June, 2017

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Mortgage? Longer Than You Might Think

Realtor.com

Marrypopins/iStock In the age of same-day delivery and smartphones, we’re used to rapid wish fulfillment. With a few clicks and taps, and within hours, a drone drops a package on your porch. But when it comes to getting a mortgage, that’s just not how things work. So how long does it take to get a mortgage? Probably longer than you think. “Today’s mortgage process is very involved, particularly with regard to the documentation required, third-party verifications, and the independent appraisal pr

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How to Measure If People Mention You on Social Media

Boom Town

The average person spends nearly two hours on social media every day, so social media is one of the best places to grab consumers’ attention. 83 percent of consumers say online reviews influence their perceptions about companies and 80 percent report that negative online comments changed their purchasing decision. There’s a lot at stake, so it’s important to monitor your online reputation on a regular basis.

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Secrets of high-growth real estate teams

Inside Real Estate

This article was originally published on inman.com As we all know, the real estate industry is hyper-competitive. And because there […]. The post Secrets of high-growth real estate teams appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Not Hitting Business Goals? Here’s how to Re-Align

Boom Town

We’re six months in to 2017 and you probably have a pretty clear idea of what is working, and more importantly, what isn’t in terms of your business goals. When it comes to a winning strategy, there’s certainly no “one-size-fits-all” solution, but no company will see success without strategic alignment in their business. By strategic alignment I mean that each component of your business, from the marketing plan to the team structure is arranged in the right way to support your long-term goals.

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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.

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Where to Spend and Where to Save for Your Real Estate Team

Boom Town

Whether you are looking to form a real estate team, or you already have, the topic of where to spend and where to save with your real estate team is vital to answer sooner rather than later. This article will review how to lay a firm foundation for your real estate team and then move into where you specifically can save money, and where you should spend.

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How to Win at Selling Smart Homes

Boom Town

The real estate community has embraced technology to help sell homes – online listings, virtual tours, text response, and scheduling systems have become vital tools of the trade. So, it only makes sense that this tech evolution would eventually lead real estate agents to sell high-tech homes that use smart hubs and devices to enhance the homeownership experience.

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How to Know if your Lead Follow-up is Working

Boom Town

After almost a decade spent working with some of the top producers in the industry, and countless hours spent researching and developing software to track follow up response rates and what really works, we have the answers. We’ve gathered up the best ways for you to get a clear, organized process in place so you can quickly asses the effectiveness of your follow up.

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6 Habits of Legitimate Real Estate Leaders

Boom Town

Every real estate business is different. One business could be run by one person, whereas other outfits have hundreds of agents. The six real estate leaders portrayed here are representative of both brokerages and teams, franchise and independent, and range vastly in size. . What they do have in common is this — their real estate success can be traced to a few game changing habits that along the way, changed everything for their business.

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How to Properly Leverage “Recently Sold” Postcards for Seller Leads

Boom Town

We all struggle with generating seller leads. Winning big seems like a fairy tale at times, am I right? Now, you know the traditional marketing methods. Door knocking. Cold calling. And of course, Recently Sold postcards. My mailbox gets a new one every month, and they often look like this: But after talking to a few clients from our annual user conference, BoomTown Unite , I learned a few tricks to improve the postcard game.

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The Fool-Proof Method to Getting Awesome Agent Reviews

Boom Town

Let’s say you’re looking for a business. You’re looking to find a good doctor, or a new tailor, so you go online to find one in your area. When comparing businesses, you see one with 50 glowing reviews, and another with 2 reviews. Where would you choose to take your business? According to a study by BrightLocal, 84% of people surveyed trusted online reviews as much as personal recommendations from friends or family.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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Creating a Culture of Productivity with Verl Workman

Boom Town

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