Why most real estate agents lose the deal after the 1st meeting

You make a great first impression, but do you get the deal? Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes that the art of the follow-up is where trust, loyalty and contracts are won. Continue reading

5 ways real estate agents can still win big in Q4

By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr, Chief Brokerage Officer for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares five strategies agents can use to win in Q4. Continue reading

Face-to-face networking event? Be sure you’re the one they remember

In an age of short attention spans, the ability to connect face to face is more important than ever, Bernice Ross writes. Here’s how to make the most of your next networking opportunity. Continue reading

9 branding tips that prove it’s not who you know, it’s how you show up

Troy Palmquist talks with photographer Chris J. Evans about branding, referrals, relationship building and entrepreneurship. Continue reading

What brokers can do about leaking profits and losing loyalty

The real estate industry has a math problem with rising customer acquisition costs and declining client loyalty. Broker-owner Amy Stockberger looks at ways to reverse the trend. Continue reading

Text your way to momentum: 5 messages agents should send

Initiate, don’t wait, to build momentum in your business, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here he offers five texts to send and see results. Continue reading

From random to reliable: How to build a referral machine

The best agents’ businesses are powered by referrals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here are seven timeless, proven strategies that agents are using in today’s market to build their own referral networks. Continue reading

In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring

You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral real estate clients as the foundation of your business. Continue reading

In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring

You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral real estate clients as the foundation of your business. Continue reading

87% of mortgage lead gen comes from referrals and past clients

When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships. Continue reading