Last week we discussed why you should have multiple options and how stacking your offer can help convert motivated sellers. Now we are going to uncover where you can find these motivated sellers and how you should be speaking with them when trying to help solve their problems. It’s not about zip code farming or running mailers to just one random neighborhood near you. You must be strategic in who you are talking to and why you are talking to them in the first place. Every seller has a different … [Read more...]

Just about everybody and their mother today is looking to get in the middle of the real estate transaction. Big tech, cash buyers, rebate brokerages, and others are all competing for your business, making the buying/selling process more competitive than ever before. No longer can you as a listing agent only offer the classic 5-6% commission plan. In order to stay competitive, you need to be extremely customer-centric. One of the best ways to do this is through multiple offers. Not only does this … [Read more...]

With the 2021 market continuing to be unpredictable, you may be used to seeing different client concerns and interactions that are likely a bit different than you’re used to. Sellers now are worried about finding somewhere new to stay, and buyers are plentiful but that’s making competition fierce. However, there are ways to continue to stay ahead and work with top quality clients that want to do business with you. It’s all about the solutions you can solve for your clients and how to create the … [Read more...]

To effectively use social media and video marketing to grow your brand you must use a different strategy than usual lead generation techniques. Dial in your strategy today as we break down the best steps you can use to take your brand to the next level. We’ll talk about all things social media and video content creation and what you can do to stay relevant and continue building your business.  Coach, author, trainer, speaker and broker Krista Mashore developed a highly successful real estate … [Read more...]

While maintaining a social media presence is something we often preach about on this show, one platform that is rarely brought up is LinkedIn. Some view it as a place to simply post your job updates, but the truth is, it should be treated just like any other social platform you use today. Now before you dive in, know that there is a different strategy you should rely on for every platform, and LinkedIn is no different. Whether it’s your profile headline, about message, feature section, job area, … [Read more...]

The power is in the data. Whether you look at leads, past clients, or market indicators, you can surely find trends, notice patterns, and ultimately, improve the service you provide. But what about showing data? Yes, showing data. Tracking and reporting on consumer behavior when they are simply looking at homes to purchase. You may have not considered this to be as important towards your business, but with technology becoming more practical and reliable, it may be a good time to lean in to this … [Read more...]

Nothing in reality exists without intention. Everything we wear, use, and rely on daily all started because some group of people had overwhelming intention to get that specific product or service available to you. We must realize the importance of intention and understand that nothing great will be achieved without overwhelming intention. Then there’s alignment, the process of synchronizing yourself and your actions with your intentions. Another crucially important part of fulfilling your … [Read more...]

Many people overthink or simply don’t know what it takes to be successful in real estate. However at the end of the day, it is a people-first business. It’s extremely important to nurture relationships and take care of both your partners, your team, and most importantly, your clients. Inconsiderate, shady tactics and short sighted thinking will surely set you up for a short stint in real estate, and one that is neither enjoyable nor profitable. So, why is it that so many real estate … [Read more...]

If you haven’t taken your business digital at this point, especially after the craziness of 2020, then it’s safe to say you are hurting your business more than helping it. However, digital marketing is a broad statement, and to do it right you’ll have to hone in on specific strategies and techniques that actually move the needle to where you want your business to be. You might be asking yourself, “Do I need to use social media? Do I need to be on Google? Should I actually be shooting videos … [Read more...]

There’s a new kid on the block as of late, have you heard of them? Well if not, you need to, and it’s the hybrid agent. The individual who has the ability to be both an agent and an investor at the same time, and they’re quickly becoming more of a threat to other traditional real estate agents in their area. They’re getting more leads, finding more business, and with that, closing more deals. But what’s changed? It’s not the marketing or the lead sources. It’s not the brokerage they’re with, or … [Read more...]