Have you ever noticed that when a home comes on the market in an area that has seen much activity that another listing in that area pops up fairly soon? I sure have. And that got me to thinking about a prospecting method that I used to use back in the old days. It’s called…
When I started in real estate in 1986 I struggled to find a way to find clients to work with. I tried so many ways to reach people that I was pretty much the joke in the office. I felt like the hamster in the wheel. But, one of the things that I tried…
According to REALTOR® magazine “prospecting is the lifeblood of any successful real estate career. It’s that simple. The more people you come in contact with, the more listing and sales you can achieve. All it takes is a plan and some persistence.” To help you achieve that plan they offer the Prospecting Tool Kit at:…
A wise man once told me that if you have to swallow a frog, do it first thing in the morning. That way the rest of your day will be a cake walk! He, of course, was referring to have to do a task that you don’t want to do. Prospecting is one of those…
In today’s fast-paced real estate market, technology isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. As someone who has been in the real estate industry for over 37 years and has worn multiple hats—from Sales Manager to IT Director—I can’t stress enough the importance of leveraging technology to streamline your business. Whether you’re a seasoned agent…
When I started in real estate sales in June of 1986, one of the many pieces of advice I received was, “You have to list to last.” According to the old salts, you had to concentrate on obtaining listings to build a sustainable business. I eventually realized that this was solid advice and pivoted from…
Please note this blog post was largely created with the ChatGPT4, Plus version. I had the pleasure of working with an experienced new home sales agent just starting her career as a residential resale agent. Although there are many differences between the two models of real estate sales, the biggest one, in my opinion, is…
Starting today, Sunday, July 16, 2023, we have 168 days left in 2023. We are currently in Week number 28 of the year. Let me ask you this, what are you going to do in the 168 days that are left this year? I’m asking because if the previous 197 days (and 27+ weeks) haven’t…
Are you integrating ChatGPT into your business yet? If you haven’t, it’s time to ask yourself why not? In this article, I’ll explore some ideal uses for ChatGPT in the real estate industry, citing real-life examples from agents already leveraging it in their practices. As a bonus, I’ll provide an opportunity for you to acquire…
I got to thinking about where consumers go to find information about homes that are for sale and came up with the usual suspects: zillow, Realtor.com, trulia and sites like Redfin. If you take zillow out of the equation, Realtor.com is the top choice that isn’t zillow. So, since you are a REALTOR®, you are…
