How to compete with agents who over-promise and under-deliver

How to compete with agents who over-promise and under-deliver
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One of our members recently asked: How do we overcome agents who use inflated appraisals, discount commission rates and 'free' marketing plans to win business?

In other words, how do we overcome competitors who over-promise and under-deliver?

In our latest podcast episode, I share my strategic thoughts on winning listings against this sort of competition, along with loads of scripts you can use in your next listing presentation.

Click here to listen (17 mins).

To listen on your phone, or download the episode for later, search 'Agent Monday' on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts or any popular podcast app.


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