At Zurple, we are big fans of Chris Smith and Jimmy Mackin, the co-hosts of the Curaytor Water Cooler show. In fact, we believe you can become a better and more effective agent by listening to the show. But - we know you’re busy, so if you’re short on time, check out our top takeaways from the first three shows of 2015, featuring guests Cliff Stevenson, Russell Rhodes and Neil Patel.

I'm willing to bet this has happened to you:

1. You get a new real estate lead notification email.
2. You excitedly check your inbox.
3. You see that "Mickey Mouse" (mickey@mousehouse.com) registered on your website.
4. You get frustrated...
5. Repeat steps 1-4

Follow these three simple prospecting rules:

As a real estate agent, you strive to always put your best foot forward - you're attentive and you work hard to provide the expertise your clients are looking for. But there are lots of missteps you can take that will frustrate your leads and clients - the most common of which are listed below. Avoid these mistakes and be the type of agent that you would want to work with. 

Here are some common 'bad agent' habits to avoid:

There are so many real estate technology tools available today to help you automate time-consuming manual processes, like call screening, responding to emails and sending marketing campaigns. Are you taking advantage of these tools? 

Before meeting you in person, all of your leads form their initial judgment of you based on your agent photo. Follow these agent headshot best practices to make sure your close-up makes a fantastic first impression. 

Real Estate Headshot Tips: