Q: Denise, if you were starting your business as an agent today, what program would you use to manage your database? A: Hands down I would use Microsoft® Outlook. I already use Outlook for my email so I don’t even have to open another program if a client calls and I need to make some […]
I have seen a lot of marketing during my years in real estate. I have seen bad. I have seen good. I have seen exceptional. Recently I came across one of those exceptionally-marketed properties in Whistler British Columbia. I had the pleasure of talking with the real estate agent and learning exactly what he did […]
Q: Denise, I have a Facebook business page that I made a while ago, but I haven’t been posting to it regularly at all. I only have about 15 people who have liked the page anyway. I do have about 400 friends which include both friends and family, but also past clients. Should I continue […]
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No Comments » Q: Denise, what would you think if I bought my own drone for aerial home photography? A: While I applaud that you want to do something unique and special for your listings, but unless you have the special skills and training not only to take professional property photography, but also to operate a drone safely […]
Posted in Ask Denise, Technology Tags: ask denise, Branding & Design, photographer, photos, professional, Real Estate No Comments » Q: Denise, what is a project that I can tackle in one day that will make me feel more organized, but will also help me get in front of new clients? A: What a great question and I have a good answer – complete your online profiles! It is free, will help you feel more […]
Q: Denise, I would really like to know more about how to research market statistics to spot trends, but I don’t want it to take a ton of time. What do you recommend? A: Good for you! Your first step should be to take a closer look at your MLS. Many MLS’s have either live […]
When was the last time you looked at your Zillow profile? How about Trulia? Have you claimed your REALTOR.com profile? Do you even know what is on your LinkedIn page? While you may not think about the impact of thoroughly completing these four online profiles, I can guarantee you that your potential buyers and sellers […]
Posted in Communication, Client Care, and Follow-up, Lead Generation for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Coaching, Mentoring, and Training, Technology, Tools and Systems for Real Estate Agents, Zebra Reports Tags: Denise Lones, image, information, linkedin, profiles, Real Estate, realtor.com, social media, trulia, zebra report, zillow No Comments » Q: Denise, the project I have been avoiding is to send an article to my database on a regular basis. I haven’t even created my first mailer because I am not tech-savvy whatsoever. The idea of creating an article in Publisher and actually getting it to the printer absolutely has me in a tailspin. How […]
Q: Denise, due to your urging, I just updated my Linked In profile and a client has “endorsed” me. How should I respond?
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Recently I worked with a group of real estate agents and asked them to focus on building their online presence. I wanted to see how their business was affected by increasing their online visibility. Of course, I wanted them to blog and have a strong presence in their community but I also wanted to see […]
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