Brett Caviness

By Brett Caviness

It can be boring, spending a large amount of your weekends sitting or standing in what are sometimes vacant homes for hours on end.  For me, the value is developing strong communication and sales skills.  With a degree in communication studies, I still find myself learning and developing techniques to effectively communicate with clients while qualifying them at the same time.

It can be all too easy to greet people at the door and let them wander with the usual, “Let me know if you have any questions.”  I have found some specific tactics very useful and lucrative when used during my open homes.

I recently turned common Sunday lookers into buyers in two weeks time.  A couple came through one of my Sunday opens, they were pleasant and quiet as they made their way through the home.  They said they didn’t have any questions and were on their way out when I began to chat with them.  Simple things like, “How long have you been looking? Are you from the area?” These simple questions quickly snowballed into learning about their situation while developing a personal connection with them.

After getting a good feel about what they were looking for, I told them I would do some more searching and set up some showings that might be a good fit for them early in the coming week.  They were excited for the work that I was willing to do for them.  In two weeks time, Continue reading »