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11 Real Estate Influencers Agents Should Be Following

The world of real estate can get competitive, so it’s crucial for agents to understand what their peers are doing—particularly the most successful among them. If you’re looking to dominate your local real estate market, here are 11 thought leaders you need to follow on social media right away.  Tom Ferry View this post on… Read more »


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The 2023 Complete Guide to How to Become a Luxury Real Estate Agent

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 swims… Read more »


Ep. 46: Become One with Your Community: Local Expert Tips

Have you ever come across a local professional who lacks local knowledge? Not only is it frustrating, it can deter you from using their services. In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke discuss why it’s so important for service-based sales professionals to establish themselves as a local expert and how to go about… Read more »


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Zillow’s Embarrassing Glitch Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Agents

It’s not the first time Zillow has experienced a glitch, nor is it likely to be the last, but during the weekend of January 16, agents were surprised that they could not see their listings and past sales on their Zillow profile. The problem occurred as Zillow was migrating “from thousands of disparate data feeds to… Read more »


Content Marketing Strategies for Renters and Younger Buyers

Millennial and Gen-Z buyers make up the vast majority of current and potential buyers in markets throughout the country. These generational cohorts may wait longer to buy their first home than previous generations did, but, for most, it is an important part of their overall financial and lifestyle plan. As a real estate professional, positioning… Read more »


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Millennials Remain an Attractive Market for Real Estate Agents

While not as well-off as their parents’ generation, millennials have emerged as the driving force in the U.S. housing market Millennials, or Gen Y, are generally defined as those born between 1981 and 1996. In 2021, their ages range from 25-40 years old. At last count, there are 72.1 million Americans in this category, and… Read more »


Increase Your Wallet Share with High-Net-Worth Clients

If you’re managing the wealth of high-net-worth clients, you’re probably very invested (pun intended) in those relationships. But do your clients feel the same way about you? While you may think you’ve got an exclusive relationship with your wealthiest clients, it’s also very possible some of them are working with other investors. So, how do… Read more »


Ep. 189: Maximize Your Facebook Advertising with Grant Wise

 Dynamic Remarketing How to adjust your Facebook marketing strategy to include video in your remarketing campaign and multiply lead conversions. Here’s an intriguing question: How do you get in front of your audience without calling, texting, or emailing them? Grant Wise is the president and co-founder of Witly, a client generation software for real… Read more »


Ep. 246: 5 Consumer Trends That Are Rocking It in 2021

 Tips to Make 2021 Consumer Behavior Work for You Who should listen: This episode is for brands and retailers wanting to be on the cutting edge of the hottest trending consumer behaviors of 2021. Key idea: For today’s consumers, “value” means far more than getting what you paid for. Action item: Consider and change,… Read more »


Ep. 247: Step-by-Step Process for Converting Facebook Leads (with Gus Munoz Castro)

 3 Tips for Producing a Higher Conversion Rate from Facebook and Other Online Ads Who should listen: This episode is for real estate agents who want more success in converting Facebook ads to appointments. Key idea: Better-quality leads coupled with a systematic follow-up strategy, including calls that encourage leads to like and trust you,… Read more »


Ep. 210: How to Respond to Haters

 How to Respond to Social Media Haters and Negative Reviews There was a time when, if you were going to be mean, you had to either do it in person or over the phone. But now, with social media, people can be mean anywhere, anytime, to anyone—regardless of whether they know you. In this… Read more »