Archive for June, 2009

The Importance of Keeping Your Database Up-To-Date

Monday, June 29th, 2009

You’ve picked up everyone’s card at the last networking event, and put them in a stack that’s probably up to the wall. Have you put these contacts in your database? When will you put them in your database? Have you cleaned out your database in the last year?
I’ve talked to many agents who say [...]

Real Estate Roundup – Week 26

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Some of the best from the web this past week:
1 in 3 Buyers Now Come From The Internet by Tom Royce at The Real Estate Bloggers
A Real Estate Buyer Search Engine? by Joseph Ferrara at Sellsius Real Estate
There is no Web 2.0 bubble – and real estate technology ain’t what it used to be by [...]

eCommission Offers Spanish Language Services

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

eCommission announced the launch of a dedicated commission advance site tailored to Spanish speaking real estate agents. eCommission, the nation’s leading provider of commission advance services, created this site in response to its customers.
“Our service has always been popular among the Hispanic community” explained Sean Whaling, eCommission president, “but until now we have [...]

The 10 Best Blogs For Realtors

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

For agents and brokers who are looking to get ahead in the business, solidify their branding, learn new marketing strategies, and improve their lead conversion, the internet has become a virtual cornucopia of information. Thanks to the web, real estate agents from around the globe are able to share ideas, ask questions, and discuss relevant [...]

Real Estate Roundup – Week 25

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Some of the best from the web this past week:
Online Marketing – 3 Rules to Help Make Every Lead Count by Mike Parker at RIS Media
Realestate.com Goes Social, Launches Town Square by Joel Burslem at Future of Real Estate Marketing
Escape from the Madding Real Estate Voices: City-Data.com by Joseph Ferrara at Sellsius Real Estate
Top 10 [...]

Improve Your Organization, Improve Your Real Estate Business

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

There is no “ordinary” day in the life of a real estate agent. You have calls to make, meetings to attend, houses to show, and everything in between. Also, being in the real estate business is not a 9-5 job. You may have to work 16 hour days, and that includes the [...]

Real Estate Commissions

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Considering the current economic situation, those looking to sell their home may also be trying to save a few bucks when it comes to listing services. With condos and homes sitting on the market for longer and not selling for the desired asking price, many sellers are requesting that their Realtor “cut” their commission on [...]

Referrals – The Best Type of Lead You Can Generate

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Referrals, you want them, but how do you get them?
Most agents know that a referral is the best type of lead you can get. Someone that already knows you or has done business with you wants you to help out their friend. The person referring you certainly knows how you do your business [...]

Real Estate Roundup – Week 24

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Some of the best from the web this past week:
Real estate technology is headed straight to the small screen by Brian Boero at 1000Watt Consulting
The Easiest Way To Write 30 Real Estate Blog Articles Every 30 days by Jim Cronin at The Real Estate Tomato

Tweetlister Promotes Properties Over Twitter by Joel Burslem at Future of [...]

How To Build A Top Real Estate Website

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

High quality leads are the lifeblood of your business. For any real estate agent seeking to thrive (and not just survive) in today’s highly competitive market, the generation of these leads needs to happen 24/7.
Every day, new and established agents are waking up to the fact that an effective online presence has become more than [...]