🛑 Everyone Can Tell That You're A Standard 1099 Real Estate Agent
Happy Monday!
Here is an Idea, an Action, and a Question to consider this week.
Idea
If you're working with real estate investors, it's crucial to understand their mindset. Investors think like business owners, focusing on long-term growth, cash flow, and wealth-building strategies. If you approach them with the mindset of a typical W-2 employee or even a standard 1099 real estate agent, you're missing the connection. Investors aren't just looking for a property—they’re looking for opportunities that maximize returns and minimize risks.
To truly connect with them, you have to shift your thinking and start viewing every deal through their lens. This means analyzing properties as investments, understanding tax benefits like 1031 exchanges, and being able to discuss financing options that can boost profitability. By thinking like an investor, not only will you build stronger relationships with your clients, but you'll also position yourself to become an investor in your own right.
Action
Start educating yourself on real estate investing principles. Read books, listen to podcasts, and dive into the world of investment strategies that your clients are using. I have several recommendations on my recommended reading list.
Question
How can you start thinking like an investor today to build better connections with your clients?
See you next week,
Matt “Roar” Gardner
Real estate investor-agent, Author of Supersonic Real Estate: Light Your Afterburner to Accelerate Your Investor-Agent Career (Coming Soon!), and keynote speaker
P.S. 🚀 Exciting news! My book, Supersonic Real Estate: How an Agent Can Boost Sales, Begin Investing, and Build an Exit Strategy, is officially available on Amazon! Whether you're a real estate agent looking to scale your business or someone ready to dive into real estate investing, this book will give you the strategies to take your career to the next level. Can't wait to hear your thoughts!
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