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The Elite Agent Masterclass
Welcome to the Elite Agent Masterclass Podcast, co-founded by James Humphries-Stone and Jack Durkin. Our mission is straightforward: to help both self-employed and employed estate agents excel in the competitive world of estate agency.
We share real stories and proven strategies from top-performing agents and industry experts alike.
We explore essential frameworks for success: lead generation, personal branding, and market positioning. We discuss the environments where great agents flourish, emphasizing the importance of support systems for all estate agents.
James and Jack reveal their journeys from modest beginnings to significant earnings. James, for example, progressed from earning £12,000 a year to £14,000 per deal. Jack speaks about the transition from corporate constraints to the freedom of self-employment, demonstrating that with the right mindset and strategies, extraordinary success is within reach.
The Elite Agent Masterclass Podcast is your guide to mastering estate agency, whether you’re self-employed or working within a larger firm. We cover practical tactics, from door knocking and direct mail to creating impactful social media content.
Join us to learn from those who have succeeded. Understand the power of consistent effort and smart strategies. Discover how building a strong personal brand can attract the clients and properties you seek.
Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, the Elite Agent Masterclass Podcast offers the tools, knowledge, and inspiration you need to thrive in estate agency.
The Elite Agent Masterclass
Seller Psychology | How to Overcome Unrealistic Pricing Expectations
In this episode of The Elite Agent Masterclass, James Humphries-Stone and Jack Durkin tackle one of the hottest and most frustrating challenges facing estate agents right now — pricing.
With overvaluing more common than ever, and sellers often chasing inflated figures, James and Jack go deep into:
- Why price reductions are hitting record highs, despite asking prices still rising
- How agents can confidently educate sellers without fear of upsetting them
- The psychology of seller decision-making — loss aversion vs gain seeking
- The difference between winning instructions vs actually selling homes
- How corporate business models drive overvaluing to chase market share
- How to position pricing with confidence, using stats, data, and real authority
- Why some agents must learn to walk away if terms aren't right
- The importance of DISC profiles in valuation delivery and client conversations
- How emotional intelligence and empathy create long-term trust and conversion
This is a masterclass not just on pricing, but on how to build authority, trust and long-term pipeline strength in an increasingly competitive estate agency market.
✅ If you're struggling to compete with agents who overvalue, or find yourself caught in difficult price conversations with sellers — this episode will give you frameworks you can immediately apply.
James and Jack also break down:
- The "Then What?" approach to educating sellers.
- How to isolate the problem and sit on the same side as your client.
- Why understanding your client's real reason for moving is critical.
- How to balance tough conversations while maintaining strong relationships.
Whether you're new to self-employed estate agency or already established, this is an essential listen to help you elevate your pricing conversations, secure stronger instructions, and ultimately deliver better results for both your clients and your business.
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