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September 13, 2018
Learning to Drive: Leveraging The Forces of Consumer Preferences

Consumer Preferences: How are you integrating these driving forces into the delivery of your services?
Understanding Consumer Demands
The real estate professionals and companies that survive the major changes taking place in this industry are those that can quantify what they do and how they earn their money; those who can create a “compelling argument” and “value proposition” for the consumer.
One method of doing this is to look at what consumers, not just real estate consumers, but all consumers are looking for today as they shop for products and services. These items can be referred to as “consumer demands.” When you look at what you do, how you do it, and how you market it, bring as many of these driving forces to bear as possible:
Speed
Think of fast food. The faster you can take care of the administrative aspects of a purchase or sale, the more valuable you are to the consumer.
Convenience
Think of 7-Eleven stores. Also, remember that people will often pay a premium for convenience. What do you do for the convenience and comfort of your clients?
Choice
The more alternatives initially available, the more consumers like it, but then they narrow it down. Don’t we all enjoy options, from ice cream (31 Flavors) to coffee (Starbucks)? What can you do to give your client more alternatives?
Value-Added
People like to get MORE than they pay for; this is value-added. Real estate professionals provide value-added services every day, but few take the time to reinforce that to their clients. Have you ever cleaned or painted a house for a client after a sale? Helped them move something or given them an extra that WASN’T in the listing agreement but which you did anyway? That’s value-added.
Discounts
If it is convenient enough, you will use a coupon. Lots of people look for discounts in everything they do. This doesn’t mean you should offer discounts, but you must be aware that for many this is a “driving force,” so play to your strengths in your marketing
Quality
Are you willing to pay more for quality? Many people are.
Service
Think of Nordstrom’s, which prides itself on its service.
Information
This is the age of information! Consumers won’t buy a toaster or a microwave without first buying a copy of Consumer’s Guide, let alone a piece of real estate. Make it quick (speed) and convenient for your clients to access lots of (choice) information.
Deliver the above at every available opportunity and your clients will not only love you, but they will also send you more business.
Understanding Consumer Demands
The real estate professionals and companies that survive the major changes taking place in this industry are those that can quantify what they do and how they earn their money; those who can create a “compelling argument” and “value proposition” for the consumer.
One method of doing this is to look at what consumers, not just real estate consumers, but all consumers are looking for today as they shop for products and services. These items can be referred to as “consumer demands.” When you look at what you do, how you do it, and how you market it, bring as many of these driving forces to bear as possible:
Speed
Think of fast food. The faster you can take care of the administrative aspects of a purchase or sale, the more valuable you are to the consumer.
Convenience
Think of 7-Eleven stores. Also, remember that people will often pay a premium for convenience. What do you do for the convenience and comfort of your clients?
Choice
The more alternatives initially available, the more consumers like it, but then they narrow it down. Don’t we all enjoy options, from ice cream (31 Flavors) to coffee (Starbucks)? What can you do to give your client more alternatives?
Value-Added
People like to get MORE than they pay for; this is value-added. Real estate professionals provide value-added services every day, but few take the time to reinforce that to their clients. Have you ever cleaned or painted a house for a client after a sale? Helped them move something or given them an extra that WASN’T in the listing agreement but which you did anyway? That’s value-added.
Discounts
If it is convenient enough, you will use a coupon. Lots of people look for discounts in everything they do. This doesn’t mean you should offer discounts, but you must be aware that for many this is a “driving force,” so play to your strengths in your marketing
Quality
Are you willing to pay more for quality? Many people are.
Service
Think of Nordstrom’s, which prides itself on its service.
Information
This is the age of information! Consumers won’t buy a toaster or a microwave without first buying a copy of Consumer’s Guide, let alone a piece of real estate. Make it quick (speed) and convenient for your clients to access lots of (choice) information.
Deliver the above at every available opportunity and your clients will not only love you, but they will also send you more business.

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