atlanta realtor: Misleading Real Estate Advertising -- the Quantity vs Quality Debate
- 09/07/07 05:24 PM
It has come to my attention that some real estate agents are advertising that they've sold more homes than the average agent or 400 homes a year and other astronomical figures. My concern with this type of advertising is it doesn't disclose the fact that one agent didn't sell the home-but a team of agents and often an unlicensed staffer helped sell a home. I suppose from the marketing and advertising perspective this makes $$$ sense, but is it really honest to say that just one agent sold so many homes when in reality it was a team of real estate agents and assistants … (12 comments)
atlanta realtor: Have you heard about Transaction Desk?
- 06/16/07 05:40 PM
Did you know about Transaction Desk? If you are lucky enough to be a member of the following MLS or boards: Capital Area Association of REALTORS, Florida Association of REALTORS, Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS, Greater Lousiville Association of REALTORS, Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS, Park City Board of REALTORS, Tennessee Association of REALTORS or Georgia MLS you might have access to this terrific software and not even know it. I was lucky enough to have heard about it from my local MLS who encouraged me to take an Introduction to Transaction Desk. This class was very helpful and taught me how … (2 comments)
atlanta realtor: Real Estate Public Relations Tip #1
- 06/02/07 02:46 AM
Real estate Public Relations is going to be more important than ever as the number's of real estate agents grow. By taking the time to put together a business plan which includes PR strategies as well as marketing strategies, you will not be sorry. So often agents get their license and start selling real estate and they forget about their customer's feelings. The real estate industry is a feelings driven industry and we must not forget this concept. I strongly believe that the real estate agents who strive for the highest customer satisfaction will have a long and fruitful career. I highly … (8 comments)
atlanta realtor: Helpful HINTS I wish I had known when I started my Real Estate career
- 05/09/07 05:58 PM
Here is a list of helpful hints that I think are helpful for new real estate agents: 1. As soon as you get your real estate license, immediately order your business cards so you can give all your friends, relatives and strangers your contact information. The sooner you notify everyone, the sooner you will acquire new business! 2. Don't assume all experienced agents know more about real estate law than you. 3. Keep all the names and phone numbers of your pre-licensing classmates. They can become a part of your extended network of real estate buddies and a great support team. 4. Take advantage of your … (10 comments)
It has come to my attention that some real estate agents are advertising that they've sold more homes than the average agent or 400 homes a year and other astronomical figures. My concern with this type of advertising is it doesn't disclose the fact that one agent didn't sell the home-but a team of agents and often an unlicensed staffer helped sell a home. I suppose from the marketing and advertising perspective this makes $$$ sense, but is it really honest to say that just one agent sold so many homes when in reality it was a team of real estate agents and assistants … (12 comments)
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