 Should You Be Buying Real Estate Leads? Real Estate Coach Tim Harris, of Tim and Julie Harris Real Estate Coaching, offers his opinion. Who should listen: Real estate agents who want to benefit from a top coach’s insights about the industry, sales skills, hiring a coach, and buying leads. Key idea: Nothing is going… Read more »
Ep. 261: Why You Need to Stop Buying Leads (with Tim Harris)
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 »
7 Winning Instagram Strategies for Financial Advisors
Guest blogger Andre Oentoro shares savvy strategies that will turbocharge your financial advisory prowess and influence on Instagram. Instagram, once the humble home of latte art and sunset selfies, has transformed into a dynamic stage for businesses across various industries, including the financial services sector. With a staggering 2.35 billion monthly active users, this social… Read more »
Ep 78: Leading FA Expert Shares Tips for Getting More Clients (with Nicholas Stuller)
Nicholas Stuller is an author and one of the world’s leading experts on financial advisors. He’s also the founder and CEO of MyPerfectFinancialAdvisor, which he intends to be the eHarmony of pairing investors with advisors. His new book, The Truth Shall Set Your Wallet Free, aims to debunk the myths that prevent people from… Read more »
Ep. 187: From Welfare to $200K in One Year with Cody Butler
 How to Succeed in Sales It’s surprisingly simple … follow up on leads Cody Butler, this week’s Stay Paid guest, calls it a “massive mistake,” but that doesn’t stop agents and other entrepreneurs from doing it … they fail to follow up on leads. Rarely will someone make a significant commitment or purchase the… Read more »
Even More Ways New Real Estate Agents Can Get Leads for Free
In the final part of this 3-part series, we’re still talking about how to get leads for free, but I’m adding a few affordable options. In this series, I’ve offered real estate lead generation ideas for new agents, and I’ve focused on ideas that don’t require any check equity. The reason is simple—new agents tend… Read more »
Ep. 315: The New Threat to Email Marketing Automation (with Andy Mowat)
 Will Email Become a Paid Marketing Channel? Who should listen: The implications of what our guest reveals are so incredible that everyone who interacts with email should listen. Key idea: The goal is to give email recipients a defense against the bad behavior of marketers. Action item: Before sending your next email, ask yourself… Read more »
Ep. 259: Niching Down: How to Work Less and Make More (with Jennifer Egbert)
 Is It Time for You to Find a Niche? Who should listen: Entrepreneurs who need to understand how to best niche their business, and who need reassurance that niching down is a sound and profitable business plan. Key idea: Understand your market, and nurture your sphere, and you won’t lack for referrals. Action item:… Read more »
How to Get the Most out of Your Name Searches on Google
If people are curious about you and want to learn more about your business, it’s likely that they might Google your name for more information. This can easily sway their opinion one way or another and, in some ways, offers a valuable first impression to potential clients. A lot of what is available on Google… Read more »
5 Most Powerful SMART Goals for Real Estate Agents in 2024
Updated December 2023 Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to forget about it within hours or days? In many cases, it’s probably because your resolution was too vague. “Close more deals” or “Find more leads” may be good goals, but they don’t do anything to create a path to help you meet… Read more »
Training for Real Estate Agents: Beyond the Brokerage
Real estate is an information-rich industry, and being a real estate agent requires you to continue to learn and grow throughout your career. While there’s a lot to be said for getting out there and putting boots on the ground to learn about your local market, you’ll probably find that you need more instruction than… Read more »
10 Best Ways to Connect with Younger Homebuyers
According to NAR’s mid-year demographic survey, the average real estate agent is a 55-year-old white female who attended college and is a homeowner. By contrast, the median age of first-time homebuyers is 33. That means that real estate professionals may not be plugged in to the platforms and processes that make for effective marketing and… Read more »
