⁣Welcome to Real Estate Marketing Sin #5. "I know that 50% of my advertising is wasted... I just don't know which half!" - John Wanamaker There's nothing worse than spending money on a marketing campaign and not knowing whether it worked or not. It's even worse when you continue to spend money on a marketing campaign that you think is working, but really isn't. There's only one thing worse than moving in the wrong direction, and that's moving in the wrong direction enthusiastically! Here's the only way to invest in your marketing efforts with confidence and sustainability.... ⁣For more information call us at, 309-453-2234

⁣Here's an interesting question for you.... What’s the #1 factor that separates Top-Producers from the mediocre majority? Chances are you already intuitively know the answer. It's all about how they invest their time! You see, everyone has 24 hours per day. The difference between the top achievers and all the rest is how they use it. Here's how Top-Producers use their time... ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣With few exceptions, some of the first words we learn as kids are “Please” and “Thank you”. As parents, we're constantly reminding our kids to say these words because as a culture, we tend to be repelled by people who lack social graces. If showing appreciation is such an integral part of human interaction, how might you use appreciation to differentiate yourself and improve your marketing results? Here's how... ⁣Christine Davis, Realtor Marketing, California

⁣Before we get into today's tip, let me ask you a couple questions... Do ever feel AWKWARD when trying to ask for referrals? Do you think you might ask for referrals more CONSISTENTLY if you had a more elegant, graceful and effective way of going about it? What if I could provide you with the exact same script that helped a financial planner in the little obscure town of Weirton, West Virginia, build a multi-million dollar business? Here's the million dollar referral script... ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣I’m curious to know your thoughts on this… What would you say is the #1 biggest challenge every real estate agent faces? Is it the economy, home values, mortgage rates, inventory? Well, after extensive research, we discovered that the single most important factor to your success in any market is shockingly different than what most agents think. Here’s what we discovered… ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣I once heard a statistic that 90% of all failure comes from quitting. Thomas Edison affirmed this when he said, "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." If it weren't for Mr. Edison's dogged determination to keep going, after thousands of failed attempts, at creating the incandescent light bulb, who knows we might still be lighting our homes with candles! In other words, persistence beats resistance. Quitters never win and winners never quit. If you want to increase your chances of success you must have a dream worth fighting for and then resolve to never, never, never give up! Here's How to Activate the Power of Persistence... ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣Quick question for you... Do you have a clear, concise marketing plan for making this year your best year yet? Chances are, if you're like most Realtors®, you have room for improvement. Here are a few powerful questions to help you take your business to the next level... ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣What’s the single, most important question every smart home seller wants you to answer at their listing presentation? HINT: it's probably not what you think. Here's the shocking truth... ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣OK, so you get a phone call from a homebuyer asking for more info on a listing... now what??? What most Realtors® do is simply answer the prospect's question and that's it. No email follow-up. No phone follow-up. No nothin'. It's no wonder they're having such a hard time selling homes – just look at their follow-up! In contrast, here's how top producing Realtors® capture leads and convert more leads into closed deals... ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣So you want more motivated homebuyers, right? The question is... HOW? Here's one of the absolute best, most effective ways to attract them BEFORE your competition does: Here's the answer... ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

Today we're going to talk about buyer lead CONVERSION. This is one of the easiest ways to increase your income without putting in more hours. The pregnant question is... HOW can you boost your conversion ratio? Here are a few tips to get you started... ⁣For more information call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣ Ok, today we are going to talk about 10 factors that determine your home’s value… Coming up with the right price for your home is a science. It’s not based on how much you love your home or how much money you need to get out of it. It’s based on what a potential buyer is willing to pay for a home like yours in the current market. Here are 10 factors that determine your home’s worth…⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about 4 risks of home equity loans… A home equity loan lets you borrow some of the equity you’ve built up in your home. For most people home equity loans are a convenient, affordable way to access extra cash. But they’re not without risk. Here are 4 things to consider before applying for a home equity loan…⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about how to maximize the sale price of your home… Selling your home isn’t as simple as putting up a For Sale sign. There are many things to do in advance to prepare yourself financially and make sure your home sells for top dollar. Here are 5 ways to maximize the sale price of your home…⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about basic home maintenance you should be doing yearly, every 5-10 years and onward… Ongoing expenses like mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance are an expected part of homeownership. But there’s an additional ongoing expense you also need to budget for… And that is regular homeownership maintenance expenditures. On average, annual maintenance will cost 1% - 3% of your home’s purchase price. However, this can be reduced by maintaining regular preventative maintenance. Here’s your complete maintenance checklist…⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣ Ok, today we are going to talk about how to make a long-distance move stress free… Major life changes are always stressful. And moving from one city or region to another is definitely a major change. Here are 5 steps you can take to help eliminate the stress of moving…⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about 6 things to do before you list your house… If you’re thinking of selling soon, you’ve probably already started working on enhancements like painting, replacing appliances, installing new flooring or re-grouting bathrooms. But there are lots of little maintenance items you need to take care of too. Here are 6 things to do before you list your house…⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣ Ok, today we are going to talk about when the best time to do certain updates on your home is… Timing renovations can be tricky. The sooner you remodel, the longer you have to enjoy your beautiful new home. But if you remodel too far in advance of selling, everything’s going to look outdated by the time you list your home. Here’s a yearly schedule broken down that will help you know when to update what…⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about what a stratified market is and what it means to you… If you’re planning to buy or sell a house, you’re probably already familiar with the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market.” In a buyer’s market, there are more homes than buyers, so prices drop and buyers get better deals. In a seller’s market there are more buyers than homes, so prices rise and sellers make more money. But there’s a third type of market, and it’s called a stratified market. Here’s what you need to know… ⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002

⁣ Ok, today we are going to talk about rent to own deals… If you can’t qualify for a mortgage, or maybe don’t have funds for a down payment, there’s another way to achieve home ownership. Instead of buying, consider renting to own. Before entering into a rent to own deal, here are some questions to ask…⁣If you are looking for a top-notch loan consultant in California call us at, 925-628-8002