real estate success: 7 Real Estate Podcasts You Should Be Listening To - 08/14/15 05:22 AM
Editor's note: Originally published May 2015, updated August 2015 for accuracy and relevance.
 
I think we can all agree that sometimes when you hop in the car, you need to blare your favorite jams and rock out. But if you're looking for a more thought-provoking drive, listen to a podcast. There are several free real estate podcasts that provide fantastic business advice that will get your wheels turning. Tune in to expand your mind and grow your business.
 
Here are 7 of our favorite real estate podcasts:
 
Real Estate Uncut
Learn about top performing real estate agents, outstanding mentors and greats leaders with Real … (25 comments)

real estate success: Real Estate Branding in 5 Simple Steps - 07/29/15 08:52 AM
A great brand does two important things:
 
Helps potential clients identify you Allows you to stand out from your competition Real estate branding is not something you’re trained on when you study to become an agent – but it should be. Effective personal branding is critical to being successful in today’s competitive marketplace.
 
This 5 step personal branding exercise will walk you through the process of developing an effective brand.
 
Research
Check out local competition and identify what other agents and brokerages are doing that you like or don’t like. Evaluating what’s already out there will help you determine where to start in … (3 comments)

real estate success: An Honest Real Estate Agent Job Description - 07/28/15 08:25 AM
Wanted: Ambitious Self-Starters Looking For Demanding Yet Rewarding Career
 
Real Estate Agent Job Description:
Seeking ambitious and outgoing jack or jill of all trades to serve as a real estate agent. Must be prepared to jump into an unyielding, volatile career that changes daily. Must be comfortable with constant industry guideline shifts, prepared to help people make the largest financial decision of their lives and ready to deal with all types of people.
 
Details:
Base pay: $0 Commission range: $0 - $10 million, contingent on performance Must pay to take test before a resume will be considered  
Qualifications (required):
Strong ability to act as … (7 comments)

real estate success: LinkedIn for Real Estate Pros: 5 Success Tips - 07/28/15 03:53 AM

If you're not actively using LinkedIn for real estate marketing, you're missing out on tons of opportunities to make powerful connections and generate new leads. But how do you effectively leverage the platform to promote yourself? Incorporate these five neat tricks for best results!
 
5 LinkedIn Success Tips for Real Estate Pros:
 
Set up a vanity URL:
Add your name and / or title to your LinkedIn URL to help people find you more easily. For best results, use the same URL string you've incorporated into other sites. Your vanity URL will look something like this: www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschweppe.
Take advantage of better SEO ranking … (11 comments)

real estate success: Psychology of Real Estate Success - 07/28/15 03:34 AM

There are a lot of factors that dictate whether or not you're cut out to be successful in real estate. Many articles focus on tangible things - like how connected you are in your community: your sphere of influence. Very few take a deep dive into what psychological factors will assist or deter you in becoming a successful real estate professional. Today, we're going to take an in-depth look at what truly drives real estate success from the inside out.
 
Real Estate Success - Psychology Must-Haves:
 
You must be fiercely independent:
In real estate, you will be required to manage things on … (8 comments)

real estate success: The Five C's of Effective Real Estate Marketing - 07/22/15 08:47 AM
There is no secret recipe or magic bullet to real estate success. Building a successful business from the ground up takes drive, ambition and most importantly - time. You need goals and must be motivated to achieve them. Once you’ve established your commitment to these goals, you need to establish an effective marketing plan to help you get there.            
Whether you’re new to the industry or whether you’ve been in the field for a few years and are looking to accelerate your results – incorporate the following “5 C’s of Real Estate Marketing” to accelerate your journey … (5 comments)

real estate success: 7 Steps to Generate More Real Estate Business: Tom Ferry Cliff Notes - 07/22/15 03:27 AM

Tom Ferry is one of the most well known real estate success coaches in the country - and luckily for us, he frequently broadcasts free, practical advice for real estate pros in his video blog. Recently, Tom tackled the always challenging issue of how to consistently build, nurture and convert real estate leads to support a thriving business. Below are the cliff notes from his show - Episode 25 - titled "7 Steps to Generate More Real Estate Business". During his show, Tom shared insider tips on how to go about building a scalable, sustainable, healthy real estate business. Let's check … (3 comments)

real estate success: Real Estate Motivation: 11 Success Mantras for Agents & Brokers - 07/15/15 09:05 AM

Success relies on two main things - a great business strategy and a strong drive to succeed. If you're missing one or the other, you will struggle. That said, sometimes a rough day, week or even month can drag you down and do a real number on your positive mindset (and your bottom line).
 
If you're feeling discouraged or burnt out - it's time to do a priority check and think about all the things you have to be grateful for. A focused verbal affirmation spoken aloud (also known as a mantra) can help you re-evaluate your situation and can also have … (5 comments)

real estate success: 7 Traits of Highly Successful Mortgage Brokers - 06/25/15 03:09 AM

Finding a great mortgage broker is one of the most critical steps for buyers looking to purchase a new home. Unfortunately, it can be hard for buyers to detect whether the lender they are working with is good or bad pick until they've gotten to a point where it's hard to turn back. That's why you need to build trust and establish credibility early on, so that clients feel comfortable with you from the beginning of the process. So what can you, as a mortgage broker, do to reassure your clients that you're a safe bet?
 
Follow these 7 Mortgage Broker success … (0 comments)

 
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