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Able Quote by Barbara Corcoran

“It's rumored that doing well in real estate is to be able to close a deal. I did not find that to be the case for myself, I was probably the worst closer out there and I didn't find that was true of my top super stars either.” quote by Barbara Corcoran
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“It's rumored that doing well in real estate is to be able to close a deal. I did not find that to be the case for myself, I was probably the worst closer out there and I didn't find that was true of my top super stars either.”

Barbara Corcoran

About This Quote

Success in real estate isn’t solely about closing deals; even top performers can struggle with that skill.

In simple terms: Closing isn’t the only success factor.

Key Takeaway

Skill diversity matters in sales.

Themes

real estate sales skillset performance

Mood

pragmatic encouraging

Type

business advice industry insight

When to use this quote

  • training new agents
  • evaluating sales team strengths
  • career coaching

Key Concepts

myth of the ‘closer’ team dynamics

Practical Applications

  • focus on relationship building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other abilities predict real‑estate success?
  • How can teams leverage varied strengths?
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