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I leaned on these people, not because I was the … Read More building your business coaching mentorship networking YPN Building Confidence as a New Agent Khalid N. Bryan May 7, 2024 Establishing Your Business Leave a Comment By: Khalid N. Bryan Real Estate Sales can be one of the most challenging yet most rewarding careers out there. Passing the state exam is hard enough but once you’re in the career it’s like, WELL NOW WHAT?!” Granted you can choose a brokerage and hope you get a strong head start, but mostly, we’re independent contractors and in charge … Read More building confidence establish your business getting started new agent real estate real estate agent Beat Fair Housing Fatigue With These 5 Coaching Questions Lee Davenport, Ph.D May 1, 2024 Fair Housing Leave a Comment By: Dr. Lee Davenport, Ph.D Fair Housing month is over, but that doesn’t mean our efforts should stop. You might find that you and your team are a little fatigued on the constant work that is fair housing, though. Steven Tyler’s siren squeal to Dream On is my favorite way to start a talk on fair housing fatigue and help … Read More fair housing Working with Clients How to Effectively Use a Customer Management System Alex Capozzolo April 24, 2024 Customer Service , Establishing Your Business , Helpful Tools 3 Comments By: Alex Capozzolo As a real estate agent, juggling clients’ details, listings and appointments is a full-time job. How can real estate agents make their own lives easier? One answer is to implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system into your business. It is likely that your brokerage offers access to a CRM, and if that’s the case, you should … Read More CRM customer management customer relationships customer service marketing technology Define, Develop and Deploy Your Video Marketing Strategy Nicole Slaughter Graham April 18, 2024 Marketing , website 2 Comments Just like 360-degree tours, using video as part of your overall marketing strategy isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s a necessity. Video marketing is the cornerstone of a strong online presence, which is essential since about 97% of buyers use the internet in their home search, according to a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) report. Adding consistent, branded and valuable video … Read More brand marketing content marketing marketing Video Content video marketing Effective Strategies for Building Trust With Your Client Blog Contributor April 11, 2024 communication , Working with Clients 2 Comments By: Wendy Rose Gould When a client hires you as their real estate agent, it’s a sign they want your expertise and guidance in selling or buying a home. They’ve likely done some research to decide on an agent. They might have heard of you from a friend or family member, or they might have read reviews about you online. … Read More building trust communication trust Working with Clients Don’t Let the Overwhelm of the AI Craze Stop You From Using It Neil Goradia April 5, 2024 Productivity 1 Comment By: Neil Goradia We have all seen the headlines: AI revolutionizes the real estate industry! (and every other industry, for that matter). Generative AI, Analytical AI, AI is taking over! AI AI AI! All I hear about is AI and how if I’m not using it I am absolutely behind and missing out on business opportunities, or extra time or … Read More AI AI in real estate artificial intelligence productivity 3 Actionable Tips for Keeping Sellers Happy When the Market Shifts Alex Capozzolo March 29, 2024 Marketing , Sales & Marketing , Sellers , Working with Clients 4 Comments By: Alex Capazollo If a shift hasn’t happened in your market yet, there’s still a chance it is happening in someone else’s. The band-aid of low interest rates is currently being yanked off, causing a significant increase in monthly payments for potential buyers. People are in fear of a potential recession. Real estate values are beginning to plateau and even … Read More housing market marketing campaigns working with sellers Elevate Your Visibility Online With a Lasting Digital Brand Blog Contributor March 26, 2024 Advertising & Prospecting , Marketing Leave a Comment Use a .realtor™ domain to establish instant credibility and top search results. Content sponsored by get.realtor. Building your digital brand is one of the best ways to increase awareness of your business and the services you offer. A powerful online presence will help you drive leads through your website, generate referrals and grow your network. There’s no better way for … Read More branding custom domain marketing online brand Help Homebuyers Prepare for Life’s Stages Barbara Ballinger March 21, 2024 [Demographic-based grouping] , Buyers , Consumer , Customer Service 1 Comment By: Barbara Ballinger Homeowners’ needs change as they ramble through life. One minute a two-story house with a landscaped yard fits their family’s needs. Before too long, they’re empty nesters who find it hard to navigate stairs and handle maintenance. They begin contemplating a condo with a small deck. Help your buyers match the type of house that will bring … Read More aging in place buyers agents life stages Page 1 of 107 1 2 3 ... 107 → Search Our Sponsor Welcome to the YPN Lounge This is the official blog of the Young Professionals Network, a dynamic group that’s dedicated to increasing the voice and leadership of young professionals in the real estate industry. A team of YPN members from across the country serve as regular contributors to this blog, offering their insights into technology, prospecting, marketing, career development, and much more. 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