July, 2017

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Job Descriptions For Real Estate Listing Specialists

Boom Town

In an interesting report, real estate coach Mike Ferry argues that most agents lack the complete package of skills to adequately represent both buyers and sellers. Both buyer and seller agents need basic sales skills, such as time management, consistent lead follow-up, the ability to pre-qualify and present, etc. However, Ferry states that from there, the skill set of a listing agent and a buyers agent differ greatly in terms of the ability to present in a way that causes either a buyer or selle

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Best Construction Management App

Real Estate Finance HQ

My long-time readers know that last year I built a house and was looking for a construction management app. Overall, it was a great process but I was surprised how old school everything was with paper documentation and an endless supply of emails. About 95% of my calls were just calls to “check-in” and as when a certain sub-contractor would be there.

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3 Hard Truths About Building Your Brokerage

Inside Real Estate

Real estate is hyper competitive, everyone knows that. According to the 2012 Economic Census, there are 86,004 real estate brokerage […]. The post 3 Hard Truths About Building Your Brokerage appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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A Comparison of Real Estate Salaries

Boom Town

Whether you’re thinking about building a team, or researching joining a team, compensation is a major factor in the recruitment process. It’s also a major factor in keeping agents motivated and happy. It’s simple: The right compensation structure fuels the right type of performance for any team. But that’s where the simplicity ends. Compensation models and salaries are as varied as the teams they fuel.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Should You Hire Full-Time or Part-Time Real Estate Agents?

Boom Town

When it comes time to hire a real estate agent for your business, whether you are building a team or forming a brokerage, the choice is a big one. And then deciding full-time or part-time agents immediately comes into play. However, if you do the proper planning to explore what you want out of your real estate business, this decision will be a no-brainer.

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Back to School: Be the Teacher Your Leads Need with Adelina Rotar

Boom Town

The post Back to School: Be the Teacher Your Leads Need with Adelina Rotar appeared first on BoomTown!

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Overcoming Fear & Leveraging Technology with Tom Ferry

Boom Town

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What the First 100 Days for an ISA Should Look Like

Boom Town

Hiring and ISA has been a game changer for many businesses. They can help get teams of all sizes running like a well-oiled machine, with the dedicated boost to their lead generating and lead nurturing processes. Like any member of your team, getting them off to a running start takes some strategy and planning. We’ve talked to some of the top teams using ISAs to see what works.

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The Agent Onboarding Action Plan Every Real Estate Team Needs

Boom Town

The Harvard Business Review published an article diving into the principle of “ hire slow, fire fast. ” This onboarding model operates alongside the same principle, allowing your team to test drive a new employee so both they and you can see how well fit they are for your business, team culture, and the future goals of your company. Before you hire anyone, you need to have a firm business foundation in place, and review this article about where to spend and where to save when operating a real es

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Straight Talk: Why Agents Leave Your Brokerage

Inside Real Estate

This article was originally published on inman.com Only two metrics really matter to your brokerage: recruitment and retention. It’s painful […]. The post Straight Talk: Why Agents Leave Your Brokerage appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.