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2025-08-26⏱️ 0:49:03Analyzed

Chris Linsell

Why We’re Actually In A Buyer’s (Not Seller’s) Market Right Now • Unpopular Real Estate Opinions • Chris Linsell

Staff Writer and Real Estate CoachThe Close📍 Michigan
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Episode Summary

In this episode, Chris Linsell discusses the importance of adapting marketing strategies to the current real estate market by focusing on niche expertise and hyper-segmented prospecting. He emphasizes the shift from evidence of action to evidence of expertise, and the value of saving clients' time over cost savings. These insights are crucial for agents looking to thrive in a tighter market.

🎯 Key Timestamps

10:45

Traditional marketing strategies like spam blasting postcards are ineffective in the current market.

Shift from evidence of action to evidence of expertise by demonstrating specific knowledge and skills relevant to the target audience.

09:00

Agents are not adapting their strategies to the changing market conditions.

Adopt a more targeted approach by hyper-segmenting prospects and focusing on niche markets.

22:10

Clients value time efficiency over cost savings in unpredictable markets.

Highlight your ability to save clients time by demonstrating knowledge of processes and timelines.

🎬 Clip-Worthy Moments

mindset shift14:00 - 14:45
"Shift from an evidence of action to an evidence of expertise."

Hook: Are you still marketing like it's 2021? Here's why you need to change your strategy now.

💡 Key Tactics

Hyper-segment your prospect list by their specific needs.

Instead of broad marketing, focus on targeting specific audiences with tailored messages. (17:00)

Demonstrate time-saving expertise to clients.

Highlight your ability to efficiently navigate the buying/selling process to attract high-net-worth clients. (22:10)

💬 Quotable Insights

"The agents who will succeed are those who pivot from being opportunity vacuum cleaners to samurai swords."

Full Description

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell.

In this episode, Chris discusses Luxury Presence’s new AI Marketing Specialists and the importance of being visible in AI search results. Chris talks about current real estate market conditions and also discusses pricing strategies for real estate agents and how to use AI tools to improve CMA accuracy. Next, Chris emphasizes the importance of agents providing personalized market insights and creative solutions for buyers and sellers. Last, Chris and DJ explored emerging trends like mortgage point buy-downs, new construction incentives, and strategies for buyers and sellers in the current market.

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If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! 

This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Chris Linsell TheClose.com

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Topics Covered

Shifts in the real estate marketMarketing strategies for 2023Evidence of expertise vs. evidence of actionNiche marketingTime-saving for clients

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