New year! New you! Remember, 2020 is a marathon - not a sprint. Instead of losing all your steam from grinding in the beginning of the year, ensure you are producing results year-round. To do this, we have identified 5 habits that real estate agents should get rid of in 2020.

Agent Insights - In this edition of  Agent Insights, John Meussner, a loan officer licensed in CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, NJ, PA, TN, TX, and VA (wow!) gives us advice on how to put together a script for when you inevitably call your leads. For more articles by him, be sure to check out his Active Rain profile!

Your repeat customers are important to your success as a real estate agent. If you aren't careful, they may pick another agent because it's a competitive industry. Here's how to be careful and avoid losing potential repeat customers.

An online review for your real estate services can equate to much more than a method of inflating your self-esteem. It offers much more tangible benefits that can be leveraged to grow and sustain your business. Imagine, never having to spend another cent on lead generation because your reviews generate new leads FOR YOU...

You posess some amazing qualities that make you fit for your role as match maker with homeowners and future home buyers. These traits that make you awesome, can also hurt you. 

There is a misconception that real estate agents should educate themselves on regarding online real estate leads that don't leave a phone number. The assumption is that these are bad leads that are a waste of time. Incorrect! Much like how there is no good news or bad news, just "news"...it is your perspective that is hurting your real estate transactions. Read more to find out why.

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.