By Darryl Davis, CSP Want to make 2020 your breakout year personally and professionally? Then quit waiting for January. As much as I love a great business planning first of the year kick-off, what really makes me SMILE is when I see agents pre-planning their first quarter early long before it rolls around. With 2020 […]
By Darryl Davis, CSP One of the mistakes that I’m seeing is a trend for some brokerages to create their own version of the iBUYER program. The reason why this is a mistake, in my opinion, it’s actually empowering and giving credence to the other companies (like Zillow) that have been doing it longer and […]
POWERFACT: To be great at anything you have to commit to building the skills that it takes to be at the top of your field. For most people building skills takes time, energy, and a commitment to the process. Like playing the piano. Most of us aren’t born with that skill. It takes practice and […]
POWERFACT: Everyone needs a little nudge now and then to get rejuvenated and feel revitalized about their profession. It’s that time of year. Time to shake off the summer and get back in the business groove. For some, that might be an easy transition. For others — you might need a jump start to help […]
POWERFACT: Step one in getting your listing sold quickly and with fewer headaches — PRICE IT RIGHT! Our market will always be in a state of change. On recent coaching calls, we’ve had agents struggling to get any traction on stalled listings. In case you missed it, here are 8 great ways to jumpstart a […]
POWERFACT: A listing that won’t sell can be more of a liability than an asset. Know how to get them back on track when they stall. One of the top ten questions we get on our weekly coaching calls is from agents struggling to breathe life into a stalled listing. While there are many reasons […]
Powerfact: Real estate tools by themselves don’t get results. It’s how you use them that get results. We are fielding a lot of calls and questions right now from agents who are competing against flat-fee MLS services and discount brokerage models. In this week’s video, Darryl shares the power of using metaphors and analogies for […]
POWERFACT: Marketing Agents will out-perform Selling Agents because they are using their time and skills more wisely and effectively. There’s a difference between being a Marketing Agent and a Selling Agent — and that difference is a huge differentiator. A selling agent typically takes one house and tries to sell it to many buyers. A […]
Powerfact: Want to leverage a balanced market and help your sellers get more for their homes? Price the property for where the market is GOING, not where it is. The good news is we are definitely heading into a more balanced market – one that is fairer for sellers, buyers, and real estate professionals. The […]
POWERFACT: The best time to prospect is like the best diet — it’s the one you’ll actually STICK TO! Hey gang! Here’s a question I am asked A LOT! “When is the best time to prospect for new listings?” First of all, I applaud all of you who are searching for answers! Prospecting is tough […]
POWERFACT: The more you let others distract you from your work, the slower the path to your goals. I’m not a sports guy. Not even a little bit. But I do love a good sports analogy (and analogies in general) because they can help me communicate an important message to agents and audiences! Picture yourself […]
POWERFACT: When you speak from your heart, you elevate the level of communication and create a stronger connection.