⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about an important thing you should do before you buy in an area… test drive the neighbourhood! You wouldn’t think of buying a car without driving it first. And buying new shoes usually involves wearing them around the store a couple of times. So how do you know you’ll actually like the neighbourhood you’re considering, unless you try it out? Here are 4 ways to test drive a neighbourhood… ⁣If you are looking for a top-notch mortgage advisor in Peoria call us at, 309-453-2234

⁣Have you ever wondered why some Realtors® quickly skyrocket to success while the majority continues to struggle just to eke out a meager existence? Little things make a big difference. That's true in marriage, parenting, and in marketing yourself as a Realtor. Too often as business owners we get caught up in the "thick" of "thin things" and we lose touch with what really drives success in our business. In this new 8-part video series, I'm going to highlight 8 deadly real estate marketing sins that could be crippling your business growth. Here's Real Estate Marketing Sin #1... ⁣For more information call us at, 309-453-2234

⁣Welcome to Real Estate Marketing Sin #2. In today's video, you'll learn the importance of planning. Studies show that small businesses that create -- and consistently use --marketing plans experience an average of 30% higher sales than those who don't. Wouldn't you like to increase your sales by 30%? Here are 4 Simple Steps for Creating an Effective Marketing Plan... ⁣For more information call us at, 309-453-2234

⁣Welcome to Real Estate Marketing Sin #4. Most Realtors believe -- either consciously or unconsciously -- that once you "close the deal" and the client walks out the door, then the deed is done and you just move on to the next prospect. What they don't realize is that their next prospect might have just walked out the door! Most Realtors tend to be "hunters" instead of "harvesters". Top producers, on the hand, understand the importance of both. They understand that a new customer typically costs 5 to 10 times more than a repeat customer. That's why they focus on getting 60% to 70% of their business from their existing client database through referrals and repeat business -- and you should too! Here's how they do it... ⁣For more information call us at, 309-453-2234