There is nothing as refreshing and at times terrifying as the truth. However, the truth is what your buyers and sellers need to make the decisions they need to make. At times those decisions are easy, other times they are very difficult. Different personality types need different things from you to help them with their […]
I have coached many agents over the years and most of them want to know what the “secret sauce” is for success in real estate. Without any hesitate I quickly reply, “ACTION, ACTION, ACTION!!!” You can have the best vision for your business and the loftiest goals but without taking CONSISTENT ACTION in your business […]
I have never met a successful real estate agent that didn’t have specific actions that led them to that success. They may not always be able to pinpoint the exact drivers of success, but success leaves clues, and it then becomes easy to identify those action items. Successful agents repeat specific actions and often don’t […]
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t read about a new real estate company jumping into the industry with a fancy new idea created to entice sellers into working with their company. Promises of quick sales and high prices with creative marketing programs abound. As an agent in today’s diverse offering market […]
Buyers are a critical part of every real estate agent’s business and agents need to amplify up their buyer toolbox and provide buyers with tools to make good decisions. Here are a few of my favorite buyer tools: The Tour Kit – No buyers tour kit is complete without a collection of handy materials for […]
There is nothing as refreshing and at times terrifying as the truth. However, the truth is what your buyers and sellers need to make the decisions they need to make. At times those decisions are easy, other times they are very difficult. Different personality types need different things from you to help them with their decision making, but everyone ultimately does better when they are given the truth. Read more »
The starting point: Les and Kathy Scott had a brand designed with us several years ago, but realized it was time to freshen up their look. Their original brand was dark and luxurious, but as their business evolved, they felt the black background and simple name treatment was no longer a perfect fit. They needed a sharp and memorable logo that contained their most recognizable brand element, a decorative knob graphic, that succinctly conveyed the professional energy of their business.
The target audience: Les and Kathy are proud to represent multiple generations of buyers and sellers, which meant they needed their business to come across as both structured and contemporary, with strong familiarity. Read more »
Q: “Denise, what is more effective for a farm: postcards, letters, or social media advertising?”
A: Great question! When I think of the most effective type of farming, I like to think in terms of layers and the more layers you can add, the more effective your connecting with the people in that farm will be. Remember, most of those folks don’t know you so it isn’t just about getting the information out – it is about creating a personal connection and sharing your expertise with them. Read more »
We had a great call with Denise Lones this August on the topic of Your Elevator Speech. What do you say when someone asks you what you do for a living? Does your answer make them ask more questions or turn away awkwardly? We discussed the makings of a great elevator speech so that you have a solid and engaging answer ready next time someone asks you that question.
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I have coached many agents over the years and most of them want to know what the “secret sauce” is for success in real estate. Without any hesitate I quickly reply, “ACTION, ACTION, ACTION!!!”
You can have the best vision for your business and the loftiest goals but without taking CONSISTENT ACTION in your business you rarely get to the successful place you want to be. Read more »
The starting point: When she started out with branding, Betsy already had her artistic watercolor logo that connected her background in art education for children with her experience and passion for real estate. Our goal was to create a bold brand that conveys the same fun energy.
The target audience: Betsy had her focus set on her Sammamish neighborhood sphere, so we needed a brand that came across as both friendly and approachable, as well as stylish and modern.
Q: “Denise, I just lost another listing and this one was with a past client. I am crushed. Another agent came in promising a listing price that I know is too high, drone photography, and light staging – which I do! He also said that his company’s market share is top in the country and that should result in a faster sale. I don’t know how to advocate for my business when other agents are so out there. I am getting really discouraged!” Read more »
I have never met a successful real estate agent that didn’t have specific actions that led them to that success. They may not always be able to pinpoint the exact drivers of success, but success leaves clues, and it then becomes easy to identify those action items. Successful agents repeat specific actions and often don’t even think about what they are doing. It is like the mouse in the maze – they found their cheese and go back to that cheese time and time again on autopilot. Read more »
Yashu Toprani is a self-described simple and straight-forward agent in Fresno, California. He wanted a Custom brand that was sleek and polished to help break the ice with new clients and build brand equity with current and previous clients. His design features a pinstripe frame over a rich navy background that gently fades into a foil texture at the footer. For a hand-crafted touch, his name treatment is his real signature filled with a silver gradient. Yashu’s new marketing collection has the consistent look and professional feel he needs to stand out. Read more »
Q: “Denise, I had two projects that I really wanted to get done this summer for my business:
But my business has been crazy this summer and every time I sat down to do it, I had a seller who was thinking about selling and needing a CMA or a relocating buyer who wanted to go out looking at property. I am grateful for my business, but I know that if I can do these two things, I will feel so much better about how I take care of my past clients. Do I need to get off the grid and hide out to get these done or is there another way?” Read more »
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