I know we’re only in September, and just coming into October, but I cannot tell you how many phone calls I’ve received asking if October, November, and December will be a good time to sell a house. During a normal year, we see a predictable decline in inventory and in active buyers. But this year, […]
A big part of a real estate professional’s job is to help the buyers and sellers navigate agreements, contracts, and miscellaneous contractual addendums. I have experienced more real estate professionals’ personal contract-conflicts in the past six months than I have seen in the past 5 years. Is it because of Covid? Is it that agents […]
There is not a day that goes by that I don’t get reminded just how much things have changed this year and how dramatically those changes have affected the lives of so many people. When I accepted that this would be a year of monumental changes, I also had to accept that I had very […]
Hi, everyone. Today’s Zebra Report is on location. I am on-site today at a residential development property troubleshooting some easement inspection work. Oh, how fun is that? I want to talk a little about easements today because I have received a lot of calls recently pertaining to delayed closings due to last minute issues arising […]
I received a call recently from a client that was upset because she had lost a listing that she was sure she was going to get from a past client. When I asked her why she thought she did not get the listing she told me that she had no idea. So, I asked her […]
I know we’re only in September, and just coming into October, but I cannot tell you how many phone calls I’ve received asking if October, November, and December will be a good time to sell a house. During a normal year, we see a predictable decline in inventory and in active buyers. But this year, we’ve had to deal with Covid, which has been a huge game-changer. I think that this December is going be full of opportunities that we have not seen in 20 years! Read more »
The starting point: For over a decade, Tara has been leveraging her eye-catching green and terracotta branding to great effect. Recently, she reached out for a logo refresh. She wanted a monogram that would work well in the spotlight of social media.
The target audience: She wanted her logo to tie in with her existing branding and be easy for her clients to recognize.
The strategy: Her signature script font made a perfect monogram and her tagline became part of the diamond frame. Read more »
Q: “Denise, I am trying to amp up my communication to my sphere database and I remember something from a class of yours that has a numbering system for ranking communication. Can you remind me of that?”
A: Of course! That is my 36 Point System and a fantastic way to provide structure to any campaign you are trying to build. The premise is that you need to score 36 points per person over the course of a year. Read more »
September client mailer content has arrived for Club Zebra Pro members. As always, they are expertly written and ready-to-send to your clients without attribution to The Lones Group.
This September we have an article on allaying fears about a housing bubble – great for your whole audience. Next up, for your sellers we have an article on how changing lifestyles are affecting what people are buying. For your buyers – a great mailer on how to compromise when buying a home – essential in many of today’s inventory thin markets! Get your new client content here!
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A big part of a real estate professional’s job is to help the buyers and sellers navigate agreements, contracts, and miscellaneous contractual addendums. I have experienced more real estate professionals’ personal contract-conflicts in the past six months than I have seen in the past 5 years.
Is it because of Covid? Is it that agents are trying to give professionals or associates the benefit of the doubt or just assume that everyone will work in everyone’s best interest? Maybe it feels harsh to lay out exacting standards in black-and-white ink. Maybe agents assume that the other party just “knows” the routine, or that this job will be just like the last one. But if the current times have taught us anything, it that we can’t take the status-quo for granted. Read more »
The starting point: We first designed Cathi’s brand in 2016, focusing heavily on the Puget Sound vibes of her local area. After moving to a new brokerage and taking a stunning new portrait, Cathi was ready for a new look to represent her business.
The target audience: As her business grew, so did her area of expertise. Cathi needed a brand that would appeal to all geographical areas, and that would exceptionally highlight all types of listings. Read more »
Q: “Denise, if I sent a Just Listed card for a listing of mine in a farm this month, should I also send my regular market report?”
A: Yes! A Just Listed card is a different animal than a market report. If you are consistently sending a market report with market information and statistics, then consistently send that. But remember, in a farm, you want layers of communication. Your market report is a fantastic base layer. Read more »
There is not a day that goes by that I don’t get reminded just how much things have changed this year and how dramatically those changes have affected the lives of so many people.
When I accepted that this would be a year of monumental changes, I also had to accept that I had very little control over what was happening around me. However, I also realized that I better get control over what I had control of. That may sound quite simple initially, but it requires a high level of personal self-discipline to ignore the “crazies” around you and move forward with the things that matter and the things you can control. Read more »
The starting point: Tyler Staples first brand from The Lones Group was created a half-decade ago, with a dramatic sense of style. He returned this year, ready to embrace the fresh, bright and minimal style that’s sweeping the design world. His number one goal was to create a strong impression, while blending with the contemporary appearance of his brokerage.
The target audience: Tyler works with both buyers and sellers in the greater Seattle area, which means he needed a clear brand that would appeal a broad audience of working professionals. Read more »
Q: “Denise, I have been working with some buyers for a few months now in a highly-competitive market. We have written a few offers and have not been anywhere near the top of the pile of offers that have come in. Despite this, they aren’t understanding the reality of the situation. Just today they wanted to make an offer below list price for a property that just came on the market and has dozens of showings. I can’t get them to see the light!” Read more »
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