5,583,328
we were never big on providing seminars.... we did a few in conjunction with local banks, but they did not amount to anything....the prep time was not worth it....
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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Hillary Sheperd
Scarsdale, NY
1,554,691
I did a few over the years. Had everything from complete no shows = that's zero attendance to a good average of 8-12 attendees. You have to do them consistently for numbers I've deduced. Because turnout is never what you hoped per. But, over time the numbers are there in total. I'm revamping mine with a lender and financial advisor as we add my home inspector to the mix. I like them.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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Hillary Sheperd
Scarsdale, NY
1,458,119
I prefer to attract highend buyers. First time buyers are a lot of work for little financial reward.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
1,513,143
Doing one tomorrow and have ten clients registered; probably one tomorrow and over the next few months two or three.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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1,390,113
We've done a few. They went well - interested attendees, good contacts, but no clients out of them.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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115,432
Did them regularly during tax credit days - went well, attendence varied, got a client or two out of them. Haven't done them since. Not planning to either.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
2,538,633
Good morning Michael. I did one a number of years ago, have not plans on ever doing another.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
5,772,940
Michael,
We met a guy who does that, and he does really well with this method. He has loan brokers there to take care of anyone who is looking to buy as well as his agents. It is time consuming, and he has a lot of people who take care of all the details. A
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
212,755
I do them using webinars, not in person. It helps get new leads of Facebook to fill the pipeline.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,583,990
When I was new in the business, I held one. It's a lot of work and I have heard some success stories, I have chosen different events and marketing to generate leads and business.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,728,667
No, but having new home builder representation experience, we do use our experience to help those who hire us.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,487,222
No, I haven't done any MIchael. It sounds like a great idea though.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
4,434,177
No I do not hold home buyer seminars.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
784,786
No, would prefer to not spend too much time on these, lot of headaches, and generally low income.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
6,424,196
Have not yet, but it may be a way to convert some of my rentals.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
331,698
Any of the proven methods will be effective if you do them well and consistently.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
699,277
We don't do seminars. We don't do new home seminars because in our market there aren't any spec homes. Only large gated developments with builders reps.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
4,319,773
Michael Thornton I used to have a few - and now, planning on one more in 2nd/3rd week of September. Preparing my presentation and want to include something for home inspections (about 5-10 minutes).
Checking some posts from members like you.
I liked your 'DIY' series.
Will you be able to share something with me, Michael?
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,209,215
No. They seem gimmicky to me. Most of our marketing goes to our sphere and attracting those sellers that are moving up. I think it might work for some folks, just not us.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
7,870,198
New home buyer seminars have not been an effective practice for me. It takes a lot of time and effort to generate successful seminars.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,115,878
45,957
Yes I do them but I split them between up between different areas of the city or in different cities. For instance I focus on military buyers when i hold them at or near a military base and I bring in a lender who has a reputation for handling VA loans efficiently. I sometimes do a home buyer/seller seminar together and build the content around that. The key is consistancy. And by using a small select group of lenders, they become stronger referral partners for me. You may not get one of the people coming to your seminar to use you but I bet they will refer you to one of their friends.
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Success is completely based on how you make your decisions and how you conduct yourself. Home buyer seminars can be a waste of time if you do not put in the time and effort. I am very careful of the venue I choose, the educational materials I provide, and marketing I do for the event. If you do everything you can to win your audience and get them to the venue than Buyer seminars can be very friutful.
292,685
I have done them with mortgage broker and did several foreclosure seminars . Got 1 buyer . Would consider doing again with the right group
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I do them, and need to start getting one set up soon. It is time consuming, there are no shows, and i have to organize the speakers. Usually me, a loan office, title attorney or rep, and home inspector. Those that complete course, get to keep book, get certificate good for 2 years that qualifies them to receive funds from state. Finding a location to hold the event is not easy.