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In times of the unknown, let's talk about how a business can stand out and take advantage of a possible recession by providing exceptional service and going above and beyond for its customers.   READ FULL BLOG HERE OR WATCH LIVE SHOW!

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get started in real estate. All the tools you need are available by tapping into your own skillset as well as the skillset of those around you.   READ THE FULL BLOG HERE!

A strong Brand is going to help you stand out and establish credibility.  We are not just talking about what "Franchise" or Company you are with or colors you use for marketing, we are talking about your own personal brand.  Here are a few questions to ask yourself when thinking of your Brand. Read the full blog here

Join Kerry & Heather for our mid year review!  Are you on track to finish strong?  Do you need to make any tweaks?

FULL BLOG - READ HERE Get people talking about you.. in a good way! Are you being remarkable and memorable when it comes to your business? Here are 5 ways to get people talking about YOU!

Watch Live Show and read blog here! 5 ways to grow your business Perform a Business Review Outline Your Goals Know Your Strengths  Get creative Keep up with tech

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If you are like most agents, time management, especially in a crazy market and hectic fast- paced world, managing time effectively can be very challenging.  Working with Buyers & Sellers on their timeframe can always lead to other business tasks falling through the cracks but to be consistent with your business, time management right now is actually more crucial than you think!    If you really want to achieve your business goals, you must stop wasting time and implement a structure to help you be more productive and focused.  Get Organized!  Use your CRM for ensuring you are staying in touch with current and past clients as well as your sphere and prospects!  There are a ton of CRM's out there, find one that matches your business needs.  Just like websites, there is no one size fits all.  For example, if you generate online leads from a variety of places, you will most likely love Follow Up Boss because it integrates well with most platforms.  If you focus mostly on your sphere and past clients, Buffini Rain Maker will most likely be perfect!  When choosing a CRM, make sure to do several demo's which will help you see what is available in each platform.  Some may have features you love that you didn't even think about which will help when asking questions.Stay On Top of Tasks!  Heather uses Asana for her tasks, she absolutely loves how her tasks that she does monthly are able to be in her system and set to repeat.  If she didn't have this, many things she does would most likely fall through the cracks.  The Free version has worked out perfectly and the set up was a breeze!  Add a task & notes, links, etc and set to repeat - Viola!  It acts as a checklist so when she is done with a task, she can check it off her list!  Simple tasks such as setting a task for sending your 5 notecards a week, scheduling social posts, website updates, etc can be set up so you don't forget!Schedule Time for You!  In this crazy time, scheduling time for your friends and family is very important so you can recharge yourself!  Make sure to set up a night away or a mini staycation getaway for the weekend.  Find someone that can assist you so you can really be present in the moment.  Think - Work Hard, Play Hard.  This time is crucial for your life balance.What are you doing now?  Evaluate how you currently spend time.  A recommendation would be to take this week and actually write down what you are doing throughout the day.  Use your notes in your phone to make the logs.  At the end of the week, go through this and find ways to work smarter.  Where can you make adjustments and improvements to help you plan a more efficient schedule?Implement a Strategy!  Find ways to time batch your tasks.  Are you at the point where a transaction coordinator or Assistant makes sense to free up some of the daunting tasks so you can spend time focusing on income producing activities?   They always say to hire one before you need it!    WEEKLY ACTIVITY: This week write down what you are doing throughout the day.  At the end of the week, go through and find ways to work smarter, make adjustments and make improvements to help you plan a more efficient schedule. WORDS OF WISDOM / MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK: Either Run the Day or the Day Runs You!

Here are some ideas on Delivering Extraordinary Experiences while in the Real Estate Industry.   Simple Advice, be their agent before you are their agent. Through video, blogs, social posts you can easily answer the questions you get all the time!  These are offering a ton of value yo those who may just have started the buying or selling process.  Give value & information, it is more powerful than you think!  Not just real estate advice, think bigger!  Think of your area, schools, local businesses, be the Real Estate Mayor of your area and the go to person.  People will remember this.  Stay in touch with past clients Your past clients already know, like and trust you... the power is after the sale.  Stay in touch through note cards for special occasions, regular email campaigns, yearly client appreciation events.  Those past clients have a lot of friends & family that they would love to refer to you!  Recently Jared James said each client is valued at $170,000 EACH!  Hopefully keeping that number in mind will help add this to your MUST DO list in your business plan! Response Time Matters! One of the biggest complaints consumers have is response time (or lack of it).  Make sure you have asked the consumer their preferred method of contact and use that.  We may love texts but if they prefer a phone call, make sure that is how you are reaching out to them.  Also make sure you are in touch with your clients often, ask questions, let them know what is going on before they reach out to you with a question. Those are just a few ideas, but always think about the consumer's experience as you are working for them and let them know ahead of time that you are working for a 5 star review and let them help guide you on what that looks like.  Always set out to Exceed their Expectations! WEEKLY ACTIVITY: Find articles that make you smile and laugh and pass it along on social, your next email campaign and even via text.  It's a lamplighter in a tough world and a conversation starter for you! MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK: People will forget what you said.  People will forget what you did.  But people will NEVER Forget how you made them feel.  -Mayo Angelo

READ FULL BLOG & WATCH LIVE SHOW! As we have finished the first quarter of 2022 it's time to pull out your Business planning books and do a check up. Personal vision and Professional Vision - Have you achieved any goals that you can check off your list?  Do you have any new goals to add to the list? Vision Board - pull out your vision board.  Are you on track with your 2022 goals?  Do you need to get back on track with your goals on your vision board? Measure and Tracking - are you tracking everything.  Where are you in your goals, have you achieved at least 25% of goal or do you need to ramp it up in the 2nd quarter?  Where are you getting leads from and do you need to shift focus? Expenses - Business and Personal - Do a check up and compare your bank account to the expenses are you spending more or less? Have you updated your online profiles? Do a quick once over on your profiles, email signatures, etc.  Does your website link work?  Do your social profiles have your information?   Are you doing your 10 things consistently?  What are your 10 things, do you need to shift some that make more sense to be doing in 2022. How's your daily schedule shaping up?  Do you need to make adjustments and change some things around? Keep up the good work!   WEEKLY ACTIVITY Take an hour this week to review your business planning book and find out what is out of sync in your life and put a plan in place to get things organized. WORDS OF WISDOM A little PROGRESS each day adds up to BIG RESULTS!

READ FULL BLOG & WATCH US LIVE! Here are 5 ways to introduce new people into your sphere, as well as learning & sharing with other real estate professionals.  Start a Mastermind Group.  We are always saying to find your "tribe".  Having regular accountability calls / zooms / meet-ups with other professionals will not only allow you to be with others that can relate to your daily struggles, it will allow you to bounce business ideas back and forth to up your game.Become a mentor.  There are plenty of newer agents out there that are looking to grow their business.  Becoming a mentor could give you the opportunity to have an agent to help you work your buyers and eventually have a team to have each others back for stay-cations or mini getaways to keep your sanity.Create something and share it.  You probably have something you do in your business that you love, we bet others would too!  Don't be afraid to share!  There are many groups that allow sharing of knowledge. If you help just one person learn a new tip or trick, the good vibes from teaching have a way of coming back ten-fold. Become a connector. Be on the lookout for needs and wants. Slow your scroll and listen carefully to what your friends on Nextdoor, Facebook or Insta are asking for, and have your database ready. If someone is complaining that their kids are struggling with post-lockdown learning, could you introduce them to a retired teacher? Real estate agents are natural connectors. By being more intentional about it, you’ll find that folks will look for ways to connect you with people with real estate needs. Join a committee. There’s no shortage of opportunity to get involved on a hyper-local level at your Association or MLS. Raise your hand and grab a seat at the table. These behind-the-scenes groups are making important decisions about investments, technology, regulations and your professional future. Learn, listen, and make sure your vote gets counted. Original Source: Real Trends  WEEKLY ACTIVITY: Drop by five favorite clients this week with a potted plant or package of seeds and a note that says, “Thanks for helping me grow this past year and for being the kind of amazing client that makes the spring a little sunnier!” WORDS OF WISDOM: ATTRACT what you expect REFLECT what you desire BECOME what you respect MIRROR what you admire

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