Over the past few weeks I have been talking with many agents about how their business is going! When I tell you that some have opted to drive for Uber or Lyft, and that some have taken retail jobs, you’ll understand how dire things are for them. Most of the advice on getting business revolves…
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…
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…
When I started in real estate, I was told I had to list to last. This idea was based on the idea that if you had listings, you would always have something to market yourself around. It was also suggested that if you had listings, then buyers would find you. In today’s tight inventory market,…
I’m sure you have heard old timers say that direct mail has become obsolete, but reality paints a different picture. Depending on where you live, you may receive direct mail from top agents in your area. Top real estate agents continue to leverage this traditional method, and there’s a reason for that – it’s effective. …
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…
Technology has rapidly changed many industries, and real estate is no exception.Over the past few decades, advances in technology have revolutionized the way real estate is bought, sold, and managed, offering new opportunities for agents and consumers alike. From online listings and portals to virtual and augmented reality, big data analytics, and drones, these advancements…
On Tuesday, January 10th, I was privileged to deliver a 15 minute talk to over 100 REALTORS®, lenders, title reps and other real estate related folks. I chose to talk about the qualities that I thought were necessary to have in order to have a successful 2023. Fortunately, someone in the audience recorded it…
During the holidays I spent a fair amount of time noodling around with ChatGPT. I’ve talked about this a few times in recent posts and I fear that I am becoming a one trick pony, but I honestly feel like this is something that you or your assistant should be doing. Here are a few…
Mark Zuckerberg recently rebranded Facebook as Meta. My initial reaction was “so what”? Who really cares what he does with his social media company? And also why should I care? Read on and you’ll see why I changed my mind. In his announcement he said “It is time for us to adopt a new company…
