I’ve worked with a lot of agents who have big, sparkly campaign goals. For example, they wanted to start a blog or have a regular video feature on their website. However, if you think you can execute a plan that is mood-based, it’s not going to happen. Instead, you need to have a realistic plan […]
This week, I’m talking about the biggest mistakes I’ve made with technology. I’ve made tons of mistakes over the years, and I want to share them with you. Mistake #1: Spending Money Before Researching The first mistake on my list is wasting money on technology or software that didn’t suite me. If something doesn’t mesh […]
Some real estate agents are convinced that open houses are a complete waste of time. They make weekends unschedulable, everyone who shows up is represented already anyway, and open houses don’t really sell the house. And let’s not forget to address the real elephant in the room – that open houses attract buyer leads. In […]
Targeting a niche is more than just sending generic content. Lisa markets to her niche farm with hyper-local statistics, easy-to-read graphs, and topics that will resonate with local homeowners. She includes a personal touch, especially around the holidays, and even promotes local businesses. Every month, she presents as a local resource with valuable knowledge to […]
I’m excited about today’s Zebra Report because I get to talk about my favorite mailers—both my favorite mailing campaign I sent out and my favorite that I’ve received. Let’s rewind maybe ten years, and it was the Victoria’s Secret mailing campaign. They did such a phenomenal job. They were so consistent that I received something […]
Over the next few Zebra Reports we are going to be covering campaigns. At The Lones Group, we define campaigns as a series of communication points geared towards a specific audience. For example, if I send an annual property report to my past clients, that is part of my past client campaign. If I send […]
There isn’t a business out there without a pipeline. A business pipeline is basically the path a client takes from the start and getting to know you, through the transaction, and beyond the conclusion of business (sometimes for many years after). A successful pipeline has 3 parts to it: Before, During, and After.
Business planning is top of mind for most business leaders this time of year. Lofty goals, dedication and drive are commonplace, but what is going to get you to a new level of success is not looking forward, it is looking backward and analyzing what has room for improvement. In all my years of both […]
The last two years have had an unprecedented effect on the economy, on the way we interact socially, on the way we shop, on education, and of course, on the real estate market. More than ever, your clients need to hear your voice when it comes to the real estate market and what they can […]
My favorite thing about numbers is that they do not lie. If I look at an agent’s business, their numbers will give a very clear indication of what’s really going on. Not only do these numbers define past success, they also predict your future. If you don’t know your numbers, you are running blind. When […]
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