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Ask Denise: Need Business Now

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Q:  Denise, I am frustrated! I am just getting back into real estate and all this business seems to be going on all around me. But I can’t seem to get my hands on a piece of it! I just started sending information out to my sphere and geographical farm, but I can’t wait for [...]

Ask Denise: Conversation Pointers

Denise Lones

Q:  I need your help!  I’m trying to generate leads in my business by taking advantage of some of the things I do in my ordinary life – kids at soccer games, shopping with friends, or volunteer work.  I’m struggling to figure out how and when to move discussions from fun personal stuff, to business [...]

Ask Denise: An Agent’s Biggest Mistake

Denise Lones

Q: Denise, what do you think is the single biggest mistake agents make today? A: By far, the biggest mistake agents make is forgetting about past clients. Agents today spend so much time focusing on their ‘right now’ clients, they forget (and often ignore) the value that their past clients bring to their business. According [...]

Ask Denise: Open House Tools

Denise Lones

Q: Denise, I saw the samples you had at the “Unforgettable Open House” class. I can see that having all these materials would be super impressive to visitors, but I’m absolutely overwhelmed at the thought of how much work it would be to figure out how to do everything. I really have no idea how [...]

Safari is Just Around the Corner!

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Don’t let the amazing event pass you by! We’ll be looking at where you are in your business; what the last two years have brought and what the next two years could bring; your natural work and behavioral styles, and how they impact your success; the ten essentials for a successful business; and how to [...]

New Instant Identity Design: “Slim Line”

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Stripes are classic, and stylish. “Slim Line” offers a beautiful stripe design, in a simple palette designed to focus attention on you and your listings. Whether you want to develop a completely custom brand, or select from one of the amazing designs in our “Instant Identity” portfolio, we are here to help.

New Instant Identity Design: “Calming Nature”

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If you’re looking for a brand that imparts a sense of nature and serenity, look no further.  “Calming Nature” does just that.  It would also be a great brand for agents who specialize in the “green” market. Whether you want to develop a completely custom brand, or select from one of the amazing designs in [...]

Ask Denise: Signing in at Open Houses

Denise Lones

Q: Denise, how do I get visitors to sign in so I can get their contact information?  I’ve tried telling them the seller requires that for security reasons, but I’m getting some pushback from clients … or they use fake names.  Last week someone signed in as Betty Rubble. Help! A: No one wants to be forced [...]

Ask Denise: Keeping up with technology

Denise Lones

Q: Denise how do I keep up with all the new technology that is out there? I feel so left behind! A: Because technology is such an integral part of our business — and our lives — I personally devote a portion of time daily — yes, DAILY — to learning something new, or playing with a [...]

The Unforgettable Open House!

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Join us for our “Unforgettable Open House” event, and we’ll teach you how to design and conduct a truly unforgettable open house experience. You’ll learn the secret “props” needed for success, and how to captivate open house visitors. Discover the art of truly showing a home, rather than simply standing in the kitchen while potential clients walk in (and [...]