#612: Mastering Buyer Needs, Skill Building, and Uncovering Hidden Market Opportunities In this episode, John Harp joins the host to discuss key strategies for real estate agents to grow their business, even when the market is tough. The focus is on understanding what buyers need, improving skills, working with other agents, and finding hidden opportunities in the market. The episode starts with an introduction to growth calls. John Harp explains how these calls can help agents build a strong foundation for their business and give them a clear plan. He emphasizes that the most important thing is to provide value to clients. Next, the conversation moves to current market conditions. The hosts talk about how interest rates are higher and there are fewer homes available. They highlight the importance of finding serious buyers and not wasting time on those who aren't ready to buy. To succeed in this market, agents need to prospect more and work harder to find the right clients. Understanding what buyers want is crucial. The hosts share that the top three things buyers are looking for are the right home, good terms, and a fair price. Agents need to listen carefully to what their clients want and make sure they are offering something valuable. Developing the right skills is another key topic. Agents need to be able to understand their clients' needs and have a clear process for finding the right home. This can be challenging, especially for newer agents, but it's important to keep learning and improving. Collaboration and networking with other agents are also important. The hosts discuss how working with other agents can help find more opportunities, like open houses and listings. Bigger teams and brokerages can be very helpful in this new market environment. Finding off-market solutions is another strategy discussed in the episode. This means looking for homes that aren't listed for sale yet. Agents can prospect other agents for these hidden opportunities or conduct walkthroughs of homes that are for sale by owner. This effort can be a big value advantage for clients. Several action items are suggested to help agents apply these strategies. Agents should recommit to the process of finding the right home for their clients by asking detailed questions about their needs and wants. They should prospect more aggressively to identify serious buyers and avoid time wasters. Collaboration and networking with other agents in the marketplace can help find off-market solutions for clients. Conducting for sale by owner walkthroughs is another great way to find potential homes for clients. Tune in to this episode to learn practical tips and strategies for growing your real estate business. From understanding buyer needs to finding hidden opportunities, John Harp and the host provide valuable insights that are easy to understand and apply. Don’t miss out on these useful tips to help you succeed in the real estate market!   Feel free to dive in: https://7FigureBP.com/ Let’s make it happen!