And… whether you think you should or should not, DO you take listings you don’t like? If so, do you find it difficult to get them sold? This week Barbara Todaro wrote a post asking “If you don’t like a listing, will you be able to sell it?” It’s a good question, and she got […]
Agitation is for washing machines – not real estate sales
A few Active Rain posts lately have mentioned troubles with agents, buyers, and sellers who are so skilled at agitation that they turn their transactions into hair-pulling dramas. They can become a real nightmare when phone calls, emails, and texts start flying – blaming everyone for some problem that either doesn’t exist or could have […]
Writing to real estate prospects? Remember this …
Whether you’re delivering your message by postal mail or email; when you’re writing to real estate prospects, past clients, or those in your sphere, remember this: Each person on your list is an individual – not a crowd. When you write a real estate prospecting letter, you’ll probably send it to at least a few […]
Warning: Linking for SEO could damage your credibility
If you’ve been paying attention to advice from web gurus, you know that linking for SEO is important. The experts say your blog posts should include both internal and external links. In addition, you should be commenting and posting in other places that will provide back-links to your own website. Linking for SEO within your […]
7 Essential Real Estate Success Tools
Did you know – the most essential real estate success tools you can own are those you can’t buy? Every time you turn around there’s someone eager to sell you real estate success tools. They might be full-color brochures, magnetic signs for your car, paid Internet ads, hot leads, or any number of techie toys. […]
The magic of consistent real estate marketing
You’ve heard many times that consistent real estate marketing is important. And yet… as we come into the spring and summer selling season, it can be easy to shove it to a back burner. Right now you may have plenty of buyers and sellers clamoring for your attention. Their needs may even be intruding on […]
Increase your share of the real estate market…
Are you satisfied with your current share of the real estate market? If not, now is a very good time to increase your share of the real estate market by examining what you’re doing to attract business. If you’re spending time and money without the results you want, it could be time to make adjustments. […]
Nurturing Relationships With Past Clients and Your Sphere
By now you know that when you’re a real estate agent, your past clients and a loyal sphere of influence can be your personal gold mine. Nurturing relationships with past clients and your sphere can result in dozens of referrals every year. These are people who know you and trust you. They won’t hesitate to […]
Inaction is expensive. Can you afford the cost of what you don’t do?
You know the cost of things you do, but do you know the cost of what you don’t do? You know what your marketing costs in terms of dollars and cents for things you purchase. When you contemplate adding a new marketing method or purchasing new equipment, it’s there in black and white. You can […]
Back to work! What to do first for 2019
Are you ready to be back to work after days of parties, visiting, and not being able to connect with people you want or need to speak with? If you’re like me, it feels pretty good to say “OK – now to get back in the groove!” What is important to do right now to […]