In an industry like real estate, client management is more than a buzzword. In fact, it’s a main factor in what keeps your business afloat. Not only can client satisfaction make your job easier, it can lead to powerful client testimonials that can help increase the volume of your sales. But you may be wondering—just… Read more »
The Benefits of Client Testimonials for Agents
5 Tips for Nurturing and Closing Leads from Zillow and Realtor.com
With so many of the national real estate portals—Realtor.com, Zillow, and others—generating and offering leads for sale, purchased internet leads have become a source for many of today’s real estate professionals. But, once you’ve purchased and received the lead, how do you turn that into viable business? The advent and continuing rise of third-party, pay-to-play… Read more »
How to Track Print Ads in Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a great tool for tracking your online marketing efforts. But what about when your ads aren’t online? Here’s a nifty trick for that. Google Analytics can be a great tool to improve your marketing efforts. It can show you where your visitors are coming from and what they do while they’re on… Read more »
8 Lead Gen Tactics For Agents Your Competitors Aren’t Using
How can you spark that all-important conversation that leads to your next lead—and your next deal? We recently heard about a client who hands out promotional copies of her magazine to the customer behind her in the Starbucks line. This gives her the opportunity to provide value and start a dialogue with neighbors and potential… Read more »
How to Invest in Real Estate as a Real Estate Agent
For many real estate agents, there’s a desire to move beyond the transactional and build a real estate business focused on long-term financial growth and stability. By investing in real estate, either in your local market or in desirable markets around the country, you can create a portfolio of properties that grow in value through… Read more »
Your End-of-the-Year Agent Checklist
You may be looking forward to the end of the year as a time to catch your breath between the unpredictable 2020 market and the sure-to-be-active Spring 2021 market. However, it’s important to use the precious downtime around the holidays to take care of your business and plan for the future. Below you’ll find an… 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 »
7 Indispensable Virtual Tools Every Agent Needs
In recent years, we’ve all learned that “business as usual” as taken on new meaning. In real estate, for example, agents and clients alike have grown accustomed to the convenience of virtual showings and transaction management, which have proven to provide better communication and greater flexibility than ever before. Whatever your plans for your real… Read more »
What to Do After You Get Your Real Estate License
I remember the blind panic I felt when I started working with my first real estate client. All at once, I realized that all of the facts and figures I had memorized for my licensure test were useless for the nuts and bolts skills I suddenly needed. I didn’t know what documents I needed to… Read more »
What to Do Your First Year as a Real Estate Agent
A month-by-month guide to a profitable first year. The process of obtaining a real estate license involves months of planning and preparation, only to find out that you’ve done little to prepare for the actual day-in and day-out practice of real estate. Once you’ve passed your test, it’s time to get to work building your… Read more »
6 Easy Ideas for Converting FSBOs Into Clients
According to the National Association of REALTOR®’s (NAR) most recent statistics, approximately 8% of home sales were For Sale By Owner transactions. That represents a significant portion of the market, so tapping into it can have a big impact on your bottom line. If you’re looking for the opportunity to convert FSBOs into clients, you’ll… Read more »
The Complete Guide to How to Become a Luxury Real Estate Agent
Updated Congratulations! You’ve found what you’ve been looking for: a comprehensive source that addresses everything you need to know most about breaking into the luxury market. Best of all, it does it all in ONE place. Read on to discover: Why you might (or might not) choose to become a luxury real estate agent. Who… Read more »
