I have an idea that I want to share and would love to hear feedback from agents, the public, anyone who cares to share!
A Preview Exchange Network--a group of local Realtors, dedicated to doing whatever it takes to sell their listings and market them to their full potential. In talking with Realtors from all over the county (and I imagine the Country), I'm hearing that we are all suffering from the same problem--lack of buyers and a very low number of showings. Well, obviously more buyers would be the best option, but that is something we cannot control. It will come with time and before we know it, the buyers will come back and homes will be selling like hotcakes. In the meantime, what's the next best thing to a buyer looking at your home??? How about other Realtors looking at it, becoming familiar with it, and gaining the confidence to show it and look like an expert when that agent finally does have the buyer!
So here's my idea: Create a network of dedicated professionals who have a desire to know their inventory and who know the value that knowing their inventory adds to the service they provide their clients. The group will commit to previewing each others properties. Through open houses, scheduled showings, specific "lockbox anytime" dates and times, and any means necessary. Most of us do this within our company, but what a great listing presentation pitch to show your influence with Realtors OUTSIDE of your "safe company"!
So, please give your feedback, send me your ideas, and sign up for my network! All are welcome and encouraged to join. You can sign up by going to my ActiveRain site http://activerain.com/arena27 and joining the group http://activerain.com/groups/previewexchange.
Can't wait to hear what you think!
Shannon