The Real Estate Podcast
Door Knocking in Real Estate: Still Worth It in 2025? | The Real Estate Podcast EP337
In Episode 337 of The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott dive deep into the controversial topic of door knocking in today's market. Is it an outdated faux pas or still a valuable strategy for agents? They share personal stories, explore the effectiveness of neighbourhood open houses, and debate the etiquette and best practices of knocking on doors. Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting out, this episode offers raw insights and practical tips on client engagement and building trust in the community.
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0:25 – Intro
3:07 – Is door knocking still effective?
7:47 – Training and poor execution issues
8:59 – Aggressive sales encounters
12:58 – Door knocking with real value
13:31 – The power of neighbourhood open houses
15:41 – When it's okay to doorknock
17:30 – Sign placement etiquette
18:42 – Enforcing sign removal through bylaws
19:29 – Out-of-town agents and referrals
20:01 – Outro/recap
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In 2011, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott formed The Kormendy Trott Team, now often referred to as KT (thanks to our logo!). The foundation of KT is built on providing unmatched value and attention to detail in everything we do. From our ever-expanding, comprehensive list of exclusive services to our expertly trained team, you will receive the highest level of care throughout your entire real estate journey.
Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, the KT Team has grown into a large team of exceptional REALTORS®, a client-care department, and now includes KT media, KT Commercial and KT Property Management to provide our clients with a complete lineup of genuine, professional, and proven services across Halton Region, Peel Region and the surrounding Regions within the Greater Toronto Area.
We’d appreciate it if you’d subscribe and follow us forbehind-the-scenes footage, real estate tips, industry secrets,exclusive listings, The Real Estate Podcast, and more!
- Broadcast on:
- 28 Apr 2025
In Episode 337 of The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott dive deep into the controversial topic of door knocking in today's market. Is it an outdated faux pas or still a valuable strategy for agents? They share personal stories, explore the effectiveness of neighbourhood open houses, and debate the etiquette and best practices of knocking on doors. Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting out, this episode offers raw insights and practical tips on client engagement and building trust in the community.
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0:25 – Intro
3:07 – Is door knocking still effective?
7:47 – Training and poor execution issues
8:59 – Aggressive sales encounters
12:58 – Door knocking with real value
13:31 – The power of neighbourhood open houses
15:41 – When it's okay to doorknock
17:30 – Sign placement etiquette
18:42 – Enforcing sign removal through bylaws
19:29 – Out-of-town agents and referrals
20:01 – Outro/recap
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Want more real estate podcast discussions?
Watch it here: youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4
Listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21k
Catch clips and highlights of the show here:http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott
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Our Social:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/kormendytrott
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kormendytrott
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KormendyTrott
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21k
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/ktrealty
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.ca/KormendyTrott
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@kormendytrott?lang=en
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In 2011, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott formed The Kormendy Trott Team, now often referred to as KT (thanks to our logo!). The foundation of KT is built on providing unmatched value and attention to detail in everything we do. From our ever-expanding, comprehensive list of exclusive services to our expertly trained team, you will receive the highest level of care throughout your entire real estate journey.
Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, the KT Team has grown into a large team of exceptional REALTORS®, a client-care department, and now includes KT media, KT Commercial and KT Property Management to provide our clients with a complete lineup of genuine, professional, and proven services across Halton Region, Peel Region and the surrounding Regions within the Greater Toronto Area.
We’d appreciate it if you’d subscribe and follow us forbehind-the-scenes footage, real estate tips, industry secrets,exclusive listings, The Real Estate Podcast, and more!