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Get 7 free Mike Ferry scripts and discover what makes them so effective. - [Should You Buy Real Estate Leads in 2026?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/buy-real-estate-leads/) - Buying real estate leads has the potential to yield an impressive ROI. But it’s not exactly foolproof. Learn how to identify the best paid lead sources. - [Real Estate Tax Deductions Checklist & Tips for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-agent-tax-deductions/) - Stop paying more than you should. Follow these money-saving tips and take advantage of the many real estate agent tax deductions instead. - [What Is a CMA in Real Estate?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-is-a-cma-in-real-estate/) - Quickly learn what a CMA is, why it matters, and how to do one in 2026! (Spoiler Alert: It’s a powerful tool that benefits leads, clients, and agents alike.) - [Real Estate Email Templates for Lead Follow-Up](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-email-templates/) - Make the most of your first impressions. Here are 14 versatile follow-up email templates for real estate agents which will help turn more leads into clients. - [How To Get Seller Leads in a Low-Inventory Market](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-get-seller-leads-in-a-low-inventory-market/) - With these 6 strategies, your business can thrive even when it feels impossible to get more seller leads. Don’t let the market dictate your success level! - [Real Estate Yard Signs: What, Where, and Why](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-yard-signs-what-where-and-why/) - A Simple Guide to Real Estate Yard Signs Are your real estate signs working as hard as they should? Did you know that there is a “Standard Alphabets for Highway Signs” book? And, who knew that there exists in the U.S. the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry? In fact, highway signage - [5 Expired Listing Scripts + Responses to Common Seller Objections](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/expired-listing-scripts/) - Prepare yourself with the best expired listing scripts & objection-handlers so you can become the agent who saves the day and closes the sale. - [Don't Knock It Until You Try It: Door Knocking Tips for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/door-knocking-real-estate/) - Don’t do door knocking in real estate until you’ve seen these tips! It’s still an effective lead generation strategy, but only if you know the best practices. - [How to Get Real Estate Listings—12 Tips for Increasing Listing Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-get-real-estate-listings/) - It's time to get on the fast track to discovering how to get more real estate leads. Let's start by revealing the secret. - [The 2026 Guide to Real Estate Agent Branding](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-agent-branding/) - This is the most resourceful guide for real estate agent branding! Get tips, best practices, links to valuable articles, and a list of practical next steps. - [Best Real Estate Systems To Have in 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-real-estate-systems/) - Don’t rely on luck. Put these kinds of real estate systems in place instead. They’ll result in more leads, better efficiency, and a higher commission income. - [Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Agent Goals](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-agent-goals/) - Want to increase your GCI every year? Learn which real estate agent goals are worth pursuing and how to increase the chances you’ll reach them. - [60 Real Estate Blog Ideas (+ Best Practices)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-blog-ideas/) - Write faster & get more leads! With these time-saving tips & effective real estate blog ideas, you can improve customer service AND boost your online presence. - [9 Simple Real Estate Lead Generation Ideas](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-lead-generation-ideas/) - Get a list of 9 real estate lead generation ideas that are so hassle-free you can start immediately! They’re the quick, “low hanging fruit” you’re looking for. - [7 Best Real Estate Prospecting Letters for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-prospecting-letters/) - Don’t send junk mail. Send effective real estate prospecting letters that capture leads. How? By using this checklist and these 7 templates as your guide. - [114 Real Estate Hashtags for 2026 Lead Generation](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-hashtags/) - Get more social media leads. Quickly learn to use real estate hashtags effectively and get a handy list of 100+ hashtags for Instagram and the rest. - [20 Best Real Estate Marketing Ideas for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-marketing-ideas/) - Want to generate more leads? Start by expanding your arsenal of go-to real estate marketing ideas with this list that spans from essential to creative. - [51 Real Estate Slogans & How To Craft Yours](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-slogans/) - Win more leads by standing out among the crowd of competitors. Learn to create effective real estate slogans and get inspiration from high-quality examples. - [Create a Real Estate Business Plan for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-business-plan/) - Trying harder won’t do this year. You need a real estate business plan to follow that will result in a commission income boost. Start with this walkthrough. - [Best Social Media Platforms for Real Estate (+ How To Use Them To Generate Leads)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-social-media-platforms-for-real-estate/) - Want more leads? Use the 6 best social media platforms for real estate lead gen and discover the tools you need to streamline all of your marketing efforts. - [How To Create a Real Estate Target Market](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-target-market/) - Here’s a quick summary about how to identify a target market in real estate. You’ll also find a bunch of links for more details. (Free marketing plan included!) - [SWOT Analysis for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/swot-analysis-for-real-estate-agents/) - You don't need to be a business school graduate to do—or benefit from—a SWOT analysis. Learn how to create a real estate SWOT analysis, with examples! - [The Best Real Estate Marketing Plan for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-marketing-plan/) - Good intentions won’t be good enough this year. To earn more, you need a real estate marketing plan. This guide is the perfect place to start (or start over). - [7 Real Estate Voicemail Scripts (Plus Best Practices) That Actually Get Callbacks](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-voicemail-scripts/) - Anyone can leave a voicemail. But consistently getting callbacks from your leads is hard unless you use real estate voicemail scripts like these! - [Google Adwords 101: A Primer for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/google-adwords-101-a-primer-for-real-estate-agents/) - Find our how real estate agents can use Google Adwords to enhance their online marketing campaigns. - [Resolutions to Improve Your Business in 2014: Beef Up Your Website](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/resolutions-to-improve-your-business-in-2014-beef-up-your-website/) - The end of a year is a good time to think about what you can add to your real estate business plan to help you move up a notch or to an entirely new level. - [Real Estate Continuing Education—Beyond License Renewals](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-continuing-education/) - What you do every day makes you better at what you do every day. Continuing education in the ever-changing real estate industry will set you apart from your competition. - [2018 Real Estate Trends: Insight Reigns King](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/2018-real-estate-trends-content-marketing-reigns-king/) - 2018 is going to be an interesting year for real estate. The following three content marketing ideas, simple to implement, should top your list of things to do. - [Beyond Continuing Education: Holes in Real Estate Training](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/holes-in-real-estate-training/) - Don't miss these amazing real estate training opportunities to increase your knowledge the industry and increase your market share. - [Best Podcast for Real Estate Agents in 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-podcast-for-real-estate-agents/) - Get a list of the 9 best podcasts for real estate agents. For each, you’ll get a quick summary of why you’ll like it and a link so you can start listening now. - [How To Get a Real Estate Broker Sponsorship](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-broker-sponsorship/) - Get the steps, checklist, tips, and 8 interview questions you need for finding (and winning!) the real estate broker sponsorship that’s right for you. - [The 14 Best Real Estate Social Media Accounts To Follow NOW](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-real-estate-social-media-accounts/) - Humor. Advice. Inspiration. Get all this and more by following the best real estate social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). - [How To Find the Best Dialer for Real Estate](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-dialer-for-real-estate/) - This is your shortcut to finding the best dialer for real estate agents. Get a list of the top 5 according to G2 and even a list of other time-saving tools. - [Best Real Estate Agent Tips (For Beginners)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-real-estate-agent-tips-for-beginners/) - Whether you’re starting out or starting over, these tips for real estate agents will give you clarity & confidence to grow your business the right way. - [Circle Prospecting in Real Estate: A Simple Guide To Generating Leads Around Your Listings](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/circle-prospecting-in-real-estate-a-simple-guide-to-generating-leads-around-your-listings/) - Circle prospecting will help you grow your real estate business. All you need are the best practices & a quick how-to -- this is it! - [ChatGPT Real Estate Marketing Secrets [2026]](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/chatgpt-real-estate/) - Generating leads is hard work. These ChatGPT real estate lead generation secrets make it easier. (Free guide with 25 prompts + best practices included!) - [The Ultimate List of Open House Ideas for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-open-house-ideas/) - Get 18 open house ideas that range from basic to creative and span from before to after so you can generate more leads and maximize efficiency. - [Best Real Estate Lead Nurturing Strategies for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-lead-nurturing/) - Get everything you need to nurture real estate leads in a way that will actually result in more transactions: 6 best practices + 5 best strategies + 7 scripts! - [The 2026 Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Teams](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-teams/) - Want to start a team (and earn a higher commission income)? This article shows you how real estate teams work and the best ways to build one from scratch. - [The 13 Best Real Estate Thank-You Notes for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-thank-you-notes/) - Don’t write ignorable, insincere real estate thank-you notes. Work with these high-quality templates instead so you can foster meaningful relationships. - [The Best Listing Presentation Guide for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-listing-presentation/) - All you need in one place. Here’s the beginning-to-end guide for delivering a successful listing presentation. Get best practices and even scripts! - [How To Get REO Listings in 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-get-reo-listings/) - This easy-to-understand guide walks you through 5 strategies so you’ll know exactly how to get REO listings. Expand your portfolio & start earning more! - [Best Real Estate Farming Tips for 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-farming/) - Generate consistent business and ensure long-term success through real estate farming. Get a how-to guide with actionable strategies so you can start today. - [10 Best Ways To Find Motivated Sellers in 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-find-motivated-sellers/) - Get 6 strategies for quickly finding ready-to-list leads. Motivated sellers are often hidden in plain sight, and they’d be glad to work with an agent like you. - [How To Find the Best Real Estate CRM of 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-real-estate-crm/) - You won’t find the best CRM for real estate if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Use this shopping guide to get some pointers! - [Real Estate Mailers That Work in 2026](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-mailers/) - Get 22 content ideas, a list of examples, and best practices! Real estate mailers can still help you generate more leads this year. But only if you do it right. - [4 Things Cats Can Teach You About Real Estate](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/4-things-cats-can-teach-you-about-real-estate/) - Four distinctly feline qualities that you can put to good use for your real estate business - [What Are Homebuyers Really Looking For?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-are-homebuyers-really-looking-for/) - Anyone who has ever worked with even one homebuyer knows what they want: A decent price - the lower the better. A home in move-in condition. A home in a desirable area. Assurances that the home’s value will increase. Those are the rudimentary desires of most buyers. Aside from the basics, though, just what are - [It was great to Connect!](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/it-was-great-to-connect/) - Many of us at Market Leader are getting back in swing following the San Francisco Real Estate Connect conference. As always, it was a fascinating look at how technology is changing the face of real estate and offering new tools to take advantage of opportunities. Some of our highlights included: Kara Swisher from the Wall - [What's your 2011 strategy? Why you need to get started now...](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/whats-your-2011-strategy-why-you-need-to-get-started-now/) - Yes, I'm asking about January in September. You don't have to have your marketing budget set. You don't need to know your January sales quota. You don’t need to do a lot of things. Not yet. But at this point in the year, you probably have a reasonable idea of how you'll finish 2010. You - [4 Great Mobile Apps That Help Real Estate Agents Succeed](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/4-great-mobile-apps-to-help-real-estate-agents-succeed/) - Agents who don’t change with technology will soon be left behind. With that in mind, here are a number of tools to help boost productivity. - [3 Must-Have Tech Tools for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-must-have-tech-tools-for-real-estate-agents/) - Use these cool time-saving tools, apps and gadgets to become productive and successful. - [Market Leader Stands With Texas](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-stands-with-texas/) - Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. The safety and well-being of our community is our utmost concern and we are prepared to assist, in any way we can. - [Real Estate SEO Made Easy: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-seo-boost-your-web-traffic-with-backlinks/) - This is the best guide to real estate SEO available! It’s comprehensive without being overwhelming. Your site can generate more leads. And you can start today. - [Real Estate Client Follow-Up: It’s Not Just for Prospects](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-client-follow-up-its-not-just-for-prospects/) - Remaining in contact with past clients can yield great rewards. Get tips for making the most of different follow-up methods in your real estate business. - [Agent Spotlight: Scott Hum of Jacksonville, Fla.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-scott-hum-of-jacksonville-fla/) - After almost two decades in the auto industry, Scott Hum switched to a career in real estate. Find out how he got started and why he loves his job. - [How To Get Great (vs Good) Listing Photos](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-listing-photos/) - Sell more homes by improving the first impressions your listing photos create. Learn what it takes to “sell the dream” instead of simply posting pics. - [Agent Spotlight: Debbie King of Newport, NC](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-debbie-king-of-newport-nc/) - Debbie King, of King Realty in Newport, North Carolina, talked with us about her real estate career, including her current challenges and future plans. - [Best Real Estate Photography Tips for Newer Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-photography-tips/) - Quickly learn what gear you need and exactly how to take listing photos like a pro. Get helpful links and only the best real estate photography tips! - [Cost-effective Curb Appeal Ideas (& How To Bring Them Up in Conversation)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/curb-appeal-ideas/) - Want to help your clients sell quicker and for higher prices? Use these conversation-starters and equip them with a list of curb appeal ideas. - [3 Key Spaces Listing Agents Don’t Talk About](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-key-spaces-listing-agents-dont-talk-about/) - Home buyers are deeply interested in these three spaces yet agents frequently don't address them in listing descriptions. - [Market Leader Participates in Keller Williams' Annual RED DAY Today!](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-participates-in-keller-williams-annual-red-day-today/) - Good morning! Today we are joining the local Keller Williams market center here in Kirkland, WA in their RED Day efforts. What is RED day? For Keller Williams, "RED (Renew, Energize and Donate) Day is a Keller Williams Realty service initiative dedicated to improving our local communities. All Keller Williams Realty associates in the United States and Canada - [4 Real Estate Listing Description Examples + Best Practices for Writing Them](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-listing-description-examples/) - Leverage the power of language to write real estate listing descriptions that sell. Here’s a quick how-to (with examples!) so you can get started immediately. - [7 Best Types of Real Estate Videos (+ Tips!)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-videos/) - Don’t waste time creating videos that fail to generate homebuyer and seller leads. Here are 7 high-quality real estate videos to watch and learn from. - [Communicating With Your Sellers](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/communicating-with-your-sellers/) - Communication is vital for building trust with clients. Find out how real estate agents can communicate most effectively with home sellers. - [2018 Real Estate Trends: Boomerang Buyers](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/2018-real-estate-trends-boomerang-buyers/) - As boomerang buyers re-enter the housing market, be sure to take your business to market in 2018 with them in mind. - [Are You Trapped in the Real Estate Hamster Wheel?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/are-you-trapped-in-the-real-estate-hamster-wheel/) - It’s time to get off the hamster wheel and focus on leveraging the tools that allow you to spend time on the truly important aspects of your business - like your GCI. - [5 Ways to Build a Referral-based Business](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-ways-to-build-a-referral-based-business/) - You know you’ve got a referral-based business when you're too busy working on selling your own listings to find time for prospecting and cold-calling. - [New Home Sales are Up; Deals Abound in Nantucket and Cape Cod](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/new-home-sales-are-up-deals-abound-in-nantucket-and-cape-cod/) - This week in real estate news we look at the homebuilding industry along with home prices in Nantucket, Cape Cod and other parts of Massachusetts. - [Home Buyer Tax Credit Opportunity](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/home-buyer-tax-credit-opportunity/) - As you may have heard, yesterday Congress voted to both extend and expand the home buyer tax credit. This new legislation has the potential to significantly impact your business, and as a result, we wanted to take a moment to summarize the key points here for you today. NAR predicts that two million people will - [5 Real Estate Marketing Tools Agents Need in 2018](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-real-estate-marketing-tools-agents-need/) - Real estate marketing strategies have changed dramatically over the past several decades. The digital age has opened new doors for marketing to potential clients. If you have the right tools and resources, you'll reach a larger audience in a more effective way. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), “Millennials make up the largest group of - [Boot Camp for Closing More Business](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/boot-camp-for-closing-more-business/) - Have you been wanting to “reboot” your business for success? Many of us at Market Leader have attended the past few Inman Agent Reboot events around the country, and found them full of energetic dialog and powerful ideas. We’re looking forward to attending the next two: Portland, OR, on Wednesday, September 22 and Houston on - [Facebook Tightens Rules on Promotional Posts](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/facebook-tightens-rules-on-promotional-posts/) - Facebook is cracking down on unpaid business page posts that are "too promotional." Learn what this means for agents - and how how they can adapt. - [E-Sign Real Estate Contracts: The Agent’s Guide](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/esign-real-estate-contracts/) - Save time and make closings easy. Learn what features to look for and get a list of the 5 best providers so you can e-sign real estate contracts the right way. - [Funny Real Estate Meme Roundup](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-memes/) - Engaging with leads and clients on social media using these real estate memes will humanize yourself and help you connect on a personal level! - [10 Tips for Successfully Responding to Real Estate Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/10-tips-for-successfully-responding-to-real-estate-leads/) - First impressions are everything. From 'speed to lead' to responding in the same way they contacted you, these tips will help you convert more leads into clients. - [Real Estate Opportunities to Seize During the Pandemic](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-opportunities-to-seize-during-the-pandemic/) - There are two camps of real estate agents today: those sleeping on their business, waiting for the storm to pass, and those who are doubling down, capitalizing on opportunities the current market is presenting. Over the past month, we’ve been tapping our networks to find out what people’s challenges are, what’s working for them, what’s - [3 Ways for Real Estate Agents to Win the Hearts of Their Community](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-ways-for-real-estate-agents-to-win-the-hearts-of-their-community/) - Real estate agents: Win the hearts of your community - and clients. It’s not easy to stand out among the crowd of other agents, which is why so many agents choose to go the overtly-self-promotional route. This, by the way, does nothing to endear anyone to them. “You can make more friends in two months by - [Earth Day Eco-Friendly Tips for Your Clients](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/earth-day-eco-friendly-tips-for-your-clients/) - Find out how to market "green" homes to help them sell faster and for more money. - [2014 Business Resolutions: Clean Up Your CRM](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/2014-business-resolutions-clean-up-your-crm/) - Get tips for cleaning up your CRM in 2014 - and boosting your real estate business in the process. - [This Week in Real Estate: Housing Market Avoids Bubble; Novel Luxury Home Marketing and More](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-housing-market-avoids-bubble-novel-luxury-home-marketing-and-more/) - Housing bubble fears are disappearing; luxury home sellers now using lingerie models, drones and private jet rides to sell homes; signed home contracts shot up. - [This Week in Real Estate: South Tops Most Affordable Housing List; Builders Construct Soaring Condo Towers](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-south-tops-most-affordable-housing-list-builders-construct-soaring-condo-towers/) - Real estate news: U.S. property developers are increasingly building highrise condo towers; Southern markets top list of most affordable U.S. markets. - [This Week in Real Estate: Foreclosures Edge Upwards; Shipping Containers Become Affordable Homes](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate/) - Real estate news: Despite foreclosures rising for the first time in four years, experts say not to worry; homes being made from shipping containers. - [This Week in Real Estate: New Home Sales Soar; Mortgage Applications Fall](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-new-home-sales-soar-mortgage-applications-fall/) - Real estate news: New home sales jumped to their highest level since 2008, but mortgage applications have fallen thanks to rising interest rates. - [This Week in Real Estate: Chinese Investors Spur Sales; Outlook ‘Promising’ for Summer; Mortgage Applications Up](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-chinese-investors-spur-sales-outlook-promising-for-summer-mortgage-applications-up/) - Real estate news: Foreign nationals are still snapping up U.S. real estate, mortgage applications jumped 4%, summer housing market "promising." - [This Week in Real Estate: Foreclosures Down Dramatically, Mortgage Rates Vary Wildly Locally](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-foreclosures-down-dramatically-mortgage-rates-vary-wildly-locally/) - This week in real estate: CNN report finds mortgage rates vary wildly from state to state; foreclosure rates are down by 1/3 from this time last year. - [This Week in Real Estate: More Homeowners Tapping Equity; Builders in Some Markets Sweeten Deals](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-more-homeowners-tapping-equity-builders-in-some-markets-sweeten-deals/) - Real estate news: As home prices rise, homeowners are using their home's equity to finance remodeling, debt consolidation and other expensive items. - [Real Estate Agent: You’re not a Businessman. You’re a Business, Man.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/realestatebusiness/) - Learn how to stand out in the crowded real estate space, differentiate your brand to earn trust and convert more leads. - [Are you "REBoot-ing" your real estate business for 2011?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/are-you-reboot-ing-your-real-estate-business-for-2011/) - Guest Post By: Tom Kelly Salespersons seem to be more analytical and reflective in the fourth quarter of the year. They look at performance sheets, seek tools to make them better, them make New Year’s Resolutions. (Why do you think the Realtors hold their annual convention in November?) Some of them got a head start - [Tips & Tools for Your Real Estate Logo Ideas](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-logo-ideas/) - Bring your real estate logo ideas to life – quickly and for free. Learn best practices, spark inspiration, and get a list of easy-to-use design tools. - [Tactics for taking advantage of new tax credit program](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/tactics-for-taking-advantage-of-new-tax-credit-program/) - The new tax credit program extension (and expansion) represents a significant opportunity for real estate professionals, especially at this time of year. When buying and selling activity traditionally slows during the holiday months, this year you can keep activity high, close more business, and set up a HUGE start to 2010 – if you use - [Agent Spotlight: Amy Summers of Auburn, Calif.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-amy-summers-of-auburn-calif/) - Amy Summers seems to have been born to work in real estate. Find out how this California agent got started and what she loves about her career. - [Real Estate Agent Headshots: Tips & Examples](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-agent-headshots/) - Real estate agent headshots are more than pictures. They’re valuable marketing tools. Prepare for your photoshoot the right way: follow these 10 tips. - [A Look at Phoenix, Fannie Mae and the Top Brokerage Firm in the U.S.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/a-look-at-phoenix-fannie-mae-and-the-top-brokerage-firm-in-the-u-s/) - Find out about the housing market in Phoenix, Arizona, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits, and more real estate news. - [4 Ways to Help Your Buyer Find a Home When Inventory Is Tight](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/4-ways-to-help-your-buyer-find-a-home-when-inventory-is-tight/) - There are bidding wars and houses selling for over list price across the U.S. Get tips for finding your clients a home when housing inventory is low. - [How to Build Your Real Estate Business After Relocating](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-build-your-real-estate-business-after-relocating/) - Established agents understand that it takes a concerted effort to build a practice, whether as a rookie or an old-timer. That effort starts with a plan. - [Your 7 Day Action Plan For New Online Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/7-day-action-plan-for-online-leads/) - Follow this seven-day plan to maximize your chances of converting online real estate leads into clients. - [Agent Spotlight: Lori Ballen of Las Vegas, Nev.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-lori-ballen-of-las-vegas-nev/) - Lori Ballen shares the story of her real estate career, including how she got started and why her marketing strategies have worked so well. - [Where To Find Real Estate Leads (for New Agents)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-leads-for-new-agents/) - Building a network is hard, but not impossible. Get a helpful list of lead sources and 12 fresh tips that reveal exactly how new real estate agents get leads. - [7 Best FSBO Scripts for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-fsbo-scripts-for-realtors/) - Turn "for sale by owner" into "for sale by YOU" with these free FSBO scripts that actually work in order to get more seller clients! - [Why Agents Should Pay No Attention to the Financial Media](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/why-agents-should-pay-no-attention-to-the-financial-media/) - The financial media has the tendency of being wrong with their real estate news. This is how agents should consume and react to real estate news. - [Keep Your Leads Coming Back to Your Website](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/keep-your-leads-coming-back-to-your-website/) - To convert leads to customers, you have to give them a reason to keep returning to your site. Let’s look at some of the most effective ways of doing this. - [Tips & Content Ideas for Real Estate Drip Campaigns](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-drip-campaigns/) - Use real estate drip campaigns to turn more of your leads into clients. This article has it all (tips, tools, and 8 content ideas) so you can get started today! - [Should Google+ Be a Part of Your Real Estate Marketing Plan?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/googleplus-real-estate-marketing/) - See 4 reasons why Google+ should be part of your real estate marketing plan. Learn how to set up your Google+ account with Market Leader's step-by-step video. - [5 Time-Wasters That Hurt Your Real Estate Business](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-time-wasters-that-hurt-your-real-estate-business/) - Recognize the ways that you waste time and sabotage your success with these 5 eye-opening time-sucks that hurt your business - [How to Convert Facebook Leads into Clients](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-convert-facebook-leads-into-clients/) - As the world’s largest social media platform, with over 258 million active users across North America, Facebook offers an unrivaled opportunity to get in front of consumers, right where they are. Let’s define what a Facebook lead is, how Facebook leads are different from other online leads, and how to engage and convert them. What - [37 Ideas for Real Estate Social Media Posts](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-social-media-posts/) - In real estate, social media marketing is valuable. But brainstorming for new posts can be tough. Get 37 ideas to boost both efficiency and lead engagement. - [Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Social Media Marketing](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-social-media-marketing/) - Become a real estate social media marketing know-it-all! Here’s all the guidance you need: time-saving secrets, best practices, tips for paid ads, & more! - [SOI (Sphere of Influence) Real Estate Marketing](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/soi-sphere-of-influence-real-estate-marketing/) - Discover the income-boosting secrets to SOI real estate marketing! Learn the 6 best practices and the 7 ways you can start expanding your network today. - [The State of Social Media: Algorithms and Real Estate Marketing in 2018](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/social-media-algorithm-guide/) - A guide to social media marketing and understanding each platform's algorithm so real estate agents can work smarter, not harder. - [Write a Real Estate Bio That Attracts Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-bio/) - Quickly and easily write a real estate bio that attracts potential clients! Get a best practices list, a template, and 4 inspirational examples. - [iBuyer: What Does it Mean for Real Estate Agents?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/ibuyer-what-does-it-mean-for-real-estate-agents/) - After decades of coasting along relatively comfortably, the real estate industry is facing an onslaught of disruptors. It started with the listing portals – Zillow, Trulia and the others. In the beginning, they were primarily lead generators (and lead sellers) and they stayed away from actual transactions. Then, OpenDoor launched in 2014 and the industry - [10 Things Realtors Should Be Doing on Social Media](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/10-things-realtors-should-be-doing-on-social-media/) - Make it a New Year’s Resolution: Fully engage your real estate market on social media in 2018. Here's how... - [How to Write Engaging Content for Search Engines](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-write-engaging-content-for-search-engines/) - To write engaging optimized content, you need a clear strategy. Get tips for creating a real estate marketing campaign that will lead to SEO success. - [How to Provide Great Customer Service via Your Real Estate Website and Social Media Tools](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/service-via-real-estate-website/) - In order to be successful in real estate, you must embrace the channels that your leads embrace, including your real estate website and social networks. - [Fewer First-Timers, More Repeat Buyers in 2014](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/fewer-first-timers-more-repeat-buyers-in-2014/) - If you’re a real estate agent who prefers working with first-time homebuyers, be prepared to either diversify your client base or have a very slow 2014. - [Do You Need Real Estate Marketing Software?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/do-you-need-real-estate-marketing-software/) - What is the value of real estate marketing software, and how do you know if you need it for your business? Find out what agents should know. - [This Week in Real Estate: Rising Asking Prices Cool Off; Millennials Waiting to Buy Could Spur Market](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-rising-asking-prices-cool-off-millennials-waiting-to-buy-could-spur-market/) - This week in real estate: Home price gains slow down, Millennials may be causing pent-up demand in housing market. - [This Week in Real Estate: Home Sales Lift Forecasts for Growth; More Homeowners Refinancing](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-home-sales-lift-forecasts-for-growth-more-homeowners-refinancing/) - Real estate news: U.S. home sales are at their highest level in eight months; more homeowners are refinancing thanks to low mortgage rates. - [Agent Spotlight: Adam King of Highlands Ranch, Colo.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-adam-king-of-highlands-ranch-colo/) - Adam King is broker/owner of Metrobrokers in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Find out how he got started and what he loves about working in real estate. - [How To Create Effective Real Estate Business Cards](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-business-cards/) - The purpose of real estate business cards isn’t what it used to be. Learn the 5 best practices for creating business cards that enhance your brand experience. - [13 Unconventional Real Estate Prospecting Ideas](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-prospecting/) - Even extraordinary agents sometimes need help with real estate prospecting ideas. Here are 13 less-than-obvious ways to master the art of lead generation. - [Get More Listing Leads: 7 Essential Tactics](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/get-more-listing-leads/) - Here are the proven ways to get more real estate listing leads, a larger network, and a higher GCI. Say goodbye to guesswork when looking for sellers! - [How To Create an Effective Open House Sign-In Sheet](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/open-house-sign-in-sheet/) - Get a list of tips and examples PLUS a how-to guide for creating your own sign-in sheet for free & 5 best practices for following up with open house leads! - [Get More Leads: Use Real Estate Testimonials](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-testimonials/) - Quickly learn how to use real estate testimonials for marketing & lead generation. Plus, get all the tools needed to start hearing from clients today! - [The Ultimate Guide to Facebook Ads for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/facebook-ads-for-real-estate-agents/) - Creating high-ROI Facebook ads for real estate agents is hard. This step-by-step article (including screenshots & a free downloadable guide!) makes it easier. - [How Much Is Referral Commission for Real Estate Agents?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/referral-commission-for-real-estate-agents/) - Real estate referral commission can be complicated. Learn what percentage you should charge and how to avoid common pitfalls, which will cost your referral fee. - [How To Crush It as a Part-Time Real Estate Agent](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/part-time-real-estate-agent/) - Learn how to start or discover the next steps for maximizing efficiency as a part-time real estate agent. Dreamers, beginners, and pros welcome! - [What Is E&O Insurance? (For Realtors & Real Estate Agents)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-is-eo-insurance-for-realtors/) - What is E&O insurance? It’s a way to set your real estate business up to succeed even when mistakes happen. This article gives you all the answers you need. - [You’re Outta Here! When and How to Fire a Client](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/youre-outta-here-when-and-how-to-fire-a-client/) - Not every client is worth your time and money. This is when - and how - real estate agents should fire dishonest, time-wasting clients. - [The Realtor Email Signature Checklist (+ Examples!)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/realtor-email-signature/) - Promote your brand with every email you send! Here’s all you need to create an effective Realtor email signature, including pro tips and inspiration. - [Introducing: Market Leader Teams](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/introducing-market-leader-teams/) - Market Leader Teams is the first all-in-one system built to support small, collaborative real estate businesses. And it’s available at a price they can afford. - [Real Estate Internships—What to Know Before You Hire](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-interns/) - Getting a real estate intern will help your business without costing you an arm and a leg. Here’s what you need to know before hiring one. - [Should Agents Give Real Estate Closing Gifts? Arguments for and Against](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-closing-gifts/) - Not only will you discover the only good reason to give real estate closing gifts, you’ll also learn how to do it. Plus, you’ll get 8 closing gift ideas! - [Introducing Network Boost: Cost-Effective Social Media Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/introducing-network-boost/) - With Network Boost, real estate agents can now get high-volume, low-cost social media leads without doing any of capturing and nurturing work themselves. - [RE/MAX R4 Convention 2014: WHY Go?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/remax-r4-convention-2014-why-go/) - Top reasons why going to 2014 RE/MAX R4 Convention will positively change your life and real estate business. - [3 Social Media Essentials for Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-social-media-essentials-for-agents/) - Regardless of how interested and invested you are in social media, take the small amount of time required to implement these three simple essentials. - [Agent Spotlight Featuring Joe Bornstein](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-bornstein/) - Featured agent, Joe Bornstein, shares tips in growing and managing his real estate business with Market Leader’s comprehensive lead-to-close solution. - [5 Real Estate Movies & the Lessons They Teach](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-movies/) - The best real estate movies to enjoy and learn a thing or two (or five!) from about how to fill your pipeline and grow your business. It’s a win-win. - [3 Surefire Ways for Agents to Anger Buyers](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-surefire-ways-for-agents-to-anger-buyers/) - Despite the hard work most real estate agents put into their jobs, many unprofessional and lazy agents commit these three buyer-angering acts. - [The Home Buying Process, Explained by Memes](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-house-as-told-by-memes/) - Looking to market your services to Millennials? Consider using this handy graphic that explains how to buy a home by using real estate memes. - [Social Media Advertising for Agents: Get the Most From Your Budget](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/social-media-advertising-for-agents/) - Social media advertising is critical to a successful marketing strategy if you want social media to be a source of leads for your real estate business. - [What Does Your Personal 'Curb Appeal' Say About Your Business?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/creating-good-first-impressions-in-real-estate/) - First impressions are vital, and agents only have several seconds to make good ones. Learn how agents' clothing and cars influence their businesses. - [4 Unconventional Sources of Motivated Buyer Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/4-unconventional-sources-of-motivated-buyer-leads/) - Whether you’re new to the real estate business or you’ve been around for a while, lead generation can eat up a good portion of your workday. It’s a necessary evil, however, and real estate professionals are always on the lookout for new or easier ways to find motivated leads. Looking for some unconventional sources of - [Market Leader: A 2023 Tech100 Real Estate Winner](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/2023-tech100-real-estate-winner/) - Earning a place on HousingWire’s 2023 Tech100 list confirms, yet again, that Market Leader is continuing to provide exceptional real estate software solutions. - [9 Ways to Help Clients Improve Credit Scores](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/9-ways-to-help-clients-improve-credit-scores/) - Even your best buyer clients may cause headaches for you if their credit scores are too low to get approved for mortgage loans. - [The 5 Hottest U.S. Housing Markets Aren't What You Think](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/hottest-us-housing-markets/) - While tech giants are causing booms in metropolitan cities across the U.S., these cities have homes on the market for less time and are better known for their happiness than the companies that reside there. - [Industry-Leading Marketing Platform, Sharper Agent, Gets a Major Upgrade](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/industry-leading-marketing-platform-sharper-agent-gets-a-major-upgrade/) - Market Leader Announces First Round of Major Software Upgrades for Sharper Agent with HomeServices of America subsidiary, Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate Market Leader, a pioneer in sales and marketing technology for the real estate industry, has announced the release of a major upgrade to its industry-leading marketing platform, Sharper Agent, launching with prominent - [Real Estate Networking Best Practices](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-networking/) - In real estate, networking is a crucial part of generating leads. Quickly learn how to build your network (and 10 best practices for doing it the right way). - [2018 Real Estate Trends: Social Proof](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/2018-real-estate-trends-social-proof/) - Discover what social proof is, why it's is essential to your real estate business, and how to leverage it to boost your business in 2018. - [Working With International Clients](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/working-with-international-clients/) - Real estate buyers are increasingly global, and many real estate agents are turning the international real estate client niche into a lucrative living. - [Agent Spotlight: Pablo Lopez of Pine Brook, NJ](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-pablo-lopez-of-pine-brook-nj/) - Pablo Lopez has led a full and varied professional life. Find out how he got started as a real estate agent, what gives his business an edge and more. - [Agent Spotlight: Sandra Rangel of San Antonio, Texas](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-sandra-rangel-of-san-antonio-texas/) - Sandra Rangel told us about how she got started in real estate and how she creates work-life balance with her busy career. - [Lead Conversion: The Lost Art of Talking to People](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-lost-art-of-lead-conversion/) - Discover how to connect with people you don’t know, understand what matters most to them, and guide them through the emotional process of buying or selling a home. - [Send "Just Sold” Postcards To Generate Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/just-sold-postcards/) - Leveraging high-quality print pieces for lead generation is easier than you might think. Learn the four key ingredients shared by all effective “just sold” postcards. - [8 Best Practices for Real Estate Cold Calling](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-cold-calling/) - Cold calling real estate prospects can yield positive results. But only if you know how to do it. Here are eight best practices you can follow to get started. - [Get Out of Town! How Real Estate Agents Can Get Vacation Time](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-agent-vacation-time/) - Sadly, it's tough for real estate agents to get vacation time. Learn how to delegate tasks so you can actually get some time off. - [How to Work With Investors as a Real Estate Agent](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/working-with-investors-real-estate-agent/) - Working with investors can be lucrative for real estate agents, but it isn't for everyone. Here are 10 practical tips for how to succeed when partnering with investors. - [Real Estate Agent Volunteer Opportunities & Benefits](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-volunteer-opportunities/) - Whether a real estate agent’s motives are humanitarian or professional, community involvement—like volunteering for local charities—offers a variety of benefits. - [Survey Says: Real Estate Market is Moving Amid SIP Orders](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/survey-says-real-estate-market-is-moving-amid-sip-orders/) - We surveyed thousands of agents and were able to hear first-hand what’s working across the county and, not surprisingly, what isn’t. Real estate is a resilient industry. As the responses show, most of you are continuing to invest in your businesses and, in turn, generating new business. In fact, the only agents who aren't seeing - [Real Estate Direct Mail: The How-To Guide](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-direct-mail/) - Even in the 21st century, real estate direct mail is still a potent lead generation strategy. Learn how to use it – without spending too much time or money! - [Top 3 Ways to Lose Your Real Estate License](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-lose-your-real-estate-license/) - A single unscrupulous act can result in an agent losing their license forever. Learn the three fastest ways to lose your real estate license! - [Why Every Real Estate Agent Should Still Use Postcards](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/are-real-estate-postcards-still-worth-sending/) - Believe it or not, real estate postcards are still effective and inexpensive. Read how an expert agent uses postcard marketing to generate leads. - [Develop an Attitude of Gratitude to Be Successful in Real Estate](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/develop-an-attitude-of-gratitude-to-be-successful-in-real-estate/) - Having gratitude for your present situation - whatever it might be - is likely to make you happier and, in turn, more happy. - [Win Your Prospects' Business With the Back to Work Program](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/win-your-prospects-business-with-the-back-to-work-program/) - How to use the Back to Work Program, which gives homeowners clobbered by the housing bubble burst a second chance, to engage your prospects. - [Should I Hire a Real Estate Virtual Assistant?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-virtual-assistant/) - Get all of your questions answered and hear from actual agents about how a real estate virtual assistant can save you time and money. - [The Happiest Agent on the Block](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-happiest-agent-on-the-block/) - Learn what makes real estate agents happy - from the tools and technologies they use to their age, gender, and marital status. - [What’s In a Name? The Real Deal on Real Estate Designations](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/whats-in-a-name-the-real-deal-on-real-estate-designations/) - While real estate designations are valuable for agents, consumers often don't see that value. Here's how to get the most out of your designations. - [What Is IDX and How Can It Help Generate Leads?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-is-idx-and-how-can-it-help-generate-leads/) - Not all IDX websites are created equal. Find out what features you need in order to make your IDX website into a business generator. - [3 Real Estate Tropes That Need to Go Away](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-real-estate-tropes-that-need-to-go-away/) - From a former agent to all members of the real estate industry, please don't help perpetuate these three cringe-worthy real estate tropes. - [5 Budgeting Tips for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-budgeting-tips-for-real-estate-agents/) - Independent real estate agents do not have guaranteed income, so it is particularly important for them to have personal budgets and emergency funds. - [Generating Real Estate Leads in 2021: Plan for Success](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/generating-real-estate-leads-in-2021-plan-for-success/) - Generating real estate leads in 2021 comes down to one thing: a plan. Plan for success with these critical components of a successful real estate business. Generating real estate leads in 2021 comes down to one thing: a plan. Plan for success with these critical components of a successful real estate business. - [Cost-Effective Marketing Tips to Attract Home Sellers](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/cost-effective-marketing-tips-to-attract-sellers/) - Many experts recommend a return to basics to attract home sellers in this market. Others disagree. Let’s look at cost-effective ways to market to sellers. - [Real Estate Newsletter Marketing Tips (& Examples!)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-newsletter-marketing-tips/) - Learn how to create real estate newsletters that your leads won't ignore. Get expert tips and ideas so you can start crafting engaging content today. - [Agent Spotlight: Jasmine Blue, Lincoln, Calif.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-jasmine-blue-lincoln-calif/) - Meet Jasmine Blue, a talented agent with a big heart from Lincoln, Calif. who enjoys cooking, fishing and hiking - and selling real estate! - [Agent Spotlight: Rick Hogue of Louisville, Ky.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-rick-hogue-of-louisville-ky/) - Find out how Rick Hogue went from the cutting edge of the Internet to a successful career as a real estate agent. - [Agent Spotlight: Brian Bendily of Monroe, La.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-brian-bendily-of-monroe-la/) - Brian Bendily had to overcome a few obstacles to find his true calling. Get an inside look at how he has created a successful real estate career. - [Agent Spotlight: AJ Ackerman of Cape Coral, Fla.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-aj-ackerman-of-cape-coral-fla/) - Find out how Florida real estate agent AJ Ackerman got started in real estate, which tools are key to his business, and what he loves about his career. - [Agent Spotlight: Jerimiah Taylor of Tucson, Ariz.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-jerimiah-taylor-of-tucson-ariz/) - Jerimiah Taylor shares his story as a real estate pro, including how he got started in the business and his long-term career goals. - [The Road to Homeownership](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/road-to-homeownership/) - The home-buying process is a long and complicated one. This guide, and the accompanying graphic, will give aspiring homebuyers insight into it. - [Takeaways From the Real Estate BarCamp Trenches – Greater Seattle 2014](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/takeaways-from-the-real-estate-barcamp-trenches-greater-seattle-2014/) - Six key strategies to implement into your real estate practice today to generate more online leads. - [The 7 Essentials of Real Estate Marketing Plans](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-7-essentials-of-real-estate-marketing-plans/) - Your marketing plan is a road map to effective business promotion. With it, you’ll have a strategy to market your real estate business to attract new real estate leads and retain past real estate clients. - [Agent Spotlight: Christine Pura of Austin, Texas](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-christine-pura-of-austin-texas/) - Christine Pura, of Keller Williams Austin Real Estate Team, talked with us about Austin, marketing tools, and her real estate career. - [5 Cringe-Worthy Mistakes Experienced Agents Make on Their Listings](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-cringe-worthy-mistakes-experienced-agents-make-on-their-listings/) - Even experienced agents make these marketing mistakes on their listings that can give competitors business. Most agents don't realize they’re making these five brand-killing mistakes. - [Market Leader Named Among Real Estate’s Most Innovative Tech Companies in HousingWire’s 2022 Tech100](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-named-among-real-estates-most-innovative-tech-companies-in-housingwires-2022-tech100/) - The recognition follows a year of significant innovation and industry recognition. MARCH 3, 2022 BELLEVUE, WASH: HousingWire has announced the 2022 Tech100 honorees, recognizing the most innovative technology companies in the real estate industry. The Tech100 is the only program in the real estate industry that highlights technology innovation and recognizes companies that continuously raise - [It Isn’t Too Early to Plan for 2014](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/it-isnt-too-early-to-plan-for-2014/) - It's not too early to start planning for next year. To help agents prepare for 2014, Market Leader has just released the 2014 Real Estate Business Plan. - [The Ultimate List of Homebuyer Tips](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-ultimate-list-of-homebuyer-tips/) - Check out this master list of 17 homebuyer tips, ranked by importance by real estate agents. A must-read for anyone looking to buy a home! - [Objection Handling Bootcamp: How to Overcome Objections and Win More Clients](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/objection-handling-bootcamp-how-to-overcome-objections-and-win-more-clients/) - We surveyed the real estate industry and asked for your toughest objections, then handled them live on the air! Enjoy this webinar as Million Dollar Pipeline Program coaches show you how to overcome objections and win more clients. Learn about the four roots of all objections and how they are actually your path to close. - [Make Print Marketing Part of Your Strategy](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/make-print-marketing-part-of-your-strategy/) - With email marketing that can be sent with the click of a button, lightning-fast social media tools, and the myriad other ways to generate leads online, is print marketing a thing of the past? Not so fast. Although print marketing is undoubtedly more expensive than digital campaigns, it should still be part of your overall - [Are You Ready for Social Media’s Visual Revolution?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-social-medias-visual-revolution/) - Pinterest is growing at a faster rate than any other social media site. Find out how to use visual social media to promote your real estate business. - [Reverse Lead Calculator - Determine Your Lead Generation Needs](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/reverse-lead-calculator/) - Market Leader's Reverse Lead Calculator determines real estate professionals' lead generation needs and helps them achieve their desired income. - [Improve the Google Ranking of Your Real Estate Website](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-website/) - Real estate agents - read these tips to get your website ranked higher on Google to generate real estate website traffic, real estate leads, and potential sales. - [Why Real Estate Conferences & Conventions Are Important for Your Business](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/why-real-estate-conferences-conventions-are-important-for-business/) - The dining, dancing and networking at real estate conventions may seem frivolous, but the return on investment for attending is higher than you may think. - [Navigating the New Rules of Craigslist](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/navigating-the-new-rules-of-craigslist/) - Craigslist no longer supports the advanced ads Realtors used to spiff up their listings. But rest assured - Craigslist is still a good lead gen tool! - [Special Event: Learn the Income Acceleration Formula from Travis Robertson](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/special-event-learn-the-income-acceleration-formula-from-travis-robertson/) - Learn how to accelerate your income from award-winning real estate coach Travis Robertson during this special webinar event. - [Meet the Happiest Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/meet-the-happiest-agents/) - Learn what makes the happiest real estate agents so darn happy, from spending time with their families to serving their clients. - [11 Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Type of Client](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/11-holiday-gift-ideas-for-any-client/) - We've rounded up 11 original holiday gift ideas for every type of client - Our gift to you this holiday season. - [Digital Body Language: Understand What Your Leads are Saying](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/digital-body-language-what-your-leads-are-saying/) - Learn to interpret digital body language that you can use to convert leads into clients. - [No Lead Phone Number, No Problem.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/no-lead-phone-number-no-problem/) - 6 ways to engage real estate leads without a phone number! - [How to Win the Client Before They're a Lead](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/win-the-client-before-theyre-a-lead/) - Generating a lead is easy. Engaging a lead is NOT. Learn how to cut off the competition and secure your business long before the transaction. - [Mortgage Rates Are Climbing – Call Your Prospects Now. Here’s How.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/mortgage-rates-are-climbing-call-your-prospects-now-heres-how/) - It's time to call your prospects. Use the following talking points and data to educate them and get you both closer to your next transaction. - [Study: Spring is Best Time to Sell a Home](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/study-spring-is-best-time-to-sell-a-home/) - Do you have anyone on the fence about selling their home? Here are two great incentives to list in Spring. - [The Biggest Mistakes Agents Make with Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-biggest-mistakes-agents-make-with-leads/) - 95 percent of the consumer journey takes place before a lead makes contact with an agent. These 4 stages will help you guide them through their journey and your pipeline. - [2014 Housing Market Predictions With Jed Kolko](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/2014-housing-market-predictions/) - Trulia's chief economist Jed Kolko shared these upcoming real estate trends in a recent webinar. Find a recording and a summary of this webinar here. - [Homeownership - Are Your Leads Ready?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/homeownership-are-your-leads-ready/) - Homeownership isn't meant for everyone. Help potential clients visiting your website learn if they're ready for it by sharing this flowchart! - [Does Having a Real Estate Coach Give Agents an Advantage?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/does-having-a-real-estate-coach-give-you-an-advantage/) - What are the benefits of using a real estate coach? Who should use one? Find out what agents should know about real estate coaching. - [Inman Connect NYC: Must-Dos While in the Big Apple](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/inman-connect-nyc-must-dos-while-in-the-big-apple/) - If you're attending Inman Connect NYC, you get a top-notch real estate industry event plus time to explore NYC. Get tips on where to go and what to see. - [Organic Traffic Isn't Free: Beginner SEO Tips for Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/organic-traffic-isnt-free-beginner-seo-tips-for-agents/) - Here are some basic SEO tips real estate agents can use to help improve their online presence and marketing efforts. - [Consider Your Real Estate Lead Generation Campaign](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/consider-your-real-estate-lead-generation-campaign/) - There are steps to take when planning and executing a lead generation campaign. Get tips on setting and reaching lead generation goals for your business. - [How to Automate Without Sounding Like a Robot](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-automate-without-sounding-like-a-robot/) - For real estate agents, there’s nothing wrong with automating as many systems as possible. What is unforgiveable, however, is sounding like a robot. - [3 Stats to Evaluate Your Email Effectiveness](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-stats-to-evaluate-your-email-effectiveness/) - Email marketing is a great way to automate communication. But you want to make sure your emails are being read and helping convert leads to clients. - [5 Signs You Are a Happy Agent](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-signs-you-are-a-happy-agent/) - If you're a happy real estate agent, chances are you have these five fun traits. Check this article out for surprising facts about agent happiness. - [How to Find Happiness in Your Real Estate Career](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-find-happiness-in-your-real-estate-career/) - More than 3,000 real estate professionals responded to a recent survey about their careers and lives to help us determine what makes agents happy. - [Help Local Buyers and Sellers Find YOU...on YOUR Website!](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/help-local-buyers-and-sellers-find-you-on-your-website/) - If you have a great website, but are not doing anything to drive prospective buyers and sellers to it…it’s like having the world’s best billboard in the middle of the desert. Who cares if no one can find it? Can your website create any “noise” or leads if no one even knows it’s there? Of - [How to Sell a House, as Told by Memes](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-sell-a-house-as-told-by-memes/) - Looking to sell your home, but don't know where to start? Read through this guide to the home selling process, illustrated by real estate memes. - [5 Things Top Agents Do Every Day](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-things-productive-agents-do-every-day/) - If your aim is to join the ranks of highly productive agents, adopt some of their habits. Perform these five tasks every day and you’ll be on your way! - [Agent Spotlight: Jon Ellen Snyder, Livingston, Mont.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-jon-ellen-snyder-livingston-mont/) - Meet Jon Ellen Snyder, an agent from Livingston, Montana who enjoys camping, outdoor activities and selling real estate! - [Mastering Having a Good Work-Life Balance](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/mastering-having-a-good-work-life-balance/) - Agents who joined the industry to have a flexible schedule are the least happy. Learn how to maintain a good work-life balance and be a happy agent. - [How to Ask for (and Get) Referrals](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-and-get-referrals/) - Getting referrals may be free, but it sure isn't easy. Discover how to identify referral sources, start conversations and ask for referrals. - [8 Signs Your Website Is Stuck in the Dark Ages](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/8-signs-your-website-is-stuck-in-the-dark-ages/) - 92% of homebuyers use the Internet when looking for information, so agents must avoid these eight crippling website errors in order to stay in business. - [How to Become a Successful Real Estate Agent](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-become-a-successful-real-estate-agent/) - Why 87 percent of real estate agents don't make it, how to beat the odds, and map your success. - [Why Online Real Estate Leads Aren't for Everyone](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-truth-about-online-real-estate-leads/) - Are they all that different? What to consider before investing and how they can fill your pipeline for years to come. - [The 5 Principles of Sales Pipeline Management](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-5-principles-of-sales-pipeline-management/) - Build and manage a sales pipeline that helps you generate not just one deal, but a steady stream of future deals. - [Want to Net a Million? Don't Make These Mistakes](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/dont-make-these-real-estate-mistakes/) - Have you ever wondered what separates successful agents from the 87 percent who don't last five years in the industry? We've researched and expanded on the biggest things preventing success in the real estate industry. - [Lead Generation Is Not Trophy Hunting](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/lead-generation-is-not-trophy-hunting/) - Trophy hunting is not an effective real estate lead-generation strategy I have a friend who owns a retail store. She spends a ton of money on advertising to get people in the door of her shop. What if I told you that every time someone walked through that door, she evaluated their likelihood of buying - [The Best of 2018: Real Estate Guides, Memes, and Articles](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-best-of-2018-real-estate-guides-memes-and-articles/) - The best real estate content of 2018: guides, memes and articles. As we celebrate the new year, we've been reflecting on 2018 and how great of a year it was for our industry. Despite increasing mortgage rates, most of the country saw steady hikes in buyer and seller activity - resulting in a year of - [Real Estate Search Activity Rebounds, Exceeds Pre-COVID Levels](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-search-activity-rebounds-exceeds-pre-covid-levels/) - The majority of the country is approaching its third month of a new, post-pandemic normal. Some states are easing shelter-in-place (SIP) orders, while others are extending and restricting even further. Google searches for “homes for sale” fell over 30% from February to March in the wake of the coronavirus’ entrance to the U.S., the World - [Work Smarter, Not Harder with Real Estate Marketing Automation](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-marketing-automation/) - Today’s ever-changing digital world necessitates the use of technology to manage and maximize your relationships, transactions, and successfully market your business as well as your listings. With 97% of homebuyers searching online, your digital presence is not only important, it's necessary to provide the real estate experience consumers expect today. As consumer expectations rise and As consumer expectations rise and attention spans become shorter, real estate marketing automation guarantees that no lead goes untouched and keeps you top-of-mind throughout the entire home buying and selling journeys. - [Google Plus and Pinterest – Real Estate Marketing Powerhouses](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/google-plus-pinterest-real-estate-marketing/) - A real estate marketing plan without Pinterest and Google Plus is missing out on a golden opportunity to connect with their large, engaged user bases! - [Heartbleed: Your Market Leader Data Is Safe—How To Keep It That Way](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/heartbleed-your-market-leader-data-is-safe-how-to-keep-it-that-way/) - Here are some excellent tips on protecting yourself and/or your brokerage along with links to more technical details to use with your contacts. - [Real Estate Agent Safety Tips](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-agent-safety-tips/) - Crime against agents on the job are rare, but they do occur. Mitigate your chances of being the target of a crime with our list of safety tips. - [How to Provide Great Customer Service](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-provide-great-customer-service/) - Real estate agents who provide great customer service build long-term relationships with clients, building their referral pipeline. - [This Week in Real Estate: Home Construction Booming; All-Cash Deals Still Popular](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-home-construction-booming-all-cash-deals-still-popular/) - Real estate news: Construction is booming as housing starts and building permits are spiking; all-cash deals are still popular among U.S. homebuyers. - [4 Smart & Modern Methods for Engaging Your Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/4-smart-modern-methods-for-engaging-your-leads/) - Simply getting leads isn’t enough to convert them into clients. They must be engaged - quickly, and with relevant content - before they will transact. - [The Truth About Millennials and Real Estate](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-truth-about-millennials-and-real-estate/) - If you think millennials are more interested in spending money on avocado toast than they are investing in their future, think again. - [Agent Spotlight: Stephanie Hansson of College Station, Texas](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-stephanie-hansson-of-college-station-texas/) - Stephanie Hansson, a real estate agent in College Station, Texas, shares her career story, from how she got started to what she finds most challenging. - [How to Use Social Media to Market your Listings](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-use-social-media-to-market-your-listings/) - When I was asked to write a post about using social media to market listings, my eyes lit up with all the wonderful ways that social media can benefit your real estate business—and specifically marketing for your listings. The list in my head could fill the memory of your computer, but for the purpose of - [Agent Spotlight: Wendy Gilligan of Saratoga Springs, NY](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-wendy-gilligan-of-saratoga-springs-ny/) - Wendy Gilligan is mighty happy she chose real estate as her second career. Find out what makes her business work and why she loves real estate. - [Market Leader and EXIT Realty Corp. International Extend Partnership with Multi-Year Agreement](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-and-exit-realty-extend-partnership-with-multi-year-agreement/) - Market Leader to provide EXIT Promo Shop, along with Professional and Business Suite Products for EXIT Associates - [Are Bing Ads Worthwhile for Real Estate Agents?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/are-bing-ads-worthwhile-for-real-estate-agents/) - Online advertising, including pay-per-click ads, can be a great way to capture consumers early during the home-buying or selling process. - [Do you call prospects—right away?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/do-you-call-prospects-right-away/) - We all have heard that speedy follow-up is essential when a prospective buyer or seller contacts you. This makes sense. When you make a request, you want to feel confident your business will be handled promptly and professionally. What continues to be surprising is how few agents actually do it—especially for online prospects. Let’s look - [Agent Spotlight: Renee Helten of Englewood, Colo.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-renee-helten-of-englewood-colo/) - Renee Helten planned on being a doctor, but ended up with a successful real estate career. Find out how she works hard while maintaining work-life balance. - [Workplace Tips - Creating a Productive Workplace](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/workplace-tips-creating-a-productive-workplace/) - Productivity is the name of the game that leads to more closed sales and a higher income. Get tips for improving your business and your workday. - [Real Estate Services Only Agents Can Offer](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-services-only-agents-can-offer/) - There are a multitude of small details that you take care of for your clients that you may not even consider unique to your role as a real estate agent. - [To Require Registration…or NOT to Require Registration? That is the Question…](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/to-require-registrationor-not-to-require-registration-that-is-the-question/) - Do you capture interest from prospective customers on your website? Some real estate professionals believe registration limits your ability to truly engage with prospects. I believe the opposite –registration is critical to a successful real estate website. It gets you engaged with good prospects, rather than simply attracting browsers you lose once they leave your - [Are You a Networking Pro?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/are-you-a-networking-pro/) - Real estate agents are learning that their industry is centered on relationships, and that the key to success includes networking. - [6 Tips for Realtors® to Build Brand Across Social Media Platforms](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/realtor-brand-building-on-social-media/) - Social media is a powerful branding tool for Realtors. How to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media to brand yourself. - [How to Keep Other Agents From Stealing Your Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-keep-other-agents-from-stealing-your-leads/) - It’s common in real estate to try to generate leads from a competitor already doing a good volume of business. Find out how to retain your prospects. - [Your Daily Cheat Sheet for the 2012 NAR Conference and Expo](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/your-daily-cheat-sheet-to-the-2012-nar-conference-and-expo/) - Vanessa Murray daily tips for the 2012 NAR Conference. Find out which booths are must sees, where to find the best food and tips for a fun evening. - [Agent Spotlight: Tim Houk of Baton Rouge, La.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-tim-houk-of-baton-rouge-la/) - Tim Houk has a 70 percent referral rate and closes a deal every three days. Find out how he does it and why he chose a career in real estate. - [What Can We Expect from the Real Estate Market in 2011?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-can-we-expect-from-the-real-estate-market-in-2011/) - With ONLY SIX WEEKS LEFT in 2010, just about everyone has started thinking about what’s ahead for next year in real estate. While no one here at Market Leader has a crystal ball, it’s fairly certain that the market will continue to change and shift in 2011. Savvy agents know they need to start planning - [A Whole New World…Recruiting and Retaining Agents in 2010](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/a-whole-new-worldrecruiting-and-retaining-agents-in-2010/) - As many real estate markets stabilize, more and more brokers are saying that their #1 priority is growing their team. It’s likely you will discover the recruiting world is now very different from, say 2006. There are different expectations—agents are looking for a safety net, and the comfort and knowledge that you are going to - [Agent Spotlight: Nancy Braun of Charlotte, NC](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-nancy-braun-of-charlotte-nc/) - Find out how Nancy Braun went from the culinary world to a career in real estate. She shares her marketing tricks, passion for community service and more. - [Agent Spotlight: Cathy Daniel of Brentwood, Calif.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-cathy-daniel-of-brentwood-calif/) - Our featured real estate agent is Cathy Daniel, who grew up around family working in the industry and then forged her own career path. - [Social + SEO #1: Content Formatting and Twitter Basics](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/social-seo-1-content-formatting-and-twitter-basics/) - Learn how to format web content for search engine optimization and use Twitter like a professional. The first "Social + SEO" post. - [Why Every Agent Should Get Real Estate Coaching](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/why-every-agent-should-get-real-estate-coaching/) - Even superstars like Peyton Manning and LeBron James need coaches. Likewise, even a top-producing agent can benefit from having a real estate coach. - [Market Leader Launches Real Estate's Most Comprehensive Solution](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-new-launch/) - Over 100,000 Market Leader customers have the real estate industry’s only comprehensive lead-to-close system! - [EXIT Promo Shop Users Just Got a Major Upgrade](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/exit-promo-shop-users-get-major-upgrade/) - New Promo Shop 2.0 features allow EXIT Associates to take their productivity to the next level, more efficiently, while better engaging and serving their clients. - [Introducing the First Dating Site Just for Real Estate Professionals](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/introducing-the-first-dating-site-just-for-real-estate-professionals/) - April Fools! Top real estate agents use "On the Market" to list themselves for other agents to find and connect with. Dating made easy for real estate professionals! - [This Week in Real Estate: More Chinese Builders Entering U.S. Market; Buyers Fall for Vacation Homes](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-news/) - Real estate news: As Chinese investment in U.S. real estate wanes, Chinese builders enter U.S. housing market; vacation home purchases are heating up. - [Why You Should Be Marketing to Millennials (and How to Do It Better)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/why-you-should-be-marketing-to-millennials-and-how-to-do-it-better/) - "Why should I market to Millennials? They don't have any money." This is a common belief among real estate agents. Learn why they're wrong. - [Tell Prospective Buyers: Owning Is 38 Percent Cheaper Than Renting](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/tell-prospective-buyers-owning-is-38-percent-cheaper-than-renting/) - Despite the fact that U.S. home prices have risen significantly in the past couple of years, buying is still better than renting. Find out why here. - [How to Sell a Luxury Listing](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-sell-a-luxury-listing/) - If you don’t know the first thing about marketing high-end properties, your first luxury listing could cause some panic. Get tips on selling luxury homes. - [A “Lead” By Any Name Is Still a “Lead”](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/a-lead-by-any-name-is-still-a-lead/) - A recent article by Michael Parker on RIS Media posed the question: “Is It Time to Retire the Word ‘Lead?’” The author made some interesting comments, concluding essentially: no, it’s not time yet, but you need to define the word correctly. Because Market Leader is a company that provides technology and marketing services for real - [Agent Spotlight: Laurie Weston Davis of Pinehurst, NC](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-laurie-weston-davis-of-pinehurst-nc/) - Find out how Laurie Weston Davis went from stay-at-home mom to real estate agent and online marketing guru. - [Does Your Website Capture Leads or Let Them Get Away?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/does-your-website-capture-leads-or-let-them-get-away/) - Getting visitors to your site is only half the battle of online advertising. Get tips on how real estate agents can use their websites to capture leads. - [Top 5 Reasons Brokers Should Care About Social Media](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/top-5-reasons-brokers-should-care-about-social-media/) - You can’t avoid hearing all the buzz about social media these days. Many, many agents are jumping on the low- or no-cost opportunities available with social media—much to their early-adopter benefit. If you are a broker, cheering on your cutting-edge agents from the sidelines on isn’t enough. The successful office needs to get and stay - [Social Media Campaigns - Don’t Lose Focus](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/social-media-campaigns-dont-lose-focus/) - Social media can be a powerful marketing tool, but only if you know how to use it. Get tips on social media campaigns for your real estate business. - [Is Instagram Worth Your Time?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/is-instagram-worth-your-time/) - Find out whether Instagram is worth your consideration as a means to promote both yourself as a real estate agent and your listings. - [Market Leader Partners with Dotloop to Create a Seamless Lead-to-Close Experience for Real Estate Professionals](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-partners-with-dotloop-to-create-a-seamless-lead-to-close-experience-for-real-estate-professionals/) - BELLEVUE, WA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2017 Market Leader, a pioneer and leader in lead generation and contact management systems for real estate professionals, has announced a partnership and integration with dotloop®, a leading platform for simplifying the real estate buying and selling process. The software integration allows agents to use their Market Leader CRM to seamlessly initiate, - [What to Expect from 2010 - Real Estate White Paper](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-2010-real-estate-white-paper/) - As every agent knows, for the past few years we’ve faced a highly challenging real estate market throughout most of the country. However, experts say that we can expect the market to shift back up in 2010. In fact, many regions hit the bottom of the market mid 2009 and are already working towards a - [How to Handle Real Estate Transactions During the Holidays](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-handle-real-estate-transactions-during-the-holidays/) - Working during the holidays? Get tips on how to handle this tricky time of year in real estate, whether you're helping a homebuyer or a seller. - [How to Market to First-Time Homebuyers](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-market-to-first-time-homebuyers/) - Whether you’ve decided to make first-time homebuyers your niche or you just need to diversify your funnel, you’ll find no shortage of potential clients. - [How to Manage Remorseful Clients](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-manage-remorseful-clients/) - Both homebuyers and sellers can experience remorse during or after a transaction. Get tips for working with clients who might be doubting their decisions. - [What Was Hot in Housing in 2013](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-was-hot-in-housing-in-2013/) - The next time you sit down with a homebuyer to determine her wants and needs, keep in mind what turns homebuyers on – and off. - [This Week in Real Estate: Home Prices Rise at Slower Pace; Many Homes Still Undervalued](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-home-prices-rise-at-slower-pace-many-homes-still-undervalued/) - Real estate news: Despite strong post-bubble gains, U.S. home prices are still 3% undervalued; prices rose at the slowest pace in two years in July. - [Home Values Are Rising; Americans Prefer New Homes](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/home-values-are-rising-americans-prefer-new-homes/) - Home values have surpassed their housing boom peak numbers in many states, and a new survey by Trulia shows that more Americans prefer new homes. - [A Portrait of the Agent – Realtor® Habit Survey](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/a-portrait-of-the-agent-realtor-habit-survey/) - How many Realtors have gym memberships? What sites do they visit while killing time on the Internet? We surveyed 2,000 Realtors to find the answers! - [Make Time to Communicate With Your Clients](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/make-time-to-communicate-with-your-clients/) - Homebuyers and sellers want real estate agents to communicate, but many busy agents are stretched thin. Get tips on making time to communicate. - [How to Stay Motivated When Opportunities Are Low](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated-when-opportunities-are-low/) - It’s the nature of the real estate industry to be in the midst of feast or famine at any point in time. Get tips on how to stay motivated in tough times. - [3 Things Your Dog Can Teach You About Real Estate](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-things-your-dog-can-teach-you-about-real-estate/) - Dogs can teach agents great lessons about how to conduct their real estate businesses - be persistent, joyful and don't shy away from rejection. - [Real Estate Prices vs. Super Bowl Appearances](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-prices-vs-super-bowl-appearances/) - Is there a correlation between real estate prices and Super Bowl appearances? We've found some facts that suggest there may be one! - [2014 Resolutions: Is Farming in Your Marketing Plan?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/2014-resolutions-is-farming-in-your-marketing-plan/) - There are so many ways to market a real estate business, it’s challenging to decide on a plan. Get tips for updating your marketing plan in 2014! - [Should You Hire a Stager for Your Listings?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/should-you-hire-a-stager-for-your-listings/) - Does home staging really improve sales price? And what role should agents play when staging a home? Get tips on how to handle the staging process. - [What to Do When a Client is Considering a Fixer Upper](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/when-your-client-is-considering-a-fixer/) - As a real estate agent, you can help your clients make an informed decision when it comes to purchasing a fixer or rehab property. - [FHA Becomes Far Less Friendly](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/fha-becomes-far-less-friendly/) - If you haven’t been following the news for the past couple of months, you’ve missed the FHA changes that could keep homebuyers from choosing the loan. - [Top 5 Ways to Fail at Email Marketing](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/top-5-ways-to-fail-at-email-marketing/) - For your email marketing campaign to succeed, here are the top 5 things you should be doing differently. - [Improve Email Subject Lines to Prevent Your Newsletters From Getting Deleted](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/dont-let-your-real-estate-newsletters-end-up-in-the-trash/) - Get tips for creating compelling email newsletters for marketing your real estate business. - [6 Ways to Prepare for the Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/6-ways-to-prepare-for-the-home-buyer-tax-credit-deadline/) - Most of us in real estate marked the April 30 deadline for the home buyer tax credit in red—and now that date is almost here with no sign yet of being extended. There’s no agreement as to whether the end of the credit will or won’t cause a backslide in the market. Some areas, such - [5 Ways for Real Estate Agents to Get More Twitter Followers](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-ways-to-increase-your-number-of-twitter-followers/) - You probably already know that social media is a cost-effective way to drive traffic to your website and receive more prospects to grow your sphere of influence. The following are a few techniques to quickly grow your Twitter followers: Provide a bio. Your Twitter bio is the first and often only place users look to - [3 Listing Video Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-listing-video-mistakes-you-can-easily-avoid/) - Videos are arguably one of the most challenging marketing tools for real estate agents. Let’s look at three not-so-obvious mistakes and how to avoid them. - [Soaring to New Heights With Dave Liniger](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/soaring-to-new-heights-with-dave-liniger/) - ActiveRain is hosting a webinar with Dave Liniger, co-founder of RE/MAX. It promises to be filled with personal and professional inspiration. - [Real Estate News Roundup](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-news-roundup/) - In this week's real estate news, we look at homebuilding, the housing recovery and the real estate market in central Indiana. - [This Week in Real Estate: Home Sales Heat Up in Missouri; Cash Deals Hit a Record High](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-home-sales-heat-up-in-missouri-cash-deals-hit-a-record-high/) - This week in real estate: Warm weather leads to more home sales; cash deals at record high despite the fact that home prices are rising nationwide. - [This Week in Real Estate: Once-Dismal Areas Now Profitable in New York; Homebuilder Confidence Up](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-once-dismal-areas-now-profitable-in-new-york-homebuilder-confidence-up/) - Real estate news: Homebuilder confidence reaches highest level since January, once-dismal neighborhoods in New York now experiencing home value gains. - [Maintain a Healthy Business Amidst COVID-19](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/maintain-a-healthy-business-amidst-covid-19/) - As novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to spread, the real estate industry is feeling the impact, and buyers and sellers are feeling the uncertainty as well. In this webinar, MDPP Coaches Sheldon Rapoza and Jenn Tervo will discuss how you can maintain a thriving business during this time. We’ll share tips for leveraging digital tools to - [COVID-19 & You, the Real Estate Agent](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/covid-19-you-the-real-estate-agent/) - Maintain your real estate business through the pandemic with resources to help the real estate industry continue to move forward, full steam ahead. - [This Week in Real Estate: Home Resales, Inventory, New Home Sales All Jump in May](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-home-resales-inventory-new-home-sales-all-jump-in-may/) - New home sales, inventory and existing home sales all climbed in May - making it one darn good month for real estate! - [Leadership Lessons From a Former U.S. President](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/leadership-lessons-from-a-former-u-s-president/) - Leadership lessons learned at the Gathering of Eagles, a conference for the leaders of the real estate industry, from former President George W. Bush. - [How Emotional Connections Win Listings](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/emotional-marketing-in-real-estate/) - The number one driver in real estate decision making processes is emotion. How you connect with people can serve as a driver for long-term success. - [Using Twitter to Sell Homes in Just 15 Minutes a Day](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/using-twitter-to-sell-homes-in-just-15-minutes-a-day/) - You can devote just 15 minutes a day to marketing your real estate business and services on Twitter. Learn how to create an effective "tweeting" plan. - [Real Estate News: A Good Time for Millennial Buyers; Home Prices Rise at Average Pace](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-news-a-good-time-for-millennial-buyers-home-prices-rise-at-average-pace/) - This week in real estate: Home prices jumped 0.8% month-over-month in July; it's an excellent time for millennials to buy real estate. - [This Week in Real Estate: Foreclosures Plummet; Home Price Gains Are Slowing Down](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-foreclosures-plummet-home-price-gains-are-slowing-down/) - Real estate news: June home prices increased 8.1% year-over-year; foreclosures fell 21.2% year-over-year in July, falling for the 18th straight month. - [This Week in Real Estate: Home Price Gains Slow; Developers Break Ground in Urban Areas](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/this-week-in-real-estate-home-price-gains-slow-developers-break-ground-in-urban-areas/) - This week in real estate: Home values jumped 9.3% year-over-year, suburban homebuilders now breaking ground on urban condos. - [Am I Going to Meet My Goals for 2013?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/am-i-going-to-meet-my-goals-for-2013/) - We've passed the halfway mark of 2013. It’s time to revisit the goals you set in 2012 to help determine how to get back on track if you’ve lost your way. - [Generate Leads with Craigslist!](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/generate-leads-with-craigslist/) - Lately I’m seeing lots of online “advice” for agents who want to market listings on Craigslist. Many real estate agents are increasingly relying on Craigslist—and with good reason. It’s popular among homebuyers and, according to agents, delivers what agents want… qualified leads! If Craigslist is in your area, don’t wait! Post all your listings there. The - [Why Your Web Domain is Important (and why it’s not…)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/why-your-web-domain-is-important-and-why-its-not/) - When it comes to generating website visitors and leads from your website without placing paid search ads, your website address, or “domain,” is an essential part of your success. First, a quick definition of domain. We’re talking about what people type in to their browser to see your site, i.e.,“JohnSmithRealtor.com” or “Reno-Sparks-Condos.com.” Why Your Domain - [Who Brings REAL Power to Listing Syndication?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/who-brings-real-power-to-listing-syndication/) - Looking for effective ways to attract prospective buyers to your listings? The concept of syndicating your listings has been around for quite some time— Not surprisingly, the more places your listings appear, the more attention your listings get—but how effective is it really? When your listings are syndicated, they appear on other websites and generate - [Best Customer Service Advice](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/best-customer-service-advice/) - Someone asked me today what was the best customer service advice I have. Customer service is everything these days—it can make or break your business. We all know the Big Mantras: going the extra mile, adding a personal touch… those are so important—and so well understood—that I won’t repeat them. So my answer is this: - [Top 9 Things I Learned at MegaCamp](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/top-9-things-i-learned-at-megacamp/) - MegaCamp came and went leaving a HUGE wake behind it! Top real estate professionals gathered from across the United States and Canada to share ideas and models for success with each other. It didn't matter what company you came from, what specialty you had, or how much experience you had, there were fantastic ideas for - [Mastering Your Playbook](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/mastering-your-playbook/) - So I was asked to put together a blog titled "Mastering Your Playbook" in reference to real estate, which is too bad as I have some suggestions for the New York Giants and their playbook. Still, there’s something the two have in common: When any good coach puts together their playbook they look at all - [Team Leaders: Combine Resources...Increase Marketing Impact](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/team-leaders-combine-resources-increase-marketing-impact/) - In the old days, real estate team leaders taught new members of their team how to market by simply replicating themselves, producing “mini me's”. It’s understandable that agents used to imitate their leaders. I mean, you’ve already had enough success in your business to show that you are able to grow a team. So naturally, - [Four Days of FREE Marketing Training at #NARdiGras!!](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/four-days-of-free-marketing-training-at-nardigras/) - 50 Sites That Will Save You Time & Make You Money Get your pencils ready! We’ll power through dozens of the Web’s best-kept secrets – all focused on sites and tools that will help you get more done in less time. If you want to feel more efficient, more effective and make more money starting - [How Easy Was The Big Easy?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-easy-was-the-big-easy/) - As a Realtor of 10 years, this year was my FIRST journey to the National Association of Realtors Convention. I found parts of it easy and parts of it...well...not so easy... Getting there was pretty simple as the airport wasn't too big and a cab was always waiting, BUT... Are there any cities beyond reach of Louisiana - [Why Listings Matter...Even in a Buyer’s Market](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/why-listings-matter-even-in-a-buyers-market/) - As the market slowly improves, most agents are expecting a buyer’s market for some time. In times like these, it’s easy to forget listings—who wants them if they’re going to sit around longer, right? But listings still matter and—as you know—they can help you in a number of ways: Build your brand. You’ve got that - [Successful use of Social Media from an “old-school” real estate agent](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/successful-use-of-social-media-from-an-old-school-real-estate-agent/) - Market Leader is pleased to announce that we have partnered with ActiveRain University to offer an exciting new webinar to help agents better grow and manage their business with social media. Coming on May 19, this webinar will feature Katrina Benton, a smart agent from Anchorage, AK. As a third generation REALTOR® she is extremely - [Thanks for a great RED Day, Keller Williams!](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/thanks-for-a-great-red-day-keller-williams/) - Check out our RED Day recap on my ActiveRain blog! - [Top Five Things To Do at NAR This Weekend](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/top-five-things-to-do-at-nar-this-weekend/) - Whether this will be your first NAR Annual Conference or your 20th, it pays to have a game plan before you land in San Diego. Here are five essential things to keep in mind to get the most out of the conference – during and especially after – to directly impact your business heading into - [Fine-Tune Your Real Estate Website With Analytics](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/fine-tune-your-real-estate-website/) - Learn about web analytics, which is a key factor when determining whether your real estate website content is successfully bringing in traffic and leads. - [Boost Your Real Estate Marketing With an Effective Elevator Pitch](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-marketing-2/) - As a real estate professional, part of your sucessful real estate marketing strategy should include an effective elevator pitch and real estate agent tagline. - [EXIT Realty Central - Winner of Market Leader’s New Years Kick-Off Sweepstakes](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/exit-realty-central-winner-of-market-leaders-new-years-kick-off-sweepstakes/) - Market Leader congratulates EXIT Realty Central, real estate brokerage firm of Norfolk, VA, for winning the Market Leader New Year Kick-Off Sweepstakes. - [Success Profiles: What Top Real Estate Agents Do to Be Rich](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/rich-agents/) - Do you have the qualities possessed by the real estate industry's most successful agents? Find out here. - [Expand Your Real Estate Social Network With Twitter](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/twitter-real-estate-social-network/) - Make Twitter the newest weapon in your online real estate marketing arsenal. - [How to Sell Real Estate: Make a Lasting First Impression](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-sell-real-estate/) - Learn how to sell real estate by making a great first impression. Download Market Leader's free white paper today for tips to make great first impressions. - [Tapping Into the Real Estate Social Network of Facebook](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/tapping-into-the-real-estate-social-network-of-facebook/) - Let Facebook’s real estate social network be an additional tool in your toolkit of online real estate marketing to help drive your business. - [Market Leader Launches PEAK Program for Real Estate Customers](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/peak-program/) - We’re excited to announce the launch of the PEAK program, a new way to celebrate the success of brokers, agents, and team leaders in the real estate industry. - [Use Pinterest to Boost Your Online Real Estate Marketing](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/pinterest-online-real-estate-marketing/) - Pinterest is on a steep rise of success. It is unlike any other social media tool, which adds a nice mix to your online real estate marketing toolkit. - [Four Ways to Stir Up Your Database and Find Opportunities](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/stir-up-your-database/) - Free whitepaper for real estate professionals with four best practices for stirring up your database and finding new opportunities. - [Join Us at the NAR Conference – #NARdiGras!](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/join-us-at-the-nar-conference-nardigras/) - Only 3 days left until NARdiGras! Are you ready? Here at Market Leader, preparations have been underway for several months—and we’re exceptionally excited for this year’s event. Why? Well, we always look forward to seeing our customers and feeling the industry buzz from being surrounded by exciting ideas and opportunities in real estate. This year, - [Is LinkedIn Worth Your Time?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/is-linkedin-worth-your-time/) - How to use LinkedIn for networking, resources, and to generate real estate leads. - [Exciting Enhancements for Market Leader Products!](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/exciting-enhancements-for-market-leader-products/) - At Market Leader, we love innovation—not just for innovation’s sake, but with the goal of helping our customers succeed. That’s why we’ve spent much of 2010 on enhancing our Vision contact management system, and that’s why we’re launching yet another set of features that will help our customers build their businesses more effectively than ever. - [Market Leader Has Been Acquired by Trulia](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-is-being-acquired-by-trulia/) - Today is an exciting day for the team here at Market Leader. Today, it was announced that Market Leader is being acquired by Trulia. Market Leader, as anyone reading this post on our blog would probably know, is the leading provider of Internet based customer relationship management & marketing software in the residential real estate - [Market Leader Acquires Diverse Solutions](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-acquires-diverse-solutions/) - Market Leader has acquired Diverse Solutions, a leading provider of IDX plugins for real estate agent WordPress or customer websites. - [Market Leader Becomes RE/MAX Approved Supplier Offering Sales and Marketing Solutions](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-becomes-re-max-approved-supplier-offering-sales-and-marketing-solutions/) - Market Leader now to offer all RE/MAX associates contact management, lead generation, and marketing solutions... - [The Secret to Being a Happy Agent](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-secret-to-being-a-happy-agent/) - Watch this webinar to learn how to become a happier real estate agent - and how to sell more homes! - [What Real Estate Brokers Are Thinking About This Spring (Gathering of Eagles Recap)](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-real-estate-brokers-are-thinking-about-this-spring-gathering-of-eagles-recap/) - I spent a few days in Dallas this week for the 2010 Gathering of Eagles, a conference for the nation's largest real estate brokerage companies put on by Real Trends each year. While our industry has more conferences that most of us can attend, I always find the Gathering to be an excellent event and - [Everything You Need to Know About Lead Generation in 2021](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-lead-generation-in-2021/) - The competitive real estate landscape of finding buyers and sellers is not getting any easier. In today’s market, you need to be creative about how you source and diversify your leads, and understand how to best convert leads based on their behaviors. Million Dollar Pipeline Program coaches Sheldon Rapoza and Cliff Eubanks discuss the ins - [Inman News Names Market Leader CRM to Watch](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/inman-names-market-leader-crm-to-watch/) - Craig Rowe, technology reporter at Inman News, recently reviewed Market Leader and the results are in... Below you'll find a snapshot of Craig's review. The full article, complete with screenshots and a deep dive into the Market Leader system, is available to Inman Select subscribers. If you’re not an Inman Select subscriber, you can access - [Market Leader and EXIT Realty Corp. International Extend Partnership to Provide Associates EXIT Promo Shop, Market Leader Teams, Business Suite and Leads Products](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-and-exit-realty-corp-international-extend-partnership-to-provide-associates-exit-promo-shop-market-leader-teams-business-suite-and-leads-products/) - Culminating in an 18-year partnership, the three-year extension continues to provide EXIT Promo Shop, industry-leading sales and marketing technology, and exclusive lead generation services to Associates across North America. BELLEVUE, WA: Market Leader, a pioneer in lead generation and technology in the real estate industry, announced today an extended agreement with EXIT Realty Corp. - [5 Post-Shift Takeaways from a Powerhouse Real Estate Agent](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-post-shift-takeaways-from-a-powerhouse-real-estate-agent/) - 5 actionable takeaways to heed as you navigate a new normal. The dust has settled and markets are rebounding and it’s time to kick your business into gear. - [SHIFT Happened: Navigating the New Normal](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/shift-happened-navigating-the-new-normal/) - Now that the dust has settled and the market has begun to rebound, it’s time to put the pedal to the metal. In this webinar, join Market Leader coach Sheldon Rapoza and special guest, Aubie Pouncey – an agent and team leader serving the greater Seattle area – to learn how tech will continue to - [Navigating Through Crisis: Framework to Build a Post-Pandemic Business by Design](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/navigating-through-crisis-framework-to-build-a-post-pandemic-business-by-design/) - Senior Sales Coach Sheldon Rapoza and owner of the J. Michael Manley team – J. Michael Manley himself, discuss leading your business through the pandemic and the framework to build a post-COVID life by design. Learn: How to leverage data to identify clients and build lead generation strategies around them The ways tech will continue - [SHIFT Happens: Thriving in a Changing Market](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/shift-happens-thriving-in-a-changing-market/) - Amid the peak of social distancing, more real estate opportunities are starting to emerge. Join Market Leader coach Sheldon Rapoza and special guest, Aubie Pouncey – a powerhouse agent serving the greater Seattle area – for a glimpse into how he’s navigating this market and using data to dispel the myths that people aren’t buying - [Market Leader Launches Comprehensive Website Customization Without the Cost](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-launches-comprehensive-website-customization-without-the-cost/) - All-new real estate websites include limitless customization options, allowing agents to design websites to best reflect their brand and digital presence without the cost of a web developer. DECEMBER 10, 2019 BELLEVUE, WA: Market Leader, the pioneer in lead generation and real estate technology, has announced the launch of a major upgrade, featuring all-new customizable websites, - [Market Leader Pro Launches in Keller Williams MarketPlace](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-pro-launches-in-keller-williams-marketplace/) - All KW associates now have access to integrated technology with Market Leader tools through Keller Williams' MarketPlace. September 26, 2019 BELLVUE, WA - Market Leader, a Premier Platinum Partner in the Keller Cloud Innovator Program (KCIP), announced today that its professional suite of tools, Market Leader Professional (Market Leader Pro) has launched in the KW - [Build a Thriving Business Through the Online Consumer](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/build-a-thriving-business-through-the-online-consumer/) - Successful businesses implement strategies to dominate their markets. In real estate, effective lead gen and follow-up strategies differentiate you from the competition. - [5 Ways to Get More Real Estate Leads this Fall](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-ways-to-get-more-real-estate-leads-this-fall/) - Leverage the changing season to generate more real estate leads and build a booming pipeline. - [Take Your Life Back, With Market Leader Professional](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-professional/) - Does trying to grow your business while balancing showings, closings, marketing listings, engaging your sphere, generating leads, and having time for a personal life feel like a lot to handle? It shouldn't. Whether you roll solo or manage a team of 20, run your business with ease so you can spend time in front of the - [Market Leader Joins Keller Cloud as Premier Platinum Partner](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-joins-keller-cloud-as-premier-platinum-partner/) - Market Leader and Keller Williams announce extended multi-year partnership We're excited to extend our multi-year partnership with Keller Williams and be named a Premier Platinum Partner in the Keller Cloud Innovator Program! As technology partners, we look forward to continuing to provide KW Associates tools that increase productivity through our long-term partnership. Full press release: AUSTIN, - [Your 2019 Real Estate Marketing Plan](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/your-2019-real-estate-marketing-plan/) - Your free real estate marketing plan will identify the marketing channels, tools, and strategies that will help you map out your growth in 2019. - [Building a Million-Dollar Pipeline](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/building-a-million-dollar-pipeline/) - Learn how Market Leader’s Million Dollar Pipeline Program can help you convert more leads into clients and change the way you work with online leads. - [Lead Intelligence: Going From New Lead to Client ASAP](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/lead-intelligence-going-from-new-lead-to-client-asap/) - With lead intelligence, any agent can become a top performer. It helps capture as much information about leads as possible to convert them into clients faster. - [This Just In: Complete Real Estate Marketing Automation for Listing Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-marketing-automation-for-listing-agents/) - Market Leader announces Listing Marketing Automation feature that integrates with MLS to automatically create marketing materials for all listing agents! - [Real Estate Marketing Ideas for Referrals & Repeat Business](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-marketing-ideas-for-referrals-repeat-business/) - Season-specific ideas for engaging with past clients to stay top-of-mind and generate new business. - [Constellation Software Real Estate Group Acquires Real Estate Digital LLC from Xome Holdings LLC](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/constellation-software-real-estate-group-acquires-real-estate-digital-llc-from-xome-holdings-llc/) - The acquisition further expands CSRE's market presence in the real estate industry, now providing sales, marketing and transaction solutions for over half a million agents, brokerages, and franchises across the U.S. and Canada. - [The Top 5 Reasons You Could Fail in 2018 – and How You Can Avoid Them](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-top-5-reasons-you-could-fail-in-2018-and-how-you-can-avoid-them/) - learn the most dangerous mistakes that agents can make in 2018 – and tools, strategies, and tips that will help you avoid them and thrive in the coming year. - [Thriving in the Internet Era: Understanding, Generating, and Converting Online Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/thriving-in-the-internet-era-understanding-generating-and-converting-online-leads/) - Learn to thrive in the Internet era by better understanding, generating, and converting more online leads. - [Lead Machines: Features of Highly-Effective Real Estate Websites](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/lead-machines-features-of-highly-effective-real-estate-websites/) - Learn how to attract and capture more leads with your real estate website from this educational webinar recording. - [Get More Clients With This Million-Dollar Lead Conversion Plan](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/get-more-clients-with-this-million-dollar-lead-conversion-plan/) - Learn about the effective lead conversion plan of two industry veterans by watching this webinar recording. - [Tapping the Power of Pro: Essentials for Improving Lead Engagement](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/tapping-the-power-of-pro-essentials-for-improving-lead-engagement/) - How Keller Williams associates can use the eEdge and Market Leader Pro systems to effectively and efficiently engage with their leads. - [5 Things You Need to Know Before Generating Leads in 2017](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-things-you-need-to-know-before-generating-leads-in-2017/) - Learn to maximize what you get out of your lead generation in 2017 with this webinar recording. - [How to Maximize Your ROI on Old Leads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-maximize-your-roi-on-old-leads/) - Stop wasting your marketing dollars! Learn how to maximize your ROI on old leads with this educational webinar recording. - [CRMs: A Must-Have Technology for Building & Managing Your Business in 2017](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/crms-a-must-have-technology-for-building-managing-your-business-in-2017/) - Learn why having a CRM will be critical for building and managing your business in 2017 by watching this 30-minute educational webinar. - [Beat the Competition by Understanding Lead Follow-Up & Conversion](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/beat-the-competition-by-understanding-lead-follow-up-conversion/) - Learn how you can improve your lead follow-up and conversion skills by watching this educational webinar recording. - [Building a Thriving Business Through the Online Consumer](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/building-a-thriving-business-through-the-online-consumer/) - Learn the philosophies and processes expert agent Brian Gangawer used to go from clientless rookie to closing 50+ deals a year. - [The Top 5 Reasons Why You Hate Online Leads ... and How a Good CRM Will Make You Love Them](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-top-5-reasons-why-you-hate-online-leads-and-how-a-good-crm-will-make-you-love-them/) - With this webinar recording, learn about common misconceptions about online leads and how to overcome your biggest difficulties with them. - [Agent Spotlight Webinar: 25+ Transactions in 12 Months](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-webinar-25-transactions-in-12-months/) - Learn how agent Aubie Pouncey closes 25+ transactions every year using Market Leader's exclusive leads, training programs, and all-in-one software solution. - [Closing $4-5 Million Annually With Market Leader](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/closing-4-5-million-annually-with-market-leader/) - Learn how Dan and Tempe Perreira consistently close $4-5 million annually with Market Leader leads and real estate technology. - [Spend Time Converting Leads, Not Working Multiple Systems](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/convert-leads-with-lead-stream/) - Streamline and manage all of your online real estate leads from one place. - [2018 Real Estate Trends: Where to Invest Your Tech Dollars](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/real-estate-trends-tech-dollars/) - As real estate technology advances, knowing where to invest your tech dollars can seem like an elusive quest. We've researched emerging trends and just how important they will be to real estate professionals approaching the new year. Manage and nurture your contacts: Get a CRM that optimizes both. If your goal is to maximize your - [The Real Estate Guide to Email Marketing and Automation](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-real-estate-guide-to-email-marketing-and-automation/) - How email marketing and automation can help real estate agents deliver relevant email messaging to the right leads at the right times to earn their trust and win their business. - [What Do Sellers Expect in an Agent?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/what-do-sellers-expect-in-an-agent/) - Aside from selling their houses in the least amount of time for the most money, what do sellers expect from a listing agent? Find out what sellers want. - [3 Tactics to Position Yourself as the Neighborhood Expert](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-tactics-to-position-yourself-as-the-neighborhood-expert/) - Many real estate agents claim to be neighborhood experts, but filling this niche requires more than just a statement on your business card or website. - [Is Facebook Advertising Worthwhile for Agents?](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/is-facebook-advertising-worthwhile-for-agents/) - There are several variables that go into a winning Facebook ad. Find out how real estate agents can get impressive results with Facebook advertising. - [5 Marketing Strategies for New Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-marketing-strategies-for-new-agents/) - Here are five essential marketing tips for a new real estate agent to hit the ground running in the early days of his or her career. - [5 Tips for Successful Open Houses](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-tips-for-successful-open-houses/) - Get tips on how to make an open house successful - for you, your clients, and the prospective homebuyers in attendance. - [3 Strategies for Improving Your Website's Conversion Rate](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-strategies-for-improving-your-websites-conversion-rate/) - Generate more leads by improving your real estate website's ability to capture visitors' contact information using these three strategies. - [4 Focus Areas for Creating Better Real Estate Ads](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/4-focus-areas-for-creating-better-real-estate-ads/) - If you have a paltry response rate for your real estate ads, focus on these 4 things to craft better, more effective advertising. - [Market Leader & Inman Connect Present: Zero to 50+ Transactions in One Year](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-inman-connect-50-transactions-in-one-year/) - Market Leader is a proud sponsor of the ICSF 2017 Marketing Intensive Track and we're excited to dive deep into real estate marketing this week. - [Market Leader and EXIT Realty Extend and Broaden Partnership](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-and-exit-realty-extend-and-broaden-partnership/) - Market Leader and EXIT Realty today announced that they have extended and broadened their long-term partnership. - [Hard Truths for New Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/hard-truths-for-new-real-estate-agents/) - Some hard truths about working in this industry that you weren’t taught in real estate school. - [Earn More With the Income Acceleration Formula](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/earn-more-with-the-income-acceleration-formula/) - Learn how to rapidly increase your commission income from Inman News award-winning coach Travis Robertson using the 5 steps in his Income Acceleration Formula. - [Get More Online Leads With These Real Estate Website Content Best Practices](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/get-more-online-leads-with-these-real-estate-website-content-best-practices/) - Best practices for creating compelling content for your real estate website that will generate leads and repeat visitors. - [Tried-and-True Real Estate Marketing Tools](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/tried-and-true-real-estate-marketing-tools/) - "Old school" describes these real estate marketing tools - but "effective" does, too. Use them to engage your prospects and generate new leads! - [Market Leader Update: Going Strong and Better Than Ever](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/market-leader-update-going-strong-and-better-than-ever/) - Market Leader is still doing what we do best: delivering powerful sales and marketing solutions for real estate professionals. - [Feeling at Home at the 2016 Keller Williams Family Reunion](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/feeling-at-home-at-the-2016-keller-williams-family-reunion/) - Market Leader was delighted to attend the 2016 Keller Williams Family Reunion, where we celebrated the five year anniversary of eEdge. - [How to Boost Referrals](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-boost-referrals/) - Looking for new ways to generate leads for your real estate business? Get tips on how to get referrals and maintain contact with potential clients. - [3 Ways an HOA Can Kill a Deal](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-ways-an-hoa-can-kill-a-deal/) - Homeowners associations can create unique challenges when purchasing a home. Get tips on what real estate agents should watch for when dealing with an HOA. - [Agent Spotlight: Audrey Monson of Salt Lake City, Utah](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-audrey-monson-of-salt-lake-city-utah/) - Audrey Monson went from legal administrator to flipping houses to working as a real estate agent in Utah. Find out more about her real estate career. - [LinkedIn for Real Estate Pros](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/linkedin-for-real-estate-pros/) - Social media sites have become the go-to places to nurture relationships for future referrals, and LinkedIn seems to be one of the best for this purpose. - [The Pros and Cons of National Real Estate Websites](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-national-real-estate-sites/) - Working with the national real estate websites can be crucial for marketing, but many agents have a love/hate relationship with them. - [Agent Spotlight: Katrina Benton of Anchorage, Alaska](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-katrina-benton-of-anchorage-alaska/) - Katrina Benton is a third generation real estate agent in Alaska. She shares her career challenges, marketing tips and more. - [Agent Spotlight: Coleen Brennan of Corona Del Mar, Calif.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-coleen-brennan-of-corona-del-mar-calif/) - Coleen Brennan, a real estate agent in Southern California, gave us an inside look at her busy - and fulfilling - life and real estate career. - [Agent Spotlight: Keith Riddle of Spokane, Wash.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-keith-riddle-of-spokane-wash/) - Keith Riddle didn't plan on working in real estate, but now he can't imagine giving it up. Find out how he has created a thriving real estate career. - [Agent Spotlight: Alan Donald of Mount Pleasant, S.C.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-alan-donald-of-mount-pleasant-s-c/) - Alan Donald has lived all over the world and worked in various fields. Find out what he loves about working in real estate and running his own business. - [Robo Agents and Their Tools](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/robo-agents-and-their-tools/) - Two tech gadgets being utilized by agents to photograph or take videos of their listings - Google Glass and drones - are the stuff of sci-fi dreams. - [3 Reasons Every Agent Needs Email Marketing Software](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-reasons-every-agent-needs-email-marketing-software/) - Email marketing software can be the most powerful marketing tool in your office. 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Find out how she got started and what she loves about her real estate career. - [How to Keep Customers Engaged on Your Website](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/how-to-keep-customers-engaged-on-your-website/) - Ineffective websites alienate customers, so it’s critical for real estate businesses to take an objective approach when designing or redesigning a website. - [3 Ways to Prevent Your Voicemail Message From Losing You Business](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/3-ways-to-prevent-your-voicemail-message-from-losing-you-business/) - Having having a concise voicemail message that lacks in detail may be costing you business. - [Reach the Right Leads With Targeted Mailing Lists](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/reach-the-right-leads-with-targeted-mailing-lists/) - Reach the right leads with targeted mailing lists Who is your ideal client? It’s not enough to capture just any real estate lead. In order to increase your sales and profits, you need to pinpoint your audience and tailor your marketing directly to them. Introducing targeted mailing lists from Market Leader— the new feature designed - [Rebuilding Your Database - The “Hiatus” Effect](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/rebuilding-your-database-the-hiatus-effect/) - Real estate agents: Find out how to restore your depleted lead database by building up prospects, sending out personalized mailers, etc! - [Creating Actionable Social Media Strategies](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/creating-actionable-social-media-strategies/) - Do you rarely visit your Facebook page? Is your online presence sporadic at best? Get tips for how to get the most out of social media marketing. - [A Tale of Two Agents - The Importance of Lead Generation](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/a-tale-of-two-agents/) - How does real estate lead generation impact Realtors' ability to earn their commission income goals? Find out with this illustrated example! - [Finding Work-Life Balance During the Holidays](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/finding-work-life-balance-during-the-holidays/) - We've compiled some tips for busy real estate agents to help manage stress and create balance during the holidays. - [Agent Spotlight: Johnny Loewy of Tampa Bay, Fla.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-johnny-loewy-of-tampa-bay-fla/) - From child sales prodigy to one of five national trainers for Exit Realty Corp. International, Johnny Loewy was destined for success in real estate. - [Resolve to Get More Referrals in 2014](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/resolve-to-get-more-referrals-in-2014/) - While it’s unwise to rely on referrals as your sole source of leads, they probably make for the best leads. Learn how to get more referrals here. - [Marketing Tips From MarketMix 2014](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/marketing-tips-from-marketmix-2014/) - Use these insights, translated for your real estate business, that Market Leader learned from marketing pros at MarketMix 2014. - [Agent Spotlight: Jo Ann Schlott, Tucson, Ariz.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-jo-ann-schlott-tucson-ariz/) - Meet Jo Ann Schlott, a Tucscon, Arizona agent who loves travelling, golfing and selling real estate! - [Get the Most Out of Your YouTube Analytics](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/get-the-most-out-of-your-youtube-analytics/) - Every real estate agent who uses YouTube should look into YouTube Analytics - it provides information that helps users optimize their videos. - [Agent Spotlight: Kevin Meyer, Bellevue, Wash.](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/agent-spotlight-kevin-meyer-bellevue-wash/) - Meet Kevin Meyer, a sales agent from Bellevue, Wash. who loves the real estate industry almost as much as he loves his young family. - [Why You Should Call Your Credit-Challenged Prospects Now](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/why-you-should-call-your-credit-challenged-prospects-now/) - Upcoming changes to the FICO credit score system will make life easier for credit-challenged consumers by making it easier for them to buy homes. - [Boost Customer Service by Being an Expert on the Mortgage Process](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/boost-customer-service-by-being-an-expert-on-the-mortgage-process/) - Here are seven ways you can provide better customer service to your clients by helping them through the oft-complicated mortgage process. - [5 Productivity Principles for Real Estate Agents](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/5-productivity-principles-for-real-estate-agents/) - There are three ingredients to productivity: Luck, activity and efficiency. 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Here are several things you can do over the next 10 days to start the New Year strong. 1. Build a Plan: What’s your income goal for 2010? How many buyers - [Six Tips for Conducting Effective Team Meetings](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/six-tips-for-conducting-effective-team-meetings/) - If you’re like me, there’s simply too much to get done each day to spend time in unproductive meetings. Yet, despite the fact that most of us feel this way, we still subject ourselves to them week after week. If you’re leading a real estate team at your brokerage or office, here are 6 ways - [Building a Collaborative (and Well-Oiled) Team](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/building-a-collaborative-and-well-oiled-team/) - We’ve all worked with and on teams that just don’t click, and the results reflect it. But sometimes, we find ourselves on a team that just works – that works well together, gets things done, and exceeds their goals. 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Since this isn't without cost in a time when we're all watching our marketing spend, here's some tips on how to appease your seller without wasting money on ads that haven't proven - [Stop using a Yahoo/Gmail/Hotmail/ISP email now](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/stop-using-a-yahoogmailhotmailisp-email-now/) - It’s often the very simple things that have the biggest impact. And over the years, one of the biggest traffic drivers I’ve seen is email address. Why? When people get an email from you, or anyone in your business, they will assume you also are available at the Web site attached to it. For example, - [Out of Office messages that delight your clients](https://www.marketleader.com/blog/out-of-office-messages-that-delight-your-clients/) - You have 20 things to do at once. Customers are calling. They have questions about your new listing. They want to go visit 10 houses they found on the Internet last night. You’re rarely in your office, and infrequently checking your email. 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