Here’s the thing about personal brands: You have one, whether or not you think you do. And if you don’t define it for yourself, then other people will. From my own observation and experience, here are the four steps to creating a strong personal brand on social media—the kind that will help you make better… Read more »
Tips for Creating a Personal Brand on Social Media
Building Brand Trust: A Balancing Act
When you build a solid customer base that not only appreciates you and your work, but trusts you—that’s when you’ll start to see major success. Think about all of the brands that have managed to gain your trust over the years. Every time you pick up a bottle of Coca Cola®, you know exactly how… Read more »
Ep: 71: Interview with Dex Lipovic: How to Embody Your Real Estate Brand
Dex Lipovic is a leading Manhattan real estate broker, better known as Dex and the City. He’s been featured on Million Dollar Listing New York and on the cover of the Wall Street Journal Real Estate section. Social media is one of the biggest drivers of his business, because he’s learned to truly embody his brand…. Read more »
Why Brand Awareness is a Long Game (and How to Win)
If you’re going to enjoy a long, financially rewarding career as a real estate agent, it’s essential that you build awareness of your brand in the community you serve. Of course, doing so is often easier said than done. The biggest mistake most agents make is failing to focus on the long-term—instead, hoping that a… Read more »
Tips for Winning High-Net-Worth Clients
Lead generation for financial advisors is a more nuanced art than it is for most other service-based sales professionals. Other industry purveyors can be overt in their advertising and may have the luxury of being able to throw dirt at the wall until something sticks. That kind of marketing can reflect poorly on financial advisors…. Read more »
7 Costly Mistakes Everyone Makes with Direct Mail Marketing Campaigns
Congratulate yourself on making the decision to start using direct mail! Direct mail is a marketing tool that, unfortunately, some business owners don’t believe in. But you know better! Still, you do need to take some care when using direct mail. Specifically, you want to avoid these seven costly mistakes when planning your direct mail… Read more »
4 Mistakes Agents Need to Avoid When Listing a Property
Whether you’re a new agent or have been in the field for years, you know very well that the real estate market can be incredibly competitive. With so many properties for sale at any given moment, the key to success is to create a listing that really stands out. But, while it’s important to know… Read more »
Ep. 361: How to Let the Best Leads Find You (with Chris Smith)
Privacy in the Digital Age What’s a Marketer to Do When You Can’t Track Users? Who should listen: Small business entrepreneurs who struggle to attract leads now that consumer privacy laws and regulations are peeling back once reliable tactics and tools. Key idea: If small business owners are to have a fighting chance in… Read more »
5 Tips New Luxury Agents Need for Marketing Luxury Homes
You don’t tell people you’re the best. You reveal it. According to Tim Seifert, SVP and head of annuity sales at Lincoln Financial Distributors, 50% of affluent consumers are brand neutral.[1] Let me repeat that . . . HALF of all affluent consumers are brand neutral. This means affluent clients are as likely to keep… Read more »
6 Unique and Creative Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents
Frankly, as a writer who has respect for the English language, I can get pretty ticked off when someone promises “unique” marketing ideas, and the first thing on their list is “create a website.” Really? If you want marketing ideas that will help you stand out not just for the sake of being different but… 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 »
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 »
