Overcoming the Stereotypes of Real Estate Sales with Jan Kimbrough Miller
Release Date: 02/20/2025
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Key takeaways to listen for
- Why setting clear expectations with clients makes real estate much easier
- How a background in healthcare helped Jan navigate the emotional side of real estate
- The surprising reason many great agents don’t see themselves as “salespeople”
- How different personality types approach buying and selling homes
- Why real estate success is about understanding people
Resources mentioned in this episode
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About Jan Kimbrough Miller
Jan transitioned to real estate after a 20-year medical career. She initially lacked confidence in sales, but her medical background in communication and systems development proved invaluable. She focused on understanding client needs, building trust, and creating efficient, repeatable systems. Her real estate career thrived, and she now shares her expertise to help others succeed without compromising their personality.
Connect with Jan
- Website: Expectation Selling
- Email: [email protected]
- Number: (970) 250-6781
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