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2024-11-22⏱️ 0:56:03Analyzed

Gia Devenyi

How To Become The Preferred Real Estate Agent Of A Building Or Neighborhood • Gia Devenyi

Team LeaderGia Chicago Team, Jameson Sotheby's International Realty📍 Chicago, Illinois$130M+ in career sales
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Episode Summary

Gia Devenyi shares her journey from a challenging start in real estate to becoming a top producer in Chicago. She discusses the importance of consistency in follow-up, leveraging personal style as a brand, and building a niche in specific communities. Her insights provide actionable strategies for agents looking to elevate their business and stand out in a competitive market.

🎯 Key Timestamps

10:00

Finding clients after moving to a new market

Gia joined a team, took every opportunity for leads, and focused on open houses and networking.

31:00

Standing out in a competitive market

Gia leveraged her unique fashion sense and involvement in community events to build a personal brand.

51:00

Maintaining client relationships post-transaction

Gia emphasized the importance of consistent follow-up and using a CRM to manage client relationships.

🎬 Clip-Worthy Moments

tactical specificity15:45 - 16:30
"I literally wouldn't leave people alone. I made sure I did it in a way that wasn't too overbearing but was very responsive and consistent."

Hook: Want to know the secret to effective lead generation? Consistency is key!

permission slip31:00 - 31:45
"I believe in being just yourself and I love colors. I think there is a way to still have your fashion sense and your style and incorporate that into your showings."

Hook: Your personal style can be your secret weapon in real estate.

💡 Key Tactics

Use open houses to learn and generate leads.

Especially useful for new agents to practice their pitch and understand the market. (17:00)

Develop a niche in a specific building or community.

Gia became the go-to agent for a building by participating in community events and consistent marketing. (18:30)

💬 Quotable Insights

"Consistency in follow-up is key to maintaining client relationships."
"Your personal style can be your secret weapon in real estate."

Full Description

Gia Devenyi talks about how she started her career in real estate in the suburbs and eventually transitioning to the city. Gia talks about the challenges she faced when moving from the suburbs to the city and building a new client base. Gia also describes how she became very involved in the Metropolitan Place building, becoming part of the community and eventually becoming the go-to agent for that building. Last, Gia talks about her passion for fashion and how she intentionally incorporates her unique style into her work as a real estate agent.

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Gia Devenyi can be reached at +1 773.569.7049 and gia.devenyi@sothebysrealty.com.

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Topics Covered

Transitioning from suburbs to city real estateBuilding a niche in a specific buildingLead generation strategiesImportance of follow-up and client retentionPersonal branding and style in real estate

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