The 3 Most Important Sales Skills Needed to be an Entrepreneur This week’s Stay Paid guest is entrepreneur Jared James. Jared owns the third largest coaching and training company in North America. He also owns a successful SaaS company and a marketing company. While speaking about being an entrepreneur, Jared says, “Visibility is what… Read more »
Ep. 193: The Two-Finger Follow-Up System with Jared James
Ep. 166: Tips for Networking During Virtual Events
With shaking hands no longer an option, knowing how to meet people online is your next best bet. Virtual events and conferences have exploded in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, and there is no indication that the trend will reverse.[i] There are, after all, a large number of benefits to meeting virtually,… Read more »
Ep. 249: 3 Ways to Stay Relevant Amid Increasing Technology (with Mike McGlothlin)
How to Stay Relevant When Technology Threatens Your Job Who should listen: This episode is for financial advisors, real estate agents, and other small business owners wanting to know the way to long-term business success in a world of increasing DIY technologies. Key idea: Deep knowledge of your business, providing value and building trust,… Read more »
3 Ways to Evaluate Your Online Image
Web presence is no longer optional for real estate agents, yet so many are doing a lackluster job with managing their online image. Luke breaks down 3 simple areas of focus to create brand awareness on the Internet. Video Transcription Guys today we’re talking about making your name industry synonymous, and I want to dive… Read more »
ADA Compliance for Real Estate Websites
Are design flaws on your website blocking entire segments of qualified buyers from easily accessing listings? Guest blogger David Gevorkian reviews the benefits of ensuring your website conforms to ADA specifications and offers suggestions for how to bring yours into compliance. As a real estate professional, you work tirelessly to market properties and connect buyers… Read more »
7 Steps to Effective Property Management | Best Practices
Effective property management is key for a variety of stakeholders, increasing profitability for property owners while maintaining tenant satisfaction and retention. Understanding how to put your expertise to work as a property manager—and how to serve your clients—can help you create an additional income stream while building a base of both investors and renters that… Read more »
5 Lead-Producing Direct Mail Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents
Updated September 20, 2023 The most successful direct mail campaigns provide genuine value that get you past the trash can and into the home Even today, when everyone seems glued to a computer screen or a smartphone, direct mail is still an effective way for real estate agents to get their brand and message in… Read more »
How to Explain the End of Zillow Offers to Your Clients
For many real estate professionals, Zillow often seems to represent an existential threat to their businesses, and to the industry as a whole. The scale of their influence and impact, as well as their online dominance, have long been a source of frustration for agents and brokers. The launch of their iBuyer, Zillow Offers, in… Read more »
Ep. 136: Paul Coan–Can Financial Advisors Beat the Market?
Paul Coan is the founder and CEO of Ploutos Weath, a strategy platform for financial advisors, helping them to develop portfolios that perform while allowing them to keep complete control—freeing them up to focus on new and existing clients. He is also the author of Asset Protection & Wealth Preservation: A Guide to Help… Read more »
LendingTree Report Is Good News for Agents
Agents can expect more home sales in the next year, making now a critical time to get reacquainted with the people in your contact database. There’s no denying the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many lives and livelihoods, and it’s not over yet. Uncertainty still renders defunct what used to be our routines…. Read more »
To Buy or Sell: 2018 Housing Market Forecast
Lack of supply and an increase in demand over the last few years has made the housing market ideal for selling. Prices have been kept relatively high by this lack of inventory and a flood of first-time buyers, and 2018 looks like it will bring more of the same. Millennials are now leading the home-buying… Read more »
Is Buying Real Estate Leads Worth It in 2024?
Beyond the pros and cons, there is a bigger picture to consider when deciding whether paying for real estate leads is worth it The best lead generation system for Realtors® is the one that works for you. Some agents find great success with organic strategies, such as door knocking and blogging. Conversely, others rely on… Read more »
