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Ask Denise: Too much work for time off

Denise Lones

Q:  I am supposed to be getting away for the long weekend, but I just have too much to do. I have two listings that have just come on and I know I am going to have a lot of inquiries and offers coming in. My husband is pressuring me to just leave it and […]

Checking in with Your 2013 Goals

We just passed the 2013 mid-year mark. Have you taken a look at your 2013 goals to make sure you are halfway towards completing them? If you are like many agents who have been caught up in the harried pace of the recovered and hot market, you may not even know where that goal worksheet […]

Ask Denise: Need Business Now

Denise Lones

Q:  Denise, I am frustrated! I am just getting back into real estate and all this business seems to be going on all around me. But I can’t seem to get my hands on a piece of it! I just started sending information out to my sphere and geographical farm, but I can’t wait for […]

Ask Denise: Conversation Pointers

Denise Lones

Q:  I need your help!  I’m trying to generate leads in my business by taking advantage of some of the things I do in my ordinary life – kids at soccer games, shopping with friends, or volunteer work.  I’m struggling to figure out how and when to move discussions from fun personal stuff, to business […]

Ask Denise: An Agent’s Biggest Mistake

Denise Lones

Q: Denise, what do you think is the single biggest mistake agents make today? A: By far, the biggest mistake agents make is forgetting about past clients. Agents today spend so much time focusing on their ‘right now’ clients, they forget (and often ignore) the value that their past clients bring to their business. According […]

Ask Denise: Open House Tools

Denise Lones

Q: Denise, I saw the samples you had at the “Unforgettable Open House” class. I can see that having all these materials would be super impressive to visitors, but I’m absolutely overwhelmed at the thought of how much work it would be to figure out how to do everything. I really have no idea how […]

Safari is Just Around the Corner!

Don’t let the amazing event pass you by! We’ll be looking at where you are in your business; what the last two years have brought and what the next two years could bring; your natural work and behavioral styles, and how they impact your success; the ten essentials for a successful business; and how to […]

New Instant Identity Design: “Slim Line”

Stripes are classic, and stylish. “Slim Line” offers a beautiful stripe design, in a simple palette designed to focus attention on you and your listings. Whether you want to develop a completely custom brand, or select from one of the amazing designs in our “Instant Identity” portfolio, we are here to help.

New Instant Identity Design: “Calming Nature”

If you’re looking for a brand that imparts a sense of nature and serenity, look no further.  “Calming Nature” does just that.  It would also be a great brand for agents who specialize in the “green” market. Whether you want to develop a completely custom brand, or select from one of the amazing designs in […]

Ask Denise: Signing in at Open Houses

Denise Lones

Q: Denise, how do I get visitors to sign in so I can get their contact information?  I’ve tried telling them the seller requires that for security reasons, but I’m getting some pushback from clients … or they use fake names.  Last week someone signed in as Betty Rubble. Help! A: No one wants to be forced […]

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