Q: Over the years you’ve had lots of harsh words for internet lead systems… yet you advocate agents getting web sites. What gives? A: I have indeed criticized some internet lead systems – the kinds where you pay hundreds of dollars a month to pay for “guaranteed leads.” These same leads are often sold, and […]
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Are You a Real Estate Dinosaur?
Posted by Denise Lones on March 8th, 2012
I recently read an article that shocked and disappointed me. The gist of the article was this: a real estate agent had recently contacted a major, credible news source with the idea that the end is near for real estate agents. After many years of success in the real estate business, the agent’s outlook on […]
What Do You Find “Pinteresting”?
Posted by Denise Lones on February 9th, 2012
If you’re already an aficionado of Pinterest, you’ll know exactly what I mean by that question. And if you’ve never heard of Pinterest, let me be the first to introduce you to this fascinating site. A member of my team was an early adopter of Pinterest, and she shared information with me about the site […]
IF YOU CAN ADD JUST ONE THING …
Posted by Denise Lones on December 15th, 2011
… to your business in 2012, it should be video. Yes … video! If you’ve been reading my Zebra Reports for a while now, you’ll know that I’ve been a proponent of video for several years. Back in 2010 I suggested that video, and vlogs (video versions of blogs) offered a great opportunity for agents […]
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Tags: listing video, Real Estate, real estate listing video, real estate video, video 
No Comments »Doing Business … the Good “Old Fashioned” Way
Posted by Denise Lones on December 8th, 2011
Make no mistake. Real estate is a business of making connections. If you are making connections online (and are successfully converting connections into commissions), great! Maybe you connect best in person – one client at a time, one relationship at a time. That works too! Lately, all the buzz is around social media. It’s been […]
Ask Denise: Working with Gens X and Y
Posted by Denise Lones on November 17th, 2011
Q: I’m a Baby Boomer who is feeling like a dinosaur. I’m a little lost in terms of technology, and am wondering if I should not even try to work with Gen X and Gen Y clients, who are very tech-focused. Help! A: I hear this a lot from clients who are Boomers with the […]
Tech Tip: Clearing Your Cache
Posted by Denise Lones on October 20th, 2011
It is important to clear your browser’s cache of Temporary Internet Files from time to time (clearing your browser’s cache frequently not only keeps content fresh, it also helps ensure Internet security). To clear cache, follow the instructions for your Web browser below…
Four Powerful Lead Generation Sites
Posted by Denise Lones on July 28th, 2011
Last week my Zebra Report talked about the opportunities that lie within social media for very inexpensive lead generation. I promised to share additional information on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and I’m going to do exactly that today. I’m also going to talk about Google+. All four of these social media sites are quite different. […]
Looking for Free Leads?
Posted by Denise Lones on July 21st, 2011
In the last two Zebra Reports I talked about a topic near and dear to my heart – lead generation. I even shared some of the methods of lead generation that are tried and true – such as open houses, working expired listings, or pursuing FSBOs. All of those methods are great – and they […]
Posted in Lead Generation for Real Estate Agents, Technology, Zebra Reports Tags: Client Communication, Denise Lones, Facebook, Lead Generation, linkedin, Real Estate, real estate blogging, social media, social media marketing, social media tips, social networking, The Lones Group, Twitter No Comments »Ask Denise: Keeping up with technology
Posted by Denise Lones on May 11th, 2011
Q: Denise how do I keep up with all the new technology that is out there? I feel so left behind! A: Because technology is such an integral part of our business — and our lives — I personally devote a portion of time daily — yes, DAILY — to learning something new, or playing with a […]
