this transaction is. “They trust me 8) EMBRACING SMART HOMES: 20) YOUR are SECRET getting the best person for the job,” she ex the reason they refer me to other people as well DOES NEW TECHNOLOGY REALLY PRESENTATION WEAPON lot of out of towners, so building that trust is im INCREASE HOME VALUE? way she does this is by always expanding her kn the industry. “I’m an educated agent, and I hol nations including CRS (Certified Residential Sp (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager), AB Buyer’s Representative), SRES (Seniors Real Est CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert), eP Phone 310-734-1440 | Fax 310-734-1440 am continually keeping myself informed about w in the industry.” She has been inducted into th mag@topagentmagazine.com | www.topagentmagazine.com of Fame, received the Re/Max Lifetime Achie No portion of this issue may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior consent of the publisher. Top Agent Magazine is published by Feature Publications GA, Inc. Although precautions are taken to ensure the accuracy of published materials, Top Agent Magazine cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors.

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4 Ways Mentoring Up-and-Coming Employees Makes You a Better Agent In the world of real estate, there are always new agents joining the ranks. Even if you’ve been practicing for just a few short years, you’ve likely learned your fair share of lesson along the way. As an agent, much of your working philosophy is derived from first-hand experience and your work on the ground. This means that new agents are less prepared for the inevitable curveballs of the industry. That’s where you come in.

While mentorship is often pitched as a relationship that solely benefits the mentee, there is actually plenty to be gained from becoming a mentor. After all, personal growth goes hand-in-hand with professional growth, and becoming a mentor asks agents to thought4

fully explore and demonstrate their own ideologies, practices, and rationale. With that in mind, take a look at some of the benefits of mentorship below, and you’ll get a sense of why counseling new agents can be a boon to your own business.

Teaching lessons to others reinforces your own professional values.

Showing the ropes to young agents is a great way to brush-up on your foundational skills.

Verbalizing and demonstrating processes, or walking through the rationale behind negotiation tactics—all cause mentors to think through their established practices and outline in detail why they’ve chosen this route over an

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alternative. This helps older agents fine-tune their routines, while getting back in touch with the critical thinking that went into constructing those habits.

Mentorships allows you to see the big picture.

surely sharpen your ability as the head of a team. What’s more, you’ll be building skills of empathy, understanding, teaching, and constructive criticism. Working on those skills will better your practice and your ability to lead in your office.

After a lengthy industry tenure, it’s not uncommon for battle-worn agents to lose some steam and begin to burn out. By devoting some time to mentoring up-and-coming agents, you’ll get back in touch with your early days, remembering the excitement, the trials, and the hard lessons gleaned. Spending time with the next generation of real estate professionals can reinvigorate your practice, as seeing the business from the eyes of an eager amateur can inject energy into your working life.

You’ll benefit from seeing things from a new perspective.

Just as working with young agents can help you remember your career’s big picture, you may also benefit from working alongside someone with a new perspective. Young agents bring a different set of skills and awareness to their work, and established agents can benefit from a fresh take. If technology isn’t your strong suit, or you’re interested in tapping the Millennial homebuyer market, working with a younger agent is an excellent way to see through fresh eyes.

Mentoring young agents makes you a better leader.

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While some may balk at the time commitment or energy required to take on a mentee or two, you might consider it an act of ongoing education or professional development. While your mentee will undoubtedly benefit from access to your expertise, there’s certainly much to be gained from taking the time to cultivate tomorrow’s real estate leaders.

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SHONNA HAGIN If you’re looking to buy a home in Georgia’s Douglas County, look no further than Top Agent Shonna Hagin of The Realty Group. Shonna’s vast experience, coupled with her honest, authentic approach and client-first business ethos has made her a valuable resource to every one of her many grateful buyers and sellers. Shonna’s ability to obtain top dollar and quick sales for her listings has set her apart from much of her competition, and her reputation as a trusted real estate advocate continues to grow, year after year.

and graduating from the Interior Design Institute allows her to go a step further and offer staging for her clients that are selling homes. Shonna always hires professional photography exclusively, my photographer also does drone shots, and those are all costs that I pay for.” Shonna’s savvy utilization of the internet and social media ensures that each of her listings are seen by as many potential buyers as possible. “I post all my listings on social media along with MLS sites. My listings go out to 100’s of sites for buyers to view to include buyers from out of state.

Shonna’s work in the real estate industry began in 1997, when she accepted a position with the Trammell Crow Company, a high profile real estate development company. “I decided to obtain my real estate license while working with Trammell Crow” says Shonna. Eventually, Shonna moved on to working with buyers and sellers, ultimately joining The Realty Group, where she has built a solid business based on her astute business acumen and warm, welcoming personality.

“I’ve always loved real estate,” says Shonna. “As a child I loved touring homes with my parents and developed a passion for real estate and interior design.”

“I’m one-hundred percent loyal to my clients,” says Shonna, “I do my best to take care of them and to keep them educated step by step in the transaction process. That loyalty, as evidenced by her all-referral business, is clearly reciprocated.

The reviews she has received for her services is further evidence, including this one that was posted on her business Facebook page: “Shonna was our realtor when we built a house recently and she was amazing. She was always available to answer my thousands of questions and always so positive and encouraging. We will definitely use her in the future and recommend her to our friends!”

That true love of the industry inspired that passion that she feels for helping her customers achieve their real estate goals, whether it’s selling their home or purchasing their dream house. That passion, in turn, has translated into a business that is based almost entirely on referrals from satisfied customers who continue to refer their friends and family members.

When asked what they enjoy most about what they do for a living, many agents might be tempted to point to their commission checks. Not Shonna: “I really love helping people,” she enthuses.

“I love helping clients find and purchase probably the biggest investment in their lives, a place to call home. I also love helping clients stage and sell their homes very quickly.

Another reason behind Shonna’s success is the full-service approach she takes to each of her listings. Her marketing strategy is both thorough and highly-effective, and the sales results she achieves is one of the many factors that lie behind the exceptional loyalty her customers show her. Her love of interior design

Shonna’s plans for the future are fairly simple: to continue building her business, to continue to find new ways to implement technology to better service her customers, and above all, to continue providing the exceptional customer service that has become synonymous with her name.

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Embracing Smart Homes:

Does New Technology Really Increase Home Value?

Technology and innovation move at a lightning-fast clip, so it can be hard to keep up with all the smart-home trends sweeping the market at a given time. From smart thermostats to security systems accessed through an app on your phone—there are endless options to customize and update your home for the modern era. But which, if any, of these smart home products add 8

value to property in a significant, worthwhile capacity? Especially with new generations of the same products released in quick succession, it can be hard to determine whether it’s worth it to take the plunge. With that in mind, we’ve conducted a deep-dive into the smart home options out there that make the most sense for your bottom line and real estate investments.

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Smart home amenities range in price and return.

There are certain smart home products that won’t break the bank while still adding lovely touches and time-saving features to your space. For instance, a smart thermostat may not run more than a few hundred dollars, but it can take so much of the guesswork and analog nuisance out of programming your home’s internal environment. That said, buyers selling properties with mid-range amenities like this can’t expect a windfall in return. While smart home features can certainly lure buyers and give the sense that a home is attractively modern (and thus move-in ready), it doesn’t mean that you’ll be reaping a sizable monetary reward for your foresight. Conversely, this reality doesn’t mean those smart options

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are without value entirely; it just means that the value of smart home options may be apparent in a different capacity, like luring a particular buyer or creating a desirable, sleek image for a property headed to market.

On the other hand, larger scale smart home amenities that are being left behind for the buyer—like a smart refrigerator or wired sound throughout the property—may be able to lure particular buyers who value high-end details. While it can be difficult to state definitively the value of smart home options, the rule tends to be that the more you put in, the higher the likelihood you’ll reap the investment you sow. Focus your smart home options on home appliances first, then work your way toward security, thermostat, and entertainment options.

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Smart home amenities capture the attention of buyers

Agents must know how to pitch the value of smart home options

Even if you have mostly opted for small or mid-range smart home options, you can still benefit from their presence in a property—even if they don’t inflate your bottom line as a result. Smart home amenities have the power to focus the attention of buyers, sending a clear signal that the previous owners were tech-forward and made an effort to upgrade the property for the contemporary era. Millennial or Gen Z buyers especially value these up-to-date modifications, and the presence of these desirable gadgets can create added interest and drive up value naturally. Likewise, featuring these options in listing photography can also drive interest from younger or high-end buyers looking for move-in ready spaces.

Remember that smart home features are relatively fresh to the market. While some new construction properties are equipped with these smart amenities, just as many homes on the market don’t offer these upgrades and modern flairs. This means that many buyers, of all ages even, aren’t familiar with the benefits and perks of these options, let alone how they’re operated. Before you can derive value from a smart home or smart home features, you’ll need to understand a product’s proper usage, cost, and benefits. Do your homework regarding what smart home features can offer in terms time or cost savings, and be able to show prospective buyers how easy these objects are to use, as well. Do both, and you’ll be in proper command of what smart home features can offer buyers and pitch them accordingly.

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TIFFANY STONE Top Agent Tiffany Stone – of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers in Atlanta Georgia – brings to the real estate game a wealth of industry knowledge and a true commitment to providing her many buyers and sellers with topnotch service. Tiffany’s empathetic approach and her willingness to make herself available to her clients on a 24/7 basis has translated into a reputation as a trusted and highly-professional real estate advocate.

industry and decided I’d like to move over to the real estate side of things.” During her undergraduate coursework at the University of West Georgia where she earned a degree in business, Tiffany obtained her real estate license. Now, eleven years into her career, Tiffany sells the entire state of Georgia (“I’ve lived in this state my entire life, so there are few places in Georgia I’m not familiar with”), though she focuses primarily on the area within a thirty mile radius of downtown Atlanta.

Tiffany began her journey in the real estate world in 2008. “I was working with an REO property management company while I was in college, and I came into contact with a lot of real estate agents,” she recalls. “I just fell in love with the

In addition to residential sales, Tiffany is also a commercial and business brokerage Realtor whose past experience allows her to offer her clients a wide range of assistance, including mortgage, insurance and closing services. This

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when my clients aren’t working. I understand that people need a job in most cases to afford a mortgage to buy a house, so that’s going to mean a lot of work on evenings and weekends. When my clients reach out to me, they’re going to reach a live person, whether that’s me or my assistant. I don’t ever want them to feel like they’re just another number on a list.”

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of real estate transactions is absolutely staggering, and I couldn’t possibly ask for a nicer person to work with…I felt comfortable calling her at any time, and her response was always timely. After multiple offers, my home was under contract within weeks. I was impressed with her negotiation skills, and she was able to get my home sold for top dollar.”

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ships – ensures her listings are seen by as many potential buyers as possible.

When she’s not working, Tiffany enjoys nothing more than spending time with her husband and their young son. As a veteran house-flipper, she also loves home renovation and décor projects.

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Tiffany’s plans for the future are myriad, but chief among them is expanding her business to better serve her clients’ needs, and as part of that goal she has already obtained her Florida real estate license. “Although,” she says, “I’m still sticking with the company I love and respect; my Florida brokerage is Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Main Street Properties.” Above all, however, is her solid commitment to continue

providing the very best service available in the real estate industry.

When asked what she enjoys most about what she does, Tiffany points to the relationship aspect of the business. “I love that I’m making a difference in people’s lives,” she says. “I make it a personal goal to really listen to my clients to understand what they’re looking for and what’s most important to them.”

For more information about Tiffany Stone, please call 678-704-5844 or email Tiffany.Stone@metrobrokers.com

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How to Answer the Inevitable Question:

Why Should I Choose You? In some markets, a real estate agent is competing against thousands of other individuals and teams. There are only so many bells and whistles—so many buzz words you can throw at prospective clients. To a buyer or seller who has interviewed several other agents already, all of it begins to blend together and every realtor sounds as though they’re reading off the same script.

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ask you this question directly in your initial interview, but as an agent, you might have a hard time coming up with a response that either you or your clients are truly satisfied with.

To answer your client’s why you must go back to your own why.

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU HAVE THAT OTHERS DON’T? Just because there are other agents in your area doesn’t mean those agents have the

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same skills that you do. We each bring our own backgrounds and experiences to the table. What comes naturally to you? Maybe it’s your negotiating skills or your ability to connect people that sets you apart from the rest.

WHAT PART OF THE BUSINESS DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? There are skills and then there are passions.

In real estate, there’s so much to enjoy.

There’s the opportunity to match a family with the right home and the sense of safety and comfort that brings their loved ones.

There’s the ability to give someone a sense of financial security by advocating and negotiating on their behalf. And then there’s the houses and neighborhoods themselves— the architecture, history, and community.

WHAT ARE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS? When you look at your client list and the portfolio of work that you’ve built over the years, what are you most proud of? Sure, there are financial rewards, but there are also other accomplishments that your prospective clients will likely be eager to hear about, such as happy client testimonials, a thriving referral business, volunteer and charity work, or even how you lift and support your own team.

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you are and if that’s the type of person they want to work with.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS? Real estate might seem like your entire world at times, but you also have a life outside of work. Maybe you like music or traveling or being outdoors. The best part about being a realtor is that there are often ways you can thread these interests into your work, like hosting client functions and events.

WHAT DOES YOUR CLIENT CARE ABOUT THE MOST? Let’s face it, your clients likely care the most about only a few things: saving or making the most money, doing it as soon as possible, and making sure that doing so isn’t too stressful. Your response to your client’s question—why should I choose you?— should address these concerns.

Maybe you excel at creating systems that make the selling process efficient and profitable for your client. Or maybe you excel at providing a personalized experience for homebuyers.

Try out a few responses. You might even start with a template: My [skills or passions] helps me [provide this service] because I can [achieve my client’s goal].

Like most things in life, coming up with a compelling and concise response for why clients should hire you will take time and practice.

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Your Secret Presentation Weapon

by Rich Levin

You are at a listing presentation, and Agent: “Do you know the number you know the seller is interviewing one complaint owners, like you, have other agents. Would you like to about their present REALTOR®? distinguish yourself as the best?

Here’s how.

“The agent doesn’t communicate or loses touch. It’s one of the simplest This is on an age-old and proven things and one of the most sales concept that is taught in high- important. I know some of the best level sales training in every major agents in town who sell a lot of corporation. In real estate, it is a homes and have the best intentions, subtlety that most agents simply but they just don’t follow up like don’t build into their skill set. Those they should, and you fall through who learn and use this skill stand out the cracks. and win against the competition.

“I set aside an hour each day just for Have you ever lost a listing and staying in touch with my clients.” could not figure out why? The seller says that they had more confidence “You don’t want to be in the dark, in another agent. This skill is the uncertain and uncomfortable. I reason they will choose you. They want you confident that we are both may not recognize why; they just doing everything we can to get your have more confidence in you. property sold for the most money in the shortest time. “I like to make Sample Seller Script these calls between eleven and Here’s an example. After, I’ll break noon on Thursday mornings. What it down for you so that you can is the best number to reach you at apply it for yourself. that time?”

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Robbins was a twinkle in his AABC: The Breakdown There are four steps to this mother’s eye. Most agents miss the presentation skill. They are subtle mark on this in today’s competitive and easy to learn. You must practice real estate market. To hit a bull’s to be natural with this skill, which I eye, use AABC as your secret weapon. You will begin to notice call AABC. sellers and buyers having more • Step one is the Action you take. In confidence in you, relaxing with the example above, it’s communicating you, and trusting your judgment. regularly.

Sample Buyer Script • Step two is the Advantage you “Would you like to have the bring that differentiates you. In the advantage of seeing the newest example above, it is setting aside an properties on the market, every day?” hour each day.

A – The Action: “Every day—often • Step three is the Benefit to them. twice a day—I will search for propIn the example above, it is making erties that are new to the market.” them certain, comfortable and A – The Advantage: “In our area confident. there are nearly three thousand real • Step four is the Close, which is estate agents. Every day, some of asking for a decision. In the them are placing new property on example above, it is asking for the the market. Within hours, often less, specific number to be reached on a I make sure that you are aware of any and every property that even specific day and time. remotely matches your desires.”

AABC B – The Benefit: “You’ll have the Action: What you do. best opportunity to find the property Advantage: Your distinction. that has the most of what you want Benefit: What’s in it for them? before you are in competition for it, Close: Asking for a decision. and you often get it at the best price.

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only been viewed by my buyers.

It’s fun for me. It’s the best way to give you the competitive edge.”

C – Close: “Do you want me to contact you each day as soon as we become aware of any property in which you may be interested? If I call during the workday with an excellent choice—something that looks perfect—would you be able to come fairly quickly to see it?”

You will find AABC is your secret weapon. While other agents present their same old way, the buyers and sellers to whom you present see, hear, and feel something different, something more. They will more easily sign exclusive contracts with less commission challenges. They will trust you and make your job with them easier, because they strongly believe in your efforts on their behalf.

A Few Subtleties I like to start with a question. Do you know? Have you heard? Would you like?

The Action can be very simple. It is your Advantage—the way you do it differently—that makes the distinction.

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The Benefit is always more money, the best time frame, and/or more ease and convenience. That is WIIFT: What’s In It for Them.

The Close is critical. In addition to confirming their agreement, it makes them an active participant in the process.

In my work, I occasionally accompany Agents on listing presentations—Agents who take over a hundred listings a year. Once they begin to apply AABC, they immediately express that they feel, hear, and see the difference in the way their clients responded to them.

This is an advanced skill that raises your effectiveness and enhances your relationships and your results.

It requires preparation and practice.

It is a secret weapon that can shift your work and your career into the next gear.

Rich Levin is one of the most successful Real Estate coaches in the nation by virtue of the measurable results of his clients and creator of the Real Estate Hierarchy of Success, a working model for understanding and planning your business.

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DORINDA BURNETT With a true passion for real estate and a love for helping others, Dorinda Burnett has made great strides in the real estate industry. She got her start in 1979, when her mother finally decided to take the real estate exam to attain her long time dream of becoming an agent. “I decided to take the exam, too. My mom didn’t pass the test but I did, so her dream lives on vicariously through me,” Dorinda says. Taking the test turned out to be one of Dorinda’s best decisions, as it has led to a successful and joyful career. After starting her career in Metro Atlanta, Dorinda has now served the North Georgia Mountains, about an hour and a half North of Atlanta, for 20 years. Dorinda has become a top agent in her region, with a client base mostly built on referrals and repeats.

After working with her, it is impossible to forget her superior service and dedication. “I had a client come back recently who I had not seen in 9 years,” she says.

and in 2015 she was awarded the Circle of Excellence Platinum Phoenix Award for 30 years in the COE. She is on tap for another such award in 2020.

Not only does Dorinda go above and beyond expectations, she also works hard to gain her clients’ trust, as she understands how important this transaction is. “They trust me and know they are getting the best person for the job,” she explains. “That’s the reason they refer me to other people as well. I work with a lot of out of towners, so building that trust is important.” One way she does this is by always expanding her knowledge about the industry. “I’m an educated agent, and I hold many designations including CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager), ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert), ePro and more. I am continually keeping myself informed about what’s going on in the industry.” She has been inducted into the Re/Max Hall of Fame, received the Re/Max Lifetime Achievement Award

When Dorinda isn’t working, you’ll find her involved in the community. She was on the Women’s Council of Realtors for the North Georgia Mountains, and served on the board as State Director and Secretary. Dorinda’s also involved with the Lung Cancer Alliance and likes to stay involved with any foundations supporting research for multiple sclerosis.

When it comes to marketing, Dorinda’s ePro certification comes in handy, as it has enabled her to know the ins and outs of Internet marketing. “I market all my listings online, and RE/ MAX does a great job about getting the listings out there as well,” she says. But Dorinda doesn’t solely rely on the web to spread the word about her properties. “I send out just listed and just sold cards. If I have a special listing, I’ll pick up the phone and call agents in the area that might have a client who is interested in the property.” Whether she’s helping buyers or sellers, her service is built on a foundation of communication. “My biggest asset to my clients is my communication. I ask people upfront how they want to communicate so I know what they prefer. Some like emails, but a lot of them just like to talk on the phone or in person.” Our market is mostly second and vacation homes with people escaping the hustle and bustle of Atlanta or the summer heat of Florida, so communication is key.

But Dorinda’s favorite thing to do is work, as it truly does not feel like a job. “I really love it, I’m a native Georgian and I love where I live. What brings me the most happiness is being involved with the people and building relationships with them.

And just seeing the beauty my state offers. How many people get to have beautiful mountain or river views every day? It’s the perfect job.” Her favorite quote is “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

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