Marketing Tips To Grow Your Business

Ever see something clever and immediately say, "why didn't I think of that?" Whatever "that" is - it qualifies as a life hack - which is to say, a tip or trick that makes your life a little easier. I've seen hundreds of them, each more clever than the last. Here are a few you can use to make your...

The concept of requiring buyers to sign an exclusivity contract is a hotly debated one - and for good reason. There are lots of pros and cons - both for the agent and for the buyer.  Pros & Cons of Requiring a Buyer's Agent Exclusivity Agreement: Pros:  Protects your time:The main reason buyer's ...

As aspiring real estate agents study for their licensing exam, they begin to realize that while they are getting lots of information on the buying and selling process, they aren't getting much information on how to actually manage and grow a successful real estate business. That's where real esta...

Have you ever considered working as a real estate team, or are you already part of one? If so, there are a lot of benefits to working as a dynamic duo, and if not, you may want to think about it. Stats from around the industry show that team agents tend to get more leads than solo agents... but w...

A home is a huge purchase, and it can be intimidating and overwhelming for buyers to figure out how to add a real estate mortgage payment into their budget. There are many unknowns. It is your job, as a real estate lender, to make the pre-qualification and loan process as stress free as possible....

Editor's note: This blog was originally published in July of 2014. It has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Not sure if you have time for Facebook? Make time - the reward is worth the investment. Facebook continues to be the best social medium to use for real estate marketing purpo...

I think we can all agree that sometimes when you hop in the car, you need to blare your favorite jams and rock out. But if you're looking for a more thought-provoking drive, listen to a podcast. There are several free real estate podcasts that provide fantastic business advice that will get your ...

Ok ok, I admit it... sometimes I binge watch House Hunters. Though staged and highly predictable - I find the show entertaining. I enjoy "touring" the houses, reacting to the market values in other areas (which, as a southern Californian, means frequently saying, "Ooh- I could afford a mansion th...

If you're like many real estate pros, you understand the concept behind and benefits of search engine marketing and search engine optimization, but you have barely scratched the surface on understanding how to get the best return on your marketing investment. Let's dig a little deeper with a look...

Everyone loves a good real estate meme - and there are hundreds of them floating around the internet. Today, I'm going to share a few favorites that all agents can relate to - but first, I'm going to teach you something...Where did the word meme come from? According to an excerpt from todayifound...