housevalues: New name, same great company
- 11/06/08 08:16 AM
I want to take a moment to share some exciting news with you. Over the past decade, HouseValues has established itself as the leading marketing partner to the real estate industry by staying focused on our customers: real estate professionals who are committed to growing their business. This week we will announce that we are changing our company name from HouseValues to Market Leader; a name that we believe better reflects our customers, and what they aspire to be. HouseValues was the name of our first product, and a name that served us well. However, as we embark on our second … (1 comments)
housevalues: Free MasterMind Call- Newbie Tech-Savvy Agent Doubles Income
- 06/10/08 03:42 AM
HouseValues is offering the ActiveRain community a free one hour MasterMind Call. Dial into to this teleconference (no need to be at your computer) to hear what Angelique Bedel of Memphis, TN, is doing to double her income. We'll get the inside scoop on how Angelique has hit the accelerator on her business with a powerful combination of simple technology and astonishing service for her clients and prospects. You'll discover how to cash in on programs for first-time buyers and a proven method to get phone numbers from your Internet leads. What you can expect to learn: How to organize a successful … (0 comments)
housevalues: 7 Habits to Maximize your Phone Power- Review
- 05/10/08 03:53 AM
The recent MasterMind Call with Mike Brooks, aka "Mr. Inside Sales" gave agent's tools to be more confident and productive using the phone. You see, Mike is an expert in helping agents turn their phones into powerful marketing machines. He shared 7 habits to maximize your phone power. I'll list them here and if anyone wants more details on these points I'll be happy to elaborate. Record yourself. How can you improve if you don't know what you sound like? Trust me, if you're not recording yourself you DON'T know. Use prepared scripts and outlines. Get over your distaste for scripts- … (7 comments)
housevalues: Special Offer, Free Teleclass
- 04/24/08 11:43 AM
I want to extend a special invitation to the ActiveRain community to attend the next HouseValues MasterMind Call. Here's the information about the call. I think everyone could learn at least one technique to improve phone skills. Mike Brooks is tops in the field. Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 1st. 7 Habits to Maximize Your Phone Power.Known as "Mr. Inside Sales" Mike Brooks brings over 20 years of inside sales closing experience for you to be more confident and productive using the phone. He is author of "From Cold to Close: How to Double Your Income Selling Over the Phone". Mike will explain: 5 … (0 comments)
housevalues: AgentCEO Part 3. Budgeting
- 04/07/08 03:37 PM
Budgeting is essential, because you are in business to make a profit. Many agents do not even know how much they have made year to date, much less how much they have spent! Whenever I'm interviewing a super star agent for the HouseValues MasterMind Call series they always know their key numbers. You need to know how much you have coming in-and plan for it-and how much you will be spending. You should be able to evaluate what sort of return on the dollar (ROI) you are getting for your advertising/marketing spending. Establishing a household budget may be a good starting place. … (2 comments)
housevalues: Agent CEO #2- Business Plan (template included here)
- 03/26/08 01:02 PM
Top producing agents know they need to treat real estate like a business. They develop a business plan and implement their plan throughout the year. When you create a business plan, one of the most important things you will be doing is planning ways to generate leads. Agents generally plan marketing and advertising campaigns. Some of their efforts are focused on building their image and name recognition. The most important aspect of marketing should be lead generation. Without enough prospects, you cannot and will not reach your financial goals. Without a plan, even extraordinary people find it difficult to achieve ordinary results with … (12 comments)
housevalues: Today's the BIG DAY!
- 03/01/08 04:25 AM
Today my wife, Debra Gravelle, sits for her real estate exam. She has been studying for about a month using the Rockwell online course which she has found to be very thorough and easy to follow. I am going to attempt to chronicle the day in the life of an agent wanna-be. First you should have a little background. Debra worked for HouseValues for over 6 years. In the company's early days she was their #1 Account Executive, three years running. Then they promoted her to a Team Lead position where she led on of the top producing teams. Last year she left … (4 comments)
housevalues: House warming parties on steroids
- 02/19/08 01:14 PM
Here is a very creative prospecting idea that came from an agent on one of the HouseValues Group Coaching Calls. Lot's of great ideas get exchanged there. Here's what the coach sent over... "An agent was receiving quite a few referrals from one of her past clients. As a thank you she went in with her lender and loan officer to offer to catered party for the client, his friends, and co-workers. He agreed, gave her a list of invitees, and they threw him a party. At the party they offered to send CMAs and listings to the attendees collecting prospects that … (3 comments)
housevalues: Valentine's Day Virus Warning
- 02/13/08 11:59 AM
I didn't want this to be my first blog on AR but thought this more urgent and important. This notice just sent to all HouseValues employees: Valentine's Day Virus Warning There has been recent information regarding a virus that is targeting Valentine's day for release and we should be on the lookout for increased virus-related activity. This specific virus is expected to arrive in the form of an email, but instant messenger programs may also be leveraged to expand the infection of this virus. The general topic of the email is expected to contain "Valentine's Greetings", and could originate from somebody that you … (6 comments)
I want to take a moment to share some exciting news with you. Over the past decade, HouseValues has established itself as the leading marketing partner to the real estate industry by staying focused on our customers: real estate professionals who are committed to growing their business. This week we will announce that we are changing our company name from HouseValues to Market Leader; a name that we believe better reflects our customers, and what they aspire to be.
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