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How Organization Leads to Optimization

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 [...]

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For REALTORS®, The Answer Is In “The Cloud”

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, [...]

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Leveraging YouTube™ to Connect With Customers

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 [...]

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Complete More Real Estate Transactions With Time-Saving Tech Tips

Unless you’ve memorized the user manual for your computer, laptop, tablet etc., there’s a good chance you aren’t aware of its full capabilities. Once you get a handle on using the main functions of any technological device, it’s worth the effort to learn more intricate applications. While you can still complete digital transactions by sticking [...]

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Is Facebook Video Calling Beneficial to REALTORS®?

Social media giant, Facebook, recently partnered with Internet video chat service, Skype, to provide users with video calling. The added video-calling feature marks another step in the evolution of social media as it increases transparency between all parties. The new dynamic in social media communication presents opportunities to professionals striving for interactive business. What can [...]

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What Makes You a Proactive REALTOR®?

If you’re turning home buyers and sellers away due to the massive influx knocking at your door, congratulations on all of your success. You’re getting more than enough business, so just sit back and enjoy your revenue stream. However, when you wake from this wonderful dream, it’s time to come back to reality and be [...]

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How Do You Make the Most of Your Time?

The funny thing about “time management”, is the multitude of books, articles and seminars on the subject, all suggesting “easy” or “guaranteed” techniques and tips. Set goals, prioritize your tasks, eliminate non-essential “to-do’s” and find that magical system that will give you more time for your family. While many of these articles, books, podcasts etc., [...]

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Is Your Online Security Up to Par?

Maintaining our security online is of the utmost importance these days. With a recent wave of cyber attacks that have targeted larger networks (and succeeded), people are reevaluating their online habits and the information they release. In an effort to beef up your online security, these are a few simple tips. Turn off file sharing [...]

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Taking Time to Enjoy Yourself This 4th of July Weekend

Posted by: DotLoop, Where Deals Get Done™ After a long weekend, many people return to work for a shorter week requiring them to make up for lost time. For REALTORS®, running their business requires diligent time management that allows them to make the most of their days. However, whether you work to live or live [...]

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Is Your Web Presence Going Unnoticed?

The Internet is a crucial component of most businesses. Society’s rapid adoption of technology increases demand for interactive transactions. That’s why so many businesses take specific measures to maximize their presence on the web. With the potential to reach virtually anyone online, it’s important to take time and examine possible strategies to increase traffic to [...]

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Don’t You Owe It to Yourself to be Social Media-Savvy?

It’s recently come to our attention that social-media news blog “Mashable”, recently crowned our hometown Cincinnati, Ohio as the most social media-savvy in the world! At DotLoop, we’re so proud of our Queen City social media masterminds earning us such an honorable distinction. When you think about how many people in the world use social [...]

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Are You Effectively Communicating During the Sales Process?

Build the relationship The best salespeople seem to be able to talk to their clients with ease. That’s because they’ve built a relationship with them from the start. Personal relationships sell easier because people naturally tend to think negatively of salespeople. It’s easier to say yes to someone you like, so take time to get [...]

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Is YouTube™ Really Beneficial in Reaching New Clients?

YouTube™ is one of the Internet monsters. Among a galaxy of websites, it stands out as one of the biggest supernovas. With nearly 500 million unique visitors per month, this media giant frequently ranks among the top five most popular websites in the world. Similar to other social media sites, users generate most of the [...]

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How “Words With Friends™ Translates to Real Estate

If you have a smart phone or tablet and frequently visit the App Store or the Android Market, you’ve probably come across Words With Friends™ by Zynga®. “Words With Friends™” Helps Us Connect If you haven’t played “Words With Friends™” it’s basically a rendition of the classic board game “Scrabble™” where two users collaborate over [...]

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Are You Keeping Up With Current Marketing Trends?

A good marketing strategy is one aspect of business that any company or entrepreneur needs to evaluate on a regular basis. Those who fail to adjust and update marketing efforts run the risk of losing touch with their customer base and missing out on future business. This notion has never been more pertinent as mobile [...]

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If a Technology Solution Isn’t Simple, Is It Really a Solution?

Adopting new technology solutions for your business is never an easy decision.  With so many choices, weighing the pros and cons is essential to get the best return on investment. Many companies offering technology solutions are in direct competition with one another therefore have many similar features with minor variances.  Some offer basic packages at little or no [...]

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What Does Your Website Say About You?

If you’re an agent working today, then you already know the importance of a good web presence. What you may not know, however, is what constitutes ‘good’. If you have a website, take a look at this list to make sure you’re not falling victim to technology. After all, having a megaphone is one thing; [...]

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Owning a Home Gives You More Than a Roof Over Your Head

Posted by: DotLoop, Where Deals Get Done™ Most Americans dream of owning a home, but become deterred by negativity surrounding the housing market. Rather than speak with a REALTOR® about their options, they decide to continue renting –wasting money in the process. If only such renters knew the value of owning a home is –more [...]

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Are You Maximizing Your Facebook Presence as a REALTOR®?

Posted by: DotLoop, Whrere Deals Get Done™ Facebook is the king of social media. As one of the first websites to thrive on user generated content, it continues to grow in popularity. With more than 600 million users worldwide, it ranks among the top three most popular sites – surpassing Google™ in traffic at one [...]

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Simply Put, Technology Saves You Time!

Posted by: DotLoop, Where Deals Get Done™ We all want to complete more real estate transactions to earn more money. Since productivity is a direct correlation of hard work, it’s natural we should earn more for our time and energy. However, this isn’t necessarily the case because another critical aspect of this equation needs to [...]

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