Ch 9 CA RE Practice Flashcards
How to get customer list?
Floor time, for sale sign caller, mailers, newsletter,
What’s opportunity give agents to acquire leads?
Floor time
How long for you to respond back to Internet lead/prospect per studies?
1 minute
The biggest complaint of consumer of real estate agent:
RE agent not calling back clients
Every prospect is important due to call back and follow up…
repeat business, multiple referral, lifetime customer
Lead generation websites?
Trulia, Realtor, or Zillow
How to talk to new client via phone who just saw your number on the sign?
Smile before picking up the phone, get contact info. Do not sell them on the house. Say “Great I am “name” and I am happy to help you. I am about to give you somewhat confidential info, may I get your cell number. Great it’s 4bd 280K, is that your price range?
How does your voice influence how many clients you get?
Your energy in your voice and intention will determine how many leads you get. Don’t be fearful or pushy. Don’t talk fast.
What is the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval letter?
Pre-qualification is a 10 minute over the phone of income and debts to see how much the borrow is qualified. Pre-approval is where the lender verifies in depth all income and more likely to get the loan. Pre-approval should be submitted with contract.
The seller is interested in which letter pre-qualification and pre-approval?
pre-approval
When meeting a new buyer for the first time, what are some safety measures?
1) Bring someone with you on the initial meeting to show homes i.e. kids, friend, or spouse
2) Meet up at the first home
3) Go during day time hours
4) Let the buyer go in the house first so your back is not against the wall
Why is the response time critical for real estate agent to prospective clients?
They may be repeat lifetime clients and receive multiple referrals from their friends and family.
If a buyer ask, I want to move into a nice neighborhood, Chinatown, avoid low rent area, avoid poor area, I don’t want a bunch of kids running around, or want to be near the church. How do you handle that?
Be sure not to violate civil rights law. It is not us to judge the area. I am not sure of the rent in the area, but what are you pre-approval for? I can show you neighborhood within that price range.
What is the total monthly mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance divided by the total gross monthly income ratio called?
At least 28% Front end ratio that the lender wants to see for pre-approval
What is monthly long term debt/gross annual income ratio called?
Back in ratio at least 36% that the lender wants to see for pre-approval