Luxury clients are looking for an agent who can go the extra mile. What characteristics will make you stand out to get that client? How do you make sure you’re putting your best foot forward? Why is coaching so important? On this episode, Coldwell Banker Vice President Craig Hogan, shares his best advice and strategies for winning luxury listings.

 Coming in as a trusted advisor with confidence but no ego makes you a far better pick than someone who comes in like a bull in a china closet. -Craig Hogan
Takeaways + Tactics

If you can’t do a presentation in front of a lot of people and argue for your commission, you need to shift gears towards that.

If you can’t tell the difference between a 300k and a 100k kitchen, then you probably have a problem.

A lot of the job is preparing for show time.

At the start of the show, we talked about Craig’s background and the importance of differentiating yourself when it comes to marketing your luxury listings. Next, we talked about the importance of getting your skills up to scratch, and the importance of being knowledgeable when it comes to condition, appearance and finish. Towards the end of the show, we talked about the importance of being a trusted advisor.
Craig also shared on:

The importance of coaching and skill set
Why you need to focus on focus on being better
The power of humility

The luxury client is expecting to see someone who is at the top of their game. They are expecting to see a polished, professional who within minutes they feel like they want to list with. All this comes from confidence and preparation, and always being ready for show time. That comes from confidence and preparation. The more we produce and the higher we get in real estate staying humble and real is an attractive quality.
Guest Bio
Craig is the Vice President of Luxury at Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Go to https://www.coldwellbanker.com/ for more information.

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