Who knew that when you became a real estate agent, you’d also have to become a prolific social media expert? Google is full of queries asking about real estate agents and what they should be doing on Instagram and social media: Does Instagram work for REALTORS®? How do I market myself as a REALTOR® on… Read more »
Here’s What Agents Should Be Posting on Instagram and Social Media
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 »
3 Tips for Using AI to Optimize Your Real Estate Content Marketing
The one thing real estate agents never seem to have enough of is time. With only 24 hours in each day, any tool that can increase your productivity is something worth exploring. Generative AI, or gen AI, is a broad category of artificial intelligence that can save you precious time with its unparalleled ability to… 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 »
Ep. 258: How to Move Prospects Through the 8 Phases of a Sales Call
How to Make a Sales Call A Step-by-Step Guide to Outbound Phone Sales Who should listen: Salespeople prospecting for leads who need a framework to organize their sales calls and seamlessly move their prospects through their funnel. Key idea: Using a script is essential when making cold calls, but they don’t have to be… 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 »
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 »
How to Find Houses for Sale by Owner (FSBO)
For sale by owners (FSBO) can be great opportunities to earn listings for real estate agents. All you have to do is convince the owner that they will be better off with your advice and guidance, so be ready to sell yourself and the value you provide. But before you have to worry about pitching,… Read more »
Ep. 399: How to Be Privy to Your Competitors’ Marketing Secrets
Competitive Marketing Intelligence What It Is and How to Get It Key idea: Competitive intelligence, and its subdivision, competitive marketing intelligence, isn’t reserved for companies with deep pockets. Small businesses can use the methods described in this podcast episode to gain valuable insight into what their competitors are doing to attract prospects and then… Read more »
10 Conversational Habits That Make You More Influential
“He’s a born salesman.” You’ve probably heard someone say this about someone who is particularly influential. You may have even used it yourself. But it’s not entirely accurate While some people have an innate sense of how to influence others, anyone can learn to use these techniques in their conversations. Here are ten of the… 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 »
Ep. 222: 4 ways to generate leads in 2021
4 Hot Marketing Ideas for 2021 They’ve been around for years but in 2021, these four marketing ideas—three based solidly on evolving technology and one on good old-fashion human contact—will be at the top of every smart entrepreneur’s list: YouTube videos Predictive analytics Marketing automation Relationship marketing YouTube: Video marketing has become essential… Read more »
