by Shannon O'Brien | Dec 12, 2013 | Marketing
Whether you’ve decided to make working with first-time buyers your niche or you just need to diversify your funnel, you’ll find no shortage of potential clients. Proof: Every homeowner was at one time a first-time buyer. Where to Find First-Time Buyers Finding any...
by Shannon O'Brien | Dec 10, 2013 | Real Estate Discussion
In a perfect world, we’d all get the entire month of December off work – with pay. Since we don’t live in that world, the holidays tend to pull us in several directions at once. We run ourselves ragged, trying to keep up with a real estate practice and fill the...
by Shannon O'Brien | Dec 3, 2013 | Lead Generation & Nurturing
I have a very dear friend who recently opened a retail clothing store. As a business newbie, one of her biggest fears is how to build a loyal customer base and keep them coming back to the store. It’s a common concern of all business people, considering how much more...
by Shannon O'Brien | Nov 27, 2013 | Real Estate Discussion
When it comes to putting a home on the market during the winter holidays, conventional wisdom says: “Don’t do it.” Inventories are lower during the holidays, and folks are distracted or out of town. Other agents, title reps and lenders are either busy trying to wrap...
by Shannon O'Brien | Nov 25, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
So, how does a real estate agent obtain a 70 percent referral rate and close a deal every three days? If you’re anything like Tim Houk with Keller Williams in Baton Rouge, La., it takes hard work, long hours and a thorough plan to build a team. The Path to Real Estate...