If you want to be top of mind in your luxury real estate marketplace, you have to be the most knowledgeable agent in your area. As we used to tell our clients, when asked why they should work with us and sign an exclusive representation, “we know where the bones are buried.”
This meant that we knew how to find buildings that could be sold that had not been listed, because we had relationships within our marketplace. These owners would happily sign a one party exclusive.
Not long ago, we met with a local agent who wanted us to see a magnificent estate that was on the market. What impressed us most about the agent is her encyclopedic knowledge of her marketplace. We mentioned to her that prior to moving North from Los Angeles, we had put in an offer on a house on one of the streets nearby. With our brief description from 10 years ago, she knew the house and gave us the history of it. She knew the improvements that were done to it, and who owned it now.
This past week in Boston, we met an agent who specializes in one of the up and coming brownstone neighborhoods. He was giving us a walking tour of the area. What was impressive about him is that he knew the history of each building. He knew what was being remodeled in the area.
He knew every park and the improvements that were made. He knew the people that lived there. He could tell us the psychographics and demographics of the buyers. He knew every retailer on the street. He showed us the new dog park, and knew the people and their dogs.
Later on, we went to lunch at one of his favorite restaurants, where everyone knew his name and were delighted to see him. We even walked in to a competitor’s real estate office and everyone there was happy to see him!
Do you know where the bones are buried in your neighborhood?
Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-
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