Jerry Kidd

The One AI Tool I’d Bet On (and Exactly How Agents Can Use It to Automate Their Business)

The One AI Tool I’d Bet On (and Exactly How Agents Can Use It to Automate Their Business) Every now and then, I find myself going down a rabbit hole—part curiosity, part research—for something I can bring back to help real estate agents work smarter. Recently, I asked a question that I think cuts right…

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Real Estate Agent Tech Stack: Why Apple Devices Are the Best Choice in 2025

Why Real Estate Agents Should Consider Going All-In on Apple The overlooked advantage of using macOS, iOS, and iPadOS in perfect sync Most real estate agents run their businesses using a mishmash of devices—often a Windows PC at the office, an Android phone in their pocket, and maybe an old iPad floating around. And while…

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The #1 Mistake Real Estate Agents Make When Business Is Good

If you’re in real estate, you already know that long term success is never about luck. It’s about choices—small, daily ones that add up over time.This week, I came across something in James Clear’s excellent 3-2-1 Newsletter that stopped me in my tracks: “Strangely, life gets harder when you try to make it easy. Exercising…

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How to Wake Up a Sleeping CRM Mini Guide

How to Wake Up a Sleeping CRM Mini Guide Let’s get something straight: despite all the noise about AI, instant cash offers, and DIY real estate apps, agents are still at the center of the transaction — and there’s one big reason why: Relationships. People still want a trusted guide, not just a search bar…

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The Three Currencies Every Real Estate Pro Must Master – And How to Trade Them Wisely

The Three Currencies Every Real Estate Pro Must Master – And How to Trade Them Wisely I owe today’s post to Michael Montgomery, the brain behind REV Real Estate School’s weekly “REALTOR Wisdom” newsletter. Every Friday his bite-sized email lands in my inbox with three quick ideas and one quotable insight designed to sharpen an…

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The Top 3 Actions Every Agent Should Take in the Second Half of 2025

Let’s cut through the fluff. Most agents think they’re working hard, but often, they’re avoiding the real work and hoping a shiny new app or CRM will save the day. It won’t. But these three things will. 1. Mine Your Database with a Systematic Follow-Up Plan Why it’s a winner: It’s low-cost, warm, and the…

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One Click, Thousands Lost: Why Hotel WiFi Can Be a Dangerous Gamble

Let me tell you a real story that might just change the way you connect to WiFi on your next vacation. Jennifer took a well-deserved trip to a beautiful five star resort in Maui. Like most of us, she settled into her room, pulled out her iPhone, and connected to the hotel’s free WiFi. No…

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How to Use a CRM to Grow Your Real Estate Business in 2025

In real estate, the gap between agents who crush it and those who barely hang on often boils down to one simple thing: how they treat their CRM. Some see it as a glorified digital Rolodex. But the top agents? They see a gold mine—and they dig. There’s Gold in That Database Think about this:…

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What Smart Real Estate Agents Are Using to Succeed in 2025

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m always looking for tools that make real estate easier, more profitable, and let’s be honest, a little more fun. Whether it’s a shiny new AI tool, a marketing platform, or a CRM that finally plays nice with your workflow, I’m constantly researching what’s out there…

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Still Using Windows 10? Here’s Why That’s a Huge Problem for REALTORS®

Have you heard the latest from Microsoft? Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, 2025. Yes, after that date, no more security updates, which leaves your PC vulnerable to various risks. Check it out here: https://www.microsoft.com/EN-US/windows/end-of-support The real problem here is that many older PCs can’t upgrade to Windows 11. If you’re not in…

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