Podcast: Helping First-Time Homebuyers in a Seller’s Market

Things are tough out there for first-time homebuyers, and they need competent, compassionate Realtors to help them through the process. Today’s guest, 30 Under 30 Honoree Emily Kaczmarek, knows this better than most; she’s been helping buyers close deals through one of the hottest seller’s markets in recent history. Tune in and find out how to generate motivated buyer leads, what to look for in a lender, and why it’s so important to educate buyers before showing homes.

Listen to today’s show and learn:

Emily Kaczmarek’s start in real estate [5:23]
When Emily decided to become a full-time Realtor [6:33]
Why Emily applied for NAR’s 30 Under 30 program [9:07]
Emily’s transactions after just three years in the industry [11:25]
A sign that it’s time to evaluate your systems [14:03]
A system for generating new buyer leads each and every month [15:11]
Running first-time home buyer workshops online [17:03]
Leveraging relationships to generate referrals [19:34]
The Chicago real estate market [23:11]
The challenges facing today’s first-time buyers [26:03]
How to find a lender you can trust with clients [30:26]
Why it’s so important right now to work with buyers who are motivated [33:42]
Taking a no-pressure approach to sales to establish trust [35:46]
Words of encouragement for new real estate agents [37:40]
Where to follow Emily Kaczmarek [38:33]

Emily Kaczmarek

Born and raised in the western suburbs, Emily is the go-to expert when it comes to your real estate transaction. She puts a special emphasis on the client/agent relationship. She believes it is crucial to work together to achieve the desired results. She is dedicated to working hard and serving her clients, while also making the process enjoyable and memorable. She is constantly on top of sophisticated technology, including but not limited to a vast social media outreach and professional photography, which has made her a front runner in the marketing and selling of real estate.

Emily received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Finance at Augustana College in the Quad Cities. She has lived in various cities across Illinois including Lombard, Rock Island, Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood and now resides in Palatine, IL. In her free time, she enjoys playing and volunteering with dogs, reading novels, and staying active.

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