How To Finish 2017 Strong. The Final Countdown!
Why is it so easy to get apathetic, complacent or take the foot off the gas in the final quarter of the year. The seasons are changing and the days are getting shorter and the sense of urgency with our real estate market and our business seems to be settling down for a long winter’s […]
The Art Of Negotiation
It is amazing how little negotiation training most real estate agents have and most of the training they do have comes from battle scars and previous negotiations. When it comes to negotiation in all sales there are two schools of thought. 1.Win/Lose 2.Win/Win Real estate is a zero-sum business. There are a fixed number of […]
The Top Agents Daily Checklist
We all know we have the same 365 days, 52 weeks, 12 months in our real estate year and begin with an even playing field, right? So what is the secret to the top producing agents and what they do with that same time every other agent has? We know it boils down to implementation […]
How To Determine Your WHY in Real Estate
“When your WHY is big enough you will find your how.” Laith Wallace It’s often one of the first things you ask someone when you meet them. “What do you do?” or “Where do you work?” Want to know a much more interesting question? Ask them this one. “So Why do you work?” I guarantee […]
Just Show Up. Put In the Work!
Every agent wants to separate themselves from the masses of agents in the business and stand out from the herd. I have accepted the fact that 80% of the agents I coach and who read my blog posts and take my training will be completely motivated, fired up and inspired but then do not a […]
Leveraging The B2B Side Of Real Estate
One of the most overlooked opportunities for generating relationships and business for real estate agents is the B2B or business to business side of real estate. Every time I sit with another business owner or a service provider that I feel is a good fit with my business I am always trying to see where […]
3D Home Tours Have Impacted Real Estate Seller’s Markets
When buying in a tight market, 3-D home tours give buyers a unique perspective on potential homes and provide critical online information. The 360 degree home tour helps the buyer gain an advantage on their fellow buyer competitor. As a creative traditionalist, I’ve always believed a good photographer can capture a home’s depth and amenities […]
How To Build Your Personal Real Estate Brand
Branding is such a crucial component of success. Think of some of the largest companies in the world — from Nike’s “swoosh” to Apple’s icon — everyone is familiar with the brands they created. I am a huge fan of agents taking the time to invest in themselves as a brand just like some of […]
The Coming Soon Listing Strategy
A number of states and provinces are experiencing unprecedented low inventory levels. Nothing to buy and demand at an all-time high has caused a new and interesting challenge for the listing and buyer agents in the marketplace. Listing agents can’t get all the marketing they promised the seller they would do completed in time for […]
Q1 2017 Over – On Track?
I cannot believe it myself the first quarter of 2017 has almost come to an end. Time really does fly when you’re having fun! How did the first quarter of your year go for you personally and in your real estate profession? Are you behind your goals? Ahead of your goals? Just right where you […]