Searching the internet now isn’t the same it was ten, or even five, years ago. There’s a lot of content out there, and not all of it is credible. But you don’t have to drown in a sea of information from a heap of authors and sources. Below, you'll find four essential blogs that will boost your real estate career.
So, sit back and relax while I (and some friends) help you take your firm to the next level by:
- Providing you with some top marketing trends
- Connecting you with more leads
- Streamlining your buyer transaction process
- Giving you a social media game plan
5 Real Estate Marketing Trends to Watch Out for in 2017
If you’re getting by with a stagnant Facebook profile or a basic email account, it won’t be long until you’re left in the dust. The digital era is in full swing, and adopting marketing trends into your business strategy will allow your firm to be heard in a noisy industry. In this post, Inman describes some of the top marketing trends of 2017 and provides some tips for taking that crucial first step.
Connect With 50 Percent of Your Leads in 2 Weeks
We’ve all been there; we yearn for the leads to flood our inbox...for an easy sale…for the perfect customer. Unfortunately, this sort of Utopia tends to only exist in our dreams. You likely work long hours to find good leads, but are your conversion rates low? This Active Rain article explains how to better connect with your leads to increase conversions.
Ask the experts: How digital workflows sharpen a brokerage
Who doesn’t love instant gratification? Whether you're shopping online or purchasing a song on iTunes, you expect the transaction to be as simple and smooth as possible. With help from DocuSign Transactions, real estate transactions are becoming more streamlined. Inman interviewed the inventors of DocuSign to learn the benefits of Transaction Rooms and how they’ve made real estate transactions paperless, yet secure.
5 Tips for Real Estate Agents to Succeed at Social Media in 2017
Social media won't go away anytime soon, if ever. It may seem overwhelming at first, but social media can be quite simple to use. If you’re new to social media, aren’t sure how to use it, or haven’t yet ventured into the social media realm, check out RISMedia’s article for some tips and tricks on how you should be using it.
Onward and Upward
Now that you have a few resources to get you started, you feel confident in your firm’s next steps. What blogs do you follow for guidance in your career? Help your fellow real estate professionals by sharing your findings in the comments.
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