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Career Opportunity in Mercer County!

Working at an Assist-2-Sell office is considerably different from working in a traditional office. We think you will find the difference refreshing and rewarding.

Comparison of traditional brokers and Assist-2-Sell

Traditional real estate brokers typically look to their agents to generate listings and sales. The broker recruits experienced agents from competitors and new agents from the general public or real estate schools. The experienced agents are appealing because they will hopefully bring with them a network of referral and repeat business. The fact that they are already trained is also a plus. The new agents, while requiring training and nurturing, are appealing to the traditional broker as they open the door to their "sphere of influence." This means their contact with friends, relatives, and acquaintances could bring more business. They hopefully also bring enthusiasm and a willingness to prospect for sellers and buyers.

In summary, the traditional brokers rely heavily on their agents to drive the business in the door.

The Assist-2-Sell concept is just the opposite. We believe that our concept needs to be strong enough to attract the business. We do not rely on agents to do the marketing of our concept. The broker/owner handles that aspect. While our competitive marketing programs attract business, we still need to get the message out to the consumers. We depend on our agents to provide the professional skills necessary to service the business we generate. Assist-2-Sell agents focus their efforts and energy on helping the buyers and sellers.

By offering home sellers superior marketing along with significant commission savings, they are attracted to Assist-2-Sell. At Assist-2-Sell, agents have plenty of opportunities to get face-to-face with sellers and buyers. Instead of spending most of their time looking for business, they spend most of it helping sellers and buyers. You'll also find that when you charge sellers less - they appreciate it. The relationship changes from adversarial to appreciative. Wouldn't it be nice not having to justify high fees?

How do agents make money when you charge so little?

Volume. Yes our agents may make less per closing than traditional agents; however, our agents typically have many more closings than the average traditional agents. End result - Assist-2-Sell agents make more.

There's more than money at stake!

While most Assist-2-Sell agents make above average incomes, money is not the only motivator. Quality of life is an important issue. When you work in an environment where you have more than enough business, the relationship between fellow agents in your office becomes less competitive and more collaborative. A true TEAM environment evolves. Everyone works together to deliver the best service for the sellers and buyers. We call it a "sense of community." Working Together Everyone Achieves More. Not many traditional offices can make this claim. In which environment would you rather work?

It Is Work!

Assist-2-Sell agents are very busy. The best part is they are busy working with buyers and sellers, not searching for them. Typically an Assist-2-Sell office will generate many more times the leads as traditional offices. By relying on the concept and not the agents to generate business, Assist-2-Sell offices do not strive to fill lots of desks with agents. The average Assist-2-Sell agent will handle ten times the business as the average traditional agent. This means nine fewer agents requiring desk space and wasting time. You're surrounded by top Producers, and the best part is you'll become a top producer as well!

It is a full-time commitment

There's too much at stake for the consumer to turn the sale of their home over to part-time agents. The good news is that at Assist-2-Sell, you'll be successful enough to make real estate your full-time career. Your skills will improve faster with the experience and guidance you'll enjoy at Assist-2-Sell.

It is not for everyone

Some real estate agents are content with closing a few sales per year, making enough money, and not working too hard. These agents would not be happy and don't belong at Assist-2-Sell. The traditional world fits them best. Ours is a fast-paced, demanding, challenging world. Where do you see yourself fitting in? Don't permit yourself to make incorrect assumptions about what it must be like working at Assist-2-Sell. Be smart. Check us out. Give Mike a call or perhaps, call some of the agents working at Assist-2-Sell offices.

If you think you're ready to take your career to the next level, call or email for a confidential appointment immediately!
Still not sure? Read an agent's testimonial below:

----- Agent Testimonial -----

"I have worked in the Mercerville, NJ office since June of 2006. As we all know the second half of last year was less than stellar. As of this writing, May, 2007, I have 15 listings with several more coming in over the next week.

To what do I owe this good fortune? It's rather simple - The Assist-2-Sell model of real estate, and the Broker of Record, Michael Sinton.

Some background on me might help you understand my satisfaction with this office and the program. I had been a co-owner of a nationally known brand of real estate for the prior four years. I wanted to sell my share in the business for a while, and when I found a willing buyer I jumped on the opportunity. That was in the late summer of 2005 during a very robust market, which was to change dramatically in the following months.

During my tenure with that company, I thought I had learned a lot about real estate. But guess what...­ I didn't.

When I came to the Mercerville office, I soon found out I knew very little. I work fairly well with people - I think I have strong interpersonal skills. That was only the tip of the iceberg. Each day became a challenge to learn something new about the process of real estate, as well as the impact of decisions on clients.

With the guidance of Michael Sinton, I feel I have learned more during the past year than I did in my prior endeavor. Michael has trusted me with all office-generated listing leads. Once I get to the table with a seller, it's a hands-down, win-win solution to the seller's situation, because no other real estate company can match the flexibility of our program.

We all know that when you're selling, you sell yourself first, the company second, and the product third. Believing in the product makes the company sale easier and the selling of self even easier than that.

All in all, it's a great relationship. Finding the right product from the right company makes every day enjoyable. Sure there are ups and downs in this business, just like any other, but remember the highs and forget the lows. When a door shuts a window of opportunity will open."

(Sales Associate), Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Edge

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For more information or to schedule a private interview, call Mike directly
at 609-587-4227 extension 101, or click here for our recruiting page!

 

Truth or Consequences!!

It's more difficult than ever to realistically and successfully price your home for sale.  Many economic factors affect your pricing decision.  Agents present you with the facts, but the final determination of asking price is yours and yours alone.  So contact a representative and familiarize yourself with the following criteria.

There are more homes for sale now than in the past.  Larger inventories exist mainly due to the fact that many sellers waited to list, trying to catch the top of the market.  Now they're trying to sell before it bottoms out.

While still historically low, mortgage rates are creeping up.  Every rate increase disqualifies a segment of buyers for financing, negatively impacting your selling ability.

Besides higher interest rates, buyers are subject to stricter loan application requirements.  Again, the higher downpayments and credit scores needed for financing eliminate many applicants from your pool of prospective buyers.

Are there homes in your neighborhood that investors couldn't "flip"?  Then they are either vacant or listed below market value by owners who would rather take the loss than become landlords.  Either way, these homes and foreclosed properties adversely affect property values of others in your community.

This is reality.  Expect your agent to be completely honest with you about it, and learn that trust, reason and determination will create a sale, even in a down market.

For more information, contact Michael Sinton, Broker/Owner, Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Edge, America's leading discount real estate company, directly at 609-587-4227, via email at MSinton@Assist2Sell.com or on the web at http://www.wesellcentralnj.com/.

 

Looking Beyond the Price!

What pops in your mind when you think of a real estate contract?  The price, right?  It's the critical term, but far from the only important factor to be considered by buyers or sellers.  There are costs, finances, conveyances, and consequences to consider.

Typical costs include commissions, inspections, legal fees and so on.  Your representative should firmly negotiate and explain who pays for what.

How about the escrow deposit and financing contingencies?  Unless the buyers pay cash, an escape clause should release them from obligation if financing falls through.  Specifying that the loan will be secured at a certain interest rate or lower provides further protection.

Also pay close attention to conveyances of personal property, such as some appliances, lighting or window treatments, or furnishing.  Avoid argument and further negotiation by assuring there is zero confusion about what is included in the sale price.

Another factor that should be clearly spelled out is the consequences of a breach in contract by either side.  This is a binding legal document, whereby buyers in breach can lose their deposit, or sellers in breach can be sued for "specific performance" to force the sale of the home.

It's best for you and your representative to review a standard contract before you make or consider a purchase offer.  Know what to expect and be prepared to negotiate to Yes!

For more information, contact Michael Sinton, Broker/Owner, Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Edge, America's leading discount real estate company, directly at 609-587-4227, via email at MSinton@Assist2Sell.com or on the web at http://www.wesellcentralnj.com/.

 

 
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