Category Archives: Real Estate Agents

10 Tips from One Real Estate Agent to Another on Working From Home

“Working From Home” is a hot topic these days, and being good at it is far easier said than done. I would know, because for the majority of my 10 years in the real estate industry I’ve worked from home. 

Fortunately, I’ve picked up some great tips from friends and have adjusted my habits to find what works best for me. 

At a high level, it’s all about mindset — like starting a new job and learning to integrate into your new environment. Anyone can work from home, but if you don’t follow best practices, you can easily fall prey to distraction.

If you do it right, however, you might just find you increase your productivity with great success.

Below are some of the best practices and tips I’ve implemented. Please feel free to share with your peers.

1. Set Your Mindset

Take control of your environment. Focus on your goals as a habit, and learn to keep yourself in check. I try to leave my house early every morning and prepare my mind for the workday ahead in either my house or my mobile office. While it’s easy to get distracted by the dishes or laundry, remember: You don’t do house chores while at the office; don’t do them when working from home.

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Realty Executives White Mountains Executive Beth Williams Helps Find Equine Sanctuary

Finding the perfect home is already a challenge, but finding a home that can host several horses, donkeys and minis, may be one the hardest finds. That was the challenge Beth Williams of Realty Executives White Mountains faced when she was hired by Christine Griffin, founder of animal sanctuary, Equine WellBeing Rescue.

In 2012, Williams was hired by Griffin to find a property that had a family cabin along with shelter and land for the equines that were going to be cared for throughout the seasons, all at the right price. Understanding Griffin’s passion for animal rescue and the importance of their mission was key to Williams having the determination and expertise to search northern Arizona for the right home.

Equine WellBeing Rescue was founded in 2006 by Griffin in San Diego, CA before moving the non-profit to Snowflake, AZ for more affordable housing and resource costs. The equine rescue is a 501c3 public charity that provides loving rehabilitation, nursing, and hospice care for equines at risk, waiting for adoption, or with medical needs. Additionally, the charity provides community support by offering an emergency equine food fund for those in need of short-term assistance caring for their animals. They continue to work with regional, state, and national rescues to assist during disasters or emergencies while working with law enforcement agencies to help find homes for neglected or abused equines. Equine WellBeing Rescue is 100 percent volunteer based.

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How to Throw an Exceptional Client Appreciation Event

Hosting a client appreciation party is a great way to show your appreciation for your clients’ business while encouraging future referrals.

“There’s a concept that says, ‘Business goes where it’s invited and stays where it’s appreciated,’” says author of the best-selling book Giftology John Ruhlin.

Client appreciation events show existing clients how much you appreciate them while drawing new clients to your business. Here are a few tips to help make your client appreciation events and gift-giving a success:

1. Cater to Your Clientele

The type of event you sponsor will largely depend on the demographics and culture of your sphere of influence. Families, for example, might enjoy a holiday photo-themed event.

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Realty Executives Southern Living Combines Family Legacy and Women Entrepreneurship

Realty Executives Southern Living of Sevierville, Tennessee has stayed true to family tradition dating back over 200 years, while growing a business committed to training and leadership. The brokerage, opened in February 2019, has added 18 new agents and grown to be a recognizable brand within the community.

Broker/Owner Krystal Whaley joined Realty Executives after two years of researching real estate franchises. Prior to establishing the franchise, Whaley practiced real estate in California where in 2009 she opened a boutique brokerage, Whaley Realty, which was brought back to Tennessee in 2014.

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Realty Executives of Hickory Continues to Expand, Welcomes Three New Agents

Realty Executives of Hickory, North Carolina, continues growth and expansion with the welcoming of three new agents to the family-run brokerage. Amy Wimbish, licensed real estate broker, Emily Lafone and James Berbec, both specializing in marketing and sales of real estate. The new agents will join the Hickory brokerage at their 785 U.S. 70 S.W office.

Wimbish will specialize in real estate sales in the Catawba Valley and Foothills area. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Wimbish is a member of the Catawba Valley Associations of REALTORS® and local and national REALTOR®  Associations. Previous to real estate, Wimbish worked in contract negotiations, budget management and project management.

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Four Quick Tips to Improve Your Client Response Time

As any real estate agent and broker will attest, response time is key to earning you a spot at the top of the buyer and seller pyramid. In today’s world of instant gratification, brokers and agents have to be quick on the draw if they’re going to earn their clients’ business.

Our partners at dotloop understand the importance of being first and efficient. Here are four simple ways to help you take those hang-ups off hold and hit go.

1. Text Messenger

 Our latest mobile features help streamline transactions to improve client response times and help you get deals done faster when you’re at the office or on the move.

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Five Tips For Keeping Mobile Data Safe

1. Have a Security Plan And Follow It

All mobile phones and tablets used for business should be password-protected. Even better, use bio-metric authentication, such as a fingerprint or face scan, which cannot be replicated. Bio-metrics also make a strong password for apps.

Use a password manager to generate and store a different password for every account.

Know which data and apps are on a device and remove any apps that are not necessary for business. While the user may see a functioning app, like a flashlight or game, in the background, the program may be secretly sending information to a third party. Domingo Guerra, co-founder and president at mobile security firm Appthority, refers to these apps as “hospital gown” threats. The programs appear to be legitimate upfront and are even distributed in the major app stores, but they have a security gap in the back end. To be sure, only install apps from reputable developers and services, such as the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Realty Executives Associates Expands With The Dwight Price Group In Maryville, TN

Realty Executives Associates is pleased to announce it has expanded its regional footprint with the addition of the Dwight Price Group, based in Maryville, TN. The newly renovated offices of the Dwight Price Group are located at 537 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Having worked in the Foothills area for 20 years and serving in Blount, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Anderson and Sevier Counties, Dwight Price, his daughter Sara and the entire group knows the local real estate market and is ready to lend their expertise to home buyers and sellers. Since 1980, the Dwight Price Group has provided Maryville and surrounding areas in Tennessee with the full real estate experience, offering a full complement of services and specialists to help homeowners buy and sell their properties.    

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Top Real Estate Agent and Team Leader, Kim Anderson, Joins Realty Executives Northern Arizona

 

Realty Executives is excited to welcome top-producing agent Kim Anderson to Realty Executives Northern Arizona. With over 25 years of extensive real estate knowledge and experience in Payson and the Rim Country area, Anderson heads one of the top real estate teams in the market.

Anderson, a 20 year resident of Payson herself, is an active member of the community and has built an extremely successful career specializing in first-time home buyers, luxury homes, golf communities and more. Using her skills in negotiation, marketing and technology, Anderson creates the best experience for her clients.

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Realty Executives of Hickory Honors Executive and Welcomes New Team Member

Realty Executives of Hickory honors Executive Keith Aaron with annual Horizon award, adds Marcia Denis Norris to the high ranking team.

Each year, the company recognizes an Executive who has shown exceptional growth and promise in their early real estate career. This year, Realty Executives recognizes Aaron as the Horizon Award recipient.

Realty Executives is proud of Aaron and his dedication to bring clients professionalism and quality service. This hard work also allowed Realty Executives of Hickory to win “Hickory’s Finest Real Estate Firm” in Hickory Daily Record’s 2018, “Best of Catawba Valley.”

To contact Aaron, call 828-578-8400 or visit www.realtyexecs.net

Marcia Denise Norris has joined Realty Executives of Hickory at 785 U.S. 70 SW where she will specialize in the marketing and sales of real estate. She is also a member of the Catawba Valley Association of Realtors and the national and state Realtor associations.

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