Going the extra mile - What separates you from the pack?

[coastal]

Going the extra mile - What separates you from the pack?

I guess I've really got a couple questions I'd like to throw out there.

1. What separates average agents from excellent agents?
2. Does it really make any difference? Will an excellent agent sell more homes than an average agent? If a well priced home with average/good photos is put on the mls won't it sell quicker than a home listed by an excellent agent with an overpriced listing?

So I guess I'm asking why go the extra mile when all you really need to do is list the house at the right price?

[Discover Davis Homes]

My thoughts about this have changed recently - I don't necessarily think that the excellent agent will always be the one with the most business. Beginning to think real estate is just a numbers game, the more numbers you connect with, the more you can sell.

It also depends on the type of business you want -- if you are looking for mostly referrals then I think there does need to be an emphasis on excellent customer service. Something more web/lead based I think striving for competency and efficiency is important - I'm sure going beyond never hurts but there is just only so many hours in a day.