For those clients who have been with me awhile may remember Virginia – she is a world traveler! Recently she went on safari in Africa and took the amazing zebra photos you see below which she, of course, sent to me… Aren’t these guys cute? Thank you, Virginia, for your #zebraspotting contribution!
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Sellers can be very unrealistic about the price they want you to list their home for, especially when the market is moving quickly and in their favor. Many agents get caught up with their seller’s optimism because, to some degree, they feel the seller has a point. After all, homes are selling like hotcakes and […]
Every year when I do my annual predictions I make a prediction on home renovation activity. It is no secret to anyone who has read these predictions that I have been predicting record high renovation projects to be started and completed in the next five years. The reason for this is very simple, people are […]
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I have worked with literally dozens of agents who have tried to get their lead online. Most of them have signed up for an online lead generation system of some kind. These online lead generation systems make a lot of promises but do they deliver on those promises? I know you have all seen the […]
Q: “Denise, this spring has gotten away from me and I have a few ‘almost now’ clients in my pipeline that I need to reach out to. What do you suggest?” A: I would suggest putting together a half-year market review for the area they are considering either buying or selling in. This should include a […]
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Of all the things I have seen transform an agent’s business I can tell you that helping them get organized both personally and professionally can have a dramatic effect on their business and confidence. Finding your own way to keep everything in your world organized is critical to staying on top of your game. Many […]
This week we are proud to feature our latest brand created for Andree Hurley! Andree, one of our ENCORE coaching clients, is an avid kayaker and waterways advocate. Therefore, our Instant Identity brand “A Day on the Sound” was a great place to start! We customized the image bar on the left with images of […]
One of the best ways to give your business a boost is to make a conscious effort to get your business organized. Last week I addressed computer file management. Here is a list of some additional areas in your business that could use some organizing.
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Recently I had a discussion with Heather, our project coordinator, regarding the importance of agents keeping things organized in their business. Whether that is organizing your files, systems, or even your time, each is critical to an agent’s success. As Heather puts it “good organization is key to a successful transaction and being organized saves […]
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I have been reporting on new home sales for years and track this facet of the market with a great deal of interest as a Master in Residential Marketing through the NAHB. I find the new home market to be a strong barometer of what is happening with the market as a whole. A stat […]
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