Real Estate’s branding challenge: An interview with Marc Davison of 1000watt Consulting

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Many of you have been asking me for the radio interview I did with Marc Davison from 1000Watt  Consulting. Here it is in all of it's glory. It was a great interview with a bunch of good pieces of wisdom throughout. Below are some time stamps of different topics we got into. Let me know what you … [Read more...]

Buyer Motivations | Top 12 Reasons Buyers Purchase Homes

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Recent studies show that when individuals set out to purchase a home they are motivated primarily by one of 12 reasons. There could be one or two additional things that drive them, but the 12 I've listed should give you a good place to start. So, if you find prospects saying things to you like: … [Read more...]

The real estate expertise that is and isn’t.

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Yesterday I overheard a Colorado Springs real estate agent talking to a Zillow lead on the phone that she had just received for the downtown area. What followed was inspiring. You may think what I'm about to say will be earth shattering, mind blowing or some other embellishment of … [Read more...]

Waiting to Buy Might Cost Buyers More, Not Less

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Last week proved to be an eventful week for mortgage news ending with the pronouncement from Washington that the Obama administration plans to phase out the beleaguered lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac permanently. What does this mean for buyers?  Only time will tell as all the details … [Read more...]

Is the buyer’s agent going out of style?

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According to Realtor.com President, Errol Samuelson, 2010 was the first year that more consumers "found the home they ultimately bought, rather than the agent finding it" -- 41 percent vs. 37 percent. This trend will probably continue. So, if I was a potential house buyer: 1) I could find … [Read more...]

Real Estate Content Generation. The Open Door.

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As 1000watt said in their recent post, "Real estate content is a marketing goldmine. But those closest to it seem unable to pick up a shovel." I agree. I'm not sure what the hangup is, but I hear many agents struggling to get business and yet there is an incredible opportunity in Colorado … [Read more...]

Top 10 Posts of 2010 on SpringsRealEstateNetwork.com

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Top 10 Posts in no particular order based on internet traffic. Which one is your favorite? Leave a comment! Are you lead-generating or trust-generating? October 19, 2010 By Tucker Wannamaker 9 Comments I am in many brokerages on a regular basis. The most consistent message I hear? Lead … [Read more...]

Wrap up: All 12 days of Android and iPhone apps for Realtors

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Here's our wrap-up of our 12 days of iPhone and Android Apps for Real Estate Agents! You'll find some different apps in here that will apply to your business... Not your standard mortgage calculator or Zillow apps... Which ones do you like? Let us know at the end! iPhone Apps Day 12 | … [Read more...]

12 Days of iPhone Apps for Realtors: Day 12 | FieldForce

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FieldForce is a new app on the market this month and is bringing the ability for team collaboration and syncopation up a notch. Since going live in the app store, it has gotten almost all 5 stars. With this app you can stay organized, share contacts, to-do items, keep in close contact with your … [Read more...]

12 Days of Android Apps for Realtors: Day 12 | Jorte

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Ideally your smart phone is there to help you get things done, accomplish tasks faster and hopefully help you in one way or another. As a real estate agent we may have tons of different schedules to keep track of, from brokerage meetings, tech classes and showings. Having all this info in your … [Read more...]