10/31/2026
Are REALTORS losing buyer opportunities before the conversation even gets started?
During a recent buyer lead conversion training with Lamacchia Realty agents, Anthony Lamacchia shared a lesson that completely changed how his brokerage approached buyer leads.
In 2012, the company closed 461 listing sides compared to just 49 buyer sides, and approximately 35 of those buyers came from friends and family.
Anthony knew that if he wanted to grow the brokerage, he needed to figure out how to improve buyer conversion.
One of the first changes was surprisingly simple: stop immediately asking potential buyers if they have an agent or if they're pre-approved.
Within three weeks of changing their approach, Anthony noticed buyer business picking up.
It's a lesson that applies to every REALTOR, whether you're following up with company-generated buyer leads, responding to online inquiries, or connecting with people in your sphere.
Better lead conversion often starts with better conversations.