This year’s Black Friday has come and gone, but what it says about the economy and consumer spending has deeper meaning for real estate agents. Black Friday isn’t something that needs to be explained. You’ve undoubtedly taken advantage of it yourself in the past. But over the past few years, something has felt a bit […]
Read MoreThere are two gratitude exercises so simple and so powerful that they could completely shift the course of your life. “Gratitude” can mean a number of different things depending on the context. It’s a specific feeling, a broad feeling, an expectation, a form of etiquette, and a cultural tradition. But did you know that practicing […]
Read MoreLet’s talk about how to create certainty as a real estate agent. “If you can’t create certainty, you’re dead in this environment.” Sounds harsh, doesn’t it? I said those words during an exclusive webinar with KCM’s David Childers… and I stand by them. Because the ability to create certainty is everything. The last 29 months have […]
Read MoreLet’s Make 2023 the #BestYearEver for Real Estate Agents! Want to finish 2022 strong and set yourself up for big things in 2023? As we cross into Q4 in a couple days, I hope you realize that most of the actions you’re taking today won’t be reflected in your 2022 ledger. NOW is the time […]
Read MoreQ4 means it’s time for your 2023 real estate marketing plan As we step forward into Q4, it’s time to start doing double-duty. Not only do we need to refocus on our goals and finish this year on a high note, but it’s essential to prepare for the year to come. Now is the […]
Read MoreEvery agent wants to know how to generate more real estate leads, but if we could have our pick of any type of particular real estate leads, what would they be? I bet the answer is listings, right? You want to generate more listing leads, win more listings, and close more listings. Because listings are […]
Read MoreIf you were with me at Summit, you might remember a very special segment where I announced my new artificial intelligence technology aimed at improving your sales and long-term relationships – Tom Ferry’s WhatToSay.ai. This one-of-a-kind AI gets to know all the people in your database through the language they use and then helps you […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to your real estate career, you’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s the rich and the rest.” And when we look at MLS data from 2021, it’s hard to deny that there’s some truth to it. When just 25% of all agents are handling nearly 75% of the transactions, it really is survival […]
Read MoreAs you probably already know, Success Summit is always one of my FAVORITE weeks that I look forward to all year long. And this year, there’s a special kind of energy buzzing around the room – one of extreme determination that started before the event even began! The early part of this week was a […]
Read MoreOne week to go! I cannot tell you how pumped I am to be seeing everyone at Summit in just 5 days! That’s one reason why I devoted last week’s blog to my top tips for networking with other agents for referrals. But this week, I want to jump ahead to after Summit – or […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to real estate networking, it’s the perfect time to make friends, partners, and allies who could give you referrals down the road! Because real estate networking events aren’t just a place where agents are willing to share; it’s a place that they COME to share! They know that when we give each […]
Read MoreConfirmation feels good. If you’ve been watching my videos or reading this blog recently, you know I’ve been emphasizing the importance of establishing “know, like, and trust” with consumers in your market. So, when I opened the National Association of Realtors 2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report to find that “reputation and trustworthiness” […]
Read MoreWhat is the single most important factor underlying your success in anything you try your hand at? Some might guess skill. Some might guess people skills. And some might guess charisma. But none of those are the actual answer. It’s your energy. But not just any type of energy. Scientists call it “activation energy.” This is […]
Read MoreWe’ve all been there… We’re rocketing forward, accomplishing our goals, and then all of a sudden, it’s like we’ve run out of gas and nothing can get us going again. Burnout. Fatigue. Exhaustion… It’s easy to feel this way when you’ve been going full speed ahead for two full years. The hot market meant you […]
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