The San Antonio real estate market is finally recovering — in fact, it’s recovering at a pace faster than most of the rest of the country. This means it’s a great time to start or expand your real estate business. What does it take to succeed in this growing and competitive market?

Know Your Neighborhoods

Knowledge is power, and nowhere is this more true than in real estate. When an agent can demonstrate the ability to steer clients toward the best districts (and sometimes away from those less suitable to their needs), it gives the agent a distinct advantage over competitors.

Provide Free Information and Services

Show off this knowledge by offering a variety of informational materials and services to help clients find the best San Antonio neighborhoods for their lifestyle. Make it personal — develop materials to help shopping fanatics find areas convenient to the best malls, materials for parents to find homes in the best school zones, and workaholics locate great properties convenient to downtown. Offer special services, such as after-hours open houses or general neighborhood tours to set your agency apart.

Get a Great Call Center in San Antonio

Someone needs to be there to answer the phone while you’re out impressing clients with your infinite knowledge of San Antonio properties, and who better to do this than a professional San Antonio answering service? It’s far less expensive than hiring a full-time receptionist, and the answering service can allow you to offer special client services, such as 24/7 assistance, bilingual assistance, and more.

With these tips and tricks, look out, San Antonio! Those properties are going fast.