Florida Realtor Smart Start
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Sell Yourself Sell Yourself
Find those motivated buyers!
Today’s market is filled with “tire kickers” who aren’t ready to buy. Don’t waste your time with them. Instead, you need to find motivated buyers who are ready to act now. National trainer Walter Sanford says you can start gauging a buyer’s motivation right from the first phone call. For example, a motivated buyer will gladly discuss their needs to help you match properties to them. For other tips that will help you find solid buyers, read the Florida Realtor article

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Manage Your BusinessManage Your Business

Shine like a pro to earn trust and referrals

By earning the trust of your fellow Realtors®, you can expand your personal network and generate referrals that result in new sales. As Boca Raton broker Andrew Barbar says, "Buyers and sellers come and go, but you work with other sales associates every day.” Start by learning and practicing the Realtors’ Code of Ethics. Read more about this and other ways to earn the trust and respect of other pros.

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Success StoriesSuccess Stories

“Knowledge is power”
A successful Realtor since 1969, Cathy Whatley believes in the basics: stay on top of trends in your local market, understand buyers’ financing options and learn everything you can about the real estate business. A former president of the National Association of Realtors® and the Florida Association of Realtors®, Whatley is a true Realtor® legend with a clear message: Knowledge is power.
Click here to watch the video.

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Learn to EarnLearn to Earn
Negotiate more effectively
Improving your negotiating skills will help you better serve your clients and advance your own career. FAR's “Negotiating Skills for Today's Real Estate Professional,” a four-hour continuing education course will cover the key points to being a good negotiator and achieving your goals, such as the five power positions and when to use them.  This CE Express class counts toward your post-licensing education.
Download the catalog here.

Member Benefit

Build your network
As an FAR member, you belong to a large professional association that opens the door to a host of career-building benefits. For instance, you can meet other sales associates and build your personal network face to face by attending meetings like FAR’s annual convention and by joining specialty groups. Or connect online in forums and discussions at floridarealtors.org. more…

News & Events
Attend FAR’s 2008 Convention
Circle Sept. 24-28 on your calendar and plan to attend FAR’s 2008 Convention & Trade Expo in Orlando. Participating in FAR’s annual convention is a great way to jump-start your career through peer to peer networking, seminars and vendor discussions. To register, call 800.669.4327. more…

Ethics Tips
Remember that you are obligated under the Code of Ethics even when acting as a principal in a real estate transaction. See NAR Code of Ethics & Standards 1.1.


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