It’s been a long while since I’ve nagged about things like grammar, word usage, spelling, etc. – so it must be time to get back to talking about words. However, today I’m thinking about a different aspect of writing – the appearance of your words on the page. A message in my in-box brought this […]
What Makes You an Outstanding Real Estate Agent?
Do you know what makes you an outstanding real estate agent? When it comes to being outstanding, agents fall into several categories: Those who know what makes them an outstanding real estate agent, and use it in their marketing Those who know, but are too shy or reserved to use it in marketing Those who […]
First World Problems – growing by the day
There are some serious problems facing the U.S. and the world today. It seems like everywhere we look things are in a mess. But still… people have time to focus on their own First World Problems. In fact, they seem to be multiplying. I find myself shaking my head and muttering “first world problems” when […]
The secret to long-term real estate career success
Throughout your career, you’ll need methods for generating immediate results – or short-term success. However, consistently generating those immediate results can become exhausting. That’s why agents who wish for long-term real estate career success work hard to build a loyal base of repeat and referral clients. And that is the secret. Top agents tell me […]
Passing the real estate licensing exam
Real estate exam pass rates are low? Why? After hearing from agents about the difficulty of passing the real estate exam, I did some research. I found that if you didn’t pass the first time, you are definitely not alone. When looking at the statistics for several states, I learned that the average pass rate […]
Win the battle over real estate territory
One of the first bits of advice you may have heard as a new agent was to choose and work a geographic real estate territory – otherwise known as a farm area. The idea is to become so well-known to the residents that they naturally think of you first when the topic of real estate […]
Overcome these roadblocks to real estate success
Succeeding as a real estate agent is no easy task. It’s a shame that schools promoting real estate classes don’t spell out the challenges that new licensees face. However, if they did, I guess they’d have far fewer students. Be aware of these roadblocks to real estate success so you can overcome them. The first […]
Real estate agent recruitment – how can you choose?
For some brokerages, real estate agent recruitment is an ongoing program. Some are hoping to find the best and brightest while some (sadly) just want more bodies who will perhaps bring business from friends and family. Some brokerages only recruit seasoned agents with a good track record. Others prefer new agents who haven’t developed any […]
Are you a pushy real estate agent?
No, I know you’re not a pushy real estate agent, at least not in the sense that most people would interpret that phrase. When I first started thinking about this topic, I recalled times when a sales person was pushy – and how I reacted. When someone told me “Now or never” I always chose […]
Use your real estate business cards every day
You do have a box full of real estate business cards, don’t you? And you do have some in your pocket or purse don’t you? I’ve seen agents say that real estate business cards are no longer necessary. They’re old-fashioned, and “nobody” uses them anymore because “everyone” swaps contact information via their smart phones. Don’t […]