Prospecting

We talk about lead generation and conversion a lot because it’s literally the most important aspect of a successful real estate career, but today, we examine the topic from a different angle: Data. Companies across the world, including the behemoth management consulting firm, McKinsey, have examined the effective use of predictive analysis in generating sales.…

Those of us in the real estate profession have chosen the field for differing reasons: For some of us, it may be we like the competitive nature. Some entered the field because we like helping families with major life decisions and still others followed family members into the business. But for all of us, the…

Let’s face it: if you are to have a successful career in real estate, you’ll always be prospecting. Sure, it gets easier as you build a reputation and gain more referrals, but you will never stop seeking out qualified prospects. The start of a new year is the perfect time to examine your habits and…

Real estate agents work hard. Sometimes, we feel like we toil away, cranking out listing after listing, hammering on closings, all in an effort to reach our financial goals and answer the ‘why’ of our exertions. We’d all like to get maximum return for minimum work and a high net worth client base is one…

Physics and real estate may at first glance appear to lack much in common, but Newton’s Third Law of Motion is something we can all relate to. Formally stated, Newton’s third law says, ‘for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction,’ but in layman’s terms, that translates to ‘what goes up must come…

In a boom market, real estate sales look like an easy way to generate income: basic licensing classes are packed with eager wannabe agents. How hard can it be to sell a house, right? Anyone who’s been in the industry a while knows that no matter the economy, our business isn’t for the lazy or…

All too often, the words ‘sales’ or ‘salesman’ conjures up images of the stereotypical glad-handing, fast-talking used car salesman, ready to make a quick buck at the expense of the customer. Polls regularly show car and insurance salespeople rank the bottom of lists based on perceived trustworthiness, and some polls show most respondents distrust all…

Let’s face it: if you are to have a successful career in real estate, you’ll always be prospecting. Sure, it gets easier as you build a reputation and gain more referrals, but you will never stop seeking out qualified prospects. The start of a new year is the perfect time to examine your habits and…