3 Obvious Signs it’s Time to Hire an Assistant
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Let me ask you a question: Have you ever had a month where you did six or eight deals followed by a month where you did zero deals? Odds are that’s not the market’s fault; it’s yours. If you’re not generating new business it…
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How to Capitalize on The Changing Market
The Vancouver market and surrounding areas have seen a dramatic shift in market conditions over the past few months. Sales have dropped by almost 39% this month, partially due to a series of government interventions. Conversations on “affordable housing” are on the rise and buyers and sellers are in a holding pattern, waiting to see…
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5 Posting Tips for Facebook
With roughly 1.71 billion monthly active users and the average person spending 50 minutes a day on Facebook, there is tremendous opportunity to become the main source of real estate news for the people who like and follow your Facebook page. Here are a few tips to make the most of your business page, without…
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Why Should I Hire You?
It seems just about everyone has their real estate license these days. It’s relatively easy to get and, let’s face it, if you’re willing to work hard; this is a wonderful industry to be in. There are more real estate professionals now than ever before. In fact, I’d suggest that most people know five or…
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5 Real Estate “Hacks” You Can Do in 5 Minutes or Less
Definition of “Hack” – an appropriate application of Ingenuity Got five minutes to kill? Here are five things you can do right now to increase your productivity and drive your business forward. 1) Set up Google Alerts If you’re not already using Google alerts to stay updated, you should fix that. You can set up…
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Be The Expert, 3 Tips in Delivering Unparalleled Value and Expertise
When you last bought toothpaste did you notice there were about 100 different kinds? All you really want is to have clean teeth, so how are you supposed to know which type of toothpaste to buy? Chances are, you buy whatever your dentist suggests you use. You trust your dentist’s opinion because she is an…
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Little Things Make a BIG Difference
Ever notice how sometimes even the smallest, thoughtful gestures can have a lasting effect and truly brighten your day? Imagine if you applied the concept of “delivering the unexpected” in the smallest of ways, on a more consistent basis, to your clients. Would you be remembered? Would your clients share their cool experience with others?…
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How to Learn From Your Failures
It’s human nature to want to avoid the pain of failing, sometimes at all costs. If you’re challenging yourself to grow and pursuing big goals, rest assured, you are going to have failures. Maybe even some epic ones. But know this: Failure is not the opposite of success; it is the path to success. How…
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How to Harness the Power of Testimonials to Grow Your Business
I recently read a few interesting statistics (The Neilsen Company) 92% of people trust a recommendation from a peer 70% trust someone they don’t know 40% of consumers don’t trust paid advertising Customers often head straight to the testimonial section of a company website to devour third party testimony for reassurance of the value you provide….
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5 Steps to Making Good Habits Last
Written by Guest Blogger & Certified RRi Coach Jeanne Olson We’ve all seen it and done it. In life we often say, “I’m going to quit smoking; I’m going to lose weight; I’m going to stop drinking.” In business we might say, “I’m going to get up early; I’m going to prospect every day;…
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