real estate tips: The Four Pillars of Time Management
- 07/05/17 09:50 AM
Have you ever struggled to successfully navigate a work/life balance or keep up with managing the day-to-day of selling real estate? You’ll hear some people say time management is an oxymoron. And…it is. You can’t manage time. What you can do is manage your activities so you get the most out of the time you have. But, since time management is the accepted term, let’s assume just for today that time management and activities management are one-and-the-same. Here are the four pillars of time management. Use them to get control of your schedule and make the most of your activities. Pillar #1 – Goal Setting Setting both … (0 comments)
real estate tips: How to Get Referrals Using Email Marketing
- 06/13/17 02:47 PM
There’s a rumor going around email marketing is dead. That overwhelmed inboxes and pesky spam filters make it impossible to capture people’s attention. Don’t believe the rumor. Email marketing is still one of the best ways to nurture relationships and get referrals. In fact, the Direct Marketing Association reports email returns $38 for every $1 spent. And while social media gets a lot of the attention, people are five times more likely to see a message sent via email than a message posted on Facebook. If you aren’t taking advantage of email marketing, or if you’d like to improve your existing results, here’s how to … (2 comments)
real estate tips: Hands-Only CPR
- 06/09/17 04:34 PM
Most of the time in Chandler we hear about CPR with alternating mouth-to-mouth breaths due to the number of drownings (or near drownings) due to the number of swimming pools we have in Arizona. Swimming pool safety can be a big issue, especially with smaller children. However, this is something that people should be aware of since you'll never know when you come across someone who may need your help. Hands-only CPR can save lives. The American Heart Association states that "Almost 90% of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac … (1 comments)
real estate tips: The 5 Most Common Team-Building Mistakes
- 06/05/17 11:38 AM
Do you have a team? Or, have you considered building a team? If you subscribe to Inman News, read RisMedia’s articles, or follow Realtor Mag’s daily news, you know teams are a hot topic. And while plenty of articles focus on the advantages or disadvantages of teams, few cover team-building itself. Whether you have a team now or are considering building a team in the future, here are five common mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Mistake #1 – Failing to Hire an Assistant First Failing to hire an assistant first is like showing up to a listing appointment with no CMA or presentation materials. Just … (1 comments)
real estate tips: Got Email Overload?
- 05/22/17 10:31 AM
Do you struggle to keep up with the flow of emails entering your inbox? If so, I have the perfect article for you: Got Email Overload? 14 Email Management Tools for Organizing Your Inbox And yes, I realize the irony of emailing you an article about email overload J Seriously though, email overload is less about the volume of messages you receive than it is about the way you manage those incoming messages. Consider using one or more of the tools listed in the article to help automate your email management. I hope you find it useful! P.S. We have 9 active buyers looking to buy … (2 comments)
real estate tips: The 5 Best Questions to Ask in Listing Appointments
- 05/22/17 09:54 AM
Did you know the quality of the questions you ask in a listing appointment impacts whether you get the listing at the price and commission rate you want? Listing appointments are sales presentations. And in sales presentations, the more you know about potential customers’ wants and needs, the better your odds of success. Here are the five best questions you can ask sellers during a listing appointment to get them to tell you what they want and need. Question #1 - Why did you choose now to sell your house? You want to know why sellers are choosing to sell. But, more than that, you … (2 comments)
real estate tips: Pre-Listing Packets: Use Them to Win More Listings
- 05/09/17 12:00 PM
Pre-listing packets are one of the most overlooked marketing tools available to agents. Yet, a compelling pre-listing packet can all but guarantee you win every listing.In case you aren’t familiar with pre-listing packets, they’re marketing materials and information you send to sellers before going on listing appointments (more on what to send in a bit).There are two main benefits to using the packets.First, they allow you to wow sellers before you ever step foot in their door. Sellers excited to meet with you are less likely to haggle over commission or hire another agent before giving you the chance to make … (0 comments)
real estate tips: 15 Great Tips for First Time Buyers
- 12/06/13 12:44 PM
Buying your first home can be a daunting experience. To combat this, we’ve prepared a list of 15 tips to help you get started on your path to home ownership! 1. Write out your wish list on a piece of paper. This way, you’ll know what your expectations are! 2. There isn’t any such thing as a perfect house, but there will be a home that is perfect for you. 3. Make a budget of how much you would be comfortable spending each month for your mortgage. 4. Speak to a lender and get pre-approved for a mortgage. 5. When trying … (0 comments)
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