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 »
LendingTree Report Is Good News for Agents
Here’s How Small Business Owners Can Address Differences in the Workplace
There are so many challenges facing small business owners every day. From managing employees to making sure financial goals are met, it can be overwhelming to ensure everything is in place to take your business to the next level. But sometimes external forces that put pressure on you and your business can feel like the… Read more »
How You Can Put Your Marketing Budget to Good Use During Quarantine
If you’re like most small business owners, you’ve probably used your time since the coronavirus crisis began to think about ways to cut your budget. And while this is a valid strategy to consolidate your expenses and can help ensure your business makes it out of the crisis relatively unscathed, you may be cutting back… Read more »
Take Action Now to Help Your Business Succeed Post-COVID-19
There is a lot of talk right now about how small businesses will bounce back once the COVID-19 crisis is over. The fact of the matter is, businesses that don’t prepare now, or take steps to strategize, will likely have a hard time in the coming months. But that doesn’t have to be the case… Read more »
Real Estate Newsletters for Clients – Ideas and Options
After a while, coming up with new ideas for your real estate client newsletter can be . . . how do I say this nicely . . . trying. You’ve written the usual articles: tips for homebuyers and sellers, renovations with the highest ROI, the importance of curb appeal, what to look for in an… Read more »
Top 5 S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Real Estate Agents
A new year means new opportunities, but only if you think S.M.A.R.T. If you’re a real estate agent looking to grow your business, you’ll need to have an effective plan of attack—clearly defined goals that are not only achievable but that will also move the needle for your business. That’s why setting S.M.A.R.T. goals is… Read more »
How to Write and Publish an Article on LinkedIn
Updated April 2022 LinkedIn is the premier platform for making professional connections and establishing yourself as an authority in your industry. Using LinkedIn, you can significantly grow awareness of your brand among like-minded business people and organizations and companies that seek out and appreciate valuable insight, timely and credible information, and thoughtful commentary. Facebook, Instagram,… Read more »
6 of the Best Follow-Up Strategies You Probably Haven’t Tried
The key to long-term success in any business is relationships. When your customers know, like, and trust you, they’re going to see you as the go-to professional in your field. And that means they’re going to reward you with repeat business, as well as plenty of valuable referrals. Looking for some new, unconventional ways to… Read more »
The 3 Most Effective Geographic Farming Techniques for Agents
When it comes to generating leads and becoming synonymous with your local real estate market, farming is the way to go. Farming is a long-term approach with exponential benefits. Today on Above the Noise, Josh Stike explains three techniques for connecting with the residents of your geographic farm. Video Transcription When your goal is… Read more »
3 Critical Factors to Consider When Choosing a Geographic Farm
Whether you’re brand new to real estate or just need to refill your pipeline of leads, farming is one of the very best ways to ensure you have enough listings to hit your goals for the months ahead. The idea behind farming is to connect with a targeted group of people consistently over a period… Read more »
How to Outperform the iBuyers and Robo-Advisors
Whether you’re a real estate agent, financial advisor, insurance agent, or any other service-based sales professional, the only way you will survive automation is by rising above the mediocrity of a transactional service. What do I mean by transactional? Transactional service is executing the job in the way that your customers have come to expect—taking… Read more »
7 Ways to Promote Yourself and Your Real Estate Listings With Video
You hear all the time that video marketing is an effective way to promote your listings and your business as a real estate professional. However, for many agents and brokers, it can be intimidating to consider launching a video presence online and on social media. The good news? You don’t have to look like an… Read more »
