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.
Last week I gave you several ways to find listing opportunities. This week I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the listing presentation itself. Having listing opportunities is good, but it is so much better to be able to convert the opportunities into listings! Knowing how to master the listing presentation…
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In our highly competitive market, you need to establish yourself as a local market expert to secure more listings. By positioning yourself as a knowledgeable and trusted professional in your area, you can attract sellers, stand out from the competition, and build a successful career. This blog post delves into the strategies and steps to…
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Discover the Secret to Lightning-Fast Content Creation for Real Estate Agents! Unlock the Power of ChatGPT and Skyrocket Your Business Today! Are you a real estate agent struggling with content creation? As a real estate professional, you know that compelling content is key to attracting clients and closing deals. But let’s face it—writing property…
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ChatGPT and AI in general is the new “darling” of many industries. A quick scan of headlines indicates that people are realizing the value of implementing it in some fashion in their work flows and businesses. I thought that I’d conduct a little experiment and ask ChatGPT to analyze this blog’s writing style and tell…
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As a real estate agent, you may have experienced some challenging times in the industry recently. Market fluctuations, changing trends, and increased competition can create pain points that leave many agents feeling uncertain about the future. But don’t worry, there’s hope! By exploring new strategies and targeting specific markets, you can navigate these challenges and…
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It’s no secret that real estate is a people-centric business, and connections are at the heart of every successful agent’s journey. Over the years, I’ve seen agents flourish and thrive, while others struggle to make their mark. And one thing that always stands out is the importance of building and maintaining relationships with people. I…
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Time sure flies, doesn’t it? The first quarter of 2023 is in the books! With 13 weeks already behind us, there are only 39 more weeks to seize the opportunities and make a difference this year! For this week’s post, I want to share with you an easy way to access the wealth of knowledge…
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You know, in my 37 years in this industry, I’ve seen all kinds of real estate agents. Some folks really hit it big, mastering the ins and outs of the business like pros. But then there were others who had a tough time getting the hang of things, and eventually, they decided to try their…
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Over the past few months I have been immersing myself in the world of Artificial Tools (AI) tools. The things that can be done with AI are truly astonishing! But, AI isn’t the only tech tool to be focusing on, so I wanted to share a few ideas on some of the other cool tech…
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Over the last few weeks I showed you how to create profiles on Realtor.com and Trulia. This week I finish up with info on creating a zillow profile. As an industry we love to “hate” zillow. But, we can’t deny that zillow gets a lot of eyeballs from consumers. Did you know that you don’y…
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