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It’s no question that 2020 was the craziest year we’ve seen in a while, and there’s no telling what’s going to happen in 2021, but one thing I do know is that online marketing isn’t changing just yet. Personal brands are still the most impactful way to connect to an audience, and having consistent communication will surely keep you top of mind. Melissa Terzis embodies this. She’s a real estate vet...

It's no secret that people want to work with people that they know, like, and trust. And when someone finds a good product or service, they'll tell anyone and everyone they can about it. It's no diffe

So, you re ready to get on video in 2021. But you don t know where to start. How do you come up with a video strategy that fits your brand? On this episode of the Real Estate Marketing Dude, I m going solo to explain how to dial in your video marketing strategy and why there is no universal approach that [...]

Only 9% of people find their real estate agent online. That leaves 91% who do business through a referral or someone they already know. So, let s say you want to sell 20 homes next year. You would either need 22 referrals from your database or a whopping 500 Zillow leads! Garrett Maroon started his real [...]

Contrary to popular belief, every seller is NOT looking for the highest and best price on their property. So, why do agents let real estate investors generate all of the motivated seller leads? What if we worked WITH investors to offer seller leads more than one option? And how does marketing to a motivated seller [...]

Real estate agents and mortgage brokers are perfectly positioned to capitalize on building cash-flowing assets. We re exposed to good multifamily deals on a regular basis. And yet, most of us don t take advantage of the opportunity to invest in those deals ourselves. Rod Khleif is a multifamily real estate investor, business consultant, and high-performance coach. [...]

Only 2% of people are willing to buy a product or service the first time they interact with it. The other 98% want to build a relationship before they spend the money. So, what s the easiest way for real estate agents to retarget leads on Facebook, earning their trust and eventually their business? Grant Wise [...]

Given the choice between a service provider whose website or Facebook page is nothing more than an online business card versus one with engaging content, who would you choose? Lyndsay Phillips is the CEO and Captain of Smooth Sailing Business Growth and Real Estate Investors Marketing. An expert in content marketing, she helps entrepreneurs build [...]

A lot of real estate professionals struggle to think of themselves as a brand. But it may not be as hard as you think. After all, there s only one of you! And if you share what makes you unique with the rest of the world on a regular basis (and occasionally remind them you re in [...]

In case you hadn t noticed, the real estate industry is changing. And if you want to compete with companies like Zillow and Opendoor, it s time to stop seeing investors as the competition. In fact, working with investors (or becoming an investor yourself) is a great way to expand your offering and attract more business. Joe Bell is the real estate [...]

So you heard about search engine optimization at a conference or on a marketing podcast. And now, you want to push a button and attract clients to your real estate website with the magic of SEO. But the only way to get to the top of a Google search is through consistent (and strategic!) content [...]

Yes, Facebook ads have gotten more frustrating for real estate agents since the advent of Special Ads Categories. But that doesn t mean that lead generation on Facebook is dead. It just means that you have to work a little harder to find your audience and get them to convert. Shayne Hillier and Matt Cramer are [...]

What would happen if you stopped talking to your significant other? Obviously, your relationship would not last very long. And it s no different with your database. It doesn t take long for clients to forget you exist if you don t stay in touch. So, what s the secret to building a brand that people remember? On this [...]

With Zillow s recent announcement that it s becoming a brokerage, a lot of agents are worried about how they re going to compete with the trillion-dollar gorilla. But here s the thing: Zillow will never be able to have a beer with its clients or become a local community leader. It just can t build a personal connection with [...]

A few short years ago, Facebook advertising worked really well for real estate agents. We could target people who were likely to move and collect quite a few quality leads. And then the rules changed, making it much more difficult to get our ads in front of the right audience. So, if Facebook ads are [...]

Are you using some kind of online lead generation to connect with people you don t know? If so, you need to create content that helps those prospects get to know you and trust you with their business. So, what web pages or videos do you need to convert leads into actual clients? On this episode of [...]

Imagine having one or two clients that generate as many as 30 transactions per year! Real estate agents who build relationships with investors sell more houses. A LOT more houses. And if those agents are smart, they become investors themselves. Dr. Axel Meierhoefer is the creator of Ideal Wealth Grower, an educational platform that helps [...]

2020 has been a weird year. And for many of us, the uncertainty has triggered a lot of anxiety and a loss of confidence. So, how do we crush those limiting beliefs? What kind of internal work do we need to do to set ambitious goals and take action to get what we want? Stacy [...]

Early on, voice assistants like Alexa and Siri were novelties. Early adopters used them to play music or answer trivia questions. But the technology has evolved to be much more interactive and conversational, and today, you can ask Alexa to have a pizza delivered or place an order on Amazon. So, how might real [...]

If you re not on video, I can guarantee that somebody else in your market IS. So, what s holding you back? You don t know what to say or do? There is no shortage of content to create, and there is a video strategy for every real estate business. But what type of videos should YOU make? [...]

Are you focused on just selling the next house? Or do you want to build wealth over time? Yes, you can make more in the short term by chasing leads. But building a personal brand (and creating content around it) is a long-term play that will attract clients and grow your business exponentially over time. [...]

I needed to stay present in order for my future to be profitable. Do you want to be a salesperson? Or do you want to run a sustainable real estate business? If you chose the second option, it s time to stop thinking about individual transactions and start building a relationship with the person in front [...]

Selling $30M in real estate is impressive, especially for a brand-new agent. But what s more impressive is that Spencer Hsu is thriving through the pandemic, replacing his Open House lead generation machine with a new strategy for connecting with clients. How did he do it? Spencer is an eXp solo agent out of the San [...]

Content marketing has two functions: 1) It nurtures your existing database, and 2) It attracts new clients. But if you want to generate qualified leads online, your content can t be generic. It s got to stand out and reflect who YOU are. Randy Carroll serves as Strategic Partner and Channel Manager at Chime Technologies, a powerful [...]

Have you heard of the 80/20 rule? The idea is that roughly 80% of results come from 20% of the action taken. To apply this idea to business, figure out what one or two activities you do that are most profitable and do more of that. Instead of trying to do everything, be really good at [...]