Q: Denise, I am nervous about evaluating my business because this year has been insanely busy! I have just been maintaining… I know I am going to owe a ton in taxes. I haven’t touched any projects for the year. I haven’t taken care of my database. And just the thought of spending time looking […]
Q: Denise, I have lost 3 listing presentations lately. Am I in the wrong business? A: Absolutely not! Just because you didn’t get the last 3 listings doesn’t mean you are no longer skilled and needed. Sometimes you just don’t click with certain sellers and that is okay. Other times this could be a clue […]
Q: Denise, one of the top producers in my office is leaving and I want his office space. However, the cost is $300 more per month which I am a little nervous about, but I think I will do better in a private office. What do you think? A: I think you have identified what […]
Q: Denise, after several months of farming, I just got my first call (yeah!) and I am going to a listing presentation this week. I have created my farming bible that you recommend and I want to have some current market information with me. What should I bring? A: Congratulations! I am so proud of […]
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No Comments » Q: Denise, I am looking ahead towards fall and I want to have a client event this year. However, I have a diverse group of past clients. I can see an oil and water situation happening if I try to have one big event. What do you think about two different events? A: You can […]
Q: Denise, the new cars for the year are coming out in a few weeks. I have been longing for a new car for a looong time! However, I am torn because the car I want doesn’t have enough legroom in the back for my passengers to ride comfortably. It seems, though, that buyers usually […]
Posted in Ask Denise, Buyers, Communication, Client Care, and Follow-up Tags: ask denise, Buyers, car, client care, new car 1 Comment » Q: Denise, I just sent out a mailer with the wrong phone number on it. The lady whose phone number it really is called me to let me know because she was getting calls! How can I fix this? A: First of all, congratulations on sending out a mailer with such compelling information that got […]
Q: Denise, if you were starting your business as an agent today, what program would you use to manage your database? A: Hands down I would use Microsoft® Outlook. I already use Outlook for my email so I don’t even have to open another program if a client calls and I need to make some […]
Q: Denise, I am working on finessing my listing presentation and I am having your team make me a presentation prop for what I do to market the home in print. This includes samples of just listed and special feature cards, listing letters to the neighborhood, and some of my open house materials. However, I […]
Q: Denise, I am at the point where I need some help in my business. However, I have some big concerns about hiring an assistant. The last time was a disaster and I spent so much time on training someone who I never should have hired. I don’t want to go down this road again, […]
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