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Generation Buy
Topics: Baby Boomers, Buyer Representation, Generational Marketing, Marketing, Seniors
Designations & Certifications: Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®)
Affiliation: ePROREBAC
Format: Classroom, Online
Generation Buy

Course Credits: Counts as one REBAC elective course to be applied towards the ABR® designation Course

Duration: 1 Day

Format: Classroom, Online

Course Objective

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.

Course Outline

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
This course is available online through REALTOR University Click here for registration
DateCompanyInstructorLocationRegister
01/16/2019 Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS Scottsdale AZ Register Online
(480) 945-2651
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02/06/2019 Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS Grosse Pointe MI Register Online
(313) 882-8000
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08/09/2019 West Maricopa Association of REALTORS Peoria AZ Register Online
623-931-9294
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