The biggest challenge luxury real estate agents face when buying holiday gifts for high-net-worth clients is choosing something that strikes the right balance between personal and splendid while not being too generic. These individuals often have access to premium products and experiences, so selecting a gift that aligns with their tastes can be difficult. There… Read more »

5 of the Best Holiday Gifts for High-Net-Worth Clients

Ep 55: Creating a WOW Experience for Your Clients
Think of an experience you’ve had with a business that really made you say “WOW.” What does it take to make that happen? In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke discuss what makes a client experience successful, why trust and connection is important, and how technology plays a role in understanding your customer… Read more »

How to Market Luxury Real Estate to High-End Clients
What makes marketing to high-net-worth individuals, very high-net-worth individuals, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs, VHNWIs, and UHNWIs) such a challenge is that these elite groups of people are both like and not like those of us who have normal jobs. Now, granted, they’re more unlike the majority of us, but the similarities are worth considering. Luxury… Read more »

How Agents Can Build Authentic Customer Relationships on Social Media
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 »

The Best Marketing Plan for Financial Advisors – What the Data Say
Updated May 5, 2021 There is no shortage of advice available to financial advisors and broker-dealers about how to market their businesses. I’ve seen advice ranging from sending birthday and holiday cards to hiring a marketing firm or consultant whose expertise is working with financial services professionals. But if you’re a new advisor who’s only… Read more »

Ep. 317: How to Create a Magical, Disney-Like Customer Experience (with John Formica)
Building a Customer Experience Strategy If you want to offer the best customer experience, then build a strategy to ensure your employees want to support your vision. Who should listen: Small business owners and others looking for ways to improve their corporate culture and client experience. Key idea: Don’t hire someone thinking that you… 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 »

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 »

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 »

15 Cheap Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents on a Budget
Let’s say you’re a real estate agent who’s fairly new to the business, or you’re a broker who’s starting to build a team, and you’ve got to figure out how to manage marketing for a small business on a tight budget. Well, rest easy because you’ve come to the right place! I’ve got some inexpensive… 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 »

3 Tough Real Estate Questions Every New Agent Needs to Be Prepared to Answer
How long have you been an agent? Why should I do business with you? How are you going to find/sell my house? Whether you’re preparing for your first listing presentation or you’ve already been through your first and are suffering some mild trauma, I want to put you at ease by sharing some positive news…. Read more »