I want to help you become the go-to expert in your market.

You should aim to be seen as the trusted authority that people turn to with their real estate questions. To achieve this, you need to consistently share information and content about the real estate market.

Let me share an example of a script I recently created for our agents in our coaching program. This script focuses on national market statistics that you might find valuable:

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First, let's talk about inflation. You may have heard that inflation has recently risen to 3.7%. One common question I receive is, "How does this affect the real estate market?"

Well, the most significant impact has been on mortgage rates. Mortgage rates have climbed to the mid-sevens, almost hitting 8%. This has caused some potential buyers to hesitate. However, there is some good news:

Surprisingly, we are still selling approximately 91% of the number of homes we sold...

Congrats on meeting with a "For Sale By Owner." But what comes next? How do you stay engaged with them over the typical four to six weeks it takes for them to decide to list with a REALTOR—something that 92% of them eventually do?

Allow me to share a handful of strategies to maintain contact during this critical phase. It all begins with obtaining their permission for follow-up. Consider something like this: "While I'm not here to ask about listing, I can provide valuable insight on your competition. Want to know which listings are your peers' top choices? I'll send you the info, and I'll even pinpoint your strongest rival.”

Another approach is offering a full Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) or, as we term it, a Total Market Overview (TMO). If they mention having received CMAs already, you can explain the difference by saying, "I offer a TMO—Total Market Overview. It covers the national, state,...

I've got three pieces of great data for sellers:

First off, the number of offers per listing sold has rebounded to three and a half, moving up from the previous high of five and a half offers last year.

This drop was influenced by rising interest rates, but recently, we've seen a resurgence in the number of offers.

Next, let's talk about pending home sales, which have been steadily increasing over the past three months.

These numbers have been consistently on the rise.

And then there's the excellent news about sales prices.

They've not only recovered to where they were in June of last year, which marked an all-time high for U.S. home prices, but they've actually surpassed that level by a considerable margin. It seems like this upward trajectory in prices will persist.

So, if you're considering selling your home, this might be the optimal time to do so. Looking back at the past decade, it's quite...

Did you know that pools are currently in high demand in the real estate market? If you own a house with a pool, you can expect to sell it for about 8% more on average compared to homes without pools.

This is important for us as real estate professionals because we can inform pool owners that they have the potential to sell at a premium.

Speaking from personal experience as a pool owner, I can tell you what happens after buying a house with a pool:

Initially, it's an exciting novelty, and you use it constantly for the first couple of summers. However, over time, the novelty fades, and while you may not use the pool as much, the constant maintenance remains. This maintenance can be quite a hassle if you're doing it yourself, or it can become expensive if you're hiring someone to maintain it.

For those who have owned a pool for several years, it can eventually become more of a headache than a luxury. This could...

What single skill, if mastered impeccably, could significantly impact your real estate career over the next year?

Take a moment and consider the answer.

I often pose this question to various agents, and the responses vary widely. Some say lead generation, others cite video creation, social media marketing, listing presentations, buyer interactions, showings, negotiation— the list goes on.

However, these responses reveal a common thread— a lack of confidence in that particular area. This deficiency in confidence is evident to clients and impedes your true potential.

So how do you remedy this situation?

Here's my solution:

Confidence originates from competence.

You must become proficient in the skill you're tackling. And how do you achieve competence? Through practice, continuous and deliberate practice. Malcolm Gladwell delves into this concept in his book "Outliers." The top performers in various fields,...

Hey everyone, have you ever found yourself in a lull, wondering how to make the most of your downtime? Well, I've got three impactful activities to supercharge your business during those quieter moments.

Let's delve into them:

Step #1 - Cleaning and categorizing your database.

It might not sound glamorous, but trust me, this is the foundation for success. Your database is like a garden, and nurturing it ensures fruitful outcomes. Get in there, organize it, weed out the unnecessary.

Begin by categorizing contacts into groups:

The A group: those who refer you business, your champions.

Then the B group: They've transacted with you but haven't referred yet.

Acquaintances form the C group: They know and like you, but haven't done business or referred.

Lastly, the D group: Reconnect with them or let them go. Don't keep dead weight.

Maintaining momentum, let's talk about building your database. The game has changed with...

During a crisis, my go-to strategy is digging for details. The more I ask questions and dive in, the better the chances of finding a resolution for all parties involved.

It's about reaching a middle ground, not a perfect solution where everyone feels like a winner. Conflict requires compromise.

So, how do I dig for details? Let me share five or six strategies for engaging in productive conversations.

1. I encourage people to open up to me.

I ask them to elaborate on what's happening and why they feel the way they do. I want to draw out their thoughts and emotions. Sometimes, my goal is to help them release their emotional tension. By talking it out, they become more amenable to reaching a resolution.

2. I clarify by asking for more context.

When things are unclear, I dig deeper. I rephrase questions if necessary. Lawyers excel at this skill.

3. The third approach is normalizing.

I let them know they're not...

Hey guys, want to improve your Google rankings? Here's a quick tip: visit answerthepublic.com.

Once you're there, enter the search terms you want to rank highly for, such as "Medford, Oregon Real Estate" or "Buying a Home in Medford, Oregon."

By doing this, you'll receive a list of top search questions asked on Google. Utilize these questions to create an article for your website or blog. Incorporate SEO-friendly terms and address common search queries.

Posting this article on your website or blog will boost your search rankings since you're providing relevant content that people are searching for.

To streamline this process, AI tools like WriteSonic.ai can be incredibly helpful.

Simply input your question or article title, and the tool will analyze existing articles on the internet. It will then generate a well-written article for you to post on your website, making your job easier.

With this valuable tip, you can...

Hey guys, what if I told you that today may be a better time to sell your home than even last year when rates were 4%?

Let me give you the data (and a script you can use):

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“According to the National Association of REALTORS, home prices are now only $4,000 away from their all time high last June, and we are at 11% less inventory than we were at that time.

The other great thing that is happening in this market is that sellers are now back to getting 100% of our asking price on average in our market. And get this: 37% of sellers are selling for over full price.

So this is a market that is a great market for sellers in most price bands. If you're thinking about selling, I'd love to chat with you. I'd love to have you send me a text or a quick call.

Let's talk about what it might look like for you to put your home on the market.”

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That's the script I want you to use. That's the script I want you to put out because...

In a study of 10,000 sales calls, two different scripts were tested to set appointments with sales professionals.

I'll share those scripts with you, and I want you to think about which one you believe was more effective.

Script one: "I'd love to talk to you about a game-changing idea I just came across."

Script two: "I'd love to get your opinion on something."

Now, which script do you think had a higher success rate? Well, script two, where we asked for their opinion, outperformed the other script by a staggering 700%.

People love giving their opinion. It's irresistible. We see it on social media all the time. So when we use this language in our sales approach, it engages and opens up the conversation.

Try incorporating it when selling homes, talking to buyers, or engaging with sellers.

For example, ask Mr. and Mrs. Buyer, "I've found a few homes that could be a good fit. Can you tell me your opinion? Which...