realtor: 6 Tips to help you become a successful real estate agent
- 11/12/15 02:45 AM
You may be starting out your real estate career as a Rookie Realtor or you may have been a real estate agent for a few years, but have yet to figure out what it takes to succeed in the competitive real estate industry.
For that reason, we have compiled 6 tips to help you become a successful real estate agent:
1. Write down your goals. Creating goals and writing them down is essential to your success, not just in real estate but also in everything you do in life.
In fact, it has been statistically proven in over 100 studies that: “people who explicitly … (5 comments)
realtor: Realtors avoid a common time management mistake
- 11/08/15 11:32 PM
Most books on time management teach us to focus only on activities that are important or urgent. This is the so-called “ABC priority approach” where you focus on the ‘A’ priorities first, then the ‘B’s, and finally the ‘C’s. The ‘C’ list often includes little things, such as making a file folder to hold new client paperwork, or calling to book a follow-up dental appointment. You know – the activities that can wait until later. The problem is, “later” never comes. And all your little tasks begin to pile up. Fast. It’s very difficult to focus on the important things you … (3 comments)
realtor: Real Estate Tips for success by a top performing agent
- 11/04/15 06:11 AM
In an effort to help real estate agents achieve the highest level of professional success, we interviewed top performing agent, Bill Parnaby, and asked him to share with us his marketing tips. Here is the interview: Please tell us a little bit about yourself, including your years of real estate experience, your education background, and where you practice real estate. Education: Undergrad in Biology and Physical Education from Wilfred Laurier University. Experience: Over 25 years in real estate. Practice: In the town of Caledon, just North of Toronto. What were your challenges before turning to Morris Real Estate Marketing Group? I have been with Morris Real Estate Marketing Group … (0 comments)
Staging is not the band-aid or fix for every property. Don’t misunderstand, condition is important when you’re selling your home or an investment property. Price is always king, but you have to throw location and condition into the mix. I received a call from an investor who was having trouble selling a home they had recently purchased and rehabbed. Most everything was updated,fresh paint, repairs and made move-in-ready.
These investors had been in the business for more … (2 comments)
realtor: The Best Direct Mail Newsletter Content Topics
- 11/02/15 03:33 AM
We are very happy to announce that this week's blog post was originally published by INMAN, see original post by clicking here. Realtors you may be wondering, why send direct mail to past clients? They’ve already done business with me, I’m sure they’ll do business with me again. Right? Not necessarily. Sending direct mail newsletters to past clients is a great way to ensure you stay top of mind. If a person gets a piece of direct mail with your name on it, they’ll be instantly reminded of the exceptional service you provided them and will be more likely to think of you when they need … (1 comments)
realtor: Does it ever make sense to try to hang onto a listing when the seller wants out?
- 10/27/15 06:54 AM
This is a great post and had to re-blog. Today, Karen Fiddler wrote a great post about what some sellers in her community had to do to get out of a listing agreement. And this probably happens more often than we like to think about. In this case, the previous listing agent had done something clearly bad and wrong, but his broker backed him up. The seller was angry and wanted out of the listing agreement prior to the expiration date, and the broker clung to the agreement for dear life, refusing to sign a release until the local Board got … (4 comments)
realtor: Drive Traffic to your real estate Facebook Page
- 10/21/15 07:03 AM
I just posted a blog post on How to Drive traffic to your real estate Facebook page and I thought to share it with everyone on this group: http://activerain.com/blogsview/4768580/how-to-drive-traffic-to-your-real-estate-facebook-page … (2 comments)
realtor: How to Drive traffic to your Real Estate Facebook page
- 10/21/15 06:29 AM
Back in the summer we had a feature blog post on the Morris Real Estate Marketing blog on how to drive traffic to your real estate Facebook page, and I thought it would be useful to the Active Rain community as well. The importance of building a strong social media presence is widely acknowledged within the marketing and customer service community, and for many, the social network that can drive the most traffic, is Facebook. With 1.39 billion users logging on each month, Facebook is currently the most popular social network (if it were a country, it would be the most popular nation on … (9 comments)
realtor: Social Media Tip 2 - Using Viral Content Buzz to get more shares
- 10/21/15 04:17 AM
Social Media can seem daunting but this is a very simple tip: simply put share content from other blogs so they will share yours! Now who would like to guest blog on our Morris Real Estate Marketing Blog? http://www.morrismarketinggroup.com/blog/
If you are interested sessage me on Active Rain. Here is my 2nd post for Bob Stewart's Crowdsourcing on social media. This is not for points...it's just to help the community.
I originally learned about Viral Content Buzz from Bill Gassett. It is VERY simple to use, fast and it's FREE. I had this on my "to do" list for at least 6 months, … (0 comments)
realtor: 5 benefits of The Referral Marketing System
- 10/20/15 08:45 AM
In last week’s blog post we wrote about the benefits of The Referral Marketing System. If you are still unsure as to why you should start your Free* trial today, we have compiled an additional 5 reasons to help you better understand why signing-up to The Referral Marketing System is the best business decision you will make: 1. Includes the best Real Estate CRM A key differentiating benefit of The Referral Marketing System is that it includes the best real estate specific CRM, IXACT Contact, which allows you to easily and quickly get organized and tailor your message to your past clients and … (0 comments)
realtor: The Psychology of the Low-Ball Offer in 2015
- 10/19/15 06:30 AM
This post offers some great advice on what not to do when you make an offer. Great tips for home buyers. Low-ball offers are nothing new in real estate. Buyers and sellers have probably done this dance since the dawn of time. As a buyer in 2015, you need to be aware of some things that you are communicating to the seller with your low-ball offer: 1. I'm a first time buyer and I don't know what I'm doing.
2. I wanted to buy a house in 2009 but I didn't have any money then. I'm hoping that you are … (2 comments)
realtor: 5 Types of Pages You Need on Your REALTOR Website
- 10/19/15 02:28 AM
This is a great post on the pages you need on your real estate website. The Referral Marketing System includes free mobile websites, contact us today to find out more: http://www.morrismarketinggroup.com/the-referral-marketing-system/special-offer/ Having a website is one thing, but having an effective website is another. One aspect that can make or break your REALTOR® website is the content on its pages. Providing valuable information – information your audience is looking for – is crucial if you want them to become leads and clients. That’s why it’s so important to have the right types of pages and content on your Realtor website. When creating your real estate … (2 comments)
realtor: Five Must-Have Items Every Good Listing Agent Should Carry
- 10/16/15 06:49 AM
Five Must-Have Items Every Good Listing Agent Should Carry. The other day I was reminded why carrying around certain items that stay tucked away neatly in the back of my crossover is such a great idea. I thought I would take an inventory and see what five items back there I truly needed on a constant basis. 1) A steel mallet. Yes, I hammer my own signs in the ground and if you do to you know how handy the mighty mallet truly is. Plus, if the office printer isn't working properly, you can always use the mallet to threaten said infuriating electronic … (3 comments)
realtor: 9 Reasons why your house hasn't sold!
- 10/16/15 06:46 AM
Do you have any other reasons to add? I started this series in August of 2009, back then I published a post called 6 Reasons why your house won't sell. It garnered an unbelievable (at least unbelievable for ME) 188 comments, after being viewed 10,888 times, and having 10,101 people "click" on it and presumably, that means that 1.8% of the people who viewed the post, decided to leave a comment behind. It was also "reblogged" by an astonishing 47 Rainers to share with their readers. Soon after posting, a local Chicago Realtor publication contacted me, having found the article on … (3 comments)
realtor: 4 Benefits of The Referral Marketing System
- 10/12/15 01:53 AM
You a real estate agent evaluating your marketing options and wonder to yourself, 'Why should I sign-up for The Referral Marketing System versus all the options offered in this crowded marketplace?' To help you with your decision making process, we have compiled a two part blog series outlining the 8 benefits of The Referral Marketing System. Here is Part One outlining 4 benefits of The Referral Marketing System: 1. It’s a system that will maximize your productivity and positively contribute to your bottom line. If you look at what successful real estate agents have in common you will notice it all comes down to one thing: they … (2 comments)
realtor: Why do Realtors not reach their goals?
- 10/06/15 07:11 AM
Most real estate agents run around being and feeling busy but miss their goals because of two main reasons: They do not keep tabs on their numbers. They do not stick close to their highest priority (and revenue generating) activities. Realtors, make this the year you far surpass your goals and expectations by identifying them and consistently tracking and analyzing your numbers. It’s a little like working a mathematical equation backwards. How can real estate agents become successful you ask? Get out a notebook or piece of paper. Now, start with your goal: How much do you want to make this year? Write … (5 comments)
realtor: Ask an Ambassador: How Do I Avoid Rookie First Blog Post Mistakes?
- 10/01/15 07:47 AM
Very helpful blogging tips for realtors or anyone who is new to blogging. Please share in the comments any other helpful first tip blogger tips you may have. Also, if you are new to real estate or know someone who is Contact Us today to find out more about our Rookie Realtor Offer, which is free for 6 months and includes a free website as well.
Part of what I do as an Ambassador is to check out the newbie bloggers here on ActiveRain, looking for possibilities for a weekly post that I write each Sunday. Some of the first posts are just terrific. Others, … (5 comments)
realtor: Learn A Real Estate Lesson From A NYC Diamond Merchant
- 10/01/15 07:38 AM
Can a home appraisal shine like a diamond? Our Repeat and Referral Marketing System can certainly help you shine a diamond! Contact us today and ask how you can get the first month free along with a free website: http://www.morrismarketinggroup.com/the-referral-marketing-system/special-offer/ If there is one practice that confounds both homebuyers and sellers alike it's the fact that the majority of real estate transactions close at the mercy of an appraisal conducted for a purpose that most consumers do not consider. Understanding these differences will save you money when it comes to buying or selling a home, and it will help you appreciate the need and value … (0 comments)
realtor: To do or not to do...
- 10/01/15 07:27 AM
Realtors are you practising active listening? With the recent post about client managment systems, I decided to write about what I do when I meet a client for a listing appointment. First of all I listen...I think the most important rule of any real estate preofessional is to tune in to the client and tune out all other distractions until the client feels they have been heard. How does one know they have been heard? Do you re-phrase the comments or questions of your client mentions while speaking to them? Do you ask open ended questions like the 5 W's … (4 comments)
realtor: Referral Marketing System now offers free mobile websites
- 09/29/15 09:27 AM
The Referral Marketing System, offered by Morris Real Estate Marketing Group, now includes free mobile friendly REALTOR® Websites in addition to the existing contact management, email marketing, direct mail, social media marketing, and idea hotline product offerings. With the launch of Agent Websites, The Referral Marketing System, now offers one of the most powerful and complete real estate marketing solutions. Referral Marketing System clients will gain access to 16 pages of high quality written content. Agents are able to customize the website’s look and content, including page layouts, colors, banner images, and embedded video. Each real estate website will also reflect the REALTORS® personal … (0 comments)
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