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Of Critical Value to Your Real Estate Success - A Good Database
Our firm, Best Agent Business, has a wealth of knowledge in dealing with data. If you have been in business for any period of time, you most likely have a database with client and prospect details.  This is the first step in creating the most valuable asset of your business. In addition to the value of the database itself, you are freeing up valuable time to do other business related activities.
 A good database with well maintained information should include the following:
 A thorough list of all buyer/listing prospects with their contact information such as email, home address, fax and telephone number. A built in process to manage the listings. This includes a list of tasks with reminders for the steps required to set up and maintain a listing. A built in process to record what you have done for the listing, including marketing and other progress notes. The ability to use/merge data to write a contract and manage the closing transaction requirements and progress. This includes the large number of deadlines and tasks needed to make the process happen in a timely and accurate manner. The ability to use/merge data to report to your client the progress of the transaction, ... more

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