Top 10 Examples of Real Estate Blogs Done Right
Real estate blogs are the single most under-utilized marketing method available to real estate agents. According to the NAR, only 11% of Realtors have a blog. And as a professional real estate blogger who’s reviewed hundreds of real estate blogs, I can tell you that most of that 11% are…not great. I see lots of “blogs” that only contain new listing announcements. Lots of …
15 Major Website Mistakes Most REALTORS Continue to Ma...
Are you guilty of making any major real estate website mistakes? Most REALTORS® are. Because, frankly, there are a lot of mistakes to make when it comes to your website! And these real estate website mistakes can cost you big business. So today we’re going to cover the most common mistakes. And we’ll explain how to fix each one. Quick note: this article was …
5 Reasons Real Estate Agents Need Multiple Streams of ...
This post was originally published on December 8, 2017. Here is the new and improved version. 5 Reasons Real Estate Agents Need Multiple Streams of Income Multiple streams of income are great for everyone, but they’re especially important for real estate agents. Real estate agents have unique financial circumstances, like dependency on the strength of the local housing market and irregular, commission-only paychecks, for …
How to Create Online Real Estate Courses
As a real estate professional, you know things. You have specialized, valuable knowledge. And you can make money by packaging that knowledge into courses! Our readers have been asking for more details on how to create online real estate courses since it was listed as one of our top 25 ways for real estate agents to add an income stream to their businesses. So that’s …
Do Real Estate Agents Really Need Their Own Websites?
Do real estate agents need their own websites? Even though they already have a profile page on their broker’s site? Short answer: YES. Long answer: Having a website of your own provides too many benefits to ignore. This post will take a look at the top 10 benefits. Read them through and decide for yourself if it’s worth the time and expense of getting …
The Only 3 Books You Need to Invest in Real Estate
The Only 3 Books You Need to Invest in Real Estate Do you want to start investing in real estate? There are thousands of books on the topic. And hundreds of those are pretty good! But you don’t have time to read hundreds. So I’ve narrowed the list down to the Top 3. If you’re serious about buying your first investment property, these are …
The 5 Best Affiliate Networks for Realtors®
The 5 Best Affiliate Networks for Realtors® Are you turning your real estate blog into its own independent income stream? If so, you need to take advantage of affiliate marketing! Affiliate marketing is the best way to organically earn money from your blog. No in-your-face ads, no pushing your own products, just useful recommendations to your audience. In this post we’ll talk about: how …
5 Easy Steps to the Ultimate Real Estate Agent Budget
5 Easy Steps to the Ultimate Real Estate Agent Budget Being a real estate agent comes with many (many!) unique challenges. Heavy competition, highly-emotional clients, ever-evolving market conditions… But the challenge we’re going to tackle today is the Real Estate Agent Budget. You don’t get to budget like the average American employee. They get to start with a nice, stable income, then simply allocate …
Are You Financially Ready for Your First Investment Pr...
How do you know when you’re financially ready to tackle your first investment property? That’s the question we’re going to answer together today. Qualifying for an investment property is different than qualifying for a primary residence. If you’ve worked with investor-buyers, you’re probably familiar with some of these key differences. But, for anyone who hasn’t done many deals for investors, we’ll cover the basics …
How to Drive Qualified Leads to Your Website
Are you tired of buying leads? Spending a fortune on advertising? And paying for mailers? And cold calling? Or, heaven forbid, door knocking?! Give yourself permission to stop all that! Was it really working that well for you anyway? There are more effective (and less painful!) ways to get qualified leads. In fact, you can funnel qualified leads to your website without doing any …
How to Build Your Real Estate Mailing List
How to Build Your Real Estate Mailing List How big is your real estate mailing list today? Maybe you’re a brand new agent with a list of email addresses for your friends, family, and acquaintances. Maybe you’ve been in the business a while so you also have your previous clients’ addresses. But how do you grow your list beyond that point? How do you …
How to Start a Side Hustle in Just 2 Weeks
Side hustles are all the rage right now. And why wouldn’t they be?! In our current crowd-sourced economy, it’s easier than ever to earn a little income on the side in your downtime! Most of us struggle to pay the bills, plus pay down debt, plus save for a rainy day, plus save for retirement. A side hustle could be the perfect solution to …
