Real estate veterans may remember that long ago direct mail was THE marketing option. But then the Internet happened, and everything changed. So, if you began selling homes after the tech boom (or if you went all-digital a while ago), you may be uncertain about direct mail. After all, a mailer … Read more about Does direct mail work for agents? Latest stats [2021 Report]
7 Ways to Save on Farming
Real Estate Marketing Budget Hacks From the very inception of our Custom Publications, many decades ago, we here at Discover have championed the importance of farming “on budget.” In fact, it is hard-wired throughout our business model, sales process, and rate structures. Although we see … Read more about 7 Ways to Save on Farming
Convert FSBO to Listing in 5 steps
Top Agent FSBO Conversion Plan Most agents, at some point, make an effort to convert FSBOs to Listings. But more often than not, they give up after getting abused, maligned, demeaned, cussed-out, and hung-up on. That’s unfortunate, because more than 90% of For Sale By Owner (FSBO) homes are … Read more about Convert FSBO to Listing in 5 steps
9 Top Agent COVID-19 Marketing Messages
The Exact Articles & Items 9 Top Agents are Publishing Right Now During this unprecedented time, our most experienced and successful clients are looking for opportunity. They’re determined to connect with their farms on a deeper level than ever before, and to position themselves as the go-to … Read more about 9 Top Agent COVID-19 Marketing Messages
COVID-19 Impact: From the Mouths of Real Estate Agents (and Experts)
What top agents, brokers, coaches, and industry experts have been saying about real estate and COVID-19 Rather than share our own thoughts (and we have many), we knew it would be more helpful for you to hear what the industry’s best and brightest are saying about Coronavirus and Real … Read more about COVID-19 Impact: From the Mouths of Real Estate Agents (and Experts)
How Top Agents are Prepping to Thrive after COVID-19
It’s OK to Talk Business Today, amid all the Coronavirus news, we called our clients to check in. Nearly every agent we spoke to discussed how they’re taking every precaution to prevent their employees and clients from possible exposure. They care about the health and safety of their communities, … Read more about How Top Agents are Prepping to Thrive after COVID-19
Yellen’s Yellin’… What an Interest Rate Hike Could Mean
OK, so the demure, stately, reserved Janet Yellen didn’t actually yell during her testimony to Congress last week, but it was just so obvious a headline that I couldn’t resist. With all the chatter about a potential interest rate hike, we decided to do our own research and share our thoughts on this … Read more about Yellen’s Yellin’… What an Interest Rate Hike Could Mean
Open Houses: A Brilliant Way to Generate Leads
How Experts Use Open Houses to Generate Listings We're sure you've heard the buzz about the hot new thing in Real Estate sales! Robot Listing Agents? No. Government-mandated 20% real estate commission? NO. The diesel typewriter? No, no, no. Give up? It’s the Private House Showing – a strange, … Read more about Open Houses: A Brilliant Way to Generate Leads
When Markets Cool: Wisdom from The Greatest Generation
In most parts of the country things are pretty good in the real estate market, but many of us know that the biz is very susceptible to dramatic cycles and shifts in conditions. Since we’re not unusually stressed-out, this may be a good time to take a look back and be prepared to handle the next Big … Read more about When Markets Cool: Wisdom from The Greatest Generation
8 Ways Exclusivity Bolsters Real Estate Marketing
Exclusivity, why is it important? Did anyone ever give you a check that bounced and the bank mailed it to you with rubber stamped stigmata on it like “Insufficient Funds” or “Dishonored”? Do you remember who gave you this infamous check? Think hard. Of course you do, and you didn’t need to think … Read more about 8 Ways Exclusivity Bolsters Real Estate Marketing
Tactility: Giving Direct Mail Newspapers a Leg Up
Tactility – Why Your Newspaper is the Next New Thing Tactility, not a very common word, but a critically important one for the best kept secret in marketing for listings (and especially good news for direct mail). The dictionary says it’s “responsiveness to the stimulation of the sense of touch.” … Read more about Tactility: Giving Direct Mail Newspapers a Leg Up