Matt and Garrett are back with a topic that has them riled up a bit these days, as they address the risky practice of agents predicting the real estate market's future. Together, our hosts emphasize the challenges of forecasting interest rates and trends, advocating instead for a focus on present conditions and client needs. This approach, they argue, helps navigate the complex market more effectively, avoiding the pitfalls of speculation that can erode a realtor's value.
Throughout their conversation, the duo critique the notion of "date the rate, marry the house," pushing for attention to clients' lifestyle goals over market predictions. They recommend presenting clients with all scenarios, enabling informed decisions based on real-time data rather than conjecture. Today’s episode serves as a clarion call for realtors to adopt a more grounded approach in their practice, encouraging them to assist clients in mapping out their dreams and making savvy choices amidst the ever-fluctuating real estate market conditions. In essence, “please stop predicting the future”.
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Episode Highlights:
The perils of real estate agents predicting future market trends
The "date the rate, marry the house" concept
Concentrating on clients' immediate lifestyle changes and desires
Presenting clients with all possible scenarios, advocating for decisions grounded in present facts, not future uncertainties
The history of interest rate forecasts
Adopting a client-guided approach in decision-making
Assisting clients in envisioning and achieving their dreams, focusing on current market realities
Quotes:
"We're walking about a 50/50 shot of being right or being a salesperson trying to encourage them to make a decision either way."
"All we know is right now. And…when you want to be a true trusted advisor, your number one job is interpreting the current situation."
"Ultimately, the reason why people are in front of you wanting to buy or sell now is not because of interest rates or price trends. It's because they want to make a change in their lifestyle."
"Instead of trying to predict the future for your people because you want to have the answers for them, move from predicting the future to discussing and mapping the dreams.”
"Sharing what economists are predicting is important, but we also need to share the reality that these predictions can often be incorrect."
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