by admin
on June 9, 2009
in Advertising, Marketing, Reader Q&A
A reader asks I have a couple of questions about Permission Marketing: How can I get the first attention? How can I ask for permission to contact without interrupting them? Before I answer your question, let me start with an example of the traditional approach to marketing (aka “interruption marketing”) and permission marketing. You walk [...]
by admin
on November 26, 2008
in Marketing, Reader Q&A
A reader asks: I am a highly experienced marketing guy. I’m good at putting together marketing plans but not so good at speaking in front of people. Whenever I speak, my mind fills with hesitation and fear. How can I get rid of this problem? Public speaking is a great way to market your services. [...]
by admin
on November 18, 2008
in Marketing, Reader Q&A
A reader asks: When the real estate market is down, no response to advertisement/promotion & target customers are reluctant to buy or invest now & would like to wait for some time even though the rates have been reduced & promotional offers are provided, how would a real estate marketer generate potential leads & attract [...]
by admin
on November 11, 2008
in Internet Marketing, Reader Q&A
From the comments: I have a website that I have spent long hours making it and adding information to it. I also get a stream of about 2,500 visitors a month, but I don’t have anyone emailing me about any questions or just anything. So far I have had two contacts. Tell me what else [...]
by admin
on May 9, 2008
in Internet Marketing, Marketing, Reader Q&A
This is a bonus sixth step in the continuing series on how new agents can successfully break into the real estate market. (FYI disclosure: I use a few affiliate links throughout this article.) I’ll close this series by going back to Mike’s original question. As a new agent, if I had $2500, how would I [...]
by admin
on May 8, 2008
in Business Planning, Client Service, Marketing, Reader Q&A
This is step 5 of a five-part series on how new agents can successfully break into the real estate market. Yesterday, I talked about the importance of nurturing your prospect list. Today, I’m going to shift gears and discuss what you need to do to build a referral-based business. Last week, Mike asked me, “Where [...]
by admin
on May 7, 2008
in Advertising, Marketing, Reader Q&A
This is step 4 of a five-part series on how new agents can successfully break into the real estate market. Most small-business owners (myself included) are guilty of not following up with all leads they generate. When leads pour in, it’s tempting to cherry pick the low hanging fruit while ignoring all the others who [...]
by admin
on May 6, 2008
in Advertising, Marketing, Reader Q&A
This is step 3 of a five-part series on how new agents can successfully break into the real estate market. Yesterday, I discussed why agents should focus on creating education-based marketing materials that address prospects’ key problems and concerns rather than focusing on “getting their name out there.” In today’s article, I’ll talk about the [...]
by admin
on May 5, 2008
in Advertising, Marketing, Reader Q&A
This is step 2 of a five-part series on how new agents can successfully break into the real estate market. General common sense dictates that your marketing materials should tell prospects who you are, what you do and what you’ve accomplished. If you pick up any ad, mailer, or other promotional material, chances are you’ll [...]
by admin
on May 2, 2008
in Advertising, Business Planning, Marketing, Reader Q&A
This is step 1 of a five-part series on how new agents can successfully break into the real estate market. Building credibility and expertise as a new agent is somewhat of a chicken or egg dilemma. You need clients to gain credibility and expertise, yet clients won’t hire you unless you already have that credibility [...]