ForeclosureDeals.com recently released an infographic that compares rental prices and home prices over the last three years. According to the data contained in this infographic, home prices have gone down by 46%, while rental rates have gone up by 60%. This trend brings to light one of modern society’s most common debates regarding housing is this: Should [...]
RealEstateRag.com – Another Place for Realtors to Blog
by Marc Rasmussen on December 6, 2011
Need another place to blog and build links? Check out RealEstateRag.com. I will continue to improve the site and make it prettier. Currently, I am using the Thesis wordpress template which seems to be SEO friendly. If you want to blog there just click on “WordPress Admin” in the footer and register. You will see [...]
Exceed Customer Expectations or Deal With the Consequences
by Dotloop.com on October 21, 2011
Exceeding customer expectations has never been more important than it is today. Real estate brokers and agents need to go above and beyond the call of duty to compete in this market. Many new home buyers and sellers are turning to the Internet in search of an efficient way to complete the process themselves. However, [...]
You Didn’t Get My Message? How Is That So?
by Dotloop.com on October 20, 2011
Communication is key for success in the real estate industry In addition to establishing relationships with a network of potential clients, you also need to make your communication with them as efficient as possible. This is especially important for new clients. If someone calls or emails you for the first time, they expect a prompt [...]
Great Customer Support, The Foundation of Great REALTORS®
by Dotloop.com on October 18, 2011
Providing great customer service is a foundation of good business practice no matter what the industry. Whether selling cars, washing windows, or helping folks find the home of the dreams, good customer service is a big factor in acquiring and maintaining business. People want to be treated with sincerity, patience, and appreciation. Go above and [...]
Not Organized? Not Productive.
by Dotloop.com on October 14, 2011
This week, our theme was the importance of working in an organized fashion. Organization is vital to success. You’ll have a firm grip on the things going on in your life. If you’re spending several minutes or an hour just to find one document, you aren’t going to succeed in the real estate industry. You [...]
Using Twitter Lists to Organize Your Contacts
by Dotloop.com on October 13, 2011
Powered by: DotLoop If we’ve learned anything from social media, it’s that not every contact falls into the same category. You probably aren’t going to send out the same information to current clients as you would prospective clients. You may want to send introduction information to new contacts while friendly updates might be more suitable [...]
Social Profiles SEO Resource
by Ben Fisher on October 11, 2011
I ran across an article earlier this morning about social media profile optimization that I thought was an unbelievable resource, especially for those of us that do our own SEO for our websites. Whether you are building dofollow links or just overall branding, you need to make sure you are optimized correctly to gain exposure in [...]
Using Google Calendar to Organize Your Network
by Dotloop.com on October 11, 2011
Powered by: DotLoop One of the biggest challenges to staying organized is the time and effort it takes to organize things in the first place. Who has time for keeping every file, document, and other aspect of work organized when there is so much else that needs to be done? Enter: Google Calendar Fortunately, like [...]
How Organization Leads to Optimization
by Dotloop.com on October 10, 2011
You may be familiar with the saying, “A cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind”. If you’re like many people who let documents, notes and important information pile up with no method to the madness, it can be difficult to stay organized. Organize your Office A high degree of organization helps you to [...]
How Are You Using Technology to Communicate With Customers?
by Dotloop.com on October 7, 2011
This week, we focused on the importance of leveraging technology to better communicate with clients. Although good communication sounds like a no-brainer (and especially so in the world of real estate), there are a number of REALTORS® not taking advantage of the tools available to improve their relationships. Thus, we provided some insight to help [...]
How Social Media Dashboards Boost Your Online Presence
by Dotloop.com on October 6, 2011
Powered by: DotLoop Good, solid communication is vital to success in the real estate industry. However, It can be tough to establish and nurture relationships with lots of potential clients. That’s why many REALTORS® have begun leveraging social media dashboards to aggregate their contacts for more effective and efficient way to direct their communication activities. [...]
For REALTORS®, The Answer Is In “The Cloud”
by Dotloop.com on October 4, 2011
You’ve probably heard about “the cloud” in association with technology and the Internet. Phrases like “cloud-based solution” or “working in the cloud” seem to spring up in most technology-related conversations these days. Reason being, the cloud has completely changed the way we use the Internet. What cloud-based technology means for REALTORS® in the simplest terms, [...]
Leveraging Technology to Better Communicate With Customers
by Dotloop.com on October 3, 2011
Every REALTOR® knows how important it is to establish relationships with potential clients, but some fail to understand the equal importance of nurturing those relationships. After meeting potential clients, you need to follow up and begin the process of building an actual relationship. The Power of Good Communication Good communication is the basis of any [...]
For REALTORS®, Being Proactive is the Name of the Game
by Dotloop.com on September 30, 2011
This week we talked about the importance of being proactive by incorporating the Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared” into your everyday strategies. This basic idea helps you to keep thinking ahead and equipping yourself to overcome challenges that are thrown your way. Read: Simplify Your Life With Forward Thinking On Tuesday, we touched on [...]
Optimize Your Network With Social Media Dashboards
by Dotloop.com on September 29, 2011
Social media has become a basic aspect of marketing for every industry. The direct personal communication derived from social media has made it especially useful for REALTORS®. However, REALTORS® are posed with the same challenges faced by every business attempting to aggregate their marketing strategies via social media. One of the principle challenges is simply [...]
Simple Yet Effective Technology: RSS Feeds and Email Alerts
by Dotloop.com on September 27, 2011
The increased efficiency, productivity, and transparency derived from quality real estate software can’t be denied, but it shouldn’t be the only type of technology in a REALTOR’s® arsenal. There are other simple (and often free) technologies available that are often overlooked. These simple technology solutions include RSS Feeds and email alerts. RSS Feeds Dubbed “Really [...]
Simplify Your Life With Forward Thinking
by Dotloop.com on September 26, 2011
The Boy Scouts have a simple, yet wise and effective motto to live by: “Be Prepared”. They’re just two words, but anyone who incorporates them into their everyday life is capable of responding to any number of challenges. People who follow this motto in business are likewise capable of dealing with challenges and barriers that [...]
Leveraging YouTube™ to Connect With Customers
by Dotloop.com on September 21, 2011
With nearly 500 million unique visitors per month, YouTube™ frequently ranks among the most highly trafficked websites in the world. Many REATLORS® are using YouTube™ for the same reason any other businesses do: millions of people use it every day! It’s a fantastic platform to showcase properties, introduce yourself, boost your brand and inspire people [...]
Mortgage Drama: Banks are Hit Hard
by John E. Miller on September 19, 2011
It seems like there is always some type of drama in the mortgage industry nowadays. From the Federal Housing Finance Agency suing 17 banks to high foreclosure inventories and robo-signing, drama is still definitely surrounding the real estate market. Originally, it was estimated that banks would suffer losses totaling somewhere between $54 billion and $106 [...]
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