Late last week, I was fortunate to participate in a round table discussion of experienced and new agents. The topic was getting business in this market! We heard tips on social media, pop-bys, cold calling, and even door-knocking, with one brave soul signing up to go door-knocking next Saturday morning with me! The one thing…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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I’ve stumbled upon a remarkable tool that will revolutionize your experience of learning through YouTube! If you’re like me and enjoy both watching videos and reading written content to grasp new concepts, then this tool is an absolute game-changer. Whenever I need to learn a new skill, YouTube is my go-to platform. It consistently provides…
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Today, July 2, 2023, is a few days away from Independence Day here in the U.S. I thought it would be appropriate to reprint the Declaration of Independence along with some additional information, followed by a short synopsis of the fate that befell the men who signed that document. It might be worth reading this…
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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…
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Navigating the dynamic landscape of the real estate industry requires more than just a sharp mind and a keen understanding of the market. It demands the right tools to streamline operations, improve productivity, and deliver excellent client service. Let’s explore the ultimate tech toolkit for real estate agents, focusing on hardware, software, smartphone apps, and…
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Do you have a “killer” bio? What about your “elevator” speech”? Finally, do you have a slogan or tagline? If the answer is no to any of these questions, read on. I used ChatGPT to do all three of these in mere moments, and you can too! The first step is to log in to…
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My wife has wanted to give me an Apple Watch as a birthday or Christmas gift for years. I have always asked her not to do that as I feel the health features were missing a critical component. The fact that the watch can not natively check blood pressure is why I always declined. Some…
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