You’ve seen them – the family in a restaurant with each member’s face buried in their phones. Instead of connecting with the living, breathing humans right in front of them, too many people prefer to digitally communicate with others – sometimes strangers. And professional real estate communication is no exception. For you Millennials out there, it hasn’t always been this way. There was a time when communication was face-to-face. Sure, there were still distractions that caused miscommunication, but overall, conversing with someone in person was enriching. Looking for a way to reach out to your leads? LeadSites has an all…

Hey rookie, have you figured out yet that there’s a whole lot of stuff you didn’t learn in real estate school? The practical, day-to-day-how-to-run-your-biz kind of stuff? Like how to build a real estate vendor referral program? All that money, all that time, all that stress and you still really don’t have a clue about what you’re supposed to do daily. We got you up to speed on what you’ll need tech-wise, and today we’ll show you how to build your vendor network. The list is long, but we’ve prioritized it to make it easier for you to get started….

(If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to read 9 Real Estate Business Musts Part 1, so youdon’t miss any of our real estate best practices.) I’ve been working on my backyard landscaping since spring began. It’s something I started planning in winter. Imagine my excitement, watching the weather forecast for when I could get out there and perform a total makeover, all completed by moi. It started out quite well, too. Moving boulders, enlarging the lawn, re-grading the beds, planting new plants. About a quarter of the way into the project, though, the weather suddenly turned less-than-ideal for me…

Starting Your Real Estate Business – You’ve passed the real estate licensing exam! That success not only gives you the opportunity to make scintillating cocktail party small talk, it also acts a bit like rocket fuel. It propels the newbie into an imagined stratosphere of huge commission checks and overnight success. It also means you’ll need a real estate website that drives your business in the right direction. Then, the splashdown, which generally occurs the first day you spend in your new broker’s office. It’s the dirty little secret that real estate school doesn’t share: You have no idea how…

  Many agents call them preferred vendors. You recommend them to do a client’s pest inspections, home inspections, trash out, house cleaning, landscaping… Whatever they need. And yes, they are vendors. But they’re your affiliates. Whatever label you attach to this group of people, do you have any idea how they’re representing you? Give your reputation a boost – get a Leadsite, and start representing your business’ best features online. But you trust them, right? “A preferred vendors list you are able to easily share with your clients is something they will remember you by,” according to Florida agent Will…

What does it take to be considered one of the best real estate agents? REAL Trends and the Wall St. Journal are taking names for 2018’s “The 1000” list. It’s their annual ranking of “the top sales professionals in the United States by transaction sides and sales volume.” It’s typically an interesting list, but we take issue with them calling those on it the “Best Real Estate Agents in America,” and for several reasons. Want to be the best without resorting to tricks and gimmicks? Get a leadsite – and build a website that works for you. When a real…

Here’s a real estate myth doled out to agents from a so-called expert at, of all places, RealtorMag: “If your seller’s home is in a part of the neighborhood that borders a highway, train tracks, or an industrial area, it’ll likely fetch a lower price.” This is the perfect example of why you should always consult with more than one expert when it comes to helping a client with an investment as large and important as real estate. And if you really want to turn away from the myths and start building a site based on informative content, you need…