Easy, if I solicit them, I listen. If they solicit me: I hit spam, unsubscribe, block call and delete.

Jordan,

I keep my mind open and listen.  Sometimes one learns something, and sometimes one does not.  We are also courteous and realize that like us they are working to make a living.  And when they do not want to hear NO, we hang up.  A

Hey sometimes I have so many hands in my pockets it gives me a thrill! And I wish I was an octopus so I could smack the crap out of all of them at the same time!

      I am in sales, so I won't bash salespeople.  Having said that, I know how to politely  say, "No, thank you" and terminate a call, or delete an email without opening it.

I've learned over the years to just not sift. I just say no, thank you. If what I am doing is working, then I likely don't need what anyone is selling me.

I say NO to every one of them....if I need something, I'll select what I want from whom I want...

When PT Barnum said "a fool and his money are soon parted" he was thinking of Realtors!  You'd be surprised what people throw money at (and how much) in the hopes of a deal.  Just look at the thousands people spend monthly on zillow leads.

Personally, if it's for nick-knacks I delete and block them.  If it's for some marketing service, I look at their demo and figure out how I can do the same thing for free (or much, much less).  If it's something I requested info on, they get my full attention.

Did you just win the Lottery ?

If I have the time, I listen to their pitches- some of them are great salesman and I learn from their rhetoric.  It's certainly overwhelming I read somewhere recently that are 5 times the amount of people trying to sell to real estate professionals as there are real estate professional themselves.

Jordan Ayan, I think your best advice is either no or as Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor,CRS,e-Pro put it, If I solicit them, I listen.

Just say No.

The real estate industry is probably one of most receptive and reliant on technology.  Everyone is offering the "magic bullet", right? 

Don't let them Jordan Ayan  Just say no...

Jordan Ayan - welcome to Real Estate industry!

I feel the same way, Jordan! I'm a big researcher so, quick decisions by phone are not something that I will EVER make. I have learned to quickly and politely end a conversation and just as quickly block that number!

Same with emails - we become pros at fast-fingering the delete button!

isn't that also the nature of our business.  We sell our service to sellers and get into their wallets.  Just learn to say no.

I use the number blocking service on my phone and after doing that for several months I have it under control. These callers will continue as long as agents take the bite.

That's because you have a real estate license. That's what I noticed when I first got my license...it seems everyone wanted my money. 

Before any wallet is involved (let alone opened) - folks at our company simply reach out and ask about specific challenges real estate pros are facing that they may need help with. Then we take it from there (i.e. - demonstrating ways we can/cannot assist you). If we're a good match - there still is no wallet involved (completely free test drive to find out if we are, indeed, a good fit).  #WeKeepItReal - Tim 

Because it is a target rich environment.

Spending money to make money is good business. But not watching your expenses is often where the profit is wasted.

By using the delete button - a lot! :-)

“I very politely answer with a thank you, but I’m not interested. Please remove me from your list”.  I am in sales so I can appreciate everyone that is out there trying to make a living. 

Sometimes I take a bite and have found some gems, like always...due diligence is a must. 

Because you are a realtor! Don't you know that word is out we are suckers & buy the most ridiculous things when it says 'get leads'.

If they call me, they are out. If I call them, maybe I'll listen but that has to be after I've done a seminar or have done my own homework. 

Just had one where the guy kept saying but you can do this & that & my reply was I DON'T WANT TO DO THAT. So what do I need your product for.

Focus only on what you really need.

Separating people from their money is THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN.

Agents however have the dubious distinction of "They will buy anything!"

"That will grow my business" is a qualifier you properly imposed. But since none of us have identical businesses, client types, contact lists or shred demographics, AND differ in what an agent is WILLING to do,  the variety of TOOLS available are mind boggling.

From mindset coaching to door drops, separating people from their money is the only game in town that will pay the bills.

Be aware, some of what you see on AR that could be construed as solicitation is simply research.

They shotgun blast it and sometime they hit something.

On a normal day, half my calls come from Sales people.    I block those who I do no business with.

I listen to the suggestions of others and specifically what successes and flaws they have found.

Anywhere there is a bit of money that seems to be loose there will be some entity trying to take it

Good luck, everyone wants your money that you can make more money they say!

Jordan Ayan If they call I block the number and if they email I route it to my spam folder.

I go get what I want. I don't need to be sold anything. I refuse those who try

It takes about 30 seconds to decide if I want to know more.