Community Spotlight – David Koch from Assisted Living Locators!

Community Spotlight David Koch from Assisted Living Locators   Mike interview David Koch about his company, Assisted Living Locators. This service is FREE to families looking for an assisted living for their family member in need of more care. David said it is important to start your planning early – have your legal documents in order and have a plan …

FSBOs – 3 Great Agent Scripts of Prospecting – Free Realtor Training!

How to Convert a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) to a Listing – 3 Scripts for Agents!   Only 5% of home sales don’t use an agent; FSBOs are less than 5% due to new build sales and selling directly to family, etc. Your goal should be a listing appointment or at the very least a preview; 70% of people …

Video is THE most consumed content online. Are you shooting any video?

Create Video Content to INCREASE Business!   Generate MORE Business – Types of Videos and Equipment Needed   Mike and Tony discuss their favorite types of video to market yourself and your business: Informational – consistency is the key!   Batch the task; do a few videos at once.  You will have content available to post consistently.  Block out time on …

Create Your Business Plan for 2023 in 4 Easy Steps!

Realtors – Create Your Business Plan for 2023!   Mike and Tony have broken down how to create a business plan for the new year into 4 steps: Step 1 – What is your why?  Why do you work in real estate?  What are your motivations? SWOT Analysis – Look at your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Budget – How …

How to Run and Present a CMA – Free Realtor Training!

How to Run and Present a CMA!   For the Buyer Side: When a buyer asks “How much should I offer on this house?”  You should be able to answer; show your value.  They need your help!   For the Seller Side: “All Things Being Equal.”  Explain the differences from their property and the comparisons. Market value – What someone …

Marketing Ideas and 3 Scripts for Realtors During the Holidays – Free Real Estate Training!

Marketing Ideas for Realtors During the Holidays   REACH OUT! Call your people – Thank them for their business/referrals and keeping you in mind for their real estate needs. Give Something – Mike does PIE DAY- a reverse pop buy; clients come to see you.  Still a great connection even if they don’t come; you are on their minds just …

Real Estate Market Slowdown – A GREAT Time to Work with Investors!!!

A GREAT Time to Work with Investors!!! Investors are a great way to have a steady stream of deals in this slowing market. Be sure to know what you are talking about and ensure you and the investor are the right fit!   Mike and Tony discuss the FIVE QUESTIONS you should be asking investors before working with them.   …

Rising Rates Got You Down??? Free Realtor Training

Rising Rates Got You Down???   Mike interviewed Kelly Ann Worthington from Liberty Home Mortgage in Willoughby Hills. The federal rate has been increasing to try to slow inflation.  The secondary mortgage market is who determines mortgage interest rates. The market will be unstable for 2 weeks after the Fed meets. Loan products are not good or bad; it depends …

Your CREDIT SCORE – Top 3 Things You Should Know! Free Realtor Training

Top Three Things You Should Know About Your CREDIT SCORE!   Three bureaus report credit scores: Equifax Experian Trans Union It is important to monitor your report!   Your credit score is comprised of: 35% – Late Payments, over 30 days 30% – Ratio of Amount Owed; should be less than 30% of your available credit 15% – Length of …

Realtor Safety Tips for Agents!

As we know, pursuing a career in real estate can be exciting, fun, and inspiring. However, being a real estate agent has its risks. Sadly, the safety of real estate professionals is being violently threatened by physical attackers on a much more dangerous level lately. According to a recent report by Agent Genius and Realtor safety expert Andrew Wooten, the …