Call Before Showing - A Real Estate Podcast

Have you ever felt like a deal is falling apart? Fought with another agent? Worried that your client would be sued? Haven't we all! Today, Kyle Crawford joins us to talk about how to stay calm in a real estate crisis! We touch on all things communication, making sure you CYA with smart follow up, and making sure you keep your clients' wishes #1 in your mind.  

Alex and Alison sit down with Kristine Axelson from Pivotal Coaching about healthy goal setting for real estate professionals going in to 2022. Do you feel stuck or a little lost or do you have a kick ass vision for 2022? Either way, this episode is for you.

Today, Alison and Christine talk about Real Estate Agent internet presence OTHER than Facebook and Instagram. We dive in to Google my Business for REALTORS, blogging/SEO for your website, LinkedIn, Homesnap, and more! Here are the influencers Alison follows for SEO tips that she said she would share : https://www.instagram.com/mariahmagazineco/ https://www.instagram.com/thecommunityinfluencer/  

Today, the trio discusses iBuyers, technology, and the question: Are Real Estate Agents Replaceable?

REALTOR branding is often the most personal branding there can be, but have you had a hard time establishing your brand? This episode is for you. Today we are talking with Kelsey Kurtis, branding educator + professional Lifestyle Branding photographer. In this episode, we dive in to several concepts in her book The Connection Method, and her tips for building a connection-based brand that will all...

Need some fun ideas for loving on your clients? This is the episode for you! Alex, Christine & Alison discuss what they've done for client events, closing gifts and pop bys and ideas they'd like to implement in the future, too. 

Alex and Christine sit down to discuss building referral relationships with agents & best practices when dealing with referrals! They talk about effective communication with the referring agent, what they do to thank referral agents, and more. Thanks for listening!

Alex and Christine chat about preparing for a REALTOR Branding or Content Photoshoot! How to choose a photographer, plan where and when you do your photoshoot, outfits, the look and feel of your photos and more. 

Alison, Alex & Christine catch up after our summer podcast break and chat about what we've all been up to, highs from this year, challenges we've hit in 2021, and more! 

Christine Cooper joins Alex on today's episode to discuss  how to set realistic expectations with your clients, preparing them for offering, and coaching them through disappointment. We talk about how to write a competitive offer and tips on what can set you apart from other buyers in a multiple offer scenario. Enjoy!!

Alex dives in to 5 Do's and Don'ts while dealing with other real estate agents

Today, we dive in to ways you can wow other agents with amazing agent etiquette (and a few scenarios where we were NOT wowed in some interactions with some agents.) Buckle up: it gets a little rocky. 

Have you ever gotten a listing then later on regretted it because you and the sellers were NOT a good fit? Expectations, personality, and working relationship clashes can happen, but the good news is..there are ways to get clues about how a potential client may be to work with. Today, Jess drops some AMAZING questions to ask sellers at a listing appointment to see if you are a good fit for them as...

Do you find showing houses to be more difficult than you'd like? We've all been there - trying to pull up info on the house while clients scatter to different rooms. Maybe you couldn't get the front door open, anyone? We've been there! ⁠ ⁠ In this week's 5 Things episode Ali gives you some of her best tips on making those showings just a little bit easier. Do you have any good tips to share? We'd...

Setting up systems in your real estate business - sounds boring, but it is absolutely crucial! Where to start? Today, we dive in to Alex, Alison, and Jess's system must-haves and ways they've simplified systems in their businesses. We talk through everything from CRMs, to canned emails, and more! 

Today, Alex dives in to 5 tax write offs you shouldn't forget as you enter tax filing season!

Today, Alex talks with Kelley Armstrong, an amazing Billings Montana Realtor about how she went from being the assistant in her office to broker and OWNER of The Real Estate Collective in just 8 years in the business. They also talk about how she stays motivated, her daily routines for success, building the life you love and more! If you'd like to connect with Kelley, you can find her on Instagram...

Do you ever feel like you are running around like a chicken with your head cut off? Do you look at experienced agents and wonder how they always appear to have it 100% "together?" Today, Jess explores her tried and true tips that will make your life easier as a buyer's agent!

In today's episode, Alex chats with Kate Christofides, a top REALTOR in the Northern Virginia and Maryland area, about how Kate builds and maintains client relationships. They dive in to what a healthy client relationship looks like, how to create and communicate boundaries with clients, and more!    To connect with Kate, you can email her at kate.christofides@c21nm.com   Thank you so much for joi...

Have you ever had a moment where you realized you hadn't connected with a client in awhile? Today, Alex dives in to Alison's top 5 easy ways to connect (or reconnect) with your clients!

Today, Alison and Jess chat with Meghan Dickey Hale of Meghan Dickey Real Estate about how to plan for and take a maternity leave as a busy real estate professional. We dive in to how and when to tell your clients and broker, how she dealt with balancing early motherhood & her business, figuring out childcare, and more! 

In today's 5 Things, Jess talks about 5 absolute must-have Apps that will help you run your real estate business on the go! Planoly Canva Quickbooks Self-Employed Google Drive Home Snap

Alex and Alison connect with Ashley Waychoff from Pretty Penny Accounting to talk all things REALTOR finances. From setting up your business, to preparing for taxes, expense and income tracking, and more, Ashley absolutely wowed us and we can't wait for you to hear from her! Ashley has a major passion for helping entrepreneurs understand their finances so they can make better business decisions an...

Alison discusses 5 Things to help you stay organized as we enter 2021! 1. Get and USE a CRM! 2. Make broad marketing goals and then check in quarterly. 3. Time block for batch activities or recurring tasks. 4. Have pre-stuffed listing/buyer packets prepped. 5. Have a designated notebook or place that you ALWAYS put your misc notes and to-dos so you know where your notes are at all times. Share wit...