Part 6 of 7: Top 5 real estate tips for active realtors

This 7 part series is accompanied by BETHvids featuring tips regarding buying, selling and the real estate industry in general.

Top 5 real estate tips for active realtors:

1. Connect with clients online by starting an online newsletter, blog posting schedule, opening a business Facebook page or making timely posts on your existing websites and social media. Ask for likes on your Facebook page, update your Linked In profile and jump into the popular world of Instagram if you haven’t already.
2. Contact past clients and ask for referrals you can utilize in advertising–sites like Realtor.com, Zillow and more have templates that make asking easy with the click of a button–you can even have a drawing for a gift card for clients who submit reviews to motivate them to take a few minutes of their downtime to send in a review.
3. Send emails or hand written notes to clients, friends and colleagues to check in with your sphere and send them your best wishes during these times.  Also reach out to old leads and follow up with buyers/sellers who have dropped off the radar with a kind “thinking of you” message.
4. Take time to dive into the latest and greatest technology available, especially that which will help you take the lead in this shifting market…I remember I was the first Realtor to be featured locally for embracing virtual tours (back in 2005ish when they were merely scrolling photos set to music). Being a leader in new strategies and emerging technology can set you apart from the competition. A great way to learn what’s new and hip is by doing some good old-fashioned online “stalking” of top producers in other parts of the country and start experimenting with a strategy you discover that no one else is doing locally.
5. Invest in online training (most is quite inexpensive) and get designations and extra certifications in areas in which you want to specialize.  Work on continuing education credits to get them out of the way before crunch time when they are due. Consider enrolling in your broker’s license (even if you never intend on running an office)–the added credibility of being an Associate Broker is well worth the 180 hours and approximately $800 invested.

Beth Waller, Associate Broker at KW Solutions – Keller Williams Realty
Local Office: 27 Cloud Street Front Royal, VA 22630
Direct: 540-671-6145
Northern Virginia Office: 8100 Ashton Ave #103 Manassas VA 20109
Office: 703-330-2222
Licensed in VA

Beth’s websites: Bethwaller.kw.com and whatmattersw2.com

To learn more about my real estate sales or nonprofit (WHAT MATTERS), to book a time to utilize my free community meeting space (“Open House” in the Middle of Main building on Main Street), to schedule a no-cost social media video to promote your business/group or cause, or to discuss my listing your property (which makes all of my charity efforts possible), visit my website at www.whatmattersw2.com or give me a call at 540-671-6145!