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How to get started video blogging was a question on todays show

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:43:13 -0500

Who Said You Should Have Some Humor with Your Marketing

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:29:37 -0500

I love marketing! Marketing is something you should do ALL the time, not just some of the time. There are so many ways to market your business but one of my favorite ways is through using video. Many of you have watched my You Tube videos that I have posted on my blog. Recently I started using a new service to deliver videos. I tried to embed the payer on this blog but for some reason it just would not take.

We started a new video series for our Agents called The Middle Tennessee Market Report. I pposted a copy of our first video over at Mortgage Marketing Community. Take a look at let me know what you think!

Here is the direct link

http://www.mortgagemarketingcommunity.com/the-video-i-sent-to-our-realtors-today/

PS: If you are struggling with your marketing plan, why not hire a coach to help? I currently have 4 openings for new clients, both Realtors and Loan Officers. If you would like to contact me, send me an email to tim@themarketingevangelists.com I am offering monthly coaching for only $497 with a 3 month comittment. Hurry before the spaces are full!

Looking for an Icebreaker to Meet Agents? here it is...

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:18:02 -0500

Video Evidence of How to Help Your Realtors in Today's Market

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:44:00 -0500

Special Government Bailout Marketing Coach Show _ Watch Now!

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:04:50 -0500

If I hear one more person tell me this bailout is a good idea...

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:45:53 -0500

I took part in an interview for the local paper (you can watch the interview here) and the question was raised..."is this bailout a good idea?"

Yes there were some bad loan decisions made. Lender and borrowers can shoulder the blame equally. But the one thing I hear from a lot of people today is this...

"I think there should be tighter guidelines when getting a mortgage"

I find this an interesting statement, simply from the stand point the ones saying this are not currently trying to get a mortgage. It is easy to arm chair quarterback this thing, but something totally different when you are in the game. It isn't fun fo ryour LO to call 50 times during the loan because the rules changed and they need more paperwork.

Here is another thing people say...

"I think you should have to put money down to buy a house"

Really? What if you are selling your home and NEED to move? Do you feel the same way then? Do you relly care what type of loan the buyer really gets at that point in time?

One the the gentleman at the interview said this...

"I think the appraisers are to blame. The appraisal should be completely unbiased"

So I told him about the impending legislation to have appraiser totally removed from speaking with Realtors and loan officers. He thought this was a good thing, so I propose this scenario to him...

Lets say you have locked in a rate for 30 days. Your appraisal is ordered from a National vendor. The loan officer can not gaurantee when it will come in, so what happens if it takes 31 days to get the report in. At that time rates shoot up 1%. Your rate expired, so you have to take te new higher rate, but for pete's sake your appraisal is a clean as the driven snow...at least until the market crashes again.

These are just some random thoughts that go through my head these days. A lot of people have opinions until they are the ones in the situation. We all like to say we have faith, but faith is not truly tested until we are deep in up to our eyeballs.

I guess the conclusion is we all make the argument depending on which side of the fence we are on at a particular time. That tends to be our human nature. That is why I like he following statement...

Sure the grass is greener on the other side, but don't forget it still has to get mowed.

Keep your head moving forward and remember, this too shall pass...

The Gospel Truth About Marketing

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:18:31 -0500

After teaming up with my first marketing coach, we have launched our brand new venture, The Marketing Evangelist! We are very excited about this new endeavor and are currently working on our first book, The 10 Gospel Truths About Marketing Your Small Business.

We don't have an offical release date just yet, so if you want to be kept in the loop, you can sign up for our free newsletter, The View from The Pew. We would like invite you to part of our growing congregation!

And just for a taste of things to come, here is gospel truth #4: You are not a philanthropist. Your are in business to make money, so stop telling me about all of your credentials, designations, and wonderful customer service. I have a problem and I want to know if you are the expert to sovle it, I just assume that you know your job and will return my calls and treat me as if I am number 1.

Susan has thousands of agents who already recieve her nuggets of knowledge newsletter and our new newsletter is going to be jam packed with low and no cost ways of getting business. We are going to cover everything from unique selling propositions to video blogging!

So what are you waiting for? Join the thousands of other people in our congregation today and learn how to become the agent you have always know you could!

See ya on the web!

Get other people to promote your blog! Watch and see what I say...

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:59:02 -0500

Is that a loan app in your pipeline or are you just happy to see me?

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:16:57 -0500

I have talked with, managed, and coached thousands of loan officers all across the country and the number one issue that comes up over and over again is accountability!

How many times have you set out with great intentions to call on an agent, do an office presentation, write a blog, call your database, send out cards to your database, or numerous other task and never got to them?

I have a bumper sticker on my desk that says “Procrastinate Later, Call Your Coach” but lets face it that is easier said than done.

We all know what we need to do, yet we don’t all get it done? Why? The answer is simply a lack of accountability. We will let ourselves down faster than we will let someone else down.

That is why we have created the 45 Day Accountability Factor! This is 45 days of accountability where we are going to push you to do the money making activities you know you need to be doing!

So, if you are sick and tired of just making it by and ready to really step up to the plate and have a partner that will encourage, motivate, inspire, and hold you accountable, then visit The 45 Day Accountability Factor today and begin your new road to success!

What does the Bailout of Fannie and Freddie mean to you, the agent?

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:14:06 -0500

Who really cares that the Government bailed out Fannie and Freddie? What you really care about is what does it mean to your paycheck? Will home loans get easier? Will values go up? Will the credit crisis end?

Well here is how I see it playing out and how it will impact your paycheck as an agent...

1. Will the crisis end? The crisis is like a Hurricane. You get a squall line of ferocious storms and then the sun breaks through and you think it is over until wham, another line of storms...so you need to brace yourself because the next line of storms will be option arm loans that will reset and people can not pay. We will have to wacth closley to see how this move plays out over the next 6-12 months.

2. Will home loans get easier to obtain? The short answer is no. We now live in a full doc if you can't prove it you don't get it world and that will not end for the foreseable future, but you can prepare by qualifying buyers and sellers (YES SELLERS) on the front side! Get with a lender and get the qualified early!!

3. Will rates drop? Yes and in fact that did today. Will they stay low? Again it is a wild guess at this point. People have short memories and a what have you done for me latley attitude. Your best bet is to get the fence sitters off the fence and into contract.

The bottom line is this, things chaneg and happen all the time that we can not control, but the one thing we can control is ourselves. So to that end I ask you...

Do you have a plan? Do you have a database? and do you work everyday to meet new people and ask for business? Successful agents do, and the others look for higher ground!

If you want a fresh idea on how to get your homes sold check out this video at mortgagemarketingcommunity.com

Need to sell a house, just use a gorilla!

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0500

Yeah I know it sounds crazy, but we actually saw a gorilla selling a house today! In fact I had my handy dandy Flip video and caught it all on tape! You can see the actual video at www.mortgagemarketingcommunity.com.

How to grow your social networking using video!

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:24:34 -0500

Watch Me Call A Realtor I have nver met or spoken to before!

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:15:59 -0500

You know a lot of mentors/coaches preach a good game, but do they actually do the work? that has been a big question on the minds of a lot of loan officers. So, I decided to Put Shoe Leather to the Pavement on The Marketing Coach Show

While you are there, be sure to watch our other video on how to use the site as well!

I actually video taped a real phone call to an agent who I have never met or spoken with before. You have to wacth to see what happened on the call!

Be sure to sign up for our feeds as we have MortgageMarketingCommunity.com reporters out in the field and they will be bringing more videos form the road!

Let me know your thoughts!! See you on the web!

New marketing website launched for loan officers

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:41:26 -0500

You won't believe what I caught on my video camera

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:18:05 -0500

As many of you know I really love creating video's for my blog. Visual communication is a great way to connect with your audience!

So I am sitting in my office today when the idea strikes me! I am going to take my flip video camera to a networking event and get the inside scoop on how you can go to a networking event, leave with leads, and how to properly follow up!

If you want to watch, click here!

Please be sure to leave me a comment and look for more of these videos soon!!

FHA Presentation For You to USE!!

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:38:53 -0500

Free Marketing Resource for Loan Officers

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:30:42 -0500

Here is the bottom line...

Originating in today's market is a challenge to say the least! I have been coaching loan officers all across the country as well as originating loans and running my own mortgage business.

What I hear the most is that loan officers are sick and tired of "guru's" spitting out advice when they have not picked up an application in years and I understand that you want real world information.

That is why I have put together the only totally free marketing resource for loan officers today! I will constantly post blog entires and video updates, PLUS
I will also make my flyers and forms available for you to download totally free of charge!!!

Now you may be saying, "why would you do this and what is the catch?"

Here is the catch...

1. Visit my Rockstar Marketing Blog for Originators
2. If you like what you see, sign up so that I can stay in touch with you
3. Tell as many people as you can

That is it.

Quote:

I realize that you need help and quite frankly for most originators their pocket book is pretty thin. The time will come when I have a product for sell, but today is just not the day. You need the help and I am more than willing to put my money where my mouth is and help you out.

God has richly blessed my business and I want to give back.

All I ask for in return is that you visit my blog for loan officers and tell your friend about it as well.

New easy way to get leads in your pipleline!!!

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:59:11 -0500

How Many USP's Should You Have and What's id HOT now?

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:56:55 -0500

Great marekting info on today's video

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:10:23 -0500

Then My Doctor Totally Freaked Out And Scared Me To Death

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:47:58 -0500

What would you do if your Doctor came in and started freaking out because of your test results? What if he made you incredibly nervous about your diagnosis? Would it concern you? You bet it would!

That is why it is incredibly important that you, as a Realtor, remain calm in the crisis. Let's face it, in today's market loans are being underwritten stricter and taking longer to close. Gone are the days of here is my name and I will tell you what I make, lets close tomorrow.

Today's market requires the professional agent to remain calm. The minute you get nervous about the loan, is the minute the buyer and seller get scared. I was working with an agent recently who got so nervous about the deal that he literally sent over 20 e-mails o everyone involved within 24 hours. And to top it off, they were all marked urgent with read receipts.

Why did he get nervous? Simply put the borrower failed to disclose some important information at time of application that was discovered by processing two weeks before closing. Still enough time to uncover the truth and make closing, but certainly warranted a call to all parties to inform them.

The agents behavior made the buyer so nervous, he wanted to back out of the deal. Here are some tips to keep your clients calm when the lender calls with an issue.

1. Don't panic. The minute you show signs of concern your buyer will pick up on it.

2. Get the Facts. Before jumping to conclusions, learn what can be done and the time frame it my take.

3. Develop a plan of action together with all parties. Don't run off to another lender and start trying to get other people involved until you have determined the best course of action with the current lender and client.

4. Show confidence. Make your communication specific, but respectful to everyone. Give them clear points, but don't over do the communication

5. Take a deep breath and allow ample time for the issue to be resolved. When problems arise we all want answers right away and that is understandable; however, allow the proper time for an issue to be resolved.

Most issues can be worked out, but it is critical that the agents and loan officers remain polite, calm, and respectful to each other and the client.

Remember my motto..."if you make a friend you will make a sale!"

Have a great month!!

You will be shocked at what I tell this loan officer

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:15:44 -0500

Market Yourself!!!

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:40:03 -0500

The truth about social networking

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:36:18 -0500

It's Been Fun But I am Leaving This Business

Tim Davis (Titan Home Loans) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:53:43 -0500