First experience & first entry:

We live in a University Community where, at this time of year, phone calls from students (and parents) looking for places to rent occur. I received such a call from a parent who lives 6 hours away asking for help with his son in locating a rental . We normally don't do this type of business and attempted to convert this situation to a purchase. In the hopes of doing so, I agreed to make enquiries for possible rentals. After a long distance 20 minute phone call and several emails providing invaluable knowledge on properties, market rents, location etc, I was informed that, in addition to his son, he had 3 friends to room with as well (important info to know). Their expectations were unrealistic and It finaly came to light the boys were looking by themselves and I was only communicating with a concerned parent about the possible living conditions his son would be faced with.

ACRE® Wynne Achatz was putting together an information packet on the plusses of Consulting and the ACRE® designation. She asked if someone could provide some.

Ron Stuart listed twelve!

1. It has given me a whole different approach to real estate brokerage.
2. It makes people curious.
3. My listing presentation is competitively lethal.
4. I have something different to talk about, compared to other REALTORS®.
5. I get business I wouldn't otherwise get.
6. It can be a conversation starter.
7. Clients feel empowered.
8. Clients can save money.
9. I have more credibility.
10. Consulting clients take more ownership of their decisions, like asking price for example.
11. No more pressure from clients about advertising, public open houses, etc. They can have anything they want at a price.
12. Consulting frees me to give impartial advice.

Perhaps you have more. If so, please add them!