258. Arthur Sharif: How to Break Records & Be First

Top Real Estate Agents Tell How They Do It: Jere Metcalf Podcast

Today I’m taking to Arthur Sharif with Sotheby’s International Realty in Silicon Valley.
A local real estate agent since 2004, Arthur is the longest serving and highest performing Sotheby’s International Realty agent in Silicon Valley. He consistently ranks as not only as one of the top agents among all Brokers in the Bay area but in the nation.
As if that weren’t enough, Arthur holds the record for the highest sale price in Silicon Valley in both Santa Clara County and San Mateo County, and he holds the record, according to the MLS, for selling more land than any other broker in Silicon Valley.
He was the real estate agent for the first home sale over $100,000,000 in the United States.
All of this and When you hear our interview I think, like I did, you'll find him most warm humble and enthusiastic as he and I talk about,
How to Break Records & Be First

• 2:13 - Arthur Sharif’s track record
• 8:54 - How Arthur creates success
• 12:45 - Arthur’s story
• 16:26 - On becoming a top salesperson
• 18:45 - Story of a how small shift makes or breaks a business
• 25:35 - Why Arthur loves Silicon Valley
• 29:34 - Relationships in the Community: Does it help?
• 33:22 - The story of the first hundred million dollar property sold
• 40:38 - The biggest lesson and or challenge that Arthur has overcome
• 43:11 - Arthur talks about mentorship

People/Resources Mentioned-

• Sotheby's International Realty
• Mercedes-Benz
• Steve Jobs
• Barbara Sharif
• Aristotle
• Jordan Peterson

Quotes -
"Where there are challenges, I see opportunity. I don't see what isn't; I see what could be and what can be."
"Opportunity can be there, but you've got to show up for it."
"It’s important to understand and remember which things are the the important things."

Jere interviews the world’s most renowned and best real estate agents around the country and the world.
These outstanding Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business, and what has made them successful in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.
All of this on the “Jere Metcalf Podcast, Top Real Estate Agents tell how they do it.”
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