4,582,098
Not afraid but it's not a lead generation activity I use.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,112,421
Not afraid... but as I hate receving them, I don't make them. I'm a big believer in treating others as I like to be treated.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,417,184
What is there to be afraid of?
But they are a waste of time since most expect nothing but scammers to be on the phone these days.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,456,919
No I am not afraid. I see zero need for making them and annoying people.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
5,253,385
No.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
44,373
Absolutely not! I make a game out of it and challenge myself. How many new people can I talk to today?
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,553,094
Nope, I used to do them when I was desperate and ignorant i.e. new to the business. No matter what anyone says, they steal your joy eventually and working by referral is so much sweeter. I have not had to make a cold call in over 15 years, it's why I still have a soul.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
2,684,569
No. But I don't, because of the Golden Rule.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,772,575
No, I don't like making them, and I hate receiving them! Do unto others...A
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,565
No. I've never had anyone be able to punch me through the phone yet.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
142,796
No but I prefer to work by referrals.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,060,488
Don't like make or receiving them!
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,026,857
No not afraid..just no need as I have plenty of warm calls to make.
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,988,013
I have no fear of that but choose not to violate do not call policies. There are other ways.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
564,494
I'm never afraid to speak with people - but I think 'cold calling' is rude and invasive...
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
809,258
Not afraid, just not interested.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
321,564
Not afraid, but I don't make cold calls.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,624,653
I would not say ''afraid'' but i do avoid making cold calls.
There is nothing wrong with that, I just personally do not like cold calls or cold texts and never found any value in the services that were offered.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,191,738
No, But I don't enjoy telemarketing
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
259,055
I've done a lot in the past when we didn't have the internet and email. Why bother? It's also illegal if they're on the DNC list.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,728,156
Only until I change my diapers
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,986,308
No...I do a few every now and then
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
991,252
I do it many times a day - so no
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
2,221,377
Not at all
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,627,072
No sir, not at all
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,390,113
I'm afraid of anything that wastes the little discretionary time I have.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,456,384
No, I'm not afraid to make cold calls, but don't like to. I don't like to get them and I don't like to give them.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
956,152
No, I do believe in strategic cold calling. Strategic cold calling still works when done right.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
979,596
John - What Susan Emo said.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,319,773
John Peak - how do you know that about me?
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,175,906
John Peak No, sometimes can be discouraging.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
787,665
No, and I do it once in a while.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,784,566
No fear....
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,238,979
No, in the past very easy. Now, not necessary!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,349,369
Afraid? No. I just don't do it because I hate (very strong language there) getting cold calls with people selling me crap or begging for donations.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
921,504
"Oh God! Someone might say "BOO" and I'll have a breakdown and my self-esteem will be shattered and I have to run to momma for comfort!"
The question that really needs to be asked is, "Are cold calls profitable for a real estate agent?"
The answer to that is an overwhelming YES! However, profitable, has many measures directly related to intent.
Another question that may be asked is "Are responses regarding such a question simply efforts of avoiding shame?"
OF course none of us are AFRAID to make cold calls. Most don't see the point of doing so for them and have developed alternative methods.
Those who have been in business 6 years or longer derive 70% of their business from referrals. They long ago forgot how they got started.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
902,038
Nope; only the first one is a little tough; gets easier.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
4,900,966
If you are you best chose another profession.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
3,071,489
1,617,916
7,862,651
No. However, this is not my favorite activity.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,272,934
1,045,440
No not afraid of cold calls... I will call expireds and FSBO's but not all the time
4,960,376
599,734
No, but I find them to be a waste of time. Instead of throwing yourself at everyone and seeing what sticks, try smart, targeted marketing.
817,153
1,506,013
No, just don't like it. Did it a long time ago and didn't care for it. Prefer other forms of marketing.
46,619
I don't like to make cold calls, however, I will sometimes call an agent or an office manager to introduce myself. I usually do this a day or two after I have dropped off flyers and cards along with treats of some sort at the office. I never take more than a few minutes of their time-and I don't "sell" my services. I just let them know I am available if they want to discuss staging and I let them know I am willing to answer any questions they have. Short, sweet and not obtrusive!
1,466,257
John Peak With all the scammers out there and the Do Not Call Registry, it's not very productive.
4,800,132