Building Trust and Thriving in Real Estate with Julie Hribar

Agents With GRIT

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

✅ The power of starting from scratch and building a network in a new community.

✅ Leveraging community involvement to establish trust and generate referrals.

✅ The role of persistence and adaptability in overcoming early career challenges.

✅ Balancing personal service with the use of digital tools to enhance client relationships.

✅ Focusing on quality over quantity to maintain long-term success in real estate.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Agent with Grit, Brad Seid sits down with Julie Hribar, a successful real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway, who has achieved 20 closings in the past year while prioritizing personalized service. Julie shares her journey from a challenging start in a new city with no network to becoming a trusted name in her community. Her story highlights the power of perseverance, strategic networking, and a commitment to authentic relationships.

Julie discusses her initial struggles in real estate, including minimal transactions in her early years and the steep learning curve of navigating a competitive industry. She reveals how her involvement in local schools, community events, and Facebook groups helped her build trust and generate organic leads.

Throughout the conversation, Julie emphasizes the importance of staying hands-on in her work, leveraging tools like CapCut for listing videos to enhance her online presence while maintaining personal connections. She also opens up about the occasional challenges of losing clients and how these moments have inspired her to continually refine her approach.

Looking ahead, Julie remains focused on quality over quantity, ensuring her clients receive individualized attention. Her success is a testament to the value of patience, community engagement, and a steadfast dedication to providing exceptional service.

NOTABLE QUESTIONS WE ASKED:

Q: How did you approach building a network in a new city without any connections?

A: By engaging with the local community through schools, PTA meetings, and open houses, which organically created trust and opportunities.

Q: What strategies helped you overcome early challenges in your real estate career?

A: Staying consistent with open houses, leveraging office leads, and being actively involved in the community.

Q: How do you balance using digital tools with providing personalized client service?

A: I use tools like CapCut to enhance my listings and visibility, but I handle all client interactions personally to maintain strong relationships.

Q: What lessons have you learned from the challenges of losing clients to other agents?

A: Those experiences taught me to reflect on my services and identify ways to improve while focusing on the clients I do have.

Q: Why do you prioritize quality over scaling your operation?

A: I value maintaining control over my business and providing a high level of service to ensure my clients feel valued and supported.

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