Networking With Other Realtors®/Agents!

543710 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:41:00 GMT

What are You Doing? For Greater Exposure to Increase Referrals!(part#1)

As a Point2 member I often come across information that I believe will benefit other members!

Consequently I've written this posting! Read through it and you will increase your knowledge,

your connections, and your networking capability.

After all, that's what it's all about! Presenting Seller's with the greates exposur for their listing!

And bringing more buyers to view the home, and potentially selling it, for you and the Seller!

As a Realtor®/agent, marketing strategist and sales person, living and working
here in Columbus, Indiana. I find Real Estate to be very interesting, very
rewarding and very full filling as a career. What I find though, is that the
majority of my counter-parts/peers may soon fade into the sunset. The majority
of them are good, potentially great agents, and I commend them for that.

However in a competitive marketplace, being "good" will only cut it, for so
long. Agents have to be current or better still, on the forefront of
technology, Think! "Out of the Box!", and find ways to Brand themselves as
Unique!

One of the first items in my list of planned marketing, was to get my name
"Martin Dorgan" out there in the public eye, and in the face of other Brokers
and agents, because the exposure would only increase the potential for
additional business; maybe not initially but in the future! One of the sites I
joined initially is Broker Agent Professional, which I revisit from time to
time, especially their referral agent page. This time I noted something of
interest; which made me think! About a comment I here often while researching
Real Estate topics on the Internet:"5% of Agents, do 90% of the Business!"

It's No Wonder Why! 5% of Agents, do 90% of the Business! Look at the apathy in
agents participating and signing up with Broker Agent Professionals 30% Referral
Network.

United States
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New
Mexico, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina ,Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming. (28 states
represented out of 52, any not noted, have no representation from an agent or
broker)

Canada

Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.(Out of
the 12 Provinces only 6 have agent or broker representation)

The Broker/Agent 30% Referral Directory
Here you will find only the finest real estate professionals throughout the
United States and Canada.

Rest easier knowing your client is in the hands of a true professional...

- Pre-Screened and Endorsed by Broker/Agent
- Only one professional is chosen per city or marketing area
- Members promise you a 30% buyer side referral fee

Statistics on the average representative in this directory:

- Licensed for 7-10 years
- Over 20 annual transaction sides per year
- Over $5 million in annual sales per year
- Have lived over 7 years in the city they are representing
- Are in the top 20% of producing real estate professionals in their area

I imagine the 90% plus Brokers/Agents don't need the potential business that
could be achieved through this network. Or Maybe they aren't aware of it? But
possibly they don't want to increase their current expenditure, because it's not
free! Each to his own it's a personal choice? But "ONE" referral over the
period of a year would pay for it.

We, as Realtors®/Brokers or Agents are rewarded by what we put into our
careers, be it, new prospects, new contacts, SOI contacts or Referrals from our
fellow agents across the Nation, or our current clients passing along a
recommendation to their family, friends, co-workers, or neighbors.

Take advantage of every source available to you! Including contacts made through
a new real estate network AdvantageML(which offers free placement of listings!) or NAFREP.

http://www.advantageml.com

http://www.nafrep.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=77

NAFREP PowerPoint Presentation: http://www.nafrep.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=125

NAFREP is a new organization, still in it's infancy, but it presents a great concept that isn't that far in the future!

Just imagine the possibilities??? of joining a an organization from start up!

It's like being offered a chance at an IPO for a stock! Maybe not a good analogy in today's market,...

But you will get the idea! If you take that first baby step, and check it out.

Martin Dorgan
Coldwell Banker
South Central Realty
1015 Third Street
Columbus Indiana, 47201
Office: 812-378-3331 ext.122
Cell: 812-603-1368
Website: http://www.columbusareahomesforsale.com
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/martindorgan
XING Network: http://www.xing.com/go/invita/11704402
Spectacular Results! That's what you want! That's what you deserve!
That's what you really want, Right?

You want to find the home that's right for you-at the right price.
You want to find a home by negotiating the best price, with the least
hassle...And You Want Someone Who Can Get The Job Done Right!

Well You've Come To The Right Place!
You want Martin Dorgan as Your Realtor!

When a Blog Posting Is Just The Tip of the Perverbial Iceburg

543710 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:52:00 GMT

When a Blog Posting is Just The Tip of the Perverbial Iceburg

I'm guessing here! But this topic should develope some interesting conversation among all here in Broker Agent Social???
What does the future hold, well that is a very general term; or querry; It holds many things for many people, in many ways!

In fact I could spend hours exponging on all that is relevant. But that is not my Intention, my intention is to draw your attention to not only the past but the future!

Specifically an up and coming group of individuals based out of Michigan that want to renew the trend towards a National MLS System of sorts. Sure the idea has come up in many discussions; with many pros and cons,;that have been heard time and again. But have you ever stopped to think why; it may be rearing itself again?

The current Financial Fiasco that is permeating across the world affecting everyone in some form or another is a good indication, Change is on the Way!

Point2 began in Canada in 1996, by 2002 they had commenced a National Real Estate Network, offering agents websites and the ability to market their listings Locally and Nationally.

Another such Network is commencing their launch AdvantageML http://www.advantageml.com/ has commenced operation, while still under construction,, but don't fault them for being eager to get their message out.

I don't know if any of you are ActiveRain members, but I saw Mike Fisher's blog posting on 01/20/2009 08:26 AM : http://activerain.com/blogsview/890352/Website-offering-free-membership-to-Activerain-members    But if you didn't I've included the link.

There is more to that posting than appears on the surface! Kind of like the Perverbial Iceberg!   There is an opportunity there that far exceeds what you see initially. Its HUGE for networking, and grows from there. There is the potential, to set yourself far and above your local colleagues.
Check out AdvantageML, NAFREB, and NEMREA websites, although each organization is basically in its infancy, the potential is there to grow to huge proportions, Nationally and International. There are far more benefits for not only you, but the community you serve as well.

The way I see it, the future is yours! You can sit back and watch it unfold in front of you, or You can take the initiative, be pro-active, and empower yourself to reach new levels of success!   Which agent will you be?   I'm so confident in this endeavour, and the huge benefits potential, I've committed to become a founding father and opening a local chapter here in Columbus Indiana.

If you would like additional information, contact me and I will forward what Mike Fisher and Dan Cheadle CEO of AdvantageML, have sent to me so far.

If you would like more information from Dan, I would be happy to cc. a copy to Mike and Dan of your inquiry, please quote Martin Dorgan MD7020 to either Dan or Mike in your intial contact, so they know who referred you, Thank You.

I've heard all the so called arguements about a National MLS System, and to be honest I think its a great idea! What scares people is the unknown. Don't think there will ever not be a need for the local Board, or you as an agent, that is similar to the thinking of FSBO's( I can do it without representation,etc.,etc.,etc.)

If you think about it long enough and logically, a National MLS System, is likely the way of the future?.

Regards,

Martin Dorgan

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