Monthly Archives: September 2005

Book Review: 21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me

Posted by Krista on September 17th, 2005 | Post a comment

Author: Frank Cook
Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate Education
Year Publishded: 2002
Rating:
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After branching out on their own, entrepreneurs of every field soon realize that there are two major components to succeeding in business. The first is doing what you do well. For real estate, that’s the nitty gritty details that go into making a transaction […]

Book Reviews, Featured

Study Reports that Local Competition among Real Estate Firms Is Intense

Posted by Krista on September 16th, 2005 | 1 Comment

A recently published study by Steve Sawyer of Penn State University confirms what most agents already know - that competition is fierce. The study analyzed 12 local markets that represent 800 of the largest metropolitan areas and was based on local MLS data, interviews, and secondary sources.
The study found some interesting results. Though there has […]

Client Service, Industry

How do I get more listings in real estate?

Posted by Krista on September 14th, 2005 | 2 Comments

A Reader Asks:
How do I get more listings in real estate?
There are three main strategies you can take to getting more listings. It’s up to you to commit energy and resources to the one you feel is most appropriate for you:

Lead Generation, Marketing