Dunia Taylor from REMI Realty discusses how the circle of influence can be a powerful tool for real estate agents. She shares that her family and friends are her biggest cheerleaders and that it's important to start building relationships early in the business. Today, we’ll talk about why good relationships with your agents are key to success. The biggest thing is when an agent is dedicated and motivated, which shows through their actions. She also stresses the importance of education, as it leads to confidence. She advises her agents to be in touch with each other so that they can communicate without tension or negativity.
Dunia Taylor was born in Birmingham, AL but has lived in Jacksonville for over 36 years. She has been a Licensed REALTOR® with the National Association of REALTORS® since 2007. Dunia graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Mass Communications. Although her alma mater is UF, she sticks to her roots when it comes to College Football and cheers on the Crimson Tide at Alabama.
[00:01 - 13:33] Opening Segment
Introducing Dunia to the show
Background and career
Owner/broker at REMI Realty
[13:33 - 22:33] Consistency in Business
Starting with a minimum of three months of consistent marketing before seeing results
Dunia advises agents to use cues and images that resonate with their target audience
Mistakes made along the way
[22:34 - 32:54] Dunia’s Mistakes and Tips for Success
Dunia talks about vetting before hiring
There are three key themes that stand out for successful real estate agents: consistency, education, and networking
Staying consistent by listening to and sharing podcasts
Successful agents educate themselves in the industry by attending events and networking with other agents
[32:54 - 49:08] Education and Keeping Up with the Times
Dunia shares her ways of staying sharp
Spending time on your property, hanging out with friends, and networking
Dunia shares her motivations
[49:09 - 59:09] Closing Segment
Is it more important who you know, or what you know
Final words
See the links below to connect with Dunia
Quotes:
“It’s not about who’s putting it on. It’s about the people that you’re meeting and the relationships that you’re building.” - Dunia Taylor
"Nothing's gonna change unless you change." - Dunia Taylor
