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By: Matt Clements In the real estate business, no relationships mean no deals. No deals = No money. Simple, right? As I traveled the country as one of your NAR YPN reps, one thing is crystal clear: real estate is a referral business. If you’re new in the business, now is the time to put efforts in place to start …
By: Nicole Slaughter Graham Do you tell your clients that you’re available 24/7? Do you answer the phone no matter what time it is or who you’re with? Do you struggle to take time off? In a business that doesn’t have standardized hours, it’s hard to set boundaries around your time, but not doing so can lead to unintended consequences. …
You understand the importance of standing out in a competitive market. Your online presence is often the first impression potential clients have of your real estate business. So, how can you make that first impression count? One simple yet powerful way is by using a .realestate domain. Let’s explore how this unique domain can elevate your brand, enhance your credibility, …
By: Khalid N. Bryan In my last post, I wrote about the importance of building confidence as a new agent and what that looked like. Starting off with rentals, taking on all clients rather than being choosy and continuing education are great ways to start out in the business. They all lend to building experience and growing your business as …
By: Matt Clements When I was a young pro surfer, on tour and competing around the world, I had a coach, and a team manager. Actually, I had multiple team managers: one manager for each one of my sponsors—some better than others—but all there to help me perform and grow. I leaned on these people, not because I was the …
By: Esther Victoria Toribio What thought(s) come to mind when the word “networking” appears? To me, the word networking is often paired with alcoholic beverages, light appetizers and in turn results in a social event between many individuals, most of whom already know each other. These types of events make it difficult for a new person to make any headway …
By: Lee Davenport, Ph.D I hope this year is off to a great start! If you’re reading this and your answer is, “Ummm… not quite” or if you’re feeling like you could already use a re-do, it might be time for a bit of self-coaching. Honest reflection is a great way to assess where you’re at, where you want to …
By: Nicole Slaughter Graham Recently, realtor.com published a study of findings on what real estate professionals believed were their top issues when building a successful business. Part of their #thrivepastfive campaign, the study’s purpose was to understand better what real estate professionals needed in those first few years of business to create sustainable and long-term success. The first five years …
By: Tezeta Roro Linkedin is the platform to access a digital Rolodex of high-earning individuals. In today’s internet-driven world, having a LinkedIn profile is a must for professionals. This means that you, too, should be on this platform to make quality connections and attract quality clients. The good news is that if you use Facebook, Linkedin will be an easy …
By Lee Davenport “There is no other organization that can end residential segregation like your organization,” Eddie S. Glaude Jr. told REALTORS® during the 2020 Leadership Summit. “We may work in integrated places, but in the intimate spaces, we don’t know each other. We are walking mysteries to one another, and that has everything to do with where we live …
