Tips & Techniques for REALTORS

  Real estate sales: who knew it could be so dangerous.  After recent events, let's all beef up our efforts to safely show homes. And since this is trick or treat season, I wanted to share some technology treats (with a few funky song phrases to act as your mnemonics) that will stop devious trick...

As a real estate agent, you may have heard all the buzz lately about reaching Millennials and foreign investors. Did you know YouTube may be one of the least expensive vehicles for you to reach these two (as well as other) demographics?     YouTube reaches U.S. Millennials (those 18 - 34) more th...

My heart ached as I, like many of you, watched the tragic news of REALTOR(r) Beverly Carter unfold.  Since her heart-rending story, I have now heard of agents planning to only showing homes and hosting open houses with a buddy, going forward.  I have seen many offices revisit and revamp safety p...

Originally written for and featured on Huliq.com. Have you ever felt that you could not afford an assistant but now realize you cannot afford to not have an assistant?     Like fellow real estate agent Melissa Miller, you may have come to the realization that an assistant is needed in order for ...

Ding-dong.  You wonder who could be at your door because you were not expecting anyone.  You peek through the window and see your favorite pizza delivery logo wrapped on a vehicle out front.  I didn't order pizza YET, you quizzically think.  You are hungry so you excitedly yet cautiously open the...

  This post was originally written for and appears on Huliq.com.     Myth: You have your real estate website as a newer agent and that is all you need to survive and thrive among other SEO savvy real estate agents and iPad-toting home sellers and buyers.     True: It's 2014 and if you cannot be ...

The economy, competition and changes in buyer demand are just some of the reasons that your realty firm may be faced with financial hardships and crippling debt. For many financially distressed real estate brokers, thoughts of filing bankruptcy begin to creep into mind. Bankruptcy, however, can b...

      Why You Shouldn't MissThis Strategy Session...   How have your sales for 2014 been?  Do you want to sell even more in 2015? Then, this session is for you!  Whether you are a rookie or an experienced real estate agent, you may be wondering how to consistently convert the leads you receive t...

Have you ever had an exciting day, full of possibilities when an appointment with a prospective For Sale Buy Owner (FSBO) seller turned dreary quickly? You have spoken with the FSBO sellers and piqued their interest in how you can help them get their home off the market and sold.  You are invite...

    Originally written for HULIQ.com and published on their site. As a real estate agent, selling homes can be full of nostalgia.  For example, have you ever toured a fabulous home you were preparing to list or your buyer client was interested in purchasing only to head down to the basement and g...