THE POWER OF ACTIVE LISTENING IN REAL ESTATE AND AUCTIONS

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May 28, 2026
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The best client relationships begin with listening carefully, understanding the goal and responding to what matters most to the client.

THE POWER OF ACTIVE LISTENING IN REAL ESTATE AND AUCTIONS

The best client relationships begin with listening carefully, understanding the goal and responding to what matters most to the client.

In Episode 133 of The Sale Ring Podcast, commercial CCIM broker Brian Lensing discusses the role of active listening in winning and losing business.

Listening may sound simple, but it is one of the most important skills in professional service. Clients want to know that their goals, concerns and expectations are understood. For real estate and auction professionals, that means asking good questions, retaining important information and using what is learned to shape the service provided.

Active listening can also improve the way professionals identify opportunities. A client may reveal a concern that changes the marketing strategy, a property detail that affects positioning or a long-term goal that influences the recommended approach.

Technology can expand a professional’s reach, but strong relationships still begin with communication. United Country’s client-focused approach is built around understanding people and the properties that matter to them.

Listen to Episode 133 of The Sale Ring Podcast for the full discussion.

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