More Cheese Less Whiskers

Being known for what you don't do can position you as the natural choice in your market.  Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, I want to share a great conversation with Paul DeLano from Lake Life Realty, located in southwest Michigan near Notre Dame. Paul and his son Matt have built their business since 2010 around one focused decision. They exclusively work with buyers and sellers of lakefront property. If a home isn't on the lake, they simply refer it to another agent. We talked about how this specialization allows them to really serve their clients at a level generalists can't match, from taking buyers on boat rides before writing offers, to building relationships with everyone in their ecosystem—appraisers, dock installers, marinas, and home service providers. What's really interesting is exploring how they're not just selling real estate transactions, but selling the lake lifestyle itself. They advise families on how to maximize their time at the lake, connect buyers with local marinas during