Every speaking engagement… Every “Ask Me Anything”… Every coaching session I conduct… Every article, every discussion… …I’m hearing the same thing: “How and where can I get listings today?” It’s a real dilemma. U.S. inventory…
Read MoreLet’s break down some numbers really quick… There are somewhere around 1.5 million licensed agents in the U.S. But of those, only 57% have actually transacted a deal this year. So there’s approximately 850,000 agents handling this crazy market…
Read MoreThings change in this industry all the time. But since at least 2009, I’ve stuck with a script I feel is the best response to the question you probably hear five times a day, if not more: “How’s the market?” But that was then. This is now. A…
Read MoreOne thing about my role as a coach is I love to see improvement. So if someone reveals a weakness to me, I’m not gonna just “let it go.” I’m going to confront them and challenge them to make things better. Such was the case recently with one…
Read More“But everything we hear, the market is crazy… Everything is selling quickly for top dollar. Why haven’t you been able to sell our house?” This is not a fun conversation to find yourself in. But it’s an occasional reality of today’s…
Read MoreI recently got asked how a new agent could leverage their first closed listing into additional transactions. I offered my congratulations and gave a few tips, but the reality is that this is what every agent – young or old, brand-new or…
Read MoreIt seemed like everything went great. You got along beautifully. You provided excellent service every step of the way. There were no hurdles you couldn’t overcome. The clients were happy… …But they’ve NEVER sent you a referral. Not a one….
Read MoreEvery action you take in Q4 is compounded… not only does it impact how you finish this year, but also how you start the following year. That’s why I’m putting a lot of emphasis on what you should be doing now – to finish 2020 strong and set…
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