Introverted? 4 tips for marketing without picking up the phone

From one introvert to another, how can you market yourself to your database without resorting to extroverted tactics like cold calling, door-knocking or popping-by? Try these simple strategies. Continue reading

Dear Marketing Mastermind: How can media make you the go-to local expert?

In this monthly advice column, the Marketing Mastermind answers three burning questions. This month’s topic: leveraging the media. Find out how effective media outreach can make you the bonafide real estate aficionado in your area from PR expert Christ… Continue reading

74% of renters would forgo medical care to make rent

An online survey conducted by Wakefield Research — said to be the first to examine the link between high rents and the ability to pay medical bills — found that more than half of all renters delay seeking medical care because they can’t afford it after… Continue reading

Lifestyle-driven portal LandOnEarth announces national beta launch

LandOnEarth is a new home search portal now in beta that focuses on lifestyle before availability and helps agents interact and manage their business. Continue reading

Does the car an agent drives to a listing appointment matter?

When Courtney Clarke showed up to meet a potential client last month, the first thing she ended up talking about was her 2018 M5 BMW. The man, a mechanic, loved it. Continue reading

3 marketing activities all agents should be doing

Because you’re running your own business, it’s even more important to balance all of your talents and cognizantly incorporate good marketing in your day-to-day tasks — regardless of your experience level or what’s happening in the market as a whole. He… Continue reading

Wanna sharpen your skills? Try these classes and certifications

Whether you’re considering earning additional certifications to bolster your credentials and impress clients or taking classes just to enrich your real estate knowledge, the well-rounded Renaissance agent is a successful one. Here are some ideas for yo… Continue reading

Using data to find your buyer

Thanks to the rapid proliferation of online tools for homebuyers, the sales landscape for REALTORS© has evolved. “Back in the old days … REALTORS© kept all the information,” says Troy Owens, a leading agent with Group One Sotheby’s International Real… Continue reading

Who do you want to sell to? 4 tips for honing your target market

Who is your ideal client? Everyone, right? Wrong. Here’s why honing in on your target audience is crucial to killing it in your market and how to make sure you’re doing it right. Continue reading