How Realtors Can Use DISC Personality Training to Win More Clients


By David Delgado | Freedom Choice Lending

🧩 Why DISC Training Is a Game-Changer for Realtors

In real estate, success isn’t just about market knowledge or lead generation — it’s about connection.
The top 1% of real estate agents aren’t always the best closers… they’re the best communicators.

That’s where the DISC Personality Training comes in — a powerful system used by Fortune 500 companies, elite sales trainers, and top-performing Realtors to understand human behavior.

Learning DISC allows you to quickly read your clients, tailor your approach, and build instant trust.


💡 What Is the DISC Personality Model?

The DISC model identifies four main personality types, each with unique communication styles, motivations, and decision patterns.

TypeMeaningStrengthsPotential Challenges
D – DominantResults-driven, confident, decisiveFast decision-makers, goal-orientedCan seem impatient or blunt
I – InfluentialSocial, enthusiastic, people-orientedBuild rapport easily, great networkersCan be impulsive or disorganized
S – SteadyLoyal, dependable, calmExcellent listeners, team playersMay resist change, need reassurance
C – ConscientiousAnalytical, detail-orientedThorough, accurate, rule-followersCan be slow to decide, perfectionistic

When you can identify which type your client fits into — you unlock the secret to better communication, smoother transactions, and more referrals.


🏠 How Realtors Can Apply DISC to Real-World Situations

1. Tailor Your First Impression

Your first few minutes with a client set the tone.

  • D-type: Get to the point — show results, data, and time savings.
  • I-type: Be energetic and warm; build excitement about possibilities.
  • S-type: Be calm, patient, and trustworthy; share stories of satisfied clients.
  • C-type: Provide facts, details, and documentation to build confidence.

Pro Tip: Mirror their pace and tone. A fast-talking “D” will lose patience with a slow, story-heavy introduction.


2. Adjust Your Communication Style

Once you’ve identified their DISC type, adapt your follow-up style:

  • D: Short emails, bullet points, fast response time.
  • I: Use emojis, positive language, and voice notes.
  • S: Check in regularly, provide reassurance, avoid sudden changes.
  • C: Send detailed property comparisons and data sheets.

Pro Tip: The way you communicate can double your client’s comfort level — and that directly impacts their willingness to buy.


3. Negotiate Smarter

Each personality type negotiates differently.

  • D-types want to win. Show how the deal positions them ahead.
  • I-types want everyone to feel good. Focus on the experience.
  • S-types want stability. Emphasize long-term security.
  • C-types want accuracy. Back up your offer with data.

Pro Tip: A C-type client won’t respond to hype — but will love your spreadsheet comparing mortgage rates or appreciation forecasts.


4. Build Lasting Relationships

DISC isn’t just about closing more deals; it’s about creating clients for life.
When you communicate in the way your clients need to be communicated with, they feel understood — and that’s what keeps them coming back.

Pro Tip: Keep notes on each client’s DISC style in your CRM. Use that to personalize follow-ups, thank-you notes, and anniversary check-ins.


Real Estate Example

Let’s say you’re showing homes to two clients:

  • Alex (D-Type): Wants a fast process. Prefers numbers and results.
    “This property is 5% below market value and could generate $200,000 in appreciation over 5 years.”
  • Brittany (S-Type): Wants reassurance and emotional connection.
    “This neighborhood has great schools and families who’ve been here for over 10 years — it’s a perfect place to put down roots.”

Same house. Different message. Double the impact.


🔑 Why DISC Training Is a Must for Realtors

When you master DISC, you:
✔️ Build trust faster
✔️ Close deals with less friction
✔️ Turn one-time clients into lifelong referral sources

And the best part?
You’ll enjoy your business more — because you’ll finally understand why clients act the way they do.


📈 Takeaway

Every homebuyer has a personality pattern — and every pattern has a key.
DISC helps you find that key and open the door to deeper relationships, smoother closings, and a thriving referral business.


🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Real Estate Career?

At Freedom Choice Lending, we help Realtors grow through education, proven sales systems, and personality-based training.

Connect with us to learn how to apply DISC insights to your real estate conversations, listing presentations, and buyer consultations.

Let’s help you close more deals — and do it with confidence and connection.

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Presiden/CEO
Freedom Choice Lending

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