new realtor: 3 Tips for Getting Started as a New Real Estate Agent - 12/17/18 06:29 AM
As a brand-new real estate agent, knowing where to start in building your business can be an intimidating process. It doesn’t have to be though. With the help of our three tips and a great real estate CRM, you can be on your way to success faster than you ever imagined.
1. Add Everyone You KnowOne of the most common things we hear new agents say is, “I don’t have any contacts.” The truth is you have many – they just may not be real estate contacts yet. To begin with, add all of your friends and family members to your CRM. These are … (1 comments)

new realtor: What I Wish I’d Been Told as a New REALTOR - 06/02/15 05:46 AM
Starting any new career is challenging, but even more so if that career is one that requires you to be self-motivated, highly organized and always “on”.  Real estate is an exciting, rewarding career, but it’s not for the faint of heart!
Do you ever think back on why you got into the business in the first place? What drew you to becoming a REALTOR® and what do you wish you knew when you first embarked on the career?  Here are a few things you may wish you knew when you were getting started as a real estate agent:
There’s a wonderful community.From Facebook … (2 comments)

new realtor: 7 Essential Steps for Starting Your Real Estate Business - 01/05/15 12:13 AM
New to the real estate industry? This career path holds many opportunities and challenges for  you. While your first year in real estate can be the hardest, it’s also your chance to establish sound business practices for long-term profitability.
Here are 7 essential steps for starting your real estate business!
1. Treat your business like a business! Establish regular business hours. Keep excellent records. Return all calls and emails promptly. Being your own boss means being completely accountable for your own success or failure.
2. Join a successful team. Find seasoned mentors who are willing to share their knowledge and experience.
3. Announce your … (5 comments)

new realtor: New to Real Estate? 5 Great Ideas to Let People Know - 07/24/14 05:38 AM
Today’s blog post is by leading real estate sales coach, IXACT Contact partner, and author of “Sell with Soul,” Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn. Enjoy:
Please, please, please! Can we do away, once and for all, with the dorky new agent announcement card, letter or whatever else that agents use to announce their exciting venture into real estate??!!
Here’s a typical letter:
“Dear Friend, I’m pleased to announce…blah, blah, blah…my company is great…blah, blah, blah…I promise to provide the highest level of service…blah, blah, blah…please send me referrals. Love, Me”
Nice, but so what?
First, if you are new in the business, I strongly urge you … (4 comments)

new realtor: What Every New Real Estate Agent Needs to Know - 09/24/13 01:23 AM
As a new real estate agent, you likely know the importance of starting out on the right path.
That’s why you need one place to store, manage, and market to your clients. You also need a place to organize your business activity, such as appointments and key tasks.
Studies have shown that the highest earning REALTORS® invest six times as much in technology (such as a real estate contact management system) than the lowest earning ones. And that’s not all. The top earning agents are 54% more likely to use e-Newsletters and drip marketing campaigns.
How New Agents can be Successful in … (2 comments)

new realtor: New REALTOR®? Get IXACT Contact's Real Estate CRM for Six Months FREE! - 07/12/12 11:40 PM
When you’re just starting out in real estate, the first few months can be financially draining. You’re hit with one expense after another before you’ve earned even a dime of commission income.
That’s why we’ve created our Rookie REALTOR® Program™ - to give you a chance to get your first commission cheque or two before having to pay for a real estate contact management system.
IXACT Contact is a powerful real estate contact management and email marketing solution. It’s perfect for new Realtors:
Designed specifically for real estate agents Easy to learn and use We upload your contact information for you Powerful email … (3 comments)

new realtor: New to Real Estate Sales? Try a Great Real Estate Contact Management System for Six Months FREE! - 07/11/12 01:19 AM
When you’re just starting out in real estate, the first few months can be financially draining. You’re hit with one expense after another before you’ve earned even a dime of commission income.
That’s why we’ve created our Rookie REALTOR® Program™ - to give you a chance to get your first commission cheque or two before having to pay for a real estate contact management system.
IXACT Contact is a powerful real estate contact management and email marketing solution. It’s perfect for new Realtors:
Designed specifically for real estate agents Easy to learn and use We upload your contact information for you Powerful email … (0 comments)

new realtor: Sitting Down With Real Estate Sales and Sphere of Influence Expert, Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn, Author of “Sell With Soul” - 07/29/11 03:59 AM
Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn, the top producing real estate broker turned Author, Speaker, and Trainer, knows how to energize a real estate sales career, and, as any of her followers will tell you, can motivate, inspire, and advise like no other.  Jennifer’s books, Sell With Soul: Creating an Extraordinary Career in Real Estate without Losing Your Friends, Your Principles or Your Self-Respect and If You’re Not Having Fun Selling Real Estate, You’re Not Doing it Right, have been tremendously successful and instrumental in helping REALTORS® improve their careers. Her most recent book, Prospect with Soul for Real Estate Agents, was just released in May of 2011. When Jennifer was a broker, … (2 comments)

new realtor: New REALTOR®? Why Activity Plans Are a Must - 07/26/11 02:31 AM
You’re new to real estate sales. You have a million and one things coming at you so organization is certainly a challenge. Surely, it’s easy to forget to action or follow up on key tasks and ensure you’re starting out in the best way possible. 
If you’re a real estate novice, there’s also a good chance that you’re unsure of the best way to get new clients. What effective strategies and tactics are out there, you might ask, that will help me build a loyal client base? How can I stand out from the crowd and differentiate myself and my services?
You know … (4 comments)

new realtor: Let Your Clients Do the Bragging! - 06/09/11 03:05 AM
Sales leader Tom Hopkins published a great article online that I'd like to share with you here. There are many real estate sales professionals out there who could be getting more business from satisfied clients than they currently are. In the below article, Hopkins outlines various strategies salespeople can use to win more clients and future business.
 
Top professionals in nearly every field of selling understand the value of a good client. Each client's business not only adds to your personal bottom line, but it can lead to even more business through referrals. However, the best salespeople have learned how … (0 comments)

 
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