#shorts Dirk Schroeder talks about agent learning unique real estate sales and becoming specialized airbnb in St Augustine Beach Florida. Airbnb restrictions. Today, we’re joined by Dirk Schroeder and Mark Trumbo. Dirk has been a Real Estate Professional in St. Augustine since 1984, who has handled just about every type of real estate transaction, including land development, joint ventures, and commercial, industrial, and business opportunities. Mark has worked in the business along with Dirk for about 25 years, eventually getting to create his own real estate company.
Both have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share, and today's episode is all about expanding one’s circle of influence. We'll be talking about how to build a network and increase one’s chances of selling property. We'll be discussing how to stay consistent and generate leads using various tools and techniques and teaching you how to create a successful career.
Don't miss out on today's episode where you’ll be learning the secrets of how to get one step closer to achieving your dreams in real estate!
[00:01 - 07:43] Elite Agents Share Their Tips
Dirk Schroeder is the broker at St. Augustine Properties, and Mark Trumbo is an agent that Dirk has worked with for many years.
Dirk and Mark went to the same high school, and Dirk started his career as a broker at St. Augustine Properties shortly after graduating from high school.
Dirk's father was a silent partner in a real estate company that Dirk worked for before he started his own brokerage business.
Dirk took a class with Nancy Gentry at the Portales State Institute, passed the state exam, and got his broker’s license.
[07:43 - 15:06] Agent finds broker that matches ideals
In order to become a real estate agent, he took a real estate investing class and then interviewed several brokers.
He describes the cumbersome process of brokering properties in the 80s, before the internet and other new technologies emerged.
He ended up signing with Dirk because he felt that Dirk was the best fit for him based on their conversation about his ideals for a family-oriented business.
[15:07 - 22:39] The Importance of a Good Broker
“There’s working on the business and working in the business. Working on the business is marketing, social media, and searching for leads. Working on the business is calling leads, showing up to houses, and making it to appointments. You need to spend around 20% of your time working on the business before you can work in the business.” -Mark Trumbo
“Social media is great, but you also have to be consistent with the old-school ways. Get creative. Give a call to possible leads to ask them how they’re doing… People will remember you for this and give you a call.” - Mark Trumbo
Be sure to connect with Dirk on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can also engage with Century 21, St. Augustine on www.facebook.com/century21staugustine.
