real estate best practices: The 5 Best Real Estate Cold Calling Tips - 04/20/20 11:09 AM
ow to make your job easier and more effective.
If you’re like most real estate agents, cold calling is one of your most dreaded tasks in any given day. It can be intimidating and uncomfortable, but with the right tools and guidelines you have the capability to turn this once-daunting job into a pleasant one that reaps great results.
1. Make it personal.
Arguably the worst mistake you can make when you hear the recipient of your phone call pick up the line on the other end, is start reading from a cookie-cutter script. Any consumer these days can sniff out a pre-written phone … (1 comments)

real estate best practices: Top 10 Things Every Agent Needs to Do for a Successful Business - 11/13/18 06:22 AM
Here are ten essential things every Agent needs to do to ensure they have a successful business. Enjoy!
1. Continue to provide value to past clientsThe relationship with a client shouldn’t end once the transaction is over. If you want to get referrals and repeat business, you need to continue to stay “top of mind” and provide value. One great way to do this is with your IXACT Contact’s professionally written and designed monthly e-Newsletter that can be sent out automatically each month.
2. Provide one-of-a-kind serviceDistinguish yourself by providing a truly top-notch service experience. This means going above and beyond the call of duty and … (4 comments)

real estate best practices: How to Execute a Real Estate Transaction with Excellence - 09/07/16 01:40 AM
On any given day, a real estate agent has a hundreds of tasks on the go. Between your listing presentations, open houses, contract drafts and phone calls, it can be easy to lose focus on the kind of service you’re offering your clients.
Do you put a lot of effort into being nice to your clients? Personable and friendly? That’s important, but being nice isn’t enough. A professional REALTOR has to be outstanding at their job, relentless about meeting deadlines, professional in communications, and knowledgeable about executing a transaction.
You’re assisting people with one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. You are the … (2 comments)

real estate best practices: 9 Do’s and Don’ts of Excellent Customer Service as a Realtor - 07/12/16 11:54 PM
On any given day, a real estate agent has a thousand tasks on the go.  Between your listing presentations, open houses, contract drafts and phone calls, it can be easy to lose focus on the kind of service you’re offering your clients.
Are you providing the best possible service to your real estate clients? Follow these 9 customer service do’s and don’ts for real estate agents and you’ll be swimming in client referrals in no time!
DO’s Be Prompt and Punctual
According to the National Association of Realtors, over 88% of buyers expect a response from their Realtor within an hour.  This statistic alone shows how critical a speedy … (2 comments)

real estate best practices: 5 Things a REALTOR Should Do Before Leaving the House Every Morning  - 07/11/16 06:24 AM
Do you spend your mornings battling the alarm clock, struggling to get the kids to school, and rummaging through the closet for something to wear? You’re not alone. Many of us are not necessarily “morning people.” But how a Realtor starts the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. 
 
You can feel better about your day when you start it out right. Complete them before you leave the house in the morning and set yourself up for success with these 5 simple tasks:
 
Make your bed. 
 
It’s surprising that something so simple can make such a … (34 comments)

real estate best practices: 4 Email Mistakes Real Estate Agents Should Avoid - 06/08/16 11:26 PM
Most real estate agents understand the need for effective email marketing, but some struggle with creating the right messages. Others make the mistake of saturating their audience with too many emails, which leads to opt-outs, spam flags and poor open rates. Here’s 4 common email marketing mistakes for real estate agents to avoid!
1. Sending messages that lack a purpose. Every story must have a plot, and every email must have a purpose. Rambling, vague email messages will annoy your audience and reflect poorly on your professionalism.
Solve this by organizing your lead database into specific categories of client types. Then, create an email campaign … (3 comments)

 
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