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How to Get Courage to Dial
Perhaps you’ve noticed: America is awash in fear. And rightly so. We’ve never experienced anything as frightening and daunting as the coronavirus pandemic. It cuts to the core of our need for control and security. If you’re a real estate agent, it’s possible your fear is compounded by the belief that nobody, absolutely nobody, would…
Read MoreAI and the Future of Real Estate
Artificial intelligence. The term conjures up images of scenes from “Mission Impossible” with its futuristic tone, but in fact, those of us with smartphones are already familiar with the technology. When Siri responds to our iPhone questions or Facebook shows us an ad for a product we just searched, we are using artificial intelligence (AI),…
Read MoreGet the Most Out of Your Next Networking Event
The term ‘networking’ may conjure up queasy sensations of glad-handing used car salesmen, but it’s necessary for growing our pipeline and it doesn’t have to be unpleasant. In fact, networking events can – and should – be enjoyable, as they give you a chance to add to our pipeline and present your best self to…
Read MoreAre You a Driven Pro?
Highly successful real estate professionals, no matter the geographic market in which they operate, be they in commercial or residential real estate, tend to share many of the same qualities. To a lucky few, these qualities are innate, but most achieve success by carefully analyzing these qualities and cultivating them. We’ve identified six qualities/personality characteristics…
Read MoreLeveraging Social Media for More Leads
Let’s face it: Facebook is inescapable. Once a cutting-edge social network for the young and hip, it’s now considered a basic must-have for any business, with an estimated two billion monthly users. But, it’s not enough to simply have a page and to get ‘likes’ on it. For those in the real estate industry, Facebook…
Read MoreE-Mail Marketing: The Importance of Opt-In
Generating E-Mail Opt-Ins Spam. Once it evoked images of kitschy, canned, spiced ham, but we all know what it means now: unwanted emails that clog our boxes and force us to delete daily or spend time unsubscribing. Of course, you think your e-mail campaigns are compelling but not everyone whose address you acquire is going…
Read MoreE-Mail Marketing Best Practices
Tips for Email Marketing Success E-mail marketing has become one of the most basic tools in any agent’s tool kit, and while it’s simple to do, it’s not always easy to do it well or even correctly. As with all business practices, there are steps you can take that ensure you don’t run afoul of…
Read MoreUnravel the Myths of CRM
Customer Relation Management (CRM) systems may be THE most misunderstood tool in any real estate agent’s toolkit. From the mundane – they’re too expensive! – to the weird – conspiracy theory: you’re being spied on! – myths about these super-useful systems abound. We ’re here to bust the myths and give you a couple of…
Read MoreSuccess Starts in the Morning
Real estate prospecting is challenging and can also be stressful for agents regardless of how long you’ve been in the business. For many top agents, the success of their real estate prospecting efforts often begins with how they start their day. “Morning is an important time of day because how you spend your morning can…
Read MoreReal Estate Prospecting: 5 Tips for a More Effective Website Experience
For top agents, real estate prospecting often begins in the morning, probably working the phones. But one thing that is often dismissed when it comes to a holistic approach to real estate prospecting is the value of your website. In fact, it’s not unusual to hear agents bemoaning the fact that they get little value out…
Read MoreReal Estate Prospecting and Your Value Proposition
Real estate prospecting pits you against the world, every other hungry real estate agent looking to nail down the next prospect and close the next deal. Everybody’s aggressive and promising the moon. Everybody is selling their passion and attention to detail. So, why should the prospect listen to you? What sets you apart from the field?…
Read MoreWhy Real Estate Agents Need a CRM System
Why use a CRM for Real Estate? Lead generation is the lifeblood of any successful real estate agent’s career, so let’s be blunt: if you think managing those vital resources with Excel, Outlook, or Word is the way to go, you’re doing yourself and your business a disservice. With technology rapidly proliferating, there’s no reason…
Read More6 Ways To Prevent Rejection From Bringing You Down
Rejection is as much a part of sales as cold-calling: even the best agent doesn’t win every client or close every deal. The key to remaining successful is overcoming the negative feelings that goes along with rejection and getting back on the proverbial horse. But how? Expect rejection. It’s a part of the business, so…
Read MoreReal Estate Prospecting Redefined with IPing
Neighborhood farming is still one of the most effective strategies for real estate prospecting. Unfortunately, despite advances in technology, most agents farm with traditional “one-size-fits-all” techniques, notably direct mail postcards, flyers and door-to-door canvassing. If you’re looking for a more advanced way to farm neighborhoods, you should check out IPing (edit: also check out GeoSearch…
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