The guide that answers all your burning questions about how to best brand your real estate business and become the successful entrepreneur you were meant to be. When agents go about building a strong real estate business, one of the first things the smart ones do is brand their business. Why? There are compelling reasons… Read more »
There is no shortage of advice available to RIAs and other financial professionals about how to market their businesses. I’ve seen advice ranging from sending birthday and holiday cards to hiring a marketing firm or consultant whose expertise is working with financial services professionals. But if you’re a new RIA (independent registered investment advisor) who’s… Read more »
The world of real estate can get competitive, so it’s crucial for agents to understand what their peers are doing—particularly the most successful among them. If you’re looking to dominate your local real estate market, here are 11 thought leaders you need to follow on social media right away. Tom Ferry View this post on… Read more »
As Andy Williams memorably sang, it’s the most won-der-ful tiiiime of the yeeeear! If you’re a service-based sales professional, the holiday season is the perfect time to grow awareness of your business. That’s because the people in your database are going to be gathering with loved ones at countless events over the coming weeks—from Christmas… Read more »
When you’re a real estate agent looking to stay top of mind with your clients and sphere, social media is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. By regularly sharing relevant and useful content, you can increase appreciation for your business among clients, while gently nudging prospects in the direction of wanting to… Read more »
We’ve got five effective direct mail marketing strategies for real estate agents with tips for how to use them the right way. Handwritten letters Postcards Newsletters Keepsakes and gifts Branded magazines Business address, street address, or PO Box—it doesn’t matter. If you have an address, then you know what it’s like to be on… Read more »
You don’t tell people you’re the best. You reveal it. According to Tim Seifert, SVP and head of annuity sales at Lincoln Financial Distributors, 50% of affluent consumers are brand neutral.[1] Let me repeat that . . . HALF of all affluent consumers are brand neutral. This means affluent clients are as likely to keep… Read more »
An exodus from cities wracked by COVID-19 and a growing trend toward new work from home policies are creating big opportunities for real estate agents. My mother always says that if you look long and hard enough, you’ll find something good in every situation. But the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged her fortitude, as well as… Read more »
This is Part 2 in a series about lead generation for new real estate agents. You can get leads for free from more places and in more ways than you might have thought possible. This time, we go digital with Facebook. Like any new real estate agent, I remember what it was like to be… Read more »
Just recently my husband and I brought a new puppy into our lives. This is Rubble, an 11-week English Cream Retriever. While he’s undoubtedly adorable (I may be a little biased), these past few weeks have been particularly trying on our fresh marriage and lives as a whole. A few nights ago, while lying in… Read more »
Clients will connect with you on social media when they like what you have to say. But just because they’re following you, that doesn’t mean they want to constantly be bombarded with posts about your business. In order to maintain a meaningful relationship that results in more transactions down the line, you need to offer… Read more »
Congratulate yourself on making the decision to start using direct mail! Direct mail is a marketing tool that, unfortunately, some business owners don’t believe in. But you know better! Still, you do need to take some care when using direct mail. Specifically, you want to avoid these seven costly mistakes when planning your direct mail… Read more »
