Behind the scenes of every brokerage and team are a lot of moving parts. So how do you guarantee a smooth and desirable experience for every client? The more streamlined a real estate brokerage and/or team can make each transaction, the more sales will be made, the better reputation your brokerage will have, and the…
Take one meeting with an experienced REALTOR® as a buyer or a seller and you’re likely to hear about the many resources they have for you—from a lender to get you pre-qualified to a painter and a handyman who can help you get ready for market. As an agent, having these connections and resources is…
When asked how they plan to achieve their goals, many agents point to marketing, networking and communication as their steps to success. Unfortunately, many agents are unsure about which specific tactics to try for high ROI. We’re excited to highlight some of the tried-and-true tactics from top agents to help you finish out 2021 strong.…
If you’re having a difficult time finding contractors to help you get your listings ready for market, you’re not alone. Agents and homeowners across the country are struggling to find contractors to complete even the simplest of jobs—so what’s the deal? To tell the full story, it’s best to rewind back to the Great Recession…
As we head into the spring market, there’s a lot of hope. There’s also a lot of competition—and not just from fellow real estate agents. Disruptors (including iBuyers) are ready to fight for market share, even if it means losing money in the short run. With large companies willing to risk a lot to win…
In our 2021 Agent Playbook, we identified digital curb appeal as an increasingly important factor in selling homes. In fact, we think it’s so important that we predicted boosting digital curb appeal will be one of the tactics that leads agents to success in 2021. The concept of curb appeal has been around for long…
In our 2021 Agent Playbook, we identified digital curb appeal as an increasingly important factor in selling homes. In fact, we think it’s so important that we predicted boosting digital curb appeal will be one of the tactics that leads agents to success in 2021. The concept of curb appeal has been around for long…
In our 2021 Agent Playbook, we identified real estate agents’ 2021 goals and challenges as well as the tactics they’ve used previously to achieve their goals. When we looked at agents’ responses, we found that effective marketing is top of mind for agents looking to win more listings in 2021. This shows us that while…
In our 2021 Agent Playbook, we identified real estate agents’ 2021 goals and challenges as well as the tactics they’ve used previously to achieve their goals. When we looked at agents’ responses, we found that effective marketing is top of mind for agents looking to win more listings in 2021. This shows us that while…
In recent years, the intense competition amongst REALTORS® across the U.S. has resulted in many agents and brokerages upping their service offerings, forcing others to follow suit or fall out of favor. One of the more common services being added to brokerages and agents’ suite of services (and my personal favorite) is “concierge.” Depending on…
Brokers and agents have always held the role of trusted advisors and experts, and this is even truer now. These realities are underscoring just how important better lead strategies are, so that teams can increase their lead flows over time, whether the market is up or down. Read More
