3 scripts for handling the ever-popular pricing objection

When a potential seller says, “We have to net X from our sale,” do you know exactly how to respond? Below are three scripts to help you overcome this and other common pricing objections to price the property right. Continue reading

6 tips for making your listing glow this holiday season

This time of year might be considered a quiet period for the real estate industry, but the holidays are actually a fantastic time to showcase your listing’s special features. Here are six ways to make the most of the holiday season while your listing i… Continue reading

When brokers become property managers

With their fingers on the pulse of the local residential real estate market, it’s no surprise that more and more brokers add to their acumen as property managers. According to U.S. Census estimates, the number of single-family rentals in the U.S. grew … Continue reading

Lessons from luxury travel you can use right now

Intuitive service. Meticulous hospitality. Exceptional customer experiences. These are essential in real estate — but they’re also the hallmarks of the luxury travel industry. Continue reading

6 steps to make 2019 your best year ever

Volatility in the market doesn’t mean you need to lower your expectations. I’m a firm believer that 2019 will be full of opportunity and can be your absolute #BestYearEver. If you agree, I’ve got six steps that should form the foundation of your succes… Continue reading

In 2019, think like a platform, not a brokerage

The real estate industry is at a pivotal moment. Change is not only coming; it’s already here. It’s disrupting the industry, and traditional brokerages are the ones most affected. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Todd Sumney on how to engage customers with text messaging

HomeSmart CIO: “Time is becoming the most important commodity to our customers” Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Jeff Detwiler on establishing truly long-term customer value

Long & Foster President & CEO: “I want to be able to continue to have a customer/vendor relationship every year they’re in their house.” Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Bahareh Kamoei on brand-building through family

To say the agents at BBS Brokers Realty know a lot about relationships is an understatement: Relationships form the foundation of their business together. Continue reading