{"id":1055,"date":"2024-10-10T18:28:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T23:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartlivingskills.com\/?page_id=1055"},"modified":"2024-10-22T11:49:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T16:49:56","slug":"real-estate-services-how-to-get-more-listings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartlivingskills.com\/?page_id=1055","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Services: How to Get More Listings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=100%2C129&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=150%2C194&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=200%2C259&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=300%2C388&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=450%2C583&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=600%2C777&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=900%2C1165&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=19%2C24&amp;ssl=1 19w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=28%2C36&amp;ssl=1 28w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?resize=37%2C48&amp;ssl=1 37w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-more-listings.jpg?w=1545&amp;ssl=1 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help realtors in many ways, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decluttering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help clients declutter their homes, which can help create more functional space and make the home more appealing to buyers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help elevate the home staging process, especially for luxury homes.&nbsp;They can help make spaces appear larger and help buyers envision themselves living there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moving and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartlivingskills.com\/?page_id=611\" title=\"\">packing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help clients set up systems for moving and storing items, which can make the process more efficient.&nbsp;We can also help clients keep track of what&#8217;s been packed and where it&#8217;s stored.&nbsp;We can pack the items ourselves or provide a strategy for the client. Or both. There is no job too big or too small. (We have been working very closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/crockermovingservices.com\/homewood\/\" title=\"\">Crocker Moving Service<\/a> for the past two years. Eric recently hired me to help his own Mother!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teaching organizing skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can teach clients valuable organizing skills, such as time management, prioritization, and decision-making strategies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whether your clients are buying or selling, we will help you close the deal!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.usnews.com\/real-estate\/slideshows\/10-secrets-to-selling-your-home-faster?slide=8\">According to US News<\/a>, decluttered, clean homes are more likely to sell faster. Let us help you transform your listings from the chaos of clutter to the simplicity of a beautifully organized space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sell more homes, faster.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C614&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C614&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=768%2C461&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=100%2C60&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=150%2C90&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=200%2C120&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=450%2C270&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=600%2C360&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=900%2C540&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=24%2C14&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=36%2C22&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?resize=48%2C29&amp;ssl=1 48w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b4-and-after-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When traditional staging isn\u2019t an option, we will transform your listing from the chaos of clutter to a beautifully styled home. As a Professional Organizing Business, we help by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decluttering your client\u2019s home, creating more functional space and showcasing the home\u2019s full potential<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Removing personal belongings, creating a welcoming, neutral space for buyers to experience<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Styling each room in the most aesthetically pleasing way, creating an inviting flow of energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turn your clients into fans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As successful real estate professionals, you are always working with clients as they prepare for a major life change. Whether they are buying or selling their homes, there is an element of stress that comes along with the excitement of the upcoming move. At Smart Living Skills, our goal is to help you ease that stress for your clients and create a lasting impression that ensures you\u2019re the only agent they\u2019ll ever choose. 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1000004490_f13d2d8e07190b67c84c2a5b544e4925-9_28_2023-2_39_54-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=27%2C36&amp;ssl=1 27w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1000004490_f13d2d8e07190b67c84c2a5b544e4925-9_28_2023-2_39_54-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=36%2C48&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartlivingskills.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1000004490_f13d2d8e07190b67c84c2a5b544e4925-9_28_2023-2_39_54-PM-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listing Agent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will declutter the home for the sale, while also helping your client prepare for their move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Declutter the space and beautifully style the home in preparation for potential buyers, using existing pieces found in the home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack any items that will not be needed until after the move<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize move and pack remainder of home for the move<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buying Agent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether they need help unpacking, or simply want advice on the best layout for their new space &#8211; we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>The perfect closing gift!<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide clients with a strategic guide on the most efficient way to unpack their home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unpack &amp; organize their new home, setting up organized systems from day one!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate the hassle of moving, leaving your clients with nothing but happy memories of the process!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I can help you get more listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the National Association of Realtors,&nbsp;93% of real estate agents recommend that clients declutter their homes before putting them on the market.&nbsp;Here are some other statistics about the impact of clutter on home sales:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>50% of real estate agents say that decluttering a home leads to a faster sales process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home staging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>58% of buyers&#8217; agents say that home staging has an effect on most buyers&#8217; view of the home, and 81% say that staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize the property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home staging importance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers&#8217; agents say that having photos, videos, virtual tours, and traditional physical staging available for their listings is important to their clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:47.77915%\"><figure 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sale in several ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Better visual:&nbsp;Decluttering can help present a better visual for listing your home.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save space:&nbsp;Decluttering can help gain more square footage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase features:&nbsp;Decluttering can help showcase the positive features in the home.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help buyers visualize:&nbsp;Decluttering can help buyers imagine themselves in the space.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that 93% of real estate agents recommend that clients declutter their homes before putting them on the market. 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This client will rave about you for this service. This gives me the opportunity to present my services to the client for the whole nine yards. This includes decluttering, packing in an organized fashion, organizing the entire move, and finally, unpacking and setting up rooms in the home after the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of you like to give gifts to your clients at the closing to thank them for choosing you. Have you ever thought about gifting a service to help them with the move in process? Simply say, \u201cAs a thank you for using me as your realtor I got you a session with a Professional Organizer to help you unpack your kitchen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get more listings, close listings, and get more listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s all about building relationships. If you are interested in setting up a personal meeting with me, please let me know. 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