#93 - The Power of Referral Partners as a Buyer’s Agent with Simon Clarke

Simon Clarke, a successful buyers agent and the director of Setlr located in Brisbane, possesses a varied history, having been raised in rural areas, engaging in diverse occupations, and undertaking extensive travel during his twenties. He later found his passion for real estate and worked in project marketing before becoming a buyer's agent. Simon emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and family time. His business is 100% referral-based, with strong relationships with partners like mortgage brokers and financial planners. Simon ambitions to add more layers to his business to ensure scalability and reduce dependency on a few referral partners. He is passionate about providing excellent customer service and wants to be a role model for his three boys. Simon believes his experiences have prepared him for running his own successful buyer's agent business. Simon also discusses his business career and how it has helped him understand people better. He mentions the flexibility and control that comes with having his own real estate business, allowing him to spend time with family and pursue personal interests like footy training and golf lessons for his boys. Simon is now at a point where he is considering hiring staff to grow his business and is exploring different team models to find the best fit. He aims to expand his presence in the Brisbane market and sees a growing trend in people using buyers agents. Want to transition into real estate, where you can either work in a great team or potentially become your own boss? Buyer’s Agent Institute can show you how. Go to www.buyersagentinstitute.com.au/enquire to start the journey.