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Ask Denise: Time Management

Denise Lones

Q: I have too much to do every week and am getting behind. How do I manage my time more effectively? I feel like I’m drowning! A: Any time I hear an agent feel like they’re losing focus I know they’re not doing what I call “the hour of power”. You’ve probably heard me talk about the hour […]

Where Will Your Business Be In Four Weeks?

Without intervention, it will probably be exactly where it is today. Now, if you’re exactly where you want to be … great! But if you are searching for more success, or you need a jolt of inspiration, you need to join us on Safari to learn how to make business-building changes that will carry your […]

New Client Design: Toren Heald

Toren’s direction on brand development made it clear that we absolutely, positively had to incorporate his love of water. Having formerly served in the navy, it was important that the brand be both conservative and strong.   We incorporated Toren’s love of sailing with clean lines and we incorporated an “all-American” palette which is a nod […]

New Instant Identity Design: “Quiet Night at Home”

A refined palette featuring soft blue tones, couple with a warm beige, provides the color elements for our “Quiet Night at Home” Instant Image brand.  Created to invoke a sense of understated elegance, this serene design offers great flexibility when marketing properties. Whether you want to develop a completely custom brand, or select from one […]

Does Your Business Deserve Some Attention?

Like a garden, your business will flourish only if you seed, feed, and water it.  And we believe the best way to do that is to step away from your business for a couple of days to really focus on where you’ve been … and where you want to go. We also believe your business […]

Powerful Pricing Tools

In last week’s Zebra Report I talked about the importance of having a powerful listing presentation that covers five critical areas: pricing, communication, technology, marketing, and home presentation & photography. This week I’m going to look at the first of those categories – pricing – to illustrate how powerful pricing tools can enhance your listing […]

New Instant Identity Design: “Investment Portfolio”

“Investment Portfolio” is a great example of a “layered” look in a design.  The strong color palette features the prominent use of blue – a color that embodies a sense of trust and security.  If you’re looking to develop a powerful image, “Investment Portfolio” would be a great brand for you!  It’s just one of […]

Ask Denise: House Flyers

Denise Lones

Q: With all the talk about high-quality online marketing, do I really still need to provide my sellers with a printed flyer? And if I do, is it better to do a one-page or a two-page flyer? A:  While your online marketing will attract potential buyers, you absolutely still need printed flyers. There will always […]

New Client Design: Sherrill Kraakmo

Because she often works with historic homes, it was important to Sherrill that the brand we developed for her incorporated a sense of timelessness.  Drawn to muted colors and natural elements, Sherrill also requested that her brand had a strong “wow” factor, coupled with a feeling of sophistication and quality. We’re happy to report that […]

Out of Sight = Out of Mind

There’s nothing harder than running into a past client and learning that they just bought or sold a home … without you. It wounds your pride, it shakes your confidence, and it hurts your pocketbook. What I’ve learned over many years is that when someone tells me their story, I’m rarely surprised after I hear […]

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