The Tom Toole Sales Group Podcast

Building rapport is THE key to listing success! 🤝 Why? Listings = Market share & recognition. Achieve your listing dreams by mastering these steps... 🤝 Forge Local Connections: Highlight ties to the area—recent sales, personal history, school connections. Show you know the market inside out. 🔍 Strategic Queries: Ask questions that matter. What's crucial in an agent? Let them share, listen activ...

Zillow and AEI just released some exciting predictions for the housing market! Zillow forecasts a 6.3% increase in home prices from June this year to June next year, surpassing the 5.5% average annual increase since 1975. 👀 AEI predicts even higher growth, with a 6% increase in 2024 and a 7% increase in 2025. These forecasts are remarkable, considering Zillow's past optimism with predictions of u...

🆕 Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... ⏰ 👀 Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM! 🎙 👉 This weeks topic recap: 📈 • Fed raises rates 25 basis points 💡 • Real estate ag...

Navigating real estate offers can be stressful. 😫 Remember, you have four choices when you get an offer: accept, reject, counter offer, or consider competing offers. ✅ Be an advisor, not just a salesperson, by presenting these options to clients. This approach fosters trust and empowers clients to make informed decisions. 👏 Ask them how they would feel if their chosen strategy doesn't work out,...

📈 Fed Rate Hike Update: The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points, as expected. Good news for mortgage rates, they remain steady at 7% range. The Fed left the door open for another hike, but experts suggest they should pause and assess data. The upcoming jobs report on Friday could influence their decision. If wage growth cools, rates might come down, benefiting buyers. Inventory is growing, making...

Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM! :studio_microphone: This weeks topic recap: • A good week for inventory • Bright MLS makes a bi...

🏆 Meet Zahra, the realtor extraordinaire who's already outperforming her business last year in just half of 2023! 💼 Her secret to success? Keeping her sales pipeline up and visual! 🔍 💡 How she does it: 🔑 Organized personal sessions with top prospects. 📈 Focused on the hottest leads to streamline her CRM. 💼 Top prospect sheet for tracking earnings and staying motivated. 🎉 Celebrate every su...

🏠 Curious about the 2Q 2023 Housing Market Update for Philadelphia's metro area? The numbers reveal some interesting trends. Home sales have taken a hit, dropping by 20.8% to 29.6% compared to last year. On the bright side, average prices in the suburban counties have risen by 5% to 6%, though in Philadelphia city, they've dipped by 1.8%. 📈 Days on the market have increased substantially, with h...

🆕 Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... ⏰ 👀 Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM! 🎙 👉 This weeks topic recap: 📉 • Inflation hits 2 year low 👎 • MLS Pin settlement in...

🔥 Super agent, John Pike, is killing it! In less than 90 days, he's outperforming the average agent, closing three sales already. The secret? Coachability! 🎯 John's latest success story: A competitive deal where he stood out by sending a video of himself to the listing agent. Personal touch wins! 📹 🤝 Building relationships matter! John's 32-second video got an immediate call from the listing a...

📉 Good news! Inflation hit a two-year low. The latest CPI data shows a 0.2% increase from May to June, coming in at 3% year over year. The Federal Reserve's measures to reduce inflation are working. 🏠 Housing costs remain a challenge, but mortgage rates have settled down at 7%. Experts suggest the Fed should halt rate increases, as it negatively impacts housing. 💰 Buyers: The current lull in de...

Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... ⏲ Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM! 🎙 👉This weeks topic recap: 👎 • Job gains slowed in June ❌ • Marginal agents harming indust...

🏠 Housing Market Update: Rates are up, purchase applications are down, but there's good news! ✅ Mid-year trends: Volatile mortgage rates, low inventory, and market uncertainty. ✅ Current rates: Around 7-7.5%. ✅ Purchase applications dipped 5% week over week. ✅ Silver lining: It's peak vacation time, so don't be discouraged by the data. ✅ Predictions: Rates may decrease to 5% in 2024 and 4% i...

Six pending sales, two listings, all in under four months. 👀 Meet David Archer, our super agent who's setting the market on fire! 🔥 With consistent hustle and a personalized approach, David is achieving incredible results. 👏 Find out his secrets and how he keeps clients motivated in episode 271 of Agent Hacks!

⬇️ Check out Mortgage America's three predictions for financing in the second half of 2023: 📈 Expect two more federal rate hikes by the end of the year. ❌ Don't count on rate decreases from the Fed. ☀️ Speculation suggests rates may start to go down by summer next year due to a presidential election. Stability is crucial for buyers, as it encourages sellers to enter the market and may lead to a...

Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... ⏰ Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM! 🎙 👉 This weeks topic recap: ☀️ • Inventory gets a Summer Lift 🏡 • Real estate industry new...

Midyear check-in: How are your goals coming along? 🤔 Evaluate your progress: Are you ahead, behind, or on pace? If you're ahead, maintain momentum and consider raising your goal slightly. ✅ If you're on pace, adjust for market seasonality and break down your activities. 👀 If you're behind, set SMART goals for the next six months and break them down monthly. 📆 Focus on conversations, appointmen...

Midyear is here! Let's recap the past six months and look ahead. If you're considering real estate decisions, listen up! 📣 Based on extensive research, here are three predictions: 1️⃣ Prices will continue to rise until inventory increases substantially. 2️⃣ Mortgage rates will stabilize throughout 2nd half of 2023. 3️⃣ Inventory will grow during the summer. To navigate these trends, reach out to...

🆕 Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... ⏰ 👀 Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM! 🎙 👉 This weeks topic recap: ✅ • Post Fed meeting wrap up 🏡 • CFPB and and US Senato...

Unleash your productivity by strategically scheduling your day. Apply the rock, pebble, and sand method, to maximize your time. ⏰ Prioritize the rocks, representing essential tasks like personal matters and income-generating activities. 🪨 These go in first, followed by pebbles, such as communicating with clients and agents regarding negotiations. Lastly, fill the remaining time with sand, which...

The recent Fed meeting addressed key economic concerns, though specific details were not disclosed.👀 Meanwhile, the real estate market in the greater Philadelphia area has experienced a decline in sales, ranging from 25.6% to 28.1% compared to the previous year. 📉 Median sale prices have shown mixed results, with an increase of 1.8% to 5.6% in the suburban counties but a decrease of 5.2% in Phil...

Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM! 🎙 This weeks topic recap: • Home purchase trends • Is it harder selling homes right now? • Summ...

85% of home sellers and 89% of home buyers say they would use their agent again, but less than 20% actually do. 👀 Agents often fail to stay in touch with clients, missing out on opportunities. ❌ Tune into episode 268 of Agent hacks to learn the 3 key points to stay in communication with clients and focuses on building relationships! 🤝 In total, you would be reaching out to clients 32 times a ye...

Over 40% of buyers in the greater Philadelphia area are now paying cash for their homes, surpassing the national average. Tune into episode 327 of Tom's Take to explore strategies that will help you compete in a market dominated by cash buyers. One effective strategy is seeking financial assistance from family members or exploring alternative sources for your down payment. Get your loan fully unde...

🆕 Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... ⏰ 👀 Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM! 🎙 👉 This weeks topic recap: 🏡 • Housing market tracker 💻 • Portal wars 👎 • Loser m...