Inside Sales Associate Tips and Techniques One of

Inside Sales Associate Tips and Techniques One of the most important team members you could have.

What it is an Inside Sales Associate? • There are many roles an ISA can fill • Inbound or Outbound lead generation or follow up • Appointment setting • This team member should be considered an extension of every member of the sales team – Listing Agents: Cold calling; Expired, FSBO, Circle Prospecting – Buyer’s Agents: Lead follow-up, revitalizing leads, open house leads

Do’s and Don’ts Who to Hire • Someone that is 100% comfortable on the phone and can take rejection • Someone who needs minimal instruction – Can learn scripts and dialogues – Can learn Real Estate info quickly – Knows your geographic area • High ‘D’ or High ‘I’ on the DISC profile

Do’s and Don’ts Who NOT to Hire • Another Realtor who is not doing so well • Someone who doesn’t match your culture – They are the initial introduction to your business, most of the time. • Hi ‘C’ or High ‘S’ on the DISC profile • Anyone just because you don’t want to do the work • Someone to follow up with YOUR database

When to Hire an ISA • When the team has reached capacity of output – Add extra lead generation to the team – Alleviate time that BA’s spend following up • To supplement what’s already being done • To increase business in certain areas – Farming

The Hiring Process • Same as any team member – Phone interview #1 (15 -30 min) introduction – Phone interview #2 (30 min-1 hr) in-depth – In person/On site interview – Team interview – Audition Make your decision

Training You Must Have a Training Process in Place First • Bringing on an ISA without the proper training in place will be detrimental to the process • Scripts, Dialogues, Objection Handling – NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) • Role Playing – Daily Activity

What Can an ISA Do? • INITIAL TOUCH – Responsible for all incoming leads, phone calls, inquiries, etc. – Offer enthusiasm and customer service. – Engage in conversation about needs express the agent/team value. – Input client/lead information into CRM and log conversation(s). – Assign client to team member.

What Can an ISA Do? (cont. ) EXPIRED/FSBO/NOD’S • Use script to contact lead via phone, email, text and U. S. mail (systems). • When making contact, qualify the lead in terms of their needs and wants. • Create rapport with the client with continuous follow up to set the listing appointment/showing. • Attempt to set preview appointment at minimum (listing). • Input all information in to CRM system.

What Can an ISA Do? (cont. ) INBOUND / OUTBOUND REFERRALS • Receive referral paperwork and assign transferee • Input information into CRM along with all documented notes/conversations. • Provide follow-up calls for outgoing referrals for status updates • Provide referring agent with updates regarding transferee • Follow the referral until closing ensure referral agreement is signed, W 9 is provided and information is provided to your TC

What Can an ISA Do? (cont. ) IN BOUND LEADS • Conduct speed to lead responses, 2 -3 minutes or less via all three types of communication (phone, email, text) if applicable. • If applicable, search property inquired about and search on the MLS and provide lead with the information and set up home search via the MLS for the client. • Use qualifying sheets to qualify lead and obtain all contact information. • Obtain pre-approval letter, Proof of funds, etc. so lead is fully ready to write an offer. • Move/assign leads that are ready to transact; otherwise continued follow up. • Conduct a minimum of 9 contacts within a 2 week period via combination of texting, email, calling etc. dependent on the amount of data collected.

What Can an ISA Do? (cont. ) SHOWING PROPERTY PREP • Assist the BA with setting up appointments and ensuring presentations are readily available • Be prepared to show property as leads become overwhelming for the BA or if they are out of the office (if licensed)

What Can an ISA Do? (cont. ) BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT • Complete weekly register for accountability/goal meeting. • High level of customer service to initial touches and all clients/vendors • Daily role playing. • Provide bi-monthly conversion rate sheet to lead’s executive assistant. • Provide additional support to listing coordinator with scheduling showings and obtaining feedback.

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