virtual assistant: 10 Ways to Impress an Appraiser
- 04/04/14 01:37 AM
The inspection contingency has been satisfied so the next step is to order the appraisal. Your Transaction Coordinator can prepare a packet of information for the Appraiser. This will help educate the Appraiser as to your listing's value. What to included: 1. Plats and surveys 2. Deeds for the property 3. HOA documents 4. Conditions Covenants & Regulations (CC&Rs) for the neighborhood 5. Floor plans & specifications 6. Information on the neighborhood i.e. parks , nearby amenities 7. Provide comparables of similar homes 8. Detailed list of upgrades with dates and cost 9. Remodel costs with before & after photos 10. Energy efficient green … (1 comments)
virtual assistant: 3 Tips on How to Use Pinterest Boards!
- 03/29/13 07:21 AM
Have you signed up for a Pinterest account? I know another social media site that is going to suck time out of your day. But you should be paying attention to this blistering hot new graphics based social media site. Why you ask, to help you grow and market your business. There are countless ways to put Pinterest to work in marketing your business and below are three suggestions to get you started: 1. Focus on your customers and clients – before you ever create a board consider what are their dreams, interests, goals, values, and ideals. Make your pins relevant to your … (4 comments)
virtual assistant: Why Use Facebook Ads
- 07/12/11 06:09 AM
According to www.checkfacebook.com there are over 700 million active Facebook users. An active user is someone who has been on the site in the past 30 days. Given the number of Facebook users more business are looking to Facebook to advertise their products and services. Facebook launched their advertising program on November 6th 2006 and Zuckerberg announced "For the last hundred years media has been pushed out to people, but now marketers are going to be a part of the conversation. And they're going to do this by using the social graph in the same way our users do," Facebook ads … (0 comments)
virtual assistant: Have You Taken The Plunge Into Social Media?
- 04/24/11 09:34 AM
Have you taken the plunge into social media or are you on the sidelines wondering if this is the best use of your time! "Social media" is defined by Wikipedia as "media for social interaction, using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques." In lay-men's terms, social media helps people connect online. In popular usage, the term "social media" typically refers to social networking and sharing sites, including the following: Blogs Forums Image/Photo-Sharing Sites Video - Sharing Sites Twitter My Space Facebook LinkedIn It has become the battle cry of the Internet revolution that businesses MUST be involved in social media to … (4 comments)
virtual assistant: The Power of To Do Lists!
- 04/09/11 02:04 PM
I recently read a book by, Henriette M. Klauser, Ph.D. "Write It Down, Make It Happen" in fact I passed it onto a friend who was going through a difficult time in her life. I encouraged her to write down the outcome she would like and how she envisioned her life should be. By writing down your goals and desires, you are much more likely to make those dreams a reality. Research shows that people who write down their goals are about twice as likely to achieve them as those who do not. And if you count those who write down … (4 comments)
virtual assistant: Hiring an Assistant is like trying to find “Mr. Right”
- 11/18/09 02:19 AM
Hiring an Assistant is like trying to find “Mr. Right” you have to kiss a few frogs to find Prince Charming. It’s lonely out there you tried it a few times, finding someone special but it never seemed to work out. So you keep working long hours and nothing ever seems to get done, you need another pair of hands, a partner to share the load. You look at other people they seem to cope without anyone, then there are the others, the one’s that have found that perfect partner, why oh why can’t it be me??? One day you are … (24 comments)
virtual assistant: Working with your Virtual Assistant to build a strong Business Plan
- 10/20/09 04:38 AM
Working with your Virtual Assistant to build a strong Business Plan. Establish Goals First you need to sit down with your Virtual Assistant and establish your goals for next year. What are your short, medium and long term goals that will need to be achieved in order for you to be successful?
Map Out Your Plan Together you will then write out your action plan for achieving these goals. This will provide you with the structure, organization and direction for your daily activities.
Follow The Plan This will require discipline which is where your Virtual Assistant becomes your Accountability … (15 comments)
virtual assistant: ARE YOU RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS LIKE A BUSINESS?
- 08/24/09 10:05 AM
Are you running your business like a business? If you were once in corporate America then you probably worked in a team environment. You had administrative support and a marketing department which allowed you to go out and meet clients to promote the companies services and products. This made you and the company successful as year on year the company grew and your sales target was met or surpassed. It was maybe one of the reasons you decided to go into real estate because you were a great salesperson and wanted to help people buy and sale real estate. So why … (19 comments)
virtual assistant: SO WHY IS GOOD FOLLOW UP HARD TO FIND?
- 08/10/09 12:53 PM
So why is good follow up hard to find? How many times have you met someone and have meant to follow up with them, but for one reason or another the days go by and you have not been in contact. Weeks go by and then you feel that too much time has lapsed for them to even remember you. Do not fear you are not alone. Only a small percentage of people actually follow up, so if you want to stand out just send a quick note and you will be miles ahead of the crowd. Here's some ways to … (19 comments)
virtual assistant: DO YOU KNOW YOUR NUMBERS?
- 07/02/09 01:42 AM
Buyers and sellers want to work with agents who they believe are knowledgeable and who can show they are successful. A great way to demonstrate to potential customers that you are that agent is to keep track of your success rate. Agents will quote the market averages for their area but how many know what their numbers are? A great question to ask the seller if you are in competition for the listing is does the other agent know their own personal statistics. You need to track: Average Time on Market for Your Listings Ratio of Sales Price to List Price … (12 comments)
virtual assistant: THANK YOU EVERYONE ON ACTIVERAIN
- 06/29/09 02:28 AM
I just wanted to say thank you for making my fifth blog "Are You Farming Your Past Clients?" a featured post. I must admit that I was nervous about blogging wondering how my views would be received. I need not have worried everyone has been so friendly and helpful. My goal in writing my blog is to give information that can be used to help you build and grow your business. I am still searching in the dark a bit to see what is going to be of interest, so if anyone has any suggestions then please feel free to leave a comment. Again, thank … (9 comments)
virtual assistant: ARE YOU USING SCATTERGUN MARKETING?
- 06/26/09 08:29 AM
I am sure some of you have heard of "reverse target marketing"! If not then read on: In reverse target marketing we start with your listing and then we work in reverse to find a buyer. For instance: You have just taken a new listing. It is a one bedroom condo in the middle of the city, or a five bedroom four bath house in the suburbs or a farmhouse with 30 acres. So how will we find a Buyer? First we sit down and write the profile for the perfect buyer for your listing. I know that some of you … (7 comments)
virtual assistant: WHAT IS THE ETIQUETTE FOR SOCIAL NETWORKING?
- 06/20/09 07:45 AM
Having been brought up to know that one does not speak with your mouth full, always say yes please and no thank you and don't stare! I am now wondering what are the rules for Business Social Networking. There are more and more online communities, ActiveRain, Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook to mention but a few. We all want to promote our business but what are the rules? Well here are my thoughts: Introduce yourself first and do not assume everyone wants to be your friend. If they decline don't take it personally, just know that we cannot be friends with everyone. … (14 comments)
virtual assistant: WHAT IS IN YOUR DATABASE DIAMONDS OR DUDS?
- 06/19/09 02:42 AM
One of the most important elements of any business is their database. It is through a great database that businesses are built. So what is a database? A database is a system that can be either stored on your computer or indexed manually. It allows you to organize and collect data and facts. It helps you find information faster, reorganize it easier and make changes as life changes. Having a large database can sometimes be confusing but the trick is to put the information in order. So how do we organize our database to harvest the most from it? Clients - … (3 comments)
virtual assistant: MY RULES FOR DELIVERING GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!
- 06/18/09 05:31 AM
Great Customer Service is where it all starts and ends! With all the competition and technology that is available today Agents have to work harder and spend more to attract clients. As with my last blog "Are You Farming Your Past Clients?" it is more cost effective to receive referrals and repeat business than to attract new customers. Savvy Agents know that if they provide great customer service this will give them the edge over their competitors and their business will flourish even in a down market. These are the rules that I apply to my own business for online Real Estate … (13 comments)
virtual assistant: ARE YOU FARMING YOUR PAST CLIENTS?
- 06/16/09 06:11 AM
One of the great resources for building your business is past clients. It is amazing how many agents do not keep in contact with the people that used their services and enjoyed the experience. According to the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 43 percent of buyers and 41 percent of sellers found their sales associate through a referral from a friend or relative. Market research has also shown that it costs more to get a new customer than it does to keep an old one. They are sold on your service and expertise. These people already know you, like … (37 comments)
virtual assistant: DO YOU KEEP TRACK OF YOUR ROI?
- 06/15/09 03:28 AM
Do you know how many leads your marketing dollars produced? It is a bit like throwing spaghetti at the wall, not all of it will stick!!!! One of the ways you can keep track of what is working is a very simple spreadsheet: Your Virtual Assistant can set this up and keep track of the information so that you will always know the numbers and where your dollars are working. This is just one of the forms that your online Real Estate Assistant can produce to keep your business on track. Remember your online Real Estate Assistant is an important member … (10 comments)
virtual assistant: HAVE YOU SEEN THE LAST FIGURES FROM TRULIA?
- 06/11/09 03:03 AM
According to Trulia "nearly 1 in 4 homes currently for sale have had their price cut at least once - for a shocking total of $27.4 billion off original list prices (that's more than the GDP of El Salvador)! So what does that mean for Joe Home-buyer? It means he (and you) can probably get a great house for a much lower price than one might expect with just a little research and negotiation." Here are the numbers that Trulia have just issued: Remember your online Real Estate Assistant is an important member of your Team! Sharon Source: Trulia 6/11/2009 … (10 comments)
One of the great resources for building your business is a well written testimonial from a satisfied client. When searching for an Agent both buyers and sellers are looking for confirmation that this agent has the expertise to help them and are trustworthy. Being endorsed by past clients is a great way to build your credibility. Here is a suggestion on how you can use a happy customer to build your business: After the transaction has closed use your Virtual Assistant to conduct a "Satisfaction Survey". This should be done over the phone with a predetermined set of questions … (13 comments)
virtual assistant: Are you spending too much time in business support and not enough time in business development?
- 06/03/09 06:49 AM
Are you spending too much time in business support and not enough time in business development? I was reading a recent post by Gary Woltal regarding the question "To Have An Assistant, Or Not Have An Assistant, That is the Question". After reading the comments posted by my ActiveRain colleagues it seemed that there are a number of agents that realize they need help but were reluctant to hand over control. Others felt that their business although good at the moment could change at anytime due to the current economy, others have just had bad experiences. Below is a check list of things … (4 comments)
The inspection contingency has been satisfied so the next step is to order the appraisal.
;)
;)
