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Is Finding A Niche Market Right for You?
A lot of Realtors® take the ‘jack of all trades’ approach to their businesses, and some are extremely successful with doing it all and doing it well.
Beyond Cleaning and Decluttering: What Improvement Expenses Make the Most Sense?
Decluttering open spaces, emptying cabinets and drawers and removing knick-knacks might seem like obvious – and free – ways to improve a home’s presentability.
Establishing Yourself as a LOCAL AREA EXPERT
For real estate agents and local business professionals, carving out a reputation as a go-to local expert is invaluable.
AGENT STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
In real estate, where connections and maintaining relationships with clients are crucial, having a strong social media presence is essential for any REALTOR®.
3 Ways to Make Your Workspace Work for You
Productivity experts agree that a curated workspace positively impacts productivity and mood, but oftentimes we settle for bland desks and cubicles that lack personalized details or considerations for workflow.
MIRTA ARROYO
Top Agent Mirta Arroyo is a solo agent—recently joining Monarch Group Realty where she serves Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Stanly Counties.
HOW TO NOT LOSE A CLIENT IN 10 DAYS
While we won't be serenading a Carly Simon song or tugging on the heartstrings of a Hollywood heartthrob, we will be sharing ten essential tips for agents, the key pitfalls to avoid and the most common mistakes agents make that can cost them a client.
USING CLIENT FEEDBACK TO ELEVATE YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
For real estate professionals, publishing your client testimonials is a key strategy for establishing trust, enhancing your reputation, and drawing in new clients.
CARLO DIPASQUALE
Top Agent Carlo Dipasquale lives and specializes in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach, one of the five most desirable neighborhoods in the entire country.
If it's good for the soul, IT'S GOOD FOR THE BUSINESS
Visibility, name recognition and knowing you're supporting the community that makes your success possible are good reasons to take part in community service.
MYLO DRAVEN
\"If you want a house, then we're going to help you get it.\" This is the foundation of Mylo Draven's approach to mortgage lending.
Cooperation, Not Competition, Creates.Mutual Success for Agents
When people get along during a business transaction, everyone comes out happier.
How to Get the Biggest Recharge Out of Your Lunch Hour
When things get busy, it's typical to find a grab-and-go lunch and keep plugging away on the tasks at hand.
AGENTS WITH HEART
A pivotal question we pose to featured agents in Top Agent Magazine is, ‘Tell us about your community involvement.’
Business Growth Hack: Absorb Your Clients' Stress!
Your business coach or a CRM software sales rep has probably described a number of products or services to help you grow your business.
A JOSH ALLYN
As area manager for CMG Home Loans, Josh Allyn credits the cooperative spirit of his team with making those home-ownership dreams become reality.
5 Tips to Get New Clients
If you've been in the industry for a while, you've probably built up a healthy percentage of repeat and referral business.
Tips on Being a Good Team Leader
Your business is booming, so much in fact, that you've finally made the decision to start a team. You've made sure it's financially feasible, and you've found the right people, but there is still one other component of a successful team.
Uncommon Contact: Connecting with Clientele Through Social Media
Social media is one of the newest and most powerful tools in an agent or mortgage professional’s arsenal. With just a few keystrokes, you can stay top-of-mind with buyers, sellers, and borrowers near and far, past and present.
MASTERING TALENT ACQUISITION IN REAL ESTATE
The ability to draw in and keep exceptional agents forms the backbone of any thriving brokerage. The art of follow-up stands at the forefront of transforming potential interests into concrete assets for our teams. Below, we delve into the strategic nuances of follow-up, showcasing its role as a critical differentiator in securing the industry’s best.
5 BUSINESS LESSONS I LEARNED FROM MY DOG
Applying these key lessons to your business can lead to an increase in productivity, creativity, and resilience.
There Goes the Neighborhood: How to List High When Neighbors are a Nuisance
How do you diffuse difficult neighbors that could lower your bottom line or embarrass you in front of prospective buyers? It takes tact and a gameplan.
MONIKA DEROUSSEL
Monika DeRoussel is one of the top agents in Ohio, consistently ranked No. 1 by eXp Realty after previously dominating at REMAX.
Reconsider Referral-Only When Planning for the Future
A 100% referral rate is a testament of client happiness. But even a 30% referral rate is proof of client satisfaction.
ARTUR ISRAYELYAN
\"I focus on perfecting the simple things in my business, which include, honesty, hard work and availability for my clients. People can sense when you are genuine and will seek you out if they know you are in their corner.\"
Embracing Smart Homes: Does New Technology Really Increase Home Value?
Technology and innovation move at a lightning-fast clip, so it can be hard to keep up with all the smart-home trends sweeping the market at a given time.
WHAT SELLERS WANT FROM YOU AS THEIR REAL ESTATE AGENT
Although sellers' individual preferences may differ, they often share a set of expectations and needs when it comes to what they seek in their real estate agents.
AGENT STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
In real estate, where connections and maintaining relationships with clients are crucial, having a strong social media presence is essential for any REALTOR®.
Tips on Breaking Into the Luxury Market
So, you've been doing residential real estate for a while and you're looking to up your game.
MANDY NICHOLS
Mandy Nichols may be a self-proclaimed perfectionist, and, as she puts it, “a freaking workaholic,” but there is one thing that brings a tear to her eye: First-time homebuyers.