Leads Need Conversation; Connectivity Grows Business

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By Gary Ward Ask anyone with knowledge about the real estate brokerage business and they’ll tell you; those who control the real estate listings control the real estate market. Listings are the key to an agent’s (and a broker’s) bottom line, especially in a market with historically low inventory, rapidly rising home prices, and growing demand from exploding generational populations. …

Does Light Rail Access Increase Property Values?

Blog Contributor Rental Properties, Transportation, Working with Clients 4 Comments

By Neil Goradia It has long been a common perception that access to light rail in any market will improve the value of a house, particularly in the eyes of an investor. As an investor myself, I am always looking for a way to bump up my returns, so I decided to take the time and dig a little deeper. …

Top Producer Life: 3 Tests to Vet Buyer Clients

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By Jasen Edwards The fall is traditionally a hectic time of year for the housing market. But this year, when you consider the election, pandemic, and exceptionally low interest rates, “hectic” seems like an understatement. One thing is clear, most agents I speak to are busier than ever. Because of the situation we find ourselves in, agents are putting a …

My 23 Best Tips to Succeed as a Real Estate Agent

Blog Contributor Being a REALTOR®, Working with Clients 8 Comments

By Neil Goradia Life, meaning, happiness, success, money: These are all different things to different people— and that is how it should be, right? This has been a crazy year for me, as I’m sure it’s been for all of us. On top of everything that’s going on in the world, I welcomed my third beautiful baby girl into our …

‘How I’m Responding to My Clients’ FAQs’

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By Matt Clements No doubt, we’re operating under new conditions, helping clients buy, sell, and rent property during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the common questions you’re getting from customers and prospects might be the same as always, while others might be unique to today’s world. In the spirit collaboration, here’s how I’m answering the questions I frequently receive. Q. …

Digital Marketing in the Time of Coronavirus

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By Tina Kocak-Hodapp, Adwerx People might be shutting their doors, but they’re opening their apps. These are uncertain times, to say the least. Local and federal legislatures are responding daily to the spread of the coronavirus, and we’ve seen companies adjust their activity or close altogether. This is all causing a major shift in the workforce. Most business owners are …

5 Things I Learned Working From Home During COVID-19

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By Jef Conn I’m in week six of working from home in an effort to flatten the curve and limit interactions with our agents. It’s been a tough choice, but a necessary one that many real estate professionals across the country understand. During the past few weeks, I’ve worked hard to continue my business. Through this, I’ve learned five important …

Keeping Business Afloat During a Pandemic

Blog Contributor Business Challenges, Working with Clients 4 Comments

By Samantha Jones My, how times change. In the span of a few weeks, our entire world and industry has been turned upside down. The Earth keeps spinning while the normalcy of our lives is indefinitely put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re living in unprecedented times—social distancing, sheltering in place, and quarantines have become necessities. Repeat after …

Sharing the Relief Every Homeowner in Your Database Needs

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By Lee Davenport There may be someone in your database who has experienced a layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic. But you won’t know until you ask. Right now, during these challenging times, it’s more important than ever for real estate professionals to make meaningful connections. There are resources available for homeowners affected by the pandemic, which they should pursue …

Be a Little Selfish—This is Your Business, After All

Blog Contributor Business Challenges, Work/Life Balance, Working with Clients 9 Comments

By Jef Conn Early last year, I got home from a long, trying day in the real estate trenches: showing properties, prospecting, having a couple deals fall out of contract. You know, the normal days we have that HGTV doesn’t show its viewers. I spent the entire day, no, that entire week, trying to please and do everything for everyone …