Menkitigroup
How is the current market affecting buying and selling trends? Resi real estate in the markets we are in is slow due to interest rates. Customers are fearful and uncertainty and lack of confidence in decision making abounds.
What technologies are transforming the real estate experience? AI is certainly disrupting and transforming how professionals in the industry execute and excel in their role, but it’s also impacting how clients learn, behave, and soon how they transact.
The real estate search portals and their integration with other services are also soon going to have a big impact.
How do you stay competitive in such a dynamic industry? Stay ruthlessly focused on customers’ needs and preferences, invest in learning how to use new technologies, and focus on execution as best as you can!
What’s your approach to building long-term client relationships? 1- deliver and document exceptional value in the initial task estate transaction, 2-leverage technology to deliver home owners value to keep us top of mind while they are living in the home, 3- and add services that homeowners will use over time (including subscription services)
How do you navigate challenges like interest rate fluctuations? It’s very difficult but fluctuations create client uncertainty and in times of uncertainty the value of honest and sound advice helps differentiate the best professionals who will steal market share. Offer services that are somewhat less dependent on interest rates.
What makes a property stand out to buyers today? In residential, it arguably today is great value combined with the belief that you can “win” without a ton of competition!
What advice would you give first-time homebuyers or investors? Shop around for a great set of professionals to be your sherpas and advisors, have patience and you’ll find an amazing deal, and don’t wait for the market to be prefect as the competition will be so much more intense!
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