by AdminMelissa | Mar 30, 2017 | General Business Tips
Have you read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? Currently number #1 on The New York Times Bestseller List (How-To Category), it’s a tiny little book that talking about ways to remove clutter from your home. While we would all like our property listings to appear...
by AdminMelissa | Mar 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed it, but there are definitely certain times of day or night when you get better interaction on social media. And, the times that you get better interaction on Facebook may not be the same times that you get lots of likes on Instagram,...
by AdminMelissa | Mar 16, 2017 | Real Estate Agent Tips
Have you ever heard the phrase, “If you want something done, ask a busy person”? (Surprisingly, it has been attributed to both Lucille Ball and Benjamin Franklin.) Well, it seems pretty darn true to me. When I don’t have too much to do, I get lazy and I take my time....
by AdminMelissa | Mar 9, 2017 | Marketing
If you are looking to use social media for more than just fun (read: to stay top of mind in the real estate business), then you’ll probably want to hatch a plan. Continuing the metaphor, you don’t want to run around like a chicken without a head when it comes to your...
by AdminMelissa | Mar 2, 2017 | Real Estate Agent Tips
Unbelievable fact: The most common tattoo is “Mom” and the second most common tattoo is a Harley Davidson motorcycle logo. Can you imagine having that kind of client loyalty—where your past clients are getting tattoos of your brand on their arms, legs, chest, neck,...
by AdminMelissa | Feb 23, 2017 | Real Estate Agent Tips
Real estate isn’t rocket science. To be successful, you need to be deliberate and controlled in your daily activities. And, since your income is generally tied to the amount of time that you put in, it’s important to put in the time. (Yes, I know that sometimes people...
by AdminMelissa | Feb 16, 2017 | Real Estate Agent Tips
Yep, it’s official. Not only am I an empty nester, but I’m selling my house. Hubby and I are downsizing now that all the little birdies have left the nest. The experience of preparing the home for sale, putting it on the market, and dealing other agents has been...
by AdminMelissa | Feb 9, 2017 | Real Estate Agent Tips
Everyone wants to close the next sale, have another offer accepted, and earn a commission. But, often times, there are hurdles or obstacles that get in the way of a quick and efficient closing. In fact, I’d say that more than half the transactions that I’ve been a...
by AdminMelissa | Feb 2, 2017 | Real Estate Agent Tips
You’ve got your goals set for the year—number of closings and income among other things. But, do you have your calculations drilled down to weekly and daily activities? What I mean is this: Have you already calculated home many listings, pending sales, and closings...
by AdminMelissa | Jan 26, 2017 | Real Estate Agent Tips
You’re in real estate. You’re an independent contractor. Ergo, you’re your own boss, right? Yes, no, and maybe. First off, unless you are the Broker of your own company, then your own broker has a duty to supervise your activities. Nevertheless, you are an independent...