In this week's agent insights, Nathan Garrett, a Realtor® and online marketer from the greater Louisville, Kentucky area, shares a list of all the duties a listing agent provides. Share this list with your potential seller leads to gain their confidence in your services.

With sites like Zurple, Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com, consumers have more power over their home search. They can begin their online search one week, 2 months, or years before they’re ready to work with an agent. And this can have an adverse effect on your marketing budget. If you generate leads online, chances are you’ve captured leads that don’t plan on buying or selling months or even years from now. To focus on your transaction-ready leads, you’ll need to weed out those that will likely never return to your website. Continue reading to uncover what percentage of real estate leads are never likely to return to your website.

When the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled it will raise interest rates two more times than previously expected, many noted it’s finally time the economy started slowing down. Interest rate hikes mean consumers will see higher bills on credit cards, auto loans, and mortgage loans, especially those with adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). This puts many existing homeowners and would-be buyers at a disadvantage. As a real estate professional it’s important you stay up to date with current market conditions. Not only for your own business, but so you can help your clients make the best decision for themselves. Continue reading to learn what additional interest rate hikes would mean for home buyers pursuing ARMS and homeowners with ARMs.

With September just a week away, it’s essential for you to begin preparing your pipeline for the slow season. And with kids back in school and a market with high home prices, things may be feeling a bit sluggish. That’s why the Zurple team is sharing these five free tools to help you generate leads during the cooler winter months. Continue reading for your five free tools!

Facebook is not only a great place to connect with family and friends, but also grow your business. However, the Zurple Team understands the life of a real estate agent is STRESSFUL. You barely have time to check your Facebook, let alone monitor paid ads. That’s why we are providing 14 suggestions for Facebook page promotion. Try any of the 14 Facebook ideas below to promote listings, events, generate leads, and ultimately grow your business.