The Agent Advantage Weekly #5  - Copy

August 05, 20253 min read

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agent advantage weekly #5

🧠 Big Why Booster — Why Fall Seller Conversations Matter Now

Fall sellers are uniquely motivated: buyers want to move before the year ends, competition is lower than spring, and properties often show beautifully with seasonal staging. The challenge is that many homeowners hesitate because of “timing.”

Your job as an agent: Bring clarity. Use facts, show the opportunity, and back it up with a strong marketing and pricing strategy.

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🔥 Your Passion is Your Superpower — Confidence Creates Confidence

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Sellers pick agents who sound like they know what they’re doing. If you hesitate when answering “Why list now?”, sellers feel that hesitation.

Pro Tip: Practice your scripts out loud until they feel natural. When you believe Fall is the right window, sellers will too. Confidence is contagious.


Do More of This, Less of That

Numbers Edition

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✔️ Do More:

Seller consultations, real pricing discussions, and showing a real marketing plan for Fall.

Do Less:

Hoping sellers will “call you when ready” or avoiding difficult pricing conversations.

Every seller conversation should end with either:

(1) a listing agreement,

(2) a clear next step, or

(3) a follow-up date on your calendar.


🗣 Script of the Week — Seller Listing Motivation

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Here’s Exactly What to Say:

“With motivated Fall buyers aiming to close before the year ends, listing now positions your home to sell in a market with less competition. Waiting until spring can mean more listings and more competition. Would you like me to show you what your property could sell for in today’s market?”


⚙ SOP — Pre-Listing Fall SOP

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A Pre-Listing SOP keeps you consistent:

  1. Initial consultation (motivation, timing, objections)

  2. Pricing discussion (realistic data, comps, net sheet)

  3. Prep plan (Seller Prep Checklist + timeline)

  4. Marketing setup (photos, video, MLS, campaigns)

  5. Launch (ALM + event + outreach)


📊 Numbers — Seller Conversion Rate

Track your Fall conversations. Example:

  • 20 Seller conversations

  • 10 Listing presentations

  • 6 Signed listings
    That’s a
    30% conversation-to-listing conversion rate.
    Knowing this number lets you work backward — if you want 4 listings this Fall, you need ~14 motivated seller conversations.


💰 ALM Pfanntastic Tip — Fall Lead Campaign

Run a Fall Seller Value Campaign:

  • Send seasonal CMAs to SOI & Farm

  • Post Fall home prep tips on social media

  • Offer a free “Seller Prep Checklist”

  • Call your database with “market update” script


WOW Factor — Seller Prep Checklist

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Providing a Seller Prep Checklist builds instant value:

  • Exterior refresh (paint touch-ups, landscaping)

  • Interior staging tips for Fall (warm colors, declutter)

  • Maintenance fixes (gutters, HVAC service)

  • Marketing prep (photos, listing timeline)

Agents who provide clear steps reduce seller anxiety and move them toward listing sooner.


Download & Go

📥 Download of the Week — Seller Objection Script Guide

Includes scripts for:

  • Timing (“We’ll wait until spring”)

  • Pricing (“We want to start high”)

  • Commission (“We want to save money”)

  • Loyalty (“We have a friend in the business”)


Click here to Download!


Fall is short. Every seller conversation matters. Use your scripts, track your numbers, and execute your SOP.

👉 Download your Seller Objection Script Guide now and implement one script this week.


📣Try This! 5 Social Media Templates to Use This Week

Here are 5 social media templates (Agent-Facing) you can share to stay visible, build trust, and spark conversations with your sphere and farm area:

Post 1

Caption: “Thinking of selling this Fall? 🍂

The right timing could mean better offers. DM me for a Fall market update.”

Post 2

Caption:
“Fall buyers are motivated to close before year-end. Is your home market-ready? Let’s talk.”

Post 3

Caption:
“Listing in Fall can put you ahead of the competition. Want a free Seller Prep Checklist?”

Post 4

Caption:
“The Fall market is moving. Are you?”

Post 5

Caption:
“Selling before year-end can help you move on your timeline. DM for details.”

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You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a few Pfanntastic ideas to move forward.


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