Commercial real estate is a dog-eat-dog, every person for themselves, all-for-one kind of world.
Get the idea?
Fear not CRE brokers, there are things you can do to put yourself on the path to financial success no matter your stage in the game.
Have A Plan
Too obvious? You’d be surprised at the commercial real estate brokers who seemingly fly by the seat of their pants. Knowledge is power, and knowing the economic atmosphere of commercial real estate will give you a leg up on the competition.
Identify your strengths and weaknesses and determine how they will affect your negotiations and listings. Developing a specialization and building upon that skill set will help you stand out from the sea of brokers.
Prospecting Vs. Marketing
If you want to increase your odds of bringing in revenue, then you must know the difference between prospecting and marketing. Prospecting sniffs out inferior leads that will cost you time and money so that you can focus on fewer, high-quality leads.
Don't always accept the first catch of the day. Get to know the businesses and property owners in your location and make an impression. This will improve client exclusivity, and you’ll get to be selective while searching for those hidden gems that bring in more revenue.
Lead With Your Heart
Every transaction is an emotional decision, and potential clients always fear the risk of failure. Learning to listen will allow you to understand their needs and ease their anxiety. More thoughtful decisions build trust between you and your clients.
Providing prospective leads with the potential benefits of a partnership is allows a good option but be concise. Don’t overwhelm them with information.
Focus on a few crucial points that will resonate most with each client. Authenticity will strengthen your customer relationships and support long-term returns.
DRK and Company’s commercial team is ready to work with you on all your brokerage sales and leasing campaigns. Call 614-540-2404 or contact us online for service information.
