Can you hear me now? 5 strategies for nailing listening appointments

The National Association of Realtors’ commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it’s more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers’ concerns and questions. Continue reading

For the win! 5 tips for mastering the listing presentation

Price and marketing expertise are key to building trust and showing your value with a well-thought-out listing presentation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

The ‘Chick-fil-A on Sunday’ ChatGPT listing presentation plan

Follow this step-by-step blueprint from Jimmy Burgess, and your listing appointments will be like Chick-fil-A on a Sunday — closed. Continue reading

Jordan Cohen knows what to say and do to win the listing every time

If you want to join the ranks of the top listing agents in your market, trainer and author Bernice Ross says that Cohen’s proven strategies and tactics can help you become a top listing agent as well. Continue reading

5 free game-changing strategies agents can employ for 2024

“Bad advice that sounds cool is still bad advice,” Sharran Srivatsaa of The Real Brokerage cautioned agents Inman Connect Las Vegas. Instead, try these five tips he suggested to set yourself apart. Continue reading

4 tips for hooking buyers with your listing video

There are so many tools and strategies agents can take advantage of when it comes to listing videos. “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” stars David Parnes and James Harris share their top tips to help you reach new audiences, get the word out to more… Continue reading

Sellers putting faith in their Zestimate? 4 steps for getting real on price

We’ve all encountered the sellers who think their Zestimate is the last word on pricing. Here’s the proven four-step plan Carl Medford’s team uses at listing appointments to help bring sellers back to reality and win the listing. Continue reading

Forget scripts: Here’s the secret to fruitful listing conversations

There has never been a more critical time to take your communication skills to the next level. Here’s how to connect better with sellers (for the win). Continue reading

How to use Instagram to motivate sellers to list with you

This ever-growing app is a powerful tool for building connections that result in leads contacting you. Here are a few ways Instagram can help you reach and connect with potential sellers. 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