5,583,328
telemarketing is not the preferred way to search for leads in my marketplace!!!
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Austin, TX
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
6,418,755
Lots of them here on AR, a few call me regularly.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
4,901,858
I think you should listen to your broker. Trying to get around the law usually results in the loss of ones license.
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
3,048,382
ISA stands for Inside Sales. First of all , an ISA is not only used for cold calling and lead gen but also for warm calls, and setting appointments. In most states it is totally legal for you to hire someone either in person or virtual , to set up appointments for you. That is all an ISA is really doing, getting the appointment.
Many agents don't like to cold call for leads. And I don't. However , just because agents don't like to do it, and just because many don't do it, that does not mean that it does not work.
AND it is not crap. It is a very viable and effective marketing tool as long as you are adding value and helping the person you are talking to.
IF it was SO CRAPPY- then Ben Kenny would NOT be the success he is!!!!!
That would also mean that Bob Stewart's mom is doing something crappy and SHE IS NOT! She is a good person doing great business!
Bob's mom joined Ben Kenny's team, the first thing she learned how to do is to make ISA calls. They have the phone dialer. Every morning for 2 hours the team shows up to make cold calls.
The VERY first day after she got her license about a year ago- she made those calls and landed her FIRST listing from those cold calls and also had a few more leads to follow up on later!!! How is that for your first day in the business!!!
As long as you are adding value to the person you will do great.
You can hire ISAs but I would make sure that you have someone who can lead from the heart- I don't like the scripts to be rigid , but flowing and flexible.
One of the brokers who we run FB ads for - has a licenced real estate agent as her ISA. She is a dynamo!!! She already converted 6 leads from a little over 100 leads. 2 of those were listings! Most were double deals meaning the lead had to sell and to buy. Then today she just texted me that she converted another lead who again is a seller and a buyer. ISAs can rock your world!
I have some good ones on my team if you want to investigate the outsourcing part.
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Katerina Gasset
Provo, UT
1,624,853
No, not in CA if you just need help with calls, emails, records, ( negotiation or price discussion are not allowed) ~ no RE license would be required. Some agents I know use out of country help and they are very happy with price and professionalism of those aids.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
613,494
Regardless of whether or not it is productive, if every assistant or marketer had to be licensed less would want one.
I would skip the broker and go to the STATE...read up on the state rules regarding what an assistant can do.
As I understand it, anyone can call, do telemarketing, stand at an open house and provide pre-printed material, and even unlock a door, but they cannot discuss real estate or answer any real estate questions.
Eve
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Katerina Gasset
Provo, UT
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,617,916
I always hire a licensed associate
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,456,865
I don't know what an ISA is but assume it's some sort of assistant. I don't have anyone call my clients, just me, so I haven't had to worry about this. The best thing to do is to listen to your broker. I wish you the best.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
809,258
I would not go against what your broker says. Find out your real estate laws and allowable tasks for unlistened assistants. Then check out MyOutDesk or Upworks or Pamela Cendejas for VA's. -Kasey
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,254,675
If your broker says they need to be licensed, look for agents in your area to help you - agents who don't want to sell. Ask other trusted agents in the area if they know of someone.
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Katerina Gasset
Provo, UT
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,988,013
In TN they must be licensed and in any state you usually have to do what your broker says.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,028,171
I'm so with Barbara Todaro ..not preferred way to search for leads in my area!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,221,377
ISA?
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,772,587
Devon,
Check with your broker.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,684,669
We don't use that term in Florida, but the concept is the same. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate sets the requirements for licensed vs. unlicensed assistants.
Check with your Broker, and see the Department's website. Consult an Attorney for legal advice.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
7,864,157
Follow the rules in your state and get advice from your broker.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,113,121
You need to follow the instructions of your broker and licensing requirements for such people differ from state to state for assistants. Brokerages might also have more limitations regardless of state laws to reduce their liability.
All that being said, why in heaven's name would you have someone else call your past clients. That should always be your job... they are your clients, afterall.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,506,163
1,728,256
As Barbara Todaro wrote. I would be very hesitant
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,071,489
4,319,773
Devon mann - Every state has different guidelines on what a non-licensed assistant can do.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,061,034
Not sure how effective this will be given the cost. No license required as far as I know here in CA but what matters is what your state and broker say
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,416,038
There is no getting around the law and using this can upset many more people than it can attract
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,986,308
I think you need to re-think this idea
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
913,568
Listen to your broker. Hmmm ISA? Independent Sales Assistant? Indian Sales Association? Internet Security Associate? etc, etc
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,241,879
As long as it is not part of ISIS I am ok with someone using it.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,466,257
Devon mann Assuming an ISA is an assistant to make calls and set appointments, a real estate license is required here.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,240,031
If someone is soliciting to offer real estate services, most if not all states, require the person be licensed. Your broker wnats to keep his license and protct yours to!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,712,776
544,014
5,877,915
817,253
Here they only have to be licensed if they are going to show a home. UPWORK is great for stuff like that.
3,349,554
What Barbara Todaro said. That kind of crap only adds to the already tarnished reputation in the industry.
4,800,132
4,961,536
1,553,599
What do you want to hire someone from the International Surfing Association which is well known as the ISA? It seems like you are saying your "ISA" is to be your assistant? CA law states that without a license, there's a limitation to what a persona can discuss with the public regarding a broker's inventory, paperwork, etc. I looked for a referral to a licensed assistant to do so and found one that way through trusted Realtors and my Broker.