agent training: How has Top Agent Institute & Top Agent Toolbox helped YOU? - 10/29/07 01:09 PM
Dear Toolbox members, If you would like to share your experiences with the Top Agent Toolbox and how it has helped to grow your business, we would love to hear from you!!! We would also love to hear any positive feedback you can provide regarding any of our training events held around the country. Thanks in advance, Member ServicesTop Agent Institute
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agent training: New Audio Quick Tips uploaded to the Top Agent Toolbox website - 10/07/07 02:34 PM
Hey Toolbox Members, We have just uploaded the Quick Tip Audio files for the week of Oct 1. The first QuickTip includes advice on using Reverse Offers to sell your listings and get price reductions. The second Audio QuickTip includes several important announcements of new tools available to ToolBox members to continue to grow their businesses. Members, log on to http://www.topagenttoolbox.com/and go to Education Center: QuickTips: October to listen to these tips. Jeff WilhemsTop Agent Institutewww.TopAgentToolbox.com800.799.8760
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agent training: New PowerTalk Posted on Getting Started in Growing Your Business with the Top Agent Toolbox - 10/07/07 02:30 PM
Hey Toolbox Members, We have just uploaded a new edition of PowerTalk. In this audio, we covergetting started with the TopAgent Toolbox, and what to do to get your business growing rapidly. Members can log on to http://www.topagenttoolbox.com/ and go to Education Center: PowerTalk to listen to this program. You can either listen online or download the file to listen to on your MP3 player or burn to a CD. Jeff WilhemsTop Agent Institutewww.TopAgentToolbox.com800.799.8760
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agent training: New REO Asset Managers List/Profiles Posted to Top Agent Toolbox Site - 10/07/07 02:26 PM
Hey Toolbox Members, We have just uploaded a list of REO Asset Managers to the www.TopAgentToolbox.com website. Each page includes a complete profile of the bank/investor, and shows states of focus, contact telephone numbers, investment strategies, etc. It is in PDF format for easy downloading and printing. Members, log on to http://www.topagenttoolbox.com/and go to MyToolbox: Listing Tools: REO Tools & Information to download this file. Jeff WilhemsTop Agent Institutewww.TopAgentToolbox.com800.799.8760
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agent training: Uploaded a Sample of Matt Battiata's Pre-Listing Package to the Top Agent Toolbox Website - 09/26/07 02:13 AM
Hey Toolbox Members, We have just uploaded a copy of Matt Battiata's Pre-Listing package to the www.TopAgentToolbox.com website under the Downloads: Pre-Listing Package Templages and Samples section. It is in PDF format and can be printed for your review. Members, log on to http://www.topagenttoolbox.com/ and go to Downloads: Pre-Listing Package Templates and Samples to download this file. Jeff WilhemsTop Agent Institutewww.TopAgentToolbox.com800.799.8760
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agent training: New PowerTalk Posted on Building your REO Book of Business - 09/26/07 02:00 AM
Hey Toolbox Members, We have just completed and posted a 1/2 hour PowerTalk interview with Mark Ottinger of St. Louis, MO. Mark is a veteran of the REO/Foreclosure business, and he shares his experience, along with tips and suggestions on how to get started working with banks to list foreclosure and bank owned properties. In addition, we have created a special REO Message Board to answer you questions on this subject. A list of asset managers will be posted next week as well. Members, log on to http://www.topagenttoolbox.com/ and go to Education Center: PowerTalk to listen to this interview. Jeff WilhemsTop
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agent training: Several Recent Quick Tips Broadcasts have been uploaded to the Toolbox Website - 09/26/07 01:43 AM
Several Quick Tip Broadcasts have been uploaded to the Members Only website at www.TopAgentToolbox.com. These Broadcasts include tips on: Generating more leads and creating brand awareness with vehicle wrapsUsing a Buyer USP, like the Wise Buyer Program, to attract more Buyer businessAn announcement of upcoming Listing and Buyer Institutes for 2008Insignts from Jeff's conversation with Mike DitkaAnnouncement of PowerTalk interview on REO/Foreclosure BusinessWhat type of boxes to use with your pre-listing packagesAnd much more... Members, log on to www.TopAgentToolbox.com to listen to these Quick Tips. Jeff WilhemsTop Agent Institutewww.TopAgentToolbox.com800.799.8760
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agent training: Discounted Mailing Service and Printing for Members - 09/26/07 01:33 AM
We have just finished negotiating with US Mailing House and Printing to assist members in their printing and distribution of marketing materials. Services include both the printing of all Top Agent Toolbox materials and the mailing and distribution of postcards via bulk mail services. Members can learn more about their services and the discounts offered, and can download a current price list, by visiting the My Toolbox: Toolbox Partners section of the website at http://www.topagenttoolbox.com/. Jeff WilhemsTop Agent Institutewww.TopAgentToolbox.com800.799.8760
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agent training: Toolbox Members: Last Month's Q&A Call Summary - 06/04/07 03:12 PM
Hey Toolbox Members, Reminder that we posted the April Q&A Call last month. If you did not listen to it, log onto the Top Agent Toolbox Member Website to play it. Topics included: What is the most effective lead generation system, dollar for dollar? What message to start with to begin branding and name recognition When sending farm mailings, how should you identify the farm to mail to How to build your experience/credibility in the prospect's eyes, when you are new to the business How to make door hangers more effective than postcards, for less money How to script your hotline
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agent training: Toolbox Members: New File posted to Member Only Website - 06/04/07 02:59 PM
Hey Toolbox Members, We recently posted the May Q&A Call on the Member Only website. Topics included: Ideal Listing Presentation Flow Scripts & Dialogues for getting clients to list their home for the "RIGHT" price How to get a price reduction when the listing price is too high How to position yourself as a top producer in your market Tips for recruiting and building a top notch team The upcoming Top Agent Toolbox Media Division and much more... Members, log on at www.TopAgentToolbox.com to listen to the call. Jeff WilhemsTop Agent Toolboxwww.TopAgentToolbox.com800.799.8760
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agent training: Quick Tip: Client Follow-up for NEW business - 06/04/07 02:11 PM
Quick Tip of the Week This week, I want to share with you a tip that is common sense, but is often overlooked in this industry! In fact, statistics indicate that more than 74% of real estate agents fail to perform this incredibly important step! If as a real estate or mortgage professional you're not conducting a post-closing interview with each and every client, you're missing out on a great opportunity to learn how you can improve your service and increase referrals. Also, by not following-up with clients, think about the perception you're creating. When your clients were warm leads, you
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agent training: Quick Tip: Direct Response Mailing.. Maximizing the Effectiveness of Door Hangers - 06/04/07 02:06 PM
Quick Tip of the Week This week I want to share with you a tip we discussed in detail on last week's Q&A call with Toolbox Members. Specifically, we discussed the difference in direct response postcard mailing vs. door hangers. In that discussion, I addressed how to take the effectiveness of the door hanger, and turn it up 10 fold with simple door knocking. I know, it sounds old fashioned, and many of you may find it uncomfortable at first... but "technique" is everything, and it really works. First, make sure you disarm the prospect at the door by letting them
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agent training: Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course: #6 - Final Thoughts & Ideas - 06/04/07 01:59 PM
Real Estate Blogging Mini Course: Email #6 (Final Thoughts & Ideas) Welcome to Email #6, the final email of the Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course on Real Estate Blogging. Today's lesson is titled "Final Thoughts & Ideas". Before we move on though, we would like to ask you for a favor. If you haven't done so already, could you please take a minute to visit our website at http://www.topagenttoolbox.net/. It contains a short 3-4 minute video on who we are and how we can help you grow your business. Guaranteed! Plus, you can sign up for a free monthly newsletter. We greatly appreciate it!OK, now on
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agent training: Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course: #5 - What to Blog (Part C) - 06/04/07 01:57 PM
Real Estate Blogging Mini Course: Email #5 (What to blog? - Part C) Welcome to Email #5 of the Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course on Real Estate Blogging. Today's lesson is on "What to Blog? - Part C". Before we move on though, we would like to ask you for a favor. If you haven't done so already, could you please take a minute to visit our website at http://www.topagenttoolbox.net/. It contains a short 3-4 minute video on who we are and how we can help you grow your business. Guaranteed! Plus, you can sign up for a free monthly newsletter. We greatly appreciate it!OK, now on
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agent training: Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course: #4 - What to Blog (Part B) - 06/04/07 01:55 PM
Real Estate Blogging Mini Course: Email #4 (What to blog? - Part B) Welcome to Email #4 of the Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course on Real Estate Blogging. Today's lesson is on "What to Blog? - Part B". OK. So we have covered the easiest blog entry to create, area/neighborhood real estate statistics. So now let's move on to the second blog entry type, area/neighborhood facts & general information.With this type of blog entry, you start to establish yourself as the expert in your community. You should have already made some decisions about the areas/neighborhoods that you wish to target. So begin by gathering information on each of those areas.
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agent training: Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course: #3 - What to Blog (Part A) - 06/04/07 01:53 PM
Real Estate Blogging Mini Course: Email #3 (What to blog? - Part A) Welcome to Email #3 of the Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course on Real Estate Blogging. Today's lesson is on "What to Blog? - Part A". By now, your blog should be all set up, your profile entered, your picture uploaded, and now you are ready to start blogging. If you haven't signed up yet, be sure to view the first post to this blog site.OK. So what to blog? While there is an infinite number of topics and ways to start filling your blog, we are going to focus on 3 specific types:
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agent training: Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course: #2 - Why Blog - 06/04/07 01:51 PM
Real Estate Blogging Mini Course: Tip #2 (Why blog?) Welcome to Email #2 of the Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course on Real Estate Blogging. Today's lesson is on "Why Blog?". Blogging is not new. It is not even new to Real Estate, comparatively speaking. BUT, few agents have jumped on the bandwagon and gotten started. My personal opinion is that this is because few agents really know how or what to do to get started. I hope to change that for you and the rest of our Toolbox Members.There are 2 primary reasons to blog. The first is to create a presence for
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agent training: Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course: #1 - Setting Up Your Blog - 06/04/07 01:48 PM
Real Estate Blogging Mini Course: Tip #1 (Setting up your blog) Welcome the Email #1 of the Top Agent Toolbox Mini Course on Real Estate Blogging. Today's lesson is on setting up your Blog site. To begin, you should click the link below. This will open up the blogging website. http://activerain.com/action/referrals/jeffwilhemsNext, click the button labeled "Join the Network". You will be prompted to create your Blog. Please fill in the fields as prompted to set up your account. Remember that this is free. Also remember that this is a public site that your prospects will visit. So keep everything professional, use your business contact
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agent training: Top Agent US Tour - 05/20/07 11:11 PM
Top Agent Institute and Jeff Wilhems will begin a national tour in June. Jeff Wilhems will be visiting 25 cities and holding 1/2 day training seminars for Real Estate Agents. The seminars will focus on what it takes to List and Sell more homes in todays real estate market. Be sure to visit http://www.TopAgentToolbox.com for more details on Jeff Wilhems coming to a city near you.
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