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Is Now a Good Time to be a REALTOR®?
There’s no doubt about it, things have changed dramatically in the real estate industry in recent years. Changes fueled by increased transparency, new technologies and in some cases, government intervention, to name a few. If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that change in this industry will continue at a rapid pace. So,…
ReadReading with Richard – Money, Sales and Leadership
. Looking for some inspiration? Here’s a list of my favorite books on money, sales and leadership. . Money Unshakeable by Tony Robbins Tony Robbin’s latest book is a step-by-step playbook for mastering the money game and transforming your life. . . The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton The classic money management book which lays out…
ReadReading with Richard – Time Management and Productivity
. Looking for some inspiration? Here’s a list of my favorite books on time management and success. . Time Management & Productivity Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith How to change your behavior for good and become the person you want to be. A truly transformative book on personal productivity. . . Essentialism by Greg McKeown Figuring out…
ReadReading With Richard – Happiness and Motivation
. Looking for some inspiration? Here’s a list of my favorite books on happiness and motivation. . Happiness The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor In line with the BE, DO, HAVE model we teach at RRi, The Happiness Advantage promotes the theory that happiness fuels success, not the other way around. . Authentic Happiness…
ReadReal Estate in the Year 2037
For fun, let’s imagine what our industry might look like 20 years from now. Chances are, at least some of you will still be in the business, so a trip to the future will be helpful! Okay, we’ve set the dials to 2037. Our time machine is revving up. Everything is spinning. And then, suddenly,…
ReadBlogging Made Easy
Does the “blog” section on your website domain look blank? Maybe a few “check out this open house” posts, but nothing more? Or maybe you write occasionally, but just can’t think of anything new to write about? And who has the time for that anyways?…You’ve got houses to sell! These tips will help you figure out what…
ReadHow to Get the Most Out of a Real Estate Conference
A conference is an investment in your life and in your business. You want to get as much out of the experience as possible and it is with that in mind, that I’ve put together a few tips on how you can make the most of your real estate conference experience. Whether you’re attending RRI’s…
ReadFeng Shui and Serving Your Real Estate Clients Better
In a recent survey, 81% of Chinese-Americans indicated that feng shui encouraged their most recent home purchase1 and 36% of those surveyed also said they would avoid a real estate professional if they had NO knowledge of the principles of feng shui With more than 20% of Canada’s population being foreign-born (60 percent coming from Asia,…
ReadConverting Market Statistics to Real Estate Market Intelligence
In today’s information prosperous world, communicating your value is more challenging and more important than ever. The fact is, many buyers and sellers believe they know as much (or more) than the average real estate professional today. So how do you rise above this mindset? It’s simple but not easy. Your job is to communicate…
ReadThe Do’s and Don’ts of Using Video in Your Real Estate Business
More video content is uploaded to the internet in 1 single month than TV has produced in 3 decades.1 It’s estimated that a third of all online activity is spent watching video.2 This is a market we all need to tap into. Still, there are many sales professionals who either aren’t utilizing video at all or…
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