Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Maria Quattrone, a leader in real estate with over 21 years of experience, is the driving force behind RE/MAX @ HOME - Maria Quattrone & Associates in Philadelphia. Her passion goes beyond selling homes; she’s dedicated to helping others succeed. Through her 'Rise in Real Estate' training program and the "Be the Solution" podcast, Maria shares her expertise, inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs to excel. With over 3,400 properties sold, Maria's success is evident, but her true mission is to empower others, build strong brands, and foster meaningful connections.
Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
129. Qualities of a Successful Real Estate Agent with Cliff Lewis
Cliff Lewis is from Allentown, PA where is is a real estate agent at the Coldwell Banker Hearthside office. Cliff’s commitment and goal is to procure the best overall deal for each and every one of his clients. Cliff has raised the bar in industry standards as a trustworthy real estate specialist with a commitment to honesty, integrity, consistent communication, and good old-fashioned hard work. He takes pride in staying on top of the current market conditions and the inventory of homes while being hands-on with each transaction. He makes it a priority to communicate with his clients on regular basis and make the experience as best as possible for them.
In this episode, Cliff shares his journey to becoming a real estate agent after being brought up in very humble beginnings and wanting more for himself. He bought his first investment property at 17 years old before he even owned his own home. From then on, he was hooked on buying investment properties and eventually wanted to start his own team. Cliff had to overcome many challenges to get to where he is today, and he takes a great deal of pride in providing the best experience possible for those that work with him.
Cliff believes all real estate agents need to possess certain characteristics in order to succeed. Those include grit, perseverance, and the ability to not take things personally. When first starting out as a real estate agent, a great deal of hard work is required, and Cliff and Maria are candid about what it takes to make it. Tune in for more!
Key highlights:
- How Cliff got into real estate
- Buying his first investment property at 17 years old
- Switching from commercial to residential real estate
- Why he decided to start his own team
- What he had to overcome to get where he is today
- There are difficulties in running a team that people don't talk about
- Taking the stress off the consumers and focusing on them
- Top 3 characteristics real estate agents need
- As a new agent expect to put in 50 hours a week
- How Maria persevered through the last market crash
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Book: Big Money Energy: How to Rule at Work, Dominate at Life, and Make Millions by Ryan Serhant
Connect with Cliff Lewis:
LinkedIn: Cliff Lewis
Website: clewis.cbhre.com
Instagram:@clifflewisexperience
Connect with Maria Quattrone:
Facebook: Maria Quattrone
Facebook Page: REMAX at Home Facebook
Facebook Page: Rise in Real Estate Facebook
LinkedIn: Maria Quattrone
YouTube: Maria Quattrone
Instagram: @maria_quattrone
TikTok: mariaquattronerealestate
Website: MQrealesate.com
Office number: 215- 607-3535