Agents Who Claim to Be Happy

by | Jun 26, 2023

I’m happy with my current broker.By far, it’s the most common objection competitive agents offer in response to a recruiting pitch.Why?   Because it might be true.In a recent study conducted by 1000 Watt, agents report satisfaction level with their current broker to be 8.44 (on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being “extremely happy.”)And yet in the same study, 32% of agents reported changing brokers in the last two years.How do you reconcile these two metrics which seem to contradict each other?The author of the study said it best:  Clearly, agents who claim to be happy are moving.Two things can be true at the same time.This research should give you the confidence to push past this surface level objection and keep the dialogue going.Many of your prospects don’t know what they don’t know.It takes a patient and skilled communicator to uncover this information in a way that keeps a prospect from quickly shutting down.

 

The Simple Psychology of Real Estate Recruiting [2nd Edition]

Unlock the secrets of effective real estate recruiting. Revised to include actionable frameworks for sharper execution and to help you turn psychological theory into a repeatable recruiting system.

Creating Pacts to Avoid Distraction

Creating Pacts to Avoid Distraction

Notice the two parts to Nir’s formula: a pre-commitment and an external force to keep you accountable to that commitment. For recruiting setting goals and time-blocks in your schedule is not enough. Most people need some kind of external accountability, as well.

Look for Individuals Who Want to be Measured

Look for Individuals Who Want to be Measured

It’s not that people with a growth mindset don’t experience failure—they just see failure as an opportunity to learn new things, to be challenged, and to experience curiosity. This is an important topic to cover during interviews and follow-up conversations with your prospects. If you find someone who likes being measured, you’ve likely found someone who will push through the inherent failures of growing a real estate business and experience long-term success.