The middle of the year is one of the best times for real estate agents to reset.
The market has shifted, sellers are asking different questions and many agents are now looking at the second half of the year thinking, “What do I need to do differently?”
As a real estate coach and real estate trainer, I believe the agents who win in changing markets are the ones who create more conversations, stay closer to their database and give property owners a relevant reason to engage.
So, if you are looking for a simple mid-year reset, here are three practical resources you can use right now.
Letterbox drops still work when the message is relevant, timely and connected to what property owners are already thinking about.
Here is the letterbox drop template:
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR HEALTH CHECK
So why not find out what your property is worth?
Real estate values have increased!
Property prices in Western Sydney (and in particular {Target Area}) have changed dramatically in the last year.
Many property owners use this time of year to find out how much their home is worth so we’re offering our Free Appraisal service to every home in your area.
Why not take this opportunity to let us give you a free opinion?
Each appraisal takes less than 15 minutes as we plan to complete a street per day.
What’s in it for you?
– A current market value opinion of your property
– A detailed market report of property sold in your area in the last 6 months
When will we be in your street?
– Appraisals for {Target Area} are scheduled for {Day/Date} to {Day/Date}
How do you book a Free Appraisal?
Just call %full_name% at %agency_name% on %office_phone%
We’re looking forward to meeting and helping with your real estate goals.
Kind regards,
%full_name%
%mobile_phone%
Your database should be one of the strongest assets in your business.
The problem is most agents do not communicate with their database often enough, and when they do, the message is usually too generic.
Here is a simple SMS template you can send to past clients, market appraisal contacts, landlords, investors and property owners in your database.
SMS template to send to your database
Hi <>, over the past few weeks, we have been getting a lot of requests from local property owners wanting to understand how the recent Federal Budget may impact property values.
The market is changing, and many owners are now asking the same question:
“What is my property worth now?”
If you would like to know the NEW value of your property, reply to this message and I can give you an update. Regards, <>
OR
Hi First Name, I hope you’re well. With EOFY here, many homeowners are reviewing their property position. Values have changed over the past 12 months, so if you’d like to know the NEW value of your property, reply “update” and I’ll send you a quick property update. Regards, Agent
The key is to take action while the conversation is relevant.
Send the message, track the replies, book the property conversations and follow through properly.
A lot of agents are busy, but not necessarily clear.
They are doing open homes, managing buyers, speaking with sellers and reacting to the market, but they do not always have a clear business plan for the next 90 days, 6 months or 12 months.
If you want to reset your second half of the year, start with these six questions.
No. 1: North Star Goal
What is the main business outcome you are committed to achieving over the next 12 months?
No. 2: Motivation
Why does achieving this goal matter enough for you to stay disciplined when it gets hard?
No. 3: Units and KPI’s
How many listings, sales, appraisals, calls, contacts and conversations are required to reach your goal?
No. 4: Marketing and Lead Generation
What does your next 30, 60 or 90 days of outbound communication look like to generate more leads and create more listing opportunities?
No. 5: Operations
What systems, structure and framework can you improve so your business runs better every week?
No. 6: Finances and Growth
What are you reinvesting in to grow your profile, build your presence and create more future opportunities?
The second half of the year will not be won by agents who sit back and wait for the market to improve.
It will be won by agents who create conversations, educate property owners, stay consistent with their database and follow a structured plan.
That is why real estate coaching and real estate training matter.
Good real estate coaching gives agents clarity, accountability, better dialogue and a stronger weekly structure. Good real estate training helps teams turn market conditions into conversations, conversations into opportunities and opportunities into listings.
If you are looking for a mid-year reset, start simple.
Send the SMS.
Use the letterbox drop.
Answer the six business planning questions.
Get clear on your next 90 days.
Then take action.
If you are looking for a real estate coach, real estate trainer or someone to help your sales team reset, refocus and build momentum for the second half of the year, I can help.
Aaron Shiner
Real Estate Coach and Real Estate Trainer
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