You know what life changing events are but are you listening for
them and probing to find out about them from people you come in contact
with? When you do, this gives you a chance to bring up the $7500
1st-time buyer tax credit to them! (I am pushing this!)
It also gives you the change to talk about some really good home values in our market right now.
As
a quick refresher, here are a few life changing events that can cause
people to have to buy or sell a house soon. These are the 'key words'
that cause your antennas to stand straight up on your head...
- Marriage
- Girl Friend
- Separation
- Divorce
- Funeral
- Death
- Birth
- Baby
- Kids all grown
- Kids in college now
- Empty Nester
- New Job
- Job Change
- Downsizing
- Plant Closing
- Retirement
- Assistant Living
- Retirement Home
- Continual Care Facility
Any
of these key words needs some quick follow-up discussion with your
realtor hat on to see if there is an opportunity to promote your real
estate services.
When you do, mention that you would like them
to talk to your mortgage advisor about their options to see what advice
he can give about their status. The sooner they talk to me, the sooner
I can get them in a position to buy and get them excited about buying
from you!
If they call me, I am going to be promoting you are their best option in working with a real estate agent too!