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Make Great Connections Selling houses is not just about developing a good rapport with your clients. It is also about making great connections among your peers. Once you know what kind of clients you want to focus on, find other agents that work in your niche as well. Making connections with other agents in your area of expertise will give you a pool of people to gain contacts from and develop a stronger network. If your niche is to work for new construction or foreclosures, you will want get your name to contractors or banks that handle these kinds of homes. For example, in an ad you could say, “Working to find renters a home of their own,” to let people know that your niche is helping renters become home owners. best person to call to sell their house. This works especially well if you have already sold a home or two in the area. Be Dedicated Do not just limit your advertising to cards and signs either. Branch out with pens, note pads, calendars, and other fun items that you could give away at events, or leave for potential clients. If your focus is on certain neighborhoods, send out postcards to all of the houses there letting them know about your services. Show them that you know all about the neighborhood and you are the At the end of the day, succeeding at anything takes dedication. When finding that perfect niche, stay dedicated to it, work hard, and keep your goals in sight. Your niche should be you and you should be confident in every aspect of it. Your clients will see this and that will make them comfortable with you as their agent. Before long, you will make a name for yourself and your business will grow. Staying in touch with them will keep you at the top of their contact list. This will ensure that when they have new houses that need to be sold, you will be the first person they call. Specialize Your Advertising Advertising is important to any real estate agent. Besides referrals, it’s another spoke in the wheel when developing leads. Make sure that your advertising reflects your niche. Do not simply call yourself a real estate agent. When building your advertising campaign incorporate key words that let potential clients know who you are and how you work. 17