If you have never caught the show Survivor, you’re missing out. It’s a fast-paced, exciting reality show where contestants must fight to survive in the wilderness while competing with one another for a chance to win a money. It actually sounds a lot like real estate when you think about it, but that’s neither here nor there.

Recently, a controversy happened on the show where a real estate agent got into trouble for the remarks he made. While this was done on national television, there are similarities between T.V. and your social media channels. A single action that negatively impacts your brand can affect downstream sales. That’s why we’re going to dive in and explore how to build good brand equity.

Market reports are not every agent's favorite activity. However, studies show agents who commit to this data-driven process gain qualified leads. We’ve provided the steps to creating your first market report and what to expect in return for churning reports for your target market on a consistent basis.

Still think email campaigns are so 2008? Well, think again! Email marketing is alive and well, you just need to have a smarter campaign. Real Estate leads need to be engaged with clean, professional, and personalized email messages. Start by examining which messages in your personal inbox enticed you. Then think of how your brokerage can mimic these practices to increase your open rate. Then start with these 4 tools are designed to bring your brokerages next email blast to the next level. 

The process of selling a home is time-consuming and difficult. First time home sellers may think that they can do it on their own just like experienced ones, but there are many factors to consider. The truth is, only realtors can understand the market and get the best value for their leads. But is there a more efficient way to get those seller leads into a conversation? (Spoiler alert! There is and we’ll get into how.)

Working with listing agents can tough in 2017. Markets like Phoenix, Dallas, and Sacramento are experiencing an upturn in competition. Many homeowners are reporting offers on their home, even though their home is not on the market. If representing a buyer, it’s important you do the best you can to get your client a home in this heated market. Check out this list of secrets top listing agents don't always disclose to buyer’s agents.