Q: Denise, I have an open house coming up next weekend. This has been the first open house I have done in a few months because the market is so hot. I know I am going to have a flood of people. What tools do you recommend I bring? A: Oh, there are so many […]
Q: Denise, I need a better way to connect with my database. I don’t want to do a client appreciation event but I think I should try to connect in person. How do I reach out without making it look like I am fishing for referrals? A: Easy – don’t fish for referrals! It makes […]
Q: Denise, this market has made me absolutely exhausted! I have buyers who can’t find a property… I have sellers who want to sell, but they are very concerned about being able to find a home to buy, so they aren’t going to list right now. I can’t seem to make any forward progress on […]
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No Comments » Q: Denise, I have been thinking about my bucket list since we talked last week and I am shocked at how many things are on my list! How do you suggest I start checking things off? A: That is a great question and a fun one to answer! Start finding opportunities to check them off. […]
Q: Denise, what would you think if I were to use my pet dog in my branding and marketing? A: If you are a dog lover and that seems to be a way that you connect with people, then by all means, bring your dog into your brand development. We have created a number of […]
Posted in Ask Denise, Branding & Design, Lead Generation for Real Estate Agents Tags: animals, ask denise, brand, branding, Branding & Design, dog, dogs, pets, Real Estate No Comments » Q: Denise, I was on your call last week when you suggested that we do a community service client event. I love this idea because I always felt that traditional client appreciation events were too much about me, as I am on the shy side. This feels right to me! What are some other kinds […]
Q: Denise, I liked your suggestions about drumming up inventory… What do you think about the idea of tracking down people who are potentially going through a life change – kids going off to college whose parents may need to downsize, seniors retiring, or even Millennials who may need to sell their current smaller home […]
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 would you think about me getting one of those advertising spaces on grocery store shopping carts? A: My recommendation is to actually create an annual advertising plan rather than just creating and running an ad because you are approached to do one. Here is an example, an annual advertising plan for an […]
Q: Denise, what is an easy system I can incorporate into my listing process to get the word out to the neighborhood about my listings? I find that I am reinventing the wheel each time. Sometimes I do a just listed card. Other times I do an open house invitation. I just want something I […]
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