230 - "Don't Expect Perfect, Expect Real" with Kevin Hultgren

It’s very important to take down your open house signs at the end
of the day. Why? Just ask Kevin Hultgren, an agent for Real
Estate One in Southgate, Michigan. Listen in to hear Kevin share
what happened, what he learned, and what consumers can do to get
the best agent for the job in this crazy market. 


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Time Stamped Show Notes:


01:30 - Introducing Kevin, an agent for Real Estate One in
Southgate, Michigan; they are the largest broker in the state of
Michigan

02:45 - The real estate supply and demand; it’s crazy and
exciting right now, but you need a professional to get an offer
accepted

04:10 - Kevin’s CSIRE story

04:20 - They had an open house; he left the sign out
afterward and it was up all week

04:35 - The following Saturday, someone walked in through
the seller’s front door as he was getting out of the shower;
Kevin was mortified and embarrassed



06:50 - The lessons

07:15 - The listing agent smoothed things over for him
before he even knew about it

07:40 - Now he has a checklist and makes sure he has all
the materials he needs 

09:25 - Respect the seller’s space if you’re touring
their home



10:05 - Tips for consumers

10:10 - Ask your agent what they use for a checklist and
to manage details

11:00 - Don’t expect perfect, expect real

11:35 - Know that you are working with a human; choose a
professional who knows what they are doing



12:45 - State programs for first time home buyers

13:05 - Private and public support for first-time buyers
is a great thing; he recently helped a 22-year-old client buy
his first home



15:05 - How to reach Kevin: email
kevingetsresults247@gmail.com or call (734)642-8635



3 Key Points
Don’t forget to take the “Open House” signs down!  Respect
that someone still lives there if you’re touring a house. 
Keep track of the details.