A never-fail, step-by-step blueprint to consistently find listing leads

Change is coming, so it’s time to make sure you’re leaning into the potential of a listings-based business, Jimmy Burgess writes. Nothing helps do that better than geographic farming. Continue reading

New release Harvist offers another option for lead farming

The company specifically referenced a pending legal settlement that could lead to a number of changes in the way agents and brokerages make money, saying that the importance of communicating the profession’s value to consumers is paramount. Continue reading

How to plant your geo-farm to harvest closed sales this fall

Know you need to create a farm, but not sure where to start? This step-by-step guide from Jimmy Burgess will help you choose your neighborhoods and market them effectively. Continue reading

No regrets! 7 things top agents wish they did sooner

Jimmy Burgess asked thousands of top-producing agents what they wish they’d done sooner in their careers. Here are the top seven things they regret putting off. Continue reading

CRM Chime refocuses on real estate agents with latest software update

By delivering market sales data, Chime customers can make better choices about where to focus their follow-up marketing campaigns, which can be launched directly from the resulting search function. Continue reading

PostcardMania focuses on agents in latest print-digital collaboration

The Everywhere Real Estate plan also sets up an agent’s Google My Business Profile, another critical facet of online marketing that can challenge smaller teams and new agents. Continue reading

5 things to know before choosing a geographic farm

When it comes to geographic farming, says Jimmy Burgess, this is the time to be real with yourself. The main reason farming efforts fail is a lack of consistency and commitment to executing on the marketing strategies needed for success. Continue reading

Inman Review: Produce local videos with Explore My Town

Opening an account with Explore My Town means gaining access to a wide array of tools and resources, including a very sleek, simple script-creation tool; shot list; and high-end editing and marketing services.
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New to real estate? 5 key career decisions that’ll set you up right

With so many real estate agents calling it quits within the first couple of years, those early-career decisions can prove to be vital in setting you up for long-term success. Here are a few areas all newbies need to focus on. Continue reading

Inman Review: Agent on Duty simplifies local home search

Agent on Duty is an app for finding homes and agents, and it has some big-name competitors. It could carve out a niche for mid-market and bilingual agents with its support for eight languages. Continue reading