Each month we interview ONE of our members to discover their story and have them share their experience with us.
Under the spotlight this month is Grant Baker from One Agency Noosa in Queensland.
Grant has worked in real estate sales for the last 10 years and he joined One Agency in October 2013. We asked him to share his experience with us.
What do you love about your work in real estate? What drives you?
I love the flexibility of real estate and the unlimited potential on what you can achieve. Sharing the excitement and journeys with buyers and sellers as they make the biggest decisions of their life is fulfilling. Being in control of your own destiny and achieving goals is what drives me. Having lost my Mother during 2013 also motivates me to make her proud.
What attracted you to the One Agency business model?
The modern world of real estate is forever evolving and One Agency is at the forefront of that evolution which is why I chose to join the group. The business model is perfectly geared towards the self-motivated agent wanting to achieve personal success and retain all the profits of their labour.
How is the brand working for you?
The response to the brand from the market has been very positive and we are looking forward to making it even stronger in 2014. Administratively it has been extremely efficient which has been very important to getting up and running. It is encouraging to see some of the leading agents in the area keeping a close eye on our progress and sellers being so impressed with the professionalism and sharpness of our marketing materials.
Would you recommend One Agency to others?
Without hesitation! I have worked for some of the leading agencies in the country and volume is at the forefront of their business models to make profit. With One Agency you can market as many or as few properties as you like, allowing you to focus more importantly on service and maximizing profits.
What do you think keeps your prospective vendors awake at night when they are considering listing their property?
Confusion. Every vendor knows what their property is worth but they are then often confused by discussions with agents. It’s a massive decision when it comes time to sell a property.
With One Agency you can market as many or as few properties as you like, allowing you to focus more importantly on service and maximizing profits.
Do you think they worry that they can’t trust real estate agents in general?
No. In the end a vendor will choose an agent based on trust.
What do you do to build their trust?
Be honest. I was raised in the country and country agents are some of the best agents in Australia. They aren’t any different, they just call a spade a spade and vendors appreciate that. I model these same attributes in my business and this builds trust in my vendors. I also like to try and meet with vendors before they are even thinking of selling because when it comes time to sell, 80% is planning and 20% is doing and like the saying goes ‘Fail to plan, Plan to fail’.
What makes you the ‘go to’ agent in your local area? What sets you apart?
Results and knowledge. Vendors know they will achieve the result they are looking for and appreciate the knowledge I have of the market. Again I’m no different to any other agent but vendors know they will get what I say I promise to do.
What attributes do you think are most important in an agent?
Honesty and integrity.
How’s the current state of the market?
Our market has recovered from a lengthy downward slide and confidence is back. 2014 is shaping up to be a strong year for our market with stock levels down and demand on the increase.
What’s great about living in your local area and community?
Noosa Heads is one of Australia’s iconic destinations so it’s hard to pin point one great thing about living in the area with such great waterways, National Parks and restaurants to keep you relaxed. The community is also very friendly, Noosa is like a big country town but with one of the best beaches in the world.
What do you do outside work?
Outside of work, family takes pole position but I love all outdoor activities, so whether it is sport, camping, fishing or just getting out and about we love doing it all. I have completed 6 jumps for my skydiving ticket and look forward to completing it.
Contact Grant Baker
T 07 5440 5034
E [email protected]
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