Q: “Denise, as summer winds down and I begin to plan my education schedule for the fall, are there any classes in particular that I should take?” A: Absolutely! Most agents take classes in the areas in which they have the most interest. I highly recommend that you take classes in the subjects in which […]
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Ask Denise: On Education
Posted by Denise Lones on August 30th, 2010
Posted in Ask Denise, Motivation & Planning, Real Estate Coaching, Mentoring, and Training 
Tags: Agents, Business, Follow-up, Lead Generation, Market, Real Estate Agents, real estate education, Real Estate Market, Real Estate News, Real Estate Products, Real Estate Training, The Lones Group 
No Comments »Ask Denise: Why is my online lead generation faltering?
Posted by Denise Lones on August 19th, 2010
Q: “Denise, why is my online lead generation faltering?” A: Online lead generation is nothing more than putting your name, your business, and your services out there hoping that people are interested. There are two reasons online generation doesn’t work: You don’t have a website that is search-engine optimized and includes content that is compelling to […]
The 7 Deadly Sins of Branding … And How to Avoid Them!
Posted by Denise Lones on August 13th, 2010
When it hits your eye, you can’t help but groan. Or perhaps it’s so unremarkable that it doesn’t register with you at all. Those are the effects of bad branding. Rarely do you see an agent whose branding is so unique—so different—that it stands out above the rest. That memorable brand clearly articulates who the agent […]
The “Time Management” Myth
Posted by Denise Lones on August 6th, 2010
By far, the toughest ball to juggle when running your own business is time—using it properly, freeing up more of it, and not wasting it. The solution to this challenge eludes many real estate agents.
In real estate, there are so many things we have to do. And we are burdened with the fact that there are no set hours. This is not Monday through Friday, nine-to-five kind of business. Our work schedule is fluid—which can be both a blessing and a curse.
Posted in Motivation & Planning Tags: Agents, business tips, plan, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, systems, task management, Time Management No Comments »FANNIE MAE FINALLY GETS IT RIGHT FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS WITH SHORT SALE TRANSACTIONS
Posted by Denise Lones on March 18th, 2009
It’s about time that somebody figured out that real estate agents have been fighting an uphill battle when it comes to short sales. After months of nightmare scenarios coming to life, Fannie Mae has finally done something about the problem. With new rules in place effective as of March 1, real estate agents will have […]
Sample Before and After Images for Marketing Makeovers by Denise Lones
Posted by Denise Lones on October 2nd, 2008
Here are a few samples of ‘Before and After,’ images that we have done for some of our past clients. Feel free to click on each image to enlarge it to see the images in more detail! Let’s look at another sample! Here is one more sample! To take your real estate marketing to the next […]
Our Marketing Makeover Programs Explained by Denise Lones
Posted by Denise Lones on October 2nd, 2008
More often than not your materials are seen long before you are! Remember the old adage “You only get one chance to make a first impression?” In any business your marketing pieces or ‘materials’ ARE your first impression. What do your current business marketing materials say about you and your business? Are they consistent and […]
Routines, Powerful Tools for Your Real Estate Arsenal by Denise Lones
Posted by Denise Lones on September 8th, 2008
What’s the secret to success in any endeavor on Earth? One word—routines! What do I mean by routines? A routine is something that you do on a consistent basis that becomes second-nature to you. You do it without even thinking about it. Or it could be a learned behavior that you do for a short […]
Posted in Motivation & Planning Tags: Agents, Brokers, Business, consistent, Denise Lones, Expert, Lead Generation, professional, Real Estate, The Lones Group No Comments »Interest Rates Are Important for Sellers Too by Denise Lones
Posted by Denise Lones on September 5th, 2008
Why do interest rates matter for home sellers? While you may think that interest rates are important only to buyers looking for a new home, as a seller you should consider how they affect your pricing and position in the market. Sellers today must keep a very close eye on interest rate prices. If your […]
Posted in Sellers Tags: Agents, appreciation, Brokers, Business, Buyers, Current Market, Denise Lones, home, Interest rates, price reduction, process, Real Estate, Sellers, The Lones Group No Comments »Do “For Sale By Owner” Listings Really Save Money? By Denise Lones
Posted by Denise Lones on September 5th, 2008
I’m sure you’ve seen the signs—“For Sale By Owner”—or FSBO as it’s sometimes called. Many people think they can do better selling their home on their own, supposedly saving the commission they would pay to a real estate agent. But the truth is that without the power of a real estate agent plugged into the […]
Posted in Lead Generation for Real Estate Agents, Zebra Reports Tags: Agents, Brokers, Buyer, cost, Denise Lones, FSBO, home, market conditions, MLS, Money, online, professional, Real Estate, sell, Sellers, Selling, The Lones Group, value No Comments »
