How Buyers and Sellers Are Using Zillow in 2017 Every fall my father competes in a fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas. Dozens of boats and hundreds of people compete for prizes that can reach five figures. You might think that a tournament like this is essentially a level playing field— that luck plays the…
17 Insightful Door Knocking Tips [How Top Producers Do It]
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At some point in every Realtor’s career, a coach or managing broker will tell them that door knocking is a great way to generate leads and learn how to sell. Although it’s great advice, fewer and fewer new Realtors are taking it. That’s a shame, because unlike say, Facebook retargeting or lead generation websites, door…
Best Real Estate Signs 2017 – Dee Sign vs Oakley Signs vs Build A Sign
Real estate signs are essential for advertising your open houses, listings, and building brand awareness. We looked at the most popular options and rising stars and decided to review Dee Sign, Oakley, and Build a Sign. These companies covered the range for agents and brokerages in terms of pricing and features. Read on for our comparison and…
Relationship Marketing 101: How to Grow Your Business Exponentially
If you want to learn the rudiments of effective relationship marketing, there is no better coach than Melanie Sifton. Seriously, she will teach you almost everything you need to know to dominate your office this year. You may be surprised to learn that Melanie Sifton is not a broker or even an agent. Not even…
How to Get Listings: 10 Killer Strategies from Top Producers
Whether you’re a top producing agent, or brand new to real estate, chances are you already know how to get listings. You may think that as long as you have talent and experience, all lead generation sources are equal. What you may not know is that some seller lead generation strategies are far more “equal”…
Bandit Signs: Do They Still Work in 2018?
Let’s face it. Bandit signs, those small plastic “WE BUY HOUSES” signs posted on telephone polls and at intersections, are the Kanye West of the real estate industry. The people that love them think they’re absolutely brilliant, and the people that hate them… well, they just wish they’d go away. As divisive as they are,…
How Realtors Use Contactually to Close More Deals
Contactually gives you the tools to communicate with the right lead, at the right time, with the right message. In fact, according to data from Contactually, agents who use their platform close an average of FOUR more deals per year compared to the average agent that doesn’t use Contactually. What would you do with 4…
Best Social Media Marketing Companies for Realtors: CityBlast vs. Roar Solutions vs. Circlepix
Social media marketing companies for realtors automate content selection and posting for social media. We looked at the most popular options and rising stars and decided to review Cityblast, Roar Solutions, and Circlepix. These companies covered the range of options for Realtors in terms of pricing and features. Read on for our comparison and review of…
Social Media Tools Every Real Estate Agent Needs in 2017
Whether you’re a social media junky or digital wallflower, fitting in the time to post engaging content to social media media can seem downright impossible for many agents. After a stressful day of showings, pitching, and negotiating, even the hardiest agent is more likely to flip over to Netflix than plan out a great blog…
3 Best Real Estate Practice Exams
If you want to make sure you pass your real estate licensing exam, a real estate practice exam is the way to go. We looked at the most popular paid options and rising stars and decided to review Real Estate Exam Scholar, Brightwood, and Night Before the Exam. These companies covered the range for real…
Real Estate Agent Reviews: Using Social Proof to Get more Leads
According to research by BrightLocal, an astonishing 84% of people surveyed trusted online reviews as much as personal recommendations from friends and family. That means having great real estate agent reviews and testimonials can have a big an impact on your business. If you don’t have one already, make sure you create a profile on Zillow,…
Best Real Estate Keywords 2017 + SEO Tips & Strategy
Are you using the most effective real estate keywords on your website or blog? If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re not. It’s not your fault though–the amount of bad keyword advice pushed on Realtors by companies trying to sell them websites is staggering. Luckily, we’re here to help. In just three short years,…
