One of our favorite clients recently challenged us on social media about the importance of mail and I thought it was worth addressing in a Zebra Report: “Where I am from I don’t see many people reading their mail when they have social media. When I ask if they received my letter after a week […]
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5 Points for Long-Term Farming Success
Developing a consistently-producing farm is a great way to develop a reliable income stream. But what are the individual components that deliver the greatest likelihood of success? All too often, agents begin a farm with the best of intentions, but quickly lose momentum if that farm doesn’t produce expected results right away. Especially in this […]
Ask Denise: Niche Mailing Campaign
Q: “Denise, I am taking your advice and doing some focused lead generation for the next 90 days. I have identified a shortage of small homes (less than 1000 square feet) in a very popular neighborhood just outside the city center. There have been eight listings that have come on the market in the last […]
Ask Denise: Past Client Care
Q: Denise, I have been burned by past clients this last year. I have had 3-4 people who wound up going with another agent. I am mailing my past clients and sphere each month, but I don’t call or see them live. Is the monthly mailer enough? Do I need to do more? I am […]
Ask Denise: Frustrating Farming
Q: “Denise, ugh! I am so frustrated by my farm area! I have been sending out postcards every few months for a year and no bites! I did the research and the numbers indicated this is a hot area and I should be seeing listings. What am I doing wrong?” A: First of all, don’t […]
Ask Denise: Better than Generic Mailers
Q: “Denise I know you are not a fan of generic mailers, but if I didn’t send out something generic, I would never send something out. I just never seem to have the time! So I’ll bite – what do you suggest?” A: You don’t need to spend a lot of time to create meaningful […]
Ask Denise: Choosing a Farm
Q: “Denise, I have been mailing to my database each and every month for the last few years, and have decided that since I am already doing that, it wouldn’t be that much harder to add a second mailing and send it to a neighborhood. Anything I need to look for as I choose an […]