As a real estate broker, you wear many hats. You are expected to know about marketing, staging, negotiation, pricing, interest rates, contracting services, financial analysis, tax planning, etc., etc. With so many distractions, it is easy to become overwhelmed by what you should do next to grow your business.

 

Well, it turns out that The Weaver Byrne Group breaks every piece of our business into just 5 Pillars! These five pillars are what make up a successful real estate brokerage. In this blog post, we will dive deeper into each of these pillars to give you a better understanding of what they entail and how they can help you level up in your career.

 

Pillar 1: Market Knowledge: The first pillar of real estate brokerage is market knowledge. Market knowledge is about intimately knowing the geographic location, school districts, types of inventory, age of homes, price per square foot, developers, builders, and major players in a defined area. It is also important to understand the politics, new restaurants, and infrastructure development in the area. All of these details and statistics help you to provide your clients with the best advice and insights. Having a deep understanding of the market will also help you to price properties accurately and to create effective marketing strategies. If you feel like you don't know where to start, improving your market knowledge is the number one way to upgrade yourself as a broker.

 

Pillar 2: Architecture and Design: The second pillar of real estate brokerage is architecture and design. This pillar is about understanding the actual homes that you are selling. 

 

What are the construction methods of certain types of homes? What are typical features in different architectural styles? What is the characteristic of a certain lot and which lots are more desirable? Are slopes, hillsides, or retaining walls going to change the value and desirability of the property?

 

All of these details can help you serve your clients and will help them make decisions. Understanding the design trends that are currently happening in the market and how buyers make decisions when they walk into a home can also be beneficial. This pillar is especially important if your client is looking to do a renovation once they move in or have desired traits that they are looking for in their living space.

 

Pillar 3: Prospecting: The third pillar of real estate brokerage is prospecting. Prospecting is critical to any business but especially in real estate. This is the process of developing new relationships and starting conversations that could be valuable to you or your client in creating a transaction. Email marketing, branding, and open house systems are all related to prospecting. Creating a narrative for the house and understanding how to market yourself can also be beneficial. The key is to have systems in place for developing new relationships and starting valuable conversations.

 

Pillar 4: Sales and Communication: The fourth pillar of real estate brokerage is sales and communication. This is the skill set that allows you to take a client (or other real estate professionals) and help them make decisions. As a real estate agent, you are selling all the time. You need to have techniques and ways to communicate effectively to help people make decisions. This is what we are here for – to help people make the right decisions. Sales and communication skills are what set successful brokers apart from the rest.

 

Pillar 5: Contracts and Deal Structure: The fifth and final pillar of real estate brokerage is contracts and deal structure. This is where you put everything together and make sure that the transaction is legally and financially sound. Understanding contracts and deal structure is critical to your success as a broker. This involves understanding the legalities of the transaction, such as title and escrow, and understanding the financial aspects, such as mortgages, taxes, and insurance. It is also important to be able to negotiate effectively and to ensure that your clients get the best possible deal.

 

In conclusion, understanding the five pillars of real estate brokerage is critical to your success in the industry. As a broker, you need to have market knowledge, architecture and design knowledge, prospecting skills, sales and communication skills, and an understanding of contracts and deal structure. 

 

 

Jacob Weaver