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Thu
19
2024
September 19, 2024
12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
Brokers Brunch: Surveyor Selection, Survey Reports and How to Handle Findings
Brunch Date: September 19, 2024
Zoom
As brokers we need to be careful with our involvement when assisting our buyers selecting a suitable surveyor. What can we do, what can’t we do? Attending the survey is the best way to understand what is discovered. The buyer-owned survey report should be reviewed to discuss normal wear and tear vs. problem items. What is the best way to handle repairs to keep your deal on track? The survey is the turning point for every transaction and your involvement and advice to your buyer can make a big difference.
Thu
10
2024
October 10, 2024
1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
AMI Kids Webinar
Date: October 10, 2024
Zoom
Join AMIkids for an informative webinar to learn about their yacht donation program, a unique alternative to selling or trading that turns luxury yacht donations into funding for their charitable cause. Our expert panel will guide you through the process of donating your yacht, highlighting the benefits of this innovative approach to the intersection between philanthropy and yacht brokerage.
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Five Tips for Building Strong Customer Relationships
In a recent survey, customers said that the #1 reason they do business with a particular company is because of a relationship with someone within that company. The same survey also showed that 97% of customers did business with a particular salesperson because they liked and trusted that person. Thus, as salespeople, having a strong relationship in which people like and trust us is more important than any other factor in the sales process.
Key Sales Success Traits That Require No Talent
Many of the most successful salespeople are not Rhode Scholars and they possess no particular talents or gifts. Some might say, “Well, wait, they have the gift of gab. That’s a talent.” Yes, some do, but many do not, and many are introverts who are not super-comfortable on the social scene. That said, they are still successful. The reason being is that a lot, if not all, of the most important sales success traits don’t require you to be a member of Mensa nor do they require you to be a born socialite equipped with a silver tongue. So, what are these key success traits that almost anyone from any walk of life can have? Here they are…
Six More Success Traits of Top Salespeople
In last month’s article, I wrote about six success traits of top salespeople. In this article I’ll cover six more. As a refresher, here are the first six: a positive attitude, being action oriented, being prepared, being businesslike and business-savvy, the ability to stand out from the crowd, and finally, likeability, trustworthiness, and the ability to build relationships. Now, here are the additional six.
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Certified Professional Yacht Brokers
Yacht Sales Professionals (brokers, dealers, salespeople) have a benchmark for measuring their skills, abilities and performance, while, at the same time, enhancing their marketing value. Boat sellers and buyers are in a better position to select qualified, competent sales professionals with confidence and trust. If you want to set yourself apart, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program is for you.
