In spite of what too many believe before becoming licensed, being a real estate agent is not an easy job. At least, not if you do it correctly. You not only have to wear diverse hats and learn to do things that you didn’t realize came with the job; you have to deal with the […]
Happy Birthday America!
Today, as every day, I give thanks for living in America – the country that President Trump last night called “The most magnificent country in the history of the world.” I’m thankful to our Founding Fathers (and the women who supported them). I’m also thankful to all the brave men and women who have fought […]
Necessary changes in Real Estate Marketing in 2020
So many things about your job as a real estate professional have changed since March. It stands to reason that you need to make changes in real estate market along with all the rest. Real estate prospecting can now profitably target people who hadn’t even considered selling back in January. These are people who have […]
How to avoid being seen as a me too real estate agent
Have you ever gone on a listing presentation knowing that the homeowners had already interviewed other real estate agents? If so, you knew you were in danger of sounding like a me too real estate agent when you outlined what you’d do for them. After all, most (good) agents do many of the same things. […]
Good real estate habits = greater real estate success
Most of us are creatures of habit – both positive and negative. Are your real estate habits helping or hurting your success? Your real estate habits will determine both your level of success and your happiness. Today’s message is for real estate agents who want to earn a comfortable living and have time to enjoy […]
Do you make these 5 mistakes in communicating with real estate prospects?
Communicating with real estate prospects is important, whether you do it via letters or cards in the mail, email messages, or even blogging and posting on social media. The words in your agent bio and on your personal real estate website are also part of your communication. Your purpose in all of the above is […]
Two good reasons to create a “How I Work” document
Have you considered creating a “How I Work” document? If not, think about these two good reasons for doing so. If you offer a great deal of service, your “How I Work” document is good marketing. By setting client expectations in advance, you will avoid many of the most common causes for agent/client conflict. Questions […]
You’re not really selling real estate
Your job title and even your broker might lead you to believe that you’re selling real estate, but that really isn’t so. While you do help people transfer ownership of homes and other properties, you’re selling far more. Stop and think about it. First, you’re selling your services – which means you’re selling yourself. You’re […]
Predictions for your post-pandemic real estate business
I know, we aren’t quite there yet, but we will hopefully be there before long, so it’s time to think about post-pandemic real estate. Some, if not many, buyers and sellers will remain fearful. How could they not, when the news media keeps telling us that the virus will not go away, and it could […]
5 Good reasons to use pre-written real estate prospecting letters
While many agents across the U.S., Canada, and even overseas use pre-written real estate prospecting letters from Copy by Marte, many others shun them. Why? No, it’s not because they don’t like the letters. They haven’t even seen them. It’s because they think they should personally write everything they send out. They believe every letter […]