Get genuine advice for creating mutually beneficial, trusting bonds with homebuyers and sellers to increase client retention and their lifetime value. I’m super happy you found this blog, but before beginning, let’s revisit its title. This is not another piece about how agents can “build connections” or “grow a following.” Nor is it simply about… Read more »
How Agents Can Build Authentic Customer Relationships on Social Media
How To Convert Real Estate Internet Leads (Superstar Agents’ Top Tips)
By now, every agent likely knows that their best real estate leads come from referrals. This only makes sense given that referrals are the most trusted source of information for consumers looking to purchase a product or service. But while there are agents who have created referral-only businesses, not everyone has a sphere large enough… Read more »
Managing Your Online Reviews
“She helped me sell my home in a flash—BEST.AGENT.EVER.” “He was SO unprofessional. Would not recommend working with him to my worst enemy!” Thanks to the advent of the internet, we are able to post anything we want about anyone—lies and truth, good and bad. The long and short of it is that no matter… Read more »
New Look for Online Account Manager
We are pleased to announce that the American Lifestyle Online Account Manager is sporting a new and improved appearance. But first, a little backstory . . . The first American Lifestyle Online Account Manager was created in 2003 before the first ALM was printed, mailed, or even designed. We were taking advance orders for the… Read more »
5 Reliable Ways to Get Oodles of Local Business Reviews
How can you get local business reviews that truly move the needle? In today’s digital landscape, word of mouth isn’t just whispers on the street anymore—it’s loud and clear online, amplified by the power of customer reviews. For small businesses, online customer reviews hold immense power, influencing spending habits and purchasing decisions. Without them, businesses… Read more »
Ep 128: DEEP DIVE – Seth Greene – The Lead Generation Tips No One is Telling You
Seth Greene is the nation’s foremost authority on growing your business. He is the cohost of the SharkPreneur podcast with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington—named one of the top ten podcasts to listen to in 2019 by Nasdaq. He’s also the founder of the direct response marketing firm, Market Domination, and a seven-time best-selling… Read more »
Privacy Protection and Online Safety for Real Estate Transactions
There was once a time where contracts were handwritten, stacked on desks or in car trunks, and stored in unlocked file cabinets at the office. However, overtime, information has become more and more valuable–and, therefore, is more prone to theft and fraudulent activity. Part of your role as a real estate professional is to ensure… Read more »
How to Calculate Turnover Rate When Selecting a Farm
We’re explaining how to calculate a real estate turnover rate and providing links to resources where you can find the information you need to do the math. When I was younger and wanted to know how to spell a word, I was often told to look it up in a dictionary. I always considered this… Read more »
5 Best Real Estate Marketing Companies for 2025
No paid endorsements, commissions, or affiliates—just an honest breakdown of the five best real estate marketing companies and a smidge of justified bias. As an agent, your expertise lies in helping clients navigate the complexities of a real estate transaction, and your time is best spent serving their needs. So while you might think it… 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 »
Ep. 131: Amber Vilhauer–Create Content That Will Attract Your Tribe
Amber Vilhauer is an online digital marketing expert who supports authors, speakers, and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Since starting her agency, NGNG (No Guts No Glory) Enterprises in 2007, she has spent her career impacting her… Read more »
Ep. 147: Anthony Sarandrea – Understanding Your Buyer to Drive Leads Online with Anthony Sarandrea
Anthony Sarandrea is recognized as one of the top lead generators in the world—running a team that specializes in driving thousands of inbound phone calls daily across a number of verticals, including health, finance, and education. He’s consistently featured as one of the top under 30 year old entrepreneurs, and was featured alongside Snapchat’s… Read more »