by AdminMelissa | Apr 16, 2015 | General Business Tips
One day a few years back, an agent friend of mine popped her head in the door. I asked her how things were going, and she told me that she was “so busy.” With no deals currently in escrow and not a particularly significant pipeline, I wondered about her use of the...
by AdminMelissa | Jan 8, 2015 | General Business Tips
Each year, at the beginning of the year, I make my resolutions. They are not always about eating better or exercising more (although this year, they are), but they often include personal and business goals. For several years running, I have vowed to be more empathetic...
by AdminMelissa | Dec 11, 2014 | General Business Tips
Over the last month, I’ve had the opportunity to hobnob with some really successful real estate professionals. Not only have I gotten to listen to these people speak, but I’ve also gotten to ask a few of them what tools, technology, and systems they accredit to their...
by AdminMelissa | Oct 30, 2014 | General Business Tips
Back when I was in junior high and high school, we used to receive a summer reading list. Everyone grunted and groaned when the teacher passed out the summer reading list. Usually it consisted of a minimum of three books (two of which were usually going to be boring...
by AdminMelissa | Oct 23, 2014 | General Business Tips
Agent Time Management A day in the life of a real estate professional can be pretty chaotic. You wake up one day fully poised to smile, dial, and make a pile only to arrive at your office and have to run and lock a property door or reschedule a home inspection....
by AdminMelissa | Sep 25, 2014 | General Business Tips
If you are like most real estate professionals, you are probably far too busy to keep your database neat and clean. For top producers, that activity by itself (database maintenance and management) can be a full-time job. Lately, I’ve been chasing my tail trying to...
