Each week, I look for inspiration in all kinds of places—conversations with agents, things I see online, and yes, even emails I get in my inbox. One of my favorite regular reads is the weekly email from Michael Montgomery over at Rev Real Estate School (https://www.revrealestateschool.com). His practical, no-nonsense approach to agent life always seems…
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Have you ever heard a buyer say, “There’s nothing out there!” despite knowing there are plenty of homes on the market? The truth is, if a buyer can’t find a home, it’s not the homes, inventory levels, or prices—it’s their expectations. Think about this: successful buyers aren’t magically discovering hidden listings. They’re just better at…
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My youngest grandson recently obtained his California Real Estate License! Since he isn’t financially able to become an agent right now, he placed his license with one of the many referral companies at my suggestion. What I want him to do now in preparation for his new career is to learn how to generate business…
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As a real estate professional, I hope that you are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve and improve your business strategies. These days, AI is not just a buzzword—it’s a game-changer. Let’s dive into some of the latest AI innovations that are transforming the real estate landscape. I poked around some…
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Recent developments in the business have sparked a lively discussion among major players. Rocket Mortgage’s announcement that it will be purchasing RedFin has brokerages and agents buzzing. James Dwiggins, C0-CEO of Nexthome, certainly sees this as a tipping point, citing Rocket’s potential to reduce transaction fees and reset consumer expectations, a direct challenge to traditional…
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Come on, when you got your real estate license, did you think you’d be working for free? I mean, you got into this career to make some money, not to give away your services like candy at Halloween, right? But let me let you in on a secret little tip that top agents understand: working…
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For this post, I teamed up with Grok, an advanced AI research tool, to dig into the top trends and strategies for real estate agents in March 2025. Grok was instrumental in both researching the latest insights and helping me craft a standout list just for you. To give you a peek behind the scenes,…
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Starting out in real estate can be daunting, especially when it comes to generating leads quickly. To help new agents hit the ground running, here’s a detailed blog article outlining the top 10 fastest lead generation strategies ranked by speed, cost, and difficulty. Even if you’re a seasoned agent, let’s be honest—sometimes chasing leads can…
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So many AI tools are available today that it is becoming hard to keep up! Today, I used Perplexity.ai to research how to generate listing leads. What follows is the prompt that I used, along with its results. I have not edited the results since I want you to see what it can do. First,…
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Lead generation is the lifeblood of any successful real estate business, but it’s also one of the biggest challenges. Too many agents assume they need deep pockets to generate leads, relying on expensive ads, paid lists, or flashy marketing campaigns. Others expect leads to roll in effortlessly and get frustrated when that doesn’t happen. The…
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