Ok Realtor friends, as we enter October, you might be hearing people talking about business plans or attending business planning clinics. You may be saying to yourself, 'I don't need a business plan; my plan is to sell more houses'. So is it even necessary to invest the time to write a business plan? The answer is 'no', if you're happy with whatever level of production you are experiencing now. The sales you experienced this ...

As we hit the two-thirds mark of 2024, you might find yourself less than two-thirds of the way to your 2024 goal. It’s a common scenario, but the great news is that you still have time to get back on goal. But different lead sources have different timelines before a transaction. So what are two lead sources that can still create closings in 2024? 1. Open Houses Say what you want, the fact is that ...

Congratulations! You've launched your new career in residential real estate sales! For many of us, once we're on the 'inside' of the industry, it's not quite as easy as it looked on the 'outside.' In fact, you may feel like you're not as far along as you expected in your first year or two of licensure. This is normal, as no one sets proper expectations with us about what the first year in the business ...

We all know this to be true: The best real estate business is repeat and referral business! But how do you go about asking for more referrals without sounding salesy? Asking for referrals can sometimes feel awkward or uncomfortable, especially with friends and family! However, with the right approach and a bit of practice, you can make this a natural part of your interactions with your Sphere of Influence. Here are two effective techniques I’ve ...

What if there was a simple blueprint for unlocking the most potent version of yourself -  a simple and effective way to achieve success in your desired pursuits? Last month at Crush 2024, executive business coach Jordan Freed shared just that. He was the keynote speaker at the event, and the 60 minutes he shared with us was a steady stream of simple truths that were both inspiring and actionable. (Thanks Jordan for your shout-out ...

Realtor friends, as 100% commissioned salespeople, you want to make sure that we get the greatest return (closings) on the time that you spend doing your job, right?    To achieve more sales and to do so more efficiently requires a conscious understanding of our industry’s sales funnel.    What is a Sales Funnel?   In case you're new to sales, a sales funnel, at its most basic, is simply a process that tracks your ...

In cities like Cincinnati - and across most of the country - Realtors are experiencing a highly limited availability of listings. In the most acute seller’s market in our country’s history, it’s a great time to take listings! The question we are all asking ourselves is, ‘How do I take more listings?’   Perception is Reality   In sales specifically, and for the most part, life in general, perception is reality. How you're perceived by ...

Ok Realtors, we are excited to share our first blog post as Lockbox, where we teach real estate agents lessons in leads, listings, and leadership.    From top-producing agents that sell dozens of homes every year to underperforming agents that are struggling to maintain a pipeline, all Realtors have an equal amount of time every day. How is it that some agents are able to sell so many more homes than others in the same ...

Realtors, many of us are leaving opportunities for repeat transactions, additional income, and priceless wealth-building lessons if we aren’t working with investors! If you are interested in working with more investors, read below to learn the four MUST-ASK questions to review with new investor clients before you start working with them. If you aren’t interested in working with investors, I invite you to read at least the next section and reconsider. 😀   Why Work ...

Unlock the Power of MOFIRs: The Secret to Converting Leads Like a Pro The Mystery of MOFIRs Ok, Realtor friends, today I'm excited to share a game-changing concept with you that will level up the way you approach lead conversion in your real estate business. It's called using a MOFIR. It's not just any ordinary method - it's a secret weapon that the top real estate agents and marketers use in the industry to consistently ...