Every day you face the challenge of juggling hundreds of decisions while minimizing distractions. You are at your best when you have a plan that maximizes your strengths with diligent planning and support.
The best way to maximize the opportunity in your market is to focus on being as productive as possible.
Here are six simple productivity tips you can use today:
Focus Your Territory
Focus on your territory to ensure you find and attract the best listings. Overextending yourself will make it much harder to stay on top of everything. Focus on your territory, do your research and add to your list of contacts by networking. Establishing these strong relationships is key, especially in commercial real estate. You’ll become an expert on property prices, sales history, and demographics. Continue reading »
The paperwork is signed and all your hard work is finally coming to an end – but what should you do next? It’s in the days immediately after the sale where REALTORS® can really shine, build on their successes, and work towards the next sale. Here are 10 things you can do after a sale to keep that winning streak going.
Deliver a Housewarming Gift
For new buyers, closing gifts are a great touch and put a nice exclamation point on, “Thank you for your business!” If you know your clients tastes and hobbies, you can customize a gift, but it’s just as nice to give a gift card to a home improvement center like Lowe’s.
Find me on Facebook!
A lot of people keep in touch with friends, relatives, and coworkers on social networks and would be glad to add you on Facebook. Getting access to a client’s social circle is a good way to find potential clients who may have a lot of overlapping friends, as well as a perfect way to keep in touch with past clients. If you’re concerned about privacy, Facebook allows you to create private lists that you can place clients in to limit the amount of personal information you divulge. Continue reading »
Everyone knows there’s always room for improvement. Sometimes it’s a little thing and sometimes it’s a change in strategy or philosophy. Here are 19 ways you can outshine the competition.
1. Do the Little Things Right in Social Media
Social media is about being social – always keep that in mind. When others are pushing listing like crazy, be the social one in the room. Share information, ask opinions, don’t be afraid to post things that interest you but aren’t necessarily about real estate, and remember – always be social.
2. Supercharge Your Email Campaign
Take time to optimize your email marketing messages. Make it easy to subscribe, have a clear call to action, and give the recipient clear ways to follow you in the social space or contact you directly.
