Jerry Kidd, GRI, CRS, CRB SRES, ePRO a 38 year veteran of the real estate industry, has listed and sold houses, managed real estate offices, been the IT Director for a major Northern California real estate company as well as being the Training Director for yet another major Northern California real estate company . Jerry earned his GRI early in his real estate career and then went on to earn his CRS and CRB setting the tone for a career-long focus on the importance of continuing education. Along the way, Jerry has earned three Microsoft certifications, MCP, MCP+I and MCSE, as well as one from Cisco, CCNA. Rounding out his list of technology certifications are two from COMPTIA, an A+ and a Network+, as well as the ePRO from NAR. Jerry is currently a California State Certified Instructor for the SRES and GRI programs, presenting courses on working with seniors, listing techniques, technology and advanced technology applications. Jerry is also a NAR Certified ePRO Trainer, zipForms Certified Trainer and a DocuSign Certified Trainer.

Jerry Kidd

Revolutionize Your Real Estate Approach with AI-Driven Techniques

Staying ahead means embracing the latest technological advances in today’s fast-paced real estate landscape. Today I want to dive into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various aspects of real estate, from enhancing customer relationships to revolutionizing property management.  Discover how AI-driven strategies are futuristic concepts and practical tools reshaping the industry today.…

Jerry Kidd

Nine Smart Ways Realtors Can Invest $100 for Growth

Could you get your hands on a $100.00?  Money that isn’t needed to pay off bills, buy gas, or food? If so, I have some ideas on how you could spend that $100.00 to enhance your business going forward this year. Smart investments can make a significant difference, even as modest as $100. This sum,…

Jerry Kidd

Real Estate CRM Showdown: Your Guide to a Successful 2024

By the time you read this, 2023 will be over, and 2024 will just be starting! I don’t know about you, but many agents have used this time to evaluate the past year and look forward to the new year!  If you are looking to improve on your 2023 performance, it might be time to…

Hit the Ground Running in 2024: Real Estate Advice from ChatGPT and Expert Coaches

As of December 21st, the Winter Solstice and my favorite day of the year, there are only 10 days remaining until 2023 becomes a memory. However, when you read this, the year 2023 will be even closer to its end! Today’s post is centered on preparing for 2024, ensuring you’re ready to start strong on…

Jerry Kidd

Power Moves for Success in 2024 

With just a few weeks left, the end of 2023 presents a unique set of challenges: a holiday season, scarce inventory, uncertainty over interest rates, and the growing concern over homeowners insurance availability.  As someone who has weathered numerous market shifts over nearly four decades, I’ve learned that resilience and adaptability are necessary for success…

Jerry Kidd

Unlocking ChatGPT’s Secret Power

Leveraging technology to gain an edge is crucial. One such technological advancement is ChatGPT, an AI-driven tool that can transform the way you work. But to truly harness its power, understanding and utilizing Custom Instructions is key. This feature, available only in the paid version of ChatGPT 4, allows agents to tailor the AI’s responses…

Jerry Kidd

Secrets to Winning in Today’s Real Estate Market

Recently, I asked ChatGPT to analyze my entire catalog of articles here on RealtyTechBytes.  Here is the answer I got:  I visited the provided link to RealtyTechBytes, a website by Jerry Kidd dedicated to providing technology tips and techniques for real estate agents. However, it’s not feasible for me to read and analyze all 700…

Jerry Kidd

The Seasoned Agent’s Playbook for Conquering New Ground

I’ve previously written about what I would do if I started over again in the real estate resales market.  You can find articles that I have written here: https://realtytechbytes.com/?s=starting+over. But it’s been a while, and since the market has drastically changed since I last wrote about starting over, I thought I’d do a revamp that…