Category Archives: Marketing

Aug
9
2010

eBayClassifieds, Kijiji, and Craigslist… Which is best?

Posted by - Sam Prochazka 4 Comments Posted in Marketing

You’ve been using craigslist and/or kijiji to promote your listings, but which one works better? What are eBayClassifieds, Kijiji and Craigslist? For those of you who don’t know, eBayClassifieds, Kijiji and Craigslist are free online classifieds websites that allow anyone … Continue reading

Jul
12
2010

6 Real Estate Website Ripoffs

Real Estate Websites companies make lots of up-selling offers to their customers, but which ones are legitimate and which are ripoffs? “Surely most website companies don’t offer ripoff products to their customers? That’d be bad for business…” You’d think so, … Continue reading

Jul
12
2010

3 Creative Selling Strategies Your Competitors are Using

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It’s a tough market out there, and the invisible hand is pushing many REALTORS® to innovate their sales strategies accordingly. Here are three excellent marketing angles I’ve seen recently: 3: “Free iPod for your Referral!” Okay, so it doesn’t need … Continue reading

Jul
8
2010

How Many REALTORS Should There Be?

Posted by - Sam Prochazka 4 Comments Posted in Marketing

People experienced in the industry know that when times are good, lots of people become REALTORS®. The question is: what is the right number of REALTORS® in a balanced market? NAR Membership Trends Here’s a graph showing NAR membership numbers … Continue reading

Jun
3
2010

Shocking Statistics About Listings

You slam-dunk the listing presentation, get the seller’s signature on the contract, enter the property details into the MLS® system, and start selling right? Not so fast: there may be things missing on that listing that could cost you big … Continue reading

May
26
2010

Top 10 Ways to Make Your Website More Credible

Credibility makes the difference between a website that makes money and one that doesn’t. Here are the top ten ways to make your website more credible: 1. Make it easy to verify the accuracy of the information on your site … Continue reading

May
6
2010

Top 5 Best (and Worst) REALTOR Slogans

Let’s get right down to it, shall we: Best REALTOR™ Slogans #5. “My job is your future” – Good. So you understand how big of a deal a home purchase is for me. #4. “Purveyor of fine homes to fine … Continue reading

May
3
2010

Does Your Mortgage Broker Suck?

Posted by - Sam Prochazka Leave a comment Posted in Marketing

If you think your customers are in good hands with your mortgage broker, you might want to think again. It’s about time someone said something This article is personally motivated. Several months ago I had the experience of working with … Continue reading

Apr
27
2010

An Internet Business Plan That Works: Step-by-Step

Posted by - Sam Prochazka 2 Comments Posted in Marketing

Many REALTORS™ buy a website expecting it to instantly make them money, but the truth is that it’ll take a little time and effort before things really get rolling. Here’s a plan that I’ve seen hundreds of REALTORS™ use to … Continue reading

Mar
21
2010

Real Estate Photos: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly (with examples)

Pictures say a thousand words, and taking a photo of a listing that is just “good enough” is a recipe for fewer showings and lower offers. Here are some great examples of what to do and what not to do … Continue reading