Creative Ways to Say Thank You

Most top real estate agents find ways to welcome their clients to their new home. A common theme is a bottle of wine and some wine glasses for that first post-threshold toast, or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up that empty living space until the furniture arrives.

REVELINA UM

With a personality as vibrant as her name, Revelina Um’s journey into the world of real estate is a story of passion, dedication, and a leap of faith.

How to Make Your Commute Productive

The highest caliber business owners and entrepreneurs utilize every minute of their day.

JENNIFER GENTRY

For as long as she can remember, Jennifer Gentry has admired home design and architecture. “I just love being around properties,” she says. “And I like dealing with people and building a business.”

Welcome Home: Working with Relocators in Transition

People stage moves for all sorts of reasons. From the joyous and pre-planned, to the unfortunate and unexpected, new chapters begin with the help of an agent. When you're working with buyers from a different region, state, or country, the typical complications of a transaction can be compounded. So, what's a savvy agent to do?

Millennial Buyers: Where They Are & What to Know

Homebuyers and sellers come from all walks of life. If you've been an agent for long, you've likely worked alongside a wide variety of folks from first-timer homeowners and down-sizers, to second home searchers and those finally hunting for their dream home.

How to Cut Down on Digital Distractions and Up Your Productivity

As a real estate professional, staying tethered to your phone and computer are likely par for the course. When your office is on-the-go and you're fielding round-the-clock questions from clients, it's only natural that you'll be drawn to your phone for professional updates.

ED GARDNER

As Broker/Owner of Gardner Real Estate Group in greater Portland, Maine, Top Agent Ed Gardner has helped shape the vision of the city and made major contributions to its vitality, economy, and character.

How to Speed Up First-Time Homebuyer Transactions

While helping first-time homebuyers navigate the transactional process can be a reminder of real estate's benevolent power, it can also come with its own bumps and bruises.

5 SOCIAL MEDIA MISTAKES Real Estate Agents Must Avoid

There is perhaps no greater marketing tool for agents these days than having a large presence on social media, but there is more to social media marketing than just opening an account and gaining followers.

Google AdWords: How To Make Google Do the Work for You

There is no denying that the internet is the first place a buyer begins looking for a new home in this digital age.

Why Millennials Are Now the Hottest Segment of the Buyers Market and How You Can Attract Them to Your Home

There are many factors when it comes to knowing how to sell your home to the Millennial generation.

4 Ways to Win the Battle Against Procrastination

One of the most common professional afflictions is procrastination.

SHERRY LOONEY

Boasting an impressive 65 to 70% in repeat and referral business, Top Agent Sherry Looney has nurtured a family-centric powerhouse team-Sherry Looney & The Loon Crew-serving central and southeastern Ohio.

CHRISTOPHER BROWN

Christopher Brown is one of those dynamic overachievers who somehow manages to squeeze 100x more out of life than other people.

Welcome Home: Working with Relocators in Transition

People stage moves for all sorts of reasons.

7 Reasons Why Your Prospects Aren't Turning Into Clients

Real estate experts suggest prospecting daily so that your sales pipeline never runs dry. But sometimes all that effort doesn't translate into results. If your prospects aren't becoming clients, there's a reason, which is better than it sounds because that means you can fix the problem.

Daily Habits That Will Increase Your Mental Strength

When it comes to building physical strength, the solutions are obvious, but keeping up your mental strength isn't as easy as going to the gym.

Untangling the Bidding War: A Buyer's & Seller's Perspectives

In a competitive marketplace, bidding wars become the norm. While this may put sellers in an excellent position to recoup on their investment, it can push buyers beyond their budgets and test their temperaments in the process.

Keeping in Touch-HOW TO STAY IN YOUR CLIENTS LIVES FOR THE LONG HAUL

One sign of a great real estate agent is there long list of loyal client following. Part of achieving a great referral base is being a great realtor during the transaction.

YANELY FERNANDEZ

It was at age 16 when Yanely Fernandez discovered her passion for real estate. Her mother, who was a loan officer, helped her realize her love of real estate, which led her to get licensed three years later. This year will mark the 21st year since she has been licensed and practicing real estate.

5 Fresh New Approaches to Content Marketing

A couple of weeks ago we were conducting a workshop when we were asked two excellent questions about content marketing:

Make Social Media Marketing Your Calling Card

These days, it's no secret that buyers begin their home search online. As the industry continues to take a digital turn, Realtors in the know must learn to utilize a whole new range of tools available to them and for good reason.

Emotional Fluency: How to Communicate with Clients When Tensions are High

Managing emotions, expectations, and personalities are central to a successful real estate career. After all, this is a business based on relationships and interpersonal communication.

4 Qualities of Exceptional Employees

Hiring a new employee is one of the more stressful parts of being a business owner.

JARED PHILLIPS FOUNDER & CEO - VENTURE

A third-generation brokerage owner, Jared Phillips' journey began in the footsteps of his grandfather and father.

How to Incorporate Current Events to Your Email Blasts and Stay Relevant

Email marketing is a cost effective and straightforward method of getting your name and services in front of clients with just a few keystrokes.

Concierge Care: Services that Lure Clients and Transform Your Reputation

It's a no-brainer: customer service is central to success in the real estate industry. While properties may be the product, this industry really revolves around people and the relationships you cultivate along the way.

How to Cut Down on Digital Distractions and Up Your Productivity

As a real estate professional, staying tethered to your phone and computer are likely par for the course. When your office is on-the-go and you're fielding round-the-clock questions from clients, it's only natural that you'll be drawn to your phone for professional updates. From refreshing your inbox and engaging with clients on social media, to drafting email blasts and coordinating with colleagues by text message-it can feel impossible to untangle yourself from the worldwide web.

Keeping in touch - HOW TO STAY IN YOUR CLIENTS' LIVES FOR THE LONG HAUL

One sign of a great real estate agent is there long list of loyal client following. Part of achieving a great referral base is being a great realtor during the transaction. But, that's only half of the work. To truly be your client's realtor for life and keep them coming back to you as well as referring others to you, you have to stay in their lives past the transaction. Keeping in touch with your past clients can be one of the most important parts of your business, and one that many realtors tend to push to the wayside.