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The new rules of real estate team building: Part 1 - Throw the old schools of thought out the window

5/18/2018

The new rules of real estate team building: Part 1 - Throw the old schools of thought out the window

BY JAMES HUSSAINI May 18, 2015 ​In today’s climate, the real estate industry is moving toward more sales teams and fewer individual salespeople. Generally speaking, sales teams show more profitability and better…

BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME

2/6/2017

Success can be measured in numerous of ways, depending on what you call “success”. Money, a house, a car, a strong family life, great friends, or a stable job, just to name a few, are all measuring sticks that people…

HOW WILL WHAT YOU ARE DOING IMPACT SALES?

11/28/2016

From time management to resource procurement, from employee’s well-being to customer satisfaction, and everything in-between, you should be asking yourself “how will this affect sales?” before making a decision.…

MULTI-TASKING IS MAKING YOU LESS PRODUCTIVE

9/14/2015

A Stanford study https://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/august24/multitask-research-study-082409.html showed that people that are juggling several conversations though email and instant messaging can lose focus and control…

Is the traditional brokerage model obsolete? Part 2 Defining and comparing new and old-school ways of doing business

9/11/2015

Is the traditional brokerage model obsolete? Part 2 Defining and comparing new and old-school ways of doing business

BY JAMES HUSSAINI ​ September 11, 2015 Takeaways: Hiring new agents and brokers is the mainstay of any brokerage, but there are distinct differences between the traditional brokerage and the evolving brokerage models.…

Is traditional brokerage model obsolete? Part 1 Defining and comparing new and old-school ways of doing business

9/10/2015

Is traditional brokerage model obsolete? Part 1 Defining and comparing new and old-school ways of doing business

BY JAMES HUSSAINI ​ September 10, 2015 ​ Takeaways: Realty Point is an example of a new brokerage model that provides the resources that allow a one-person brokerage or small team to operate as efficiently as a fully…

Is your real estate career giving you financial freedom? 3 tips for planning your long-term success

7/7/2015

Is your real estate career giving you financial freedom? 3 tips for planning your long-term success

BY JAMES HUSSAINI July 07, 2015 ​The first few years after receiving a real estate license are tough. If you’re successful enough to build your listings and close some deals, you see your self-employed income attacked…

3 steps to planning a spectacular showing. Know the property as well as if you were purchasing it yourself, and go above and beyond expectations

6/30/2015

3 steps to planning a spectacular showing. Know the property as well as if you were purchasing it yourself, and go above and beyond expectations

BY JAMES HUSSAINI June 30, 2015You should know any property you show to a potential buyer as well as if you were buying it for yourself. Forget about your commission and keep your buyer’s interests front and center.…

HOW TO USE: SOCIAL MEDIA

6/29/2015

How is your Social Media exposure these days? With so many ways to connect with customers online you want to be sure not to spread yourself too thin and allow for actual conversations to take place between yourself and…

How to make a homebuyer happy? Take these steps to please your clients, which will then garner referrals

6/23/2015

How to make a homebuyer happy? Take these steps to please your clients, which will then garner referrals

BY JAMES HUSSAINI June 23, 2015 Hello, agent: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a superior buying experience for your client that will inspire that client to refer business to you forever. Are…