How to throw a client appreciation party — and why you’ll want to

If it’s been a while since you last thanked a top-referring client, have no fear! You can get back on track by celebrating all your best people with a client appreciation party. Continue reading

Zero contacts? 6 ways to get clients as a newbie

Making connections is a crucial part of being a real estate agent. But if you’re new to the scene, with no contacts at all, where do you even start? Here are a few tips for finding those potential clients. Continue reading

How to get more listings: 4 strategies for new agents

Real estate is one of the few industries where you can go full speed right out the gate. As long as you can position yourself to be top-of-mind, landing new listings will be much easier and more consistent. Continue reading

Need to dust off your LinkedIn profile? 3 steps for making it pop

If you aren’t on LinkedIn already or haven’t updated your profile in a while, now’s the time to dive in. Here are a few ways to level up your LinkedIn game — and boost your connections. Continue reading

7 ways you can take control and refocus your business

Just because the industry (and the world) is going through a major shift doesn’t mean you can’t quickly learn to adapt to the changing situation. As a Realtor, there’s a lot you can do to bolster your business as you ride out the chaos. Continue reading

How to transform your SOI into an effective CRM

Whether you don’t have customer relationship management, aren’t using it or want to get more out of it, here is a quick and effective method for compiling a solid list of contacts — plus a few tips on expanding on your sphere of influence. Continue reading

Stuck in a sales slump? 5 steps to work your way out

Everyone hits a slump at some point in their career. The question is: What can you do to get yourself out of it? Here’s how to get out of that rut. Continue reading

How to talk business with your sphere (and not seem pushy)

Leveraging personal connections is crucial to success in real estate, but many agents are fearful of coming across as smarmy or overbearing. Here’s how to avoid that and send the perfect messages at the right times. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Honesty is everything

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, find out why The Agency’s Tracy McLaughlin believes being truthful is the only policy for agents. Continue reading

The referral system that’ll land you 30 more deals per year

Most agents aren’t asking for referrals the right way or sometimes at all. If you’re not actively (and strategically) asking for referrals, you’re likely missing out on dozens of deals each year. Here’s how to effectively leverage your sphere of influe… Continue reading