Course Credits: Counts as one REBAC elective course to be applied towards the ABR® designation Course
Duration: 1 Day
Format: Classroom, Online
At any given time, today's real estate professionals may be working with four generations of real estate buyers: Millenials, Generation X, the Baby Boomers, and Matures. So how do real estate professionals assess the distinct wants and needs of these generations and nurture real estate client relationships for a lifetime? Say hello to Generation Buy.
In this one-day course, students will examine the characteristics of these home buying generations and evaluate their expectations (expectations of the agent and the transaction) as well as communication preferences. As a turnkey resource, this course offers generation-specific marketing tools, networking tips, scripts, and counseling strategies to help real estate professionals formalize their agency relationships.
Chapter 1: Generational Profiles Describe the factors that contribute to generational classifications Examine the generational profile and characteristics for Millennials Examine the generational profile and characteristics for Generation X Examine the generational profile and characteristics for Baby Boomers Examine the generational profile and characteristics for Matures Chapter 2: Current Context Identify market factors that apply to all generations of buyers Analyze the profile of today's buyer Chapter 3: Millennials Describe characteristics and expectations of Millennial home buyers Examine various strategies to connect with Millennial home buyers Determine appropriate communication protocols, marketing tools, and networking tips to reach Millennial buyers Evaluate unique considerations for Millennial buyers Chapter 4: Generation X Describe characteristics and expectations of Generation X home buyers Examine various strategies to connect with Generation X buyers and provide value during the real estate transaction Determine appropriate communication protocols, marketing tools, and networking tips to reach Generation X buyers Evaluate unique considerations for Generation X buyers Chapter 5: Baby Boomers Describe characteristics and expectations of Baby Boomer home buyers Examine various strategies to connect with Baby Boomer buyers and provide value during the real estate transaction Determine appropriate communication protocols, marketing tools, and networking tips to reach Baby Boomer buyers Evaluate unique considerations for Baby Boomer buyers Chapter 6: Matures Describe characteristics and expectations of Mature home buyers Examine various strategies to connect with Mature buyers and provide value during the real estate transaction Determine appropriate communication protocols, marketing tools, and networking tips to reach Mature buyers Evaluate unique considerations for Mature buyers Chapter 7: Putting it all Together Review key concepts for working with generational buyers Identify action steps to improve your business
Chapter 1: Generational Profiles
Chapter 2: Current Context
Chapter 3: Millennials
Chapter 4: Generation X
Chapter 5: Baby Boomers
Chapter 6: Matures
Chapter 7: Putting it all Together
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