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How To Become a Power Agent in Real Estate : A Top Industry Trainer Explains How to Double Your Income in 12 Months

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As a real estate professional and knowing that most how-to-do-it books rarely tell it like it really is, I was skeptical when purchasing this book; however, it quickly became apparent that the writer knew what he as talking about! The book is a "must have" for anyone in real estate whether they have been an agent for a month or 10 years. It is written in plain english and effectively outlines ways to make money in the real estate business. I feel so strongly that this book can make a huge and positive influence on real estate agents, I have placed the book in my office and agents sign it out for a week at a time. I also brief passages in the book at my weekly Business Meetings. A very superbly written book!

Overall, I was VERY impressed with the quality of information in this book. The *concepts* presented, on how to manage your time and build your business effectively, for example were absolutely on the mark. However, I definitely felt some of the scripts and "techniques" were on the cheesy side and a little bit high-pressure. I think it's important for every agent to develop their own style, so - lousy scripts aside - this book is a must-read if you are looking for inspiration and direction on building a successful real estate career.

This book is a rehash of bits and pieces that you can find elsewhere presented in a more useful mode. Mike Ferry is not bad. Gary Keller is very good, though not long on some technical matters. And while you are at it, go to Roger Dawson & G. Richard Shell for a little help.

Now, Spin Selling, with the workbook, by Neil Rackham, and you will begin to put it all together.

And, by the way, it is a statistical game. No matter how wonderful you are -- and no matter how much BS the trainers give you about how they can sell any and every person -- you can't. The trick is to expect to generate 3 to 6 sales per 100 people you talk real estate to PROVIDED you keep in touch and don't expect anything for six months. Keep on keeping on, talk to 50 new people (while staying in touch with the old) for 18 months, and you will suddenly discover you are making a pile of money. On average, you will get 3 transactions a month every month, provided you keep talking to 50 new contacts per month.

What the motivational boys and the trainers don't tell you is they have nothing to teach. The only use for a trainer is to create a parent figure to whom you are responsible for making your phone calls, meeting the people and doing the follow up, and doing the follow up, and doing the follow up.

Darryl Davis is pretty far down the list when it comes to helping you get where you want to go.

If your looking for a quick read that scratches the surface of a lot of real estate basics, you'll like this book. If your looking for something more in depth and detailed, skip this one and go straight to Tom Hopkins "How to Master the Art of Listing and Selling Real Estate". I may have enjoyed "How to Become a Power Agent.." more if I had not already read the Hopkins book.

This is the best book that I have ever read regarding real estate. I am a some what new agent and after reading this book have made myself more focused and it is WORKING. I plan to follow it for the full 12 months. I have nothing to lose and by the looks of it have everything to gain. In just a few short days of using the techniques in the book I have made great leaps in my career. Good for me the other agents in my office haven't read it, bad for them of course. This is a must read for all new real estate agents.

I just bought this book not even 2 days ago and I am already more than halfway through it. I cant put it down. This is the first real estate book I have actually WANTED to go and sit down and read for 2 hours at a time. Its a very easy read and it has some amazing advice in it. I can't wait to try and put it to good use. I highly recommend this book if you've got tons of other real estate books sitting on the shelf that you lost interest in right away. This one will keep you busy for awhile and you wont be putting it on the shelf knowing your never gonna touch it again. This is a great book for both the novice and the experienced agent. I would love to go see one of Darryl Davis's seminars when he is in my area (and that is a big compliment being that I am not a fan of seminars.) Trust me, this one isnt a waste of money.

This is a great book. I am about half way through at the time of this review. So far there have been many great tips on how to increase your real estate business. This book is great for a new agent or a power seller. I plan on using all of the techniques that are talked about in this book. Great book, definetly worth the price

I'm working on my 6th year as a real estate agent and out of all the business books that I've read this one really hits the nail on the head! I started reading the book about 3 weeks ago and it already has had an effect on my business. I've been on 4 CMA presentations and came out with 4 Listings on the same day that I met with the prospects. This book gives samples of dialogues with sellers and buyers, time management advice, goal setting, servicing listings, seperating the serious buyers from the not so serious, and at the same time looking out for your clients best interest. You must read this book to succeed!

This book is great! Particularly for new agents. If you just do have the stuff he suggests you can be a suuccessful real estate agent regardless of the market. Our broker gave us the book, but I so liked it I purchased a copy for a friend who is a realtor in another state and she has already implemented some things based on the book which has already improved her ability to get listings. Very easy reading.

this is a good book for a new agent to read. it has the basic fundamentals needed to earn an income in our real estate industry.If you have been an agent for the past year of more and are not doing these things you better read the book.