Don’t let the end of the year sneak up on you without holding a “Client Appreciation Event”. I know it’s only early October, but before we know it the holiday decorations will be up and we’ll be preparing for the New Year…and your opportunity to hold an event this year will have passed you by. […]
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Now is the Time to Start Planning Your Client Appreciation Event
Posted by Denise Lones on October 8th, 2010
Ask Denise: On Working Hard
Posted by Denise Lones on October 5th, 2010
Q: “Denise, I’ve been working hard. My business is still terrible. What am I doing wrong?” A: In almost every case, it’s one of two things: You’re not doing enough lead generation or you’re not making enough connections. Most agents who tell me “I’ve been working hard” really are working hard—but they’re not spending time […]
Upgrade Yourself From “Salesperson” to “Expert”
Posted by Denise Lones on October 4th, 2010
There is so much false information out there about marketing. With the advent of the internet, even more bad advice has been written and published than ever before about what you need in your marketing toolbox. “Denise, I’m so confused”, agents tell me. And I don’t blame them. Every inexperienced “expert” with an opinion gets […]
Get Out of the Comfort Zone … It’s Destroying Your Business!
Posted by Denise Lones on September 24th, 2010
Think about the last time you made a major change in your life or your business. What was it that compelled you to make such a big life decision? What was the motivation behind it? What was it that made you say “I have to make a change”? Was it an outside event that pushed […]
Ask Denise: On Education
Posted by Denise Lones on August 30th, 2010
Q: “Denise, as summer winds down and I begin to plan my education schedule for the fall, are there any classes in particular that I should take?” A: Absolutely! Most agents take classes in the areas in which they have the most interest. I highly recommend that you take classes in the subjects in which […]
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No Comments »The 7 Deadly Sins of Branding … And How to Avoid Them!
Posted by Denise Lones on August 13th, 2010
When it hits your eye, you can’t help but groan. Or perhaps it’s so unremarkable that it doesn’t register with you at all. Those are the effects of bad branding. Rarely do you see an agent whose branding is so unique—so different—that it stands out above the rest. That memorable brand clearly articulates who the agent […]
The Call That Could Change Your Business!
Posted by Denise Lones on August 10th, 2010
Do you feel as though you’re working hard … but not getting results? Is it a struggle to find clients? Is follow-up a challenge for you? Are you open to rethinking your business? Are you ready for a better business model? If you answered “yes” to even one of these questions, you need to join […]
FANNIE MAE FINALLY GETS IT RIGHT FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS WITH SHORT SALE TRANSACTIONS
Posted by Denise Lones on March 18th, 2009
It’s about time that somebody figured out that real estate agents have been fighting an uphill battle when it comes to short sales. After months of nightmare scenarios coming to life, Fannie Mae has finally done something about the problem. With new rules in place effective as of March 1, real estate agents will have […]
Sample Before and After Images for Marketing Makeovers by Denise Lones
Posted by Denise Lones on October 2nd, 2008
Here are a few samples of ‘Before and After,’ images that we have done for some of our past clients. Feel free to click on each image to enlarge it to see the images in more detail! Let’s look at another sample! Here is one more sample! To take your real estate marketing to the next […]
Our Marketing Makeover Programs Explained by Denise Lones
Posted by Denise Lones on October 2nd, 2008
More often than not your materials are seen long before you are! Remember the old adage “You only get one chance to make a first impression?” In any business your marketing pieces or ‘materials’ ARE your first impression. What do your current business marketing materials say about you and your business? Are they consistent and […]
