As a managing broker at the Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado, Gretchen Rosenberg focuses on selling residential real estate property. She personally achieved more than $10 million in sales volume in 2010. In recognition of her accomplishments, Gretchen Rosenberg has received numerous awards and accolades, including the President's Distinguished Service Award in 2010 and the Realtor of the Year Award in 2009 from the Denver Board of Realtors. She also served as a speaker at the National Association of Realtors’ annual conference in 2010.
Below are a few tips on how to become a successful real estate agent.
Establish a realistic price –Knowing what other homes in the area are selling for will help agents to establish an appropriate and competitive listing price. Pricing the home correctly will help to increase the chances of it selling and reduce the time the home is on the market.
Know the market – Successful real estate agents are thoroughly knowledgeable of the industry and the markets in which they sell. Agents who are knowledgeable are also able to present themselves with confidence and professionalism, and are therefore more apt to win the client and the sale.
Communicate regularly with clients – Once clients sign with an agent, the agent should make it a point to communicate thoroughly and regularly regarding the status of a sale or purchase. Experts recommend that agents touch base with their clients on a weekly basis, even if there is no real news to report.
Below are a few tips on how to become a successful real estate agent.
Establish a realistic price –Knowing what other homes in the area are selling for will help agents to establish an appropriate and competitive listing price. Pricing the home correctly will help to increase the chances of it selling and reduce the time the home is on the market.
Know the market – Successful real estate agents are thoroughly knowledgeable of the industry and the markets in which they sell. Agents who are knowledgeable are also able to present themselves with confidence and professionalism, and are therefore more apt to win the client and the sale.
Communicate regularly with clients – Once clients sign with an agent, the agent should make it a point to communicate thoroughly and regularly regarding the status of a sale or purchase. Experts recommend that agents touch base with their clients on a weekly basis, even if there is no real news to report.