by Shannon O'Brien | Aug 23, 2017 | Real Estate Discussion
Tom Ferry tells us that 87 percent of agents leave the industry within the first five years of getting their real estate license. Others put that figure near 95 percent. Suffice to say, most new agents quit during the early years of their practice. Why is the...
by Shannon O'Brien | Oct 19, 2016 | Marketing
Having a better real estate website can help you break out of the brutal prospecting cycle that so many agents are stuck in by organically generating leads that you can turn into new clients. In fact, building up your website is one of the most important...
by Shannon O'Brien | Oct 12, 2016 | Real Estate Discussion
Congratulations! You passed the licensing exam and are now a full-fledged member of the real estate industry. You no longer have a boss who will tell you exactly how to spend your day. You’re now an independent contractor – a business owner – and, sink or swim, your...
by Shannon O'Brien | Oct 4, 2016 | Real Estate Discussion
Dealing with cats can be an exercise in futility, but watching them closely can teach real estate professionals a lot about how to deal with issues they face in their day-to-day work life. While you probably shouldn’t jump up on the dining room table during a listing...
by Shannon O'Brien | May 4, 2016 | Marketing
Real estate agents wear a lot of hats, and one of the biggest hats they wear is that of a marketer. From promoting their listings to marketing themselves, it can take up a big chunk of their time. That’s understandable since, unless you have a degree in marketing,...