Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Louis Savinetti . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Louis, appreciate you joining us today. So, let’s imagine that you were advising someone who wanted to start something similar to you and they asked you what you would do differently in the startup-process knowing what you know now. How would you respond?

I started my real estate career with a well established team in Tampa. Being apart of the team helped me build the foundation for the realtor I am today. I ended up leaving the team after six years and going off on my own. One of the things I would have done differently would be to go off on my own earlier. My career really took off after my third year. I was selling a lot of homes and making good money for the first time in my life. I found myself very comfortable and somewhat spoiled with the structure and services that come with a big team. I stayed for all long as I did due to the fear of the unknown. In my experience, real estate is a commission only business so if I can’t lead generate how am I going to survive in this industry? I found myself in the dark when it came to basic realtor tasks. I had never uploaded a new listing to the MLS, scheduled inspections, or worked directly with title companies, all because I had a large support staff who did that for me. I finally gained the courage to start my own team when my wife and I decided to start a family. Every day I waited it would only get harder to leave. My first year on my own I made the most money in my career and haven’t looked back since.

Once on my own I spent a lot of money early on buying leads and unnecessary marketing material I felt that’s what I needed to do to be successful. Boy was I wrong. Buying leads was not for me, and I still have way too many marketing folders three years later. I would be able to find success faster by focusing on my sphere of influence, which now accounts for 95% of my business and it’s FREE! I don’t have to pay to speak to all the people already in my phone. As for the marketing materials I would cut back almost completely early on and only purchase on an as needed basis. Residential real estate is one of the few industries I feel you don’t need money to make money when getting started.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

After graduating from the University of Florida in 2013 I found myself in a corporate job that I hated. A close friend of mine was a manger at a local real estate office and convinced me to get my license. I am a salesman through and through and fell in love with the real estate industry right away. I was a part of a team for six years until I decided to go off on my own in 2019. The Savinetti Team’s main focus is helping people buy and sell residential real estate in the Tampa area. Tampa is still on of the hottest real estate markets in the country so being a reliable and skilled agent is a must. I feel our success is based on the mutual trust we have with our clients. We have open and clear communication so everyone is on the same page throughout the entire transaction. This is extremely important when you are in a competitive negotiation or deciding on a list price for example. I do not want to just be someones realtor, I strive to become a trusted friend who is there for all of your real estate needs. I am most proud of our repeat/ referral business. To me there is no bigger complement than a past client referring a friend or loved one and trusting us with what is most peoples largest asset they will ever own.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

If you were to ask my clients or other agents whats it like to work with me I have a feeling they would all mention how honest I can be. You are always gonna know what I thinking and what I feel is the best option to keep our transaction moving forward. Real estate can be a very emotional business. As much as I would like for every deal to go perfect, there are lots of obstacles throughout a transaction that can come up. To best serve my clients I need to be honest with them no matter what. This can be difficult, uncomfortable, and frustrating at times. I feel being honest with my clients and peers has helped be build a respectable and positive reputation in my community.

How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?

To keep in touch with my clients I like to do more than your basic quarterly phone calls and emails. My goal is to see them in person a few times a year. Some of the ways I do this is by hosting happy hours, taking them golfing, and dropping off fun care packages if I’m in the neighborhood. One of my favorite ways to touch base with clients is to return to their homes after they are fully decorated or after renovations. I get to see them plus I get to admire how they have made the home their own. There are only so many hours in the day so on a more regular basis I like to educate my clients through social media. I don’t want people to only think of me when they are buying or selling a house. I want them to think of me for anything and everything in Tampa real estate. I like to post videos that are fun or add value like when Im flipping a home, an article about a new high-rise downtown, or what restaurants are opening this month.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.savinettirealty.com/
• Instagram: savinetti_realty
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