77: Jeff Payne: How To Sell A House in ONE Week

Jeff Payne has been in real estate since May 2003 and a broker associate with Keller Williams Success Realty since June  2006 and is the team leader of The Payne Group.  Since June of 2006, Jeff has sold more than $80,000,000 in real estate in Panama City and the Beaches area of Bay County Florida. Prior to real estate Jeff was a Union representative for the Steel Mills in Indiana. This is where Jeff found his desire to step into the unknown and outside of the union based mentality. 3 days after their daughters high school graduation part Jeff and his wife set out to dominate Panama City Beach real estate which they have done ever since! 

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Jeff shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar and a part of Gary Keller’s “Top 100” Mastermind Group. 

[shadowbox]“When I mastered something, I knew that I could move onto something else” – Jeff Payne[/shadowbox]

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  • Real Estate Sales Solutions: Real Estate Sales Solutions offers a complete, quality, collection of content and campaigns that will leave you empowered and able to completely focus on your sales. With 9 Infusionsoft campaigns you can reach more customers and jump start your commissions with specifically engineered campaigns. Check it out for yourself!

Believe in The System

[shadowbox]”If a seasoned agent is telling you that it won’t work, then you should do it!” Jeff Payne[/shadowbox]

Launch Yourself

  • The key to finding success in anything that you do is to be in the activity each and every day. In Jeff’s first 30 days in real estate he found himself floundering. Thanks to some great mentors and some rock solid advice Jeff was able to get into the activity and commit to the business. If you do the same, you will be successful!

[shadowbox]”Wearing a different set of goggles helped me become successful in a down time.” Jeff Payne[/shadowbox]

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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should follow a path laid out by others.
  • How to get started in real estate.
  • How to get into the activity.
  • How to sell a house in a week.
  • How to use a different set of goggles.
  • Why you need to master one thing at a time.
  • How to succeed in real estate.
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Jeff on Twitter

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to show Jeff some love for coming on the show, you can do so easily by clicking on the link below!

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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76: Kel Svoboda: How To Get Lender Referrals

Kel Svoboda has been focusing on making the REALTOR® Magazine 30 under 30 list for over 5 years and now his goal is finally realized as he has been accepted into the 2014 class. A dedicated Dad and a motivated Realtor Kel has been in and around real estate since the age of 18, starting out as a loan officer. Using vision boards and educating himself Kel has gone from completing 9 sales his first year in business to over 30 last year, without a team. By creating stories on each property he lists and being an agent of value Kal has formed a partnership with over 15 lenders to receive constant referrals that fuel his business.

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Kel shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar after 2014 30 Under 30 REALTOR® Magazine honoree.

[shadowbox]“I just patiently waited and educated myself” –Kel Svoboda[/shadowbox]

Sponsors

  • Agent Solutions: Get your listings seen by targeted buyers for a fraction of the cost and Maximize the potential of your next open house! Take advantage o their EXCLUSIVE OFFER for Rockstar Nation today!
  • Lynda.com: Learn what you want to learn today! With access to over 2,700 high-quality educational videos taught by industry experts, Lynda.com excels at making learning easy and enjoyable. Get 7 days of free unlimited access to lynda.com.
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistant Services to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Real Estate Sales Solutions: Real Estate Sales Solutions offers a complete, quality, collection of content and campaigns that will leave you empowered and able to completely focus on your sales. With 9 Infusionsoft campaigns you can reach more customers and jump start your commissions with specifically engineered campaigns. Check it out for yourself!

Lender Relationships

  • Wisconsin is a state that is all about being able to say that they “know a guy” who can help with virtually anything. By creating relationships and showing lenders that they can trust him, Kal has provided value to loan officers that are willing to continually send him referrals. Tune in to learn how you can start generating lender referrals.

[shadowbox]”Expectations for Real Estate agents are much higher than the average consumer will admit.” Kel Svoboda[/shadowbox]

Create a Story

  • Kel shares a technique that all agents should use to market their listings. By creating a story around a home and helping potential clients envision themselves living in that home and having the lifestyle that comes along with it, Kel has found a way to connect with his clients.

[shadowbox]”Google voice is free and it will make you more profitable.” Kel Svoboda[/shadowbox]

Best Business Book

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should focus on lender relationships.
  • How to create stories to sell homes.
  • How to own the day.
  • How to be an agent of value.
  • How to use Google Voice.
  • Why vision boards will help you achieve success.
  • How to succeed in real estate.
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Kel on Twitter

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to show Kel some love for coming on the show, you can do so easily by clicking on the link below!

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Thanks for Rocking Out

Thank you for tuning in to Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, we appreciate you!

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74: Nate Martinez: Former Gang Member to Top Realtor

Nate has been selling real estate in the Valley of the Sun for nearly thirty years. He is the co-owner of RE/MAX Professionals, founded in 2001 and has seven valley locations in Arizona. Prior to becoming a top Realtor Nate found himself growing up in the inner city and was raised by a single mother. The life changing experiences that Nate has faced have allowed him to constantly retool in order to navigate the ups and downs of the real estate industry.

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Nate shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by managing the ups and downs of the industry.

[shadowbox]“When you have employees they become a part of your family.” –Nate Martinez[/shadowbox]

Sponsors

  • Agent Solutions: Get your listings seen by targeted buyers for a fraction of the cost and Maximize the potential of your next open house! Take advantage o their EXCLUSIVE OFFER for Rockstar Nation today!
  • Lynda.com: Learn what you want to learn today! With access to over 2,700 high-quality educational videos taught by industry experts, Lynda.com excels at making learning easy and enjoyable. Get 7 days of free unlimited access to lynda.com.
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Real Estate Sales Solutions: Real Estate Sales Solutions offers a complete, quality, collection of content and campaigns that will leave you empowered and able to completely focus on your sales. With 9 Infusionsoft campaigns you can reach more customers and jump start your commissions with specifically engineered campaigns. Check it out for yourself!

Profitability

  • If you don’t retool fast enough in real estate you can often find yourself in financial trouble. By downsizing his team, last year was the most profitable that he has been doing over 710M dollars in sales last year.

[shadowbox]”I have become more profitable with  targeted focus.” Nate Martinez[/shadowbox]

Ryan Blair

  • Ryan Blair is the CEO of ViSalus, #1 New York Times best selling author, and serial entrepreneur who came from nothing to lost, and had everything to gain. At the age of 21 years old, Blair had already founded his first business, 24/7 Tech, and his since created and sold numbers other companies for hundreds of millions of dollars over the course of his career. Ryan was named 2012’s Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young. Check out the link below to buy Ryan’s book!

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In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should be more profitable.
  • How to manage the ups and downs in real estate.
  • How to retool fast enough.
  • How to come from nothing.
  • How to overcome the biggest challenges.
  • Why you never stop 3 feet short.
  • How to succeed in real estate.
  • Plus so much more!

[shadowbox]“The juice doesn’t start to flow until the 6-12 month mark.” – Nate Martinez [/shadowbox]

Thank & connect with Nate on Twitter

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Thanks for Rocking Out

Thank you for tuning in to Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, we appreciate you!

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73: Mickey Pascarella: Running A Real Estate Team Like A Restaurant

Mickey Pascarella is a Realtor and team owner of the Mickey Pascarella Group at Keller Williams Realty. His team ranks in the top 1% of Keller Williams Realtors internationally, by specializing in offering insider knowledge to buyers and sellers of shared living communities. Prior to diving into the real estate industry Mickey worked as a talent booking agent which gave him an opportunity to work on the set of a Buick commercial with Tiger Woods, and he also ran a franchise Taco Bell location. Being in the restaurant business is what gave Mickey the idea to build and staff a real estate team just like a restaurant would. 

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Mickey shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by managing his team like a restaurant.

[shadowbox]“There is no easy way our or short cut home.” –Rocky 4[/shadowbox]

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  • Agent Solutions: Get your listings seen by targeted buyers for a fraction of the cost and Maximize the potential of your next open house! Take advantage o their EXCLUSIVE OFFER for Rockstar Nation today!
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  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Real Estate Sales Solutions: Real Estate Sales Solutions offers a complete, quality, collection of content and campaigns that will leave you empowered and able to completely focus on your sales. With 9 Infusionsoft campaigns you can reach more customers and jump start your commissions with specifically engineered campaigns. Check it out for yourself!

Become a Mega-Dialer

  • Step 1:
    • Create a system that will allow you to talk to as many people as possible in the quickest amount of time.

[shadowbox]”If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michaelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.”– Martin Luther King Jr.[/shadowbox]

Don’t Miss The Boat

  • Mickey and his team are counting on this app to be the biggest form of connection and communication for years to come, tune in and make sure you don’t miss the boat on this app!

Best Business Book

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should become a mega-dialer.
  • How to run your team like a restaurant.
  • How to have specialists on your team.
  • How to handle phone objections.
  • How to become an office agent.
  • Why you should be consistent.
  • How to succeed in real estate.
  • Plus so much more!

[shadowbox]“We have a specialist for every task in this business” – Mickey Pascarella[/shadowbox]

Thank & connect with Mickey on Twitter

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Thanks for Rocking Out

Thank you for tuning in to Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, we appreciate you!

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Thanks, and keep rockin!

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66: Hoss Pratt: 7 Proven Marketing Strategies of Today’s Real Estate Agents

After just 3 years in the business as a real estate professional, Hoss Pratt produced over $20 million in sales…which says something about a guy who left his life as a dairy farmer and dove head-first into real estate. Entrepreneurship is in Hoss’ blood. While in high school, he built a highly lucrative lawn business, which he sold for multiple five figures at the tender age of 20. A nationally known authority when it comes to lead generation and lead conversion, Hoss has demonstrated and proven time and time again during his stellar 10 year career that using his revolutionary strategies can move real estate agents from stuck to super-charged in just months…changing lives and changing fortunes. Hoss shares with Rockstar Nation his 7 Proven Marketing Strategies of Today’s Real Estate agents. This is a jam packed interview that you won’t want to miss!

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Hoss shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar and a lead generation expert.

[shadowbox]“Agents are held at a much higher standard today.” –Hoss Pratt[/shadowbox]

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  • Lynda.com: Learn what you want to learn today! With access to over 2,700 high-quality educational videos taught by industry experts, Lynda.com excels at making learning easy and enjoyable. Get 7 days of free unlimited access to lynda.com.
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Real Estate Sales Solutions: Real Estate Sales Solutions offers a complete, quality, collection of content and campaigns that will leave you empowered and able to completely focus on your sales. With 9 Infusionsoft campaigns you can reach more customers and jump start your commissions with specifically engineered campaigns. Check it out for yourself!

The 7 Strategies

  1. The Certified Home Program: Instill certainty and security in a transaction that is full of uncertainty.
  2. The Smart Seller Program: Allow sellers to try and sell their home while it is listed with you, the agent.
  3. The Coming Soon Program: Give the seller a chance to get their listing ready for the market while creating hype.
  4. The Performance Guarantee: You can do this…. by being powerful!
  5. Performance Enhancing Direct Mail: This has to be personal with a great message to the right market!
  6. Just Listed. Just Sold.: Create authority with your SOI.
  7. One Page Landing Page: Deliver the best content, deliver your product, and capture a lead!

[shadowbox]”Be Bold. Take Action. Make it happen!” – Hoss Pratt[/shadowbox]

Just Listed Script 

  • CLICK HERE to get your FREE Just Listed Script

Best Business Book

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should focus on marketing
  • How to convert more leads.
  • How to focus on conversion.
  • How to deliver content and position your product.
  • How to build a mailing list.
  • Why you should have appreciation for everything around you.
  • How to succeed in real estate.
  • Plus so much more!

[shadowbox]“Conversion is the key in real estate.” – Hoss Pratt[/shadowbox]

Thank & connect with Hoss on Twitter

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to show Hoss some love for coming on the show, you can do so easily by clicking on the link below!

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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63: Chris Orth: Succeeding in Real Estate With Cystic Fibrosis

If you work hard, you will make money! This is how Chris Orth has marched his way into the REALTOR® Magazine 2014 class of 30 Under 30. Chris started out in real estate as a kid, well technically at age 20 however since he can remember his step father and mother were taking him to open houses and listing appointments. Born with cystic fibrosis he knew that he needed to find a job where he could work even if he was stuck in a hospital, and that is exactly what Chris has done. Last year after while being hospitalized (for nearly 4 weeks) Chris sold 2 of his 26 houses. Now planning to move to a new area and start fresh, learn how Chris plans to pick up in the new market where he left off in Philly!

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Chris shares his realtor mindset and a glance at her journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar, and a REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 honoree.

[shadowbox]“Deal with the cards you are dealt, and play them!” -Chris Orth[/shadowbox]

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  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • 6 Steps to 7 Figures: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destiny

Cystic Fibrosis

  • Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the secretory glands, that make mucus and sweat. If you have CF, your mucus becomes thick and sticky. It builds up in your lungs and blocks your airways which leads to repeated, serious lung infections. Over time, these infections can severely damage your lungs. Being dealt CF is not an easy had to play, but according to Chris Orth life is all about playing the cards you are dealt, and AMEN to that!

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Best Business Book

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should focus on playing the cards you were dealt.
  • How to work hard to make money.
  • How to set yourself up for success.
  • How to sell 26 homes in a year.
  • How to parachute into a new land and dominate.
  • Why you must be a survivor.
  • How to succeed in real estate.
  • Plus so much more!

[shadowbox]“If you work hard, you will make money” -Chris Orth[/shadowbox]

Thank & connect with Chris on Twitter

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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62: Paul Morris: 6 Pillars to a Killer Business

Paul Morris, originally from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania spent some time working for the justice department as a lawyer before venturing out to California and becoming a prolific entrepreneur, trainer, author, and business consultant. As an active and consistent investor, he has grown his real estate investment portfolio to more than 700 rental units and 150,000 square feet of retail commercial space. As Keller Williams’ Regional Director for Central and Southern California, Paul has oversight of 35 offices, and more than 6,700 Realtors who closed more than $12.5 Billion in closed sales volume in 2013. Real Trends ranked his group as the 32nd largest real estate brokerage in the United States having closed $3.45B in real estate sales in 2013. Paul shares with Rockstar Nation the 6 Pillars to a Killer Business, and how to become great at something.

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Paul shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar, and a KILLER businessman.

[shadowbox]“I can predict their success if I know their ability to get clients” –Paul Morris[/shadowbox]

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The 6 Pillars

  1. Client Acquisition: What brings buyers in the door?
  2. Modeling: How can you jumpstart your business or success?
  3. 80/20 Rule: Pareto’s Law
  4. Leverage: How can you scale your business with the right people, in the right places, under the right conditions?
  5. Barriers to Entry: Zig when they Zag!
  6. Core Confidence: Stick with what you are good at!

Learn much more about each pillar by tuning into Paul’s exclusive interview on Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars!

[shadowbox]People understand in-depth the challenges of what they are great at! Paul Morris[/shadowbox]

Wealth Can’t Wait

[shadowbox]”My vision is for this book to be a great contribution to so many folks who are great at so many things and haven’t gotten the building wealth piece down.” Paul Morris[/shadowbox]

  • Get ready for a better way to build your wealth! Pre-Order your copy today!

Best Business Book

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should focus on what you are good at.
  • How to utilize the 80/20 rule on your email list.
  • How to set yourself up to live a wealthy life.
  • How to zig when they zag
  • How to leverage your business.
  • Why you should invest in your area of Core Confidence.
  • How to succeed in real estate.
  • Plus so much more!

[shadowbox]“Find someone at a higher learn what you can from them.” Paul Morris[/shadowbox]

Thank & connect with Paul on Twitter

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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60: Ruben Garmyn: From the Belgian Navy to a Listing Machine

Ruben brings to real estate his knowledge in architecture, which he studied in Belgium, and his extensive experience in marketing. After a 4 year stint in the Navy as a weapon technician and 4 years as a Police Officer Ruben owned and operated 3 successful businesses including 2 restaurants. After an earthquake scared Ruben and his wife out of California, he discovered real estate. Ruben started with Coldwell Banker, after which he became the Top Producer with Century 21 and RE/MAX. Spending too much time fishing and not enough prospecting Ruben didn’t break any records his first year, however in his second year he became a member of the RE/MAX “Platinum Club”, the top 1% agents in the nation. Like all agents Ruben was forced to battle the recession which he handled flawlessly and used it to develop and start 4 other successful companies! Learn how to become a listing machine from one of the best, Ruben Garmyn. 

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Ruben shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar, and listing machine.

[shadowbox]“I did a lot of fishing, that is why I only made 10k” -Ruben Garmyn[/shadowbox]

Sponsors

  • Agent Solutions: Get your listings seen by targeted buyers for a fraction of the cost and Maximize the potential of your next open house!
  • Infiniti HR: In addition to their full service outsourcing models that include PEO and ASO arrangements, Infiniti HR offers a broad range of HR consulting services for that one time project or on a continual basis.
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • 6 Steps to 7 Figures: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destiny

The Earthquake

  • Learn how an earthquake literally shook Ruben to the bones, scaring him out of the cookie business and into the woods of Oregon where he discovered his calling, real estate! What moved you, motivated you, or shook you to the bones? Tweet me!

Chatty Agent

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Best Business Book

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should focus on conversions.
  • How to find success in failure.
  • How to set yourself up for success.
  • How to become a listing machine.
  • How to parachute into a new land and dominate.
  • Why you must be a survivor.
  • How to succeed in real estate.
  • Plus so much more!

[shadowbox]“I started loving business when I worked for a fruit stand selling bananas” –Ruben Garmyn[/shadowbox]

Thank Ruben on Twitter

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to show Ruben some love for coming on the show, you can do so easily by clicking on the link below!

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Thanks for Rocking Out

Thank you for tuning in to Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, we appreciate you!

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Thanks, and keep rockin!