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Memorial Day Weekend Open House Playlist

by Mashup Mike | May 28, 2022 | Agent Tactics

This weekend’s mood is country chill – some laid back, bourbon-soaked, good time twang that will be perfect for your “out on the prairie” $1.2M fixer-upper in Nashville, Austin, or Louisville. Kick up your boots, put out some tea, and enjoy the music as city-folk looking for more space realize prices are just as bad here too.

How Real Estate Agents Should Handle The Holiday Weekend

by Tom Toole | May 28, 2022 | Agent Tactics

For most people, Memorial Day weekend means taking some time off with family and friends. If you’re a realtor, though, you really have two options on these holiday weekends. And a lot of it’s gonna depend on how your business has progressed so far this year.

90 Second Reels Are Here

by The Broke Agent | May 27, 2022 | Agent Marketing

Instagram has been acting insane lately. Engagement is all over the place, suggested posts are...

This Florida Power Couple Closed A Billion Dollars In Sales

by Byron Lazine | May 27, 2022 | Byron Lazine Podcast

On this episode of The Byron Lazine Podcast, the duo from the DJ & Lindsey Real Estate “teamerage” join Byron to discuss becoming part of the billion-dollar club, entrepreneurship, sponsoring the Jacksonville Jaguars and more.

Should You Still Care About Instagram Hashtags?

by The Broke Agent | May 26, 2022 | Agent Marketing, Humor

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Seven Takeaways from Our Video Blueprint Conference

by Katie Day | May 26, 2022 | Agent Marketing

Katie Day and Tim Macy hosted a conference to hone in on specific tactics that would generate more business. Since we all know video is essential to building a brand, video marketing quickly became the main topic, and we set off to host The Real Estate Video Blueprint (REVB). Here are their takeaways.

Is Reality TV Good or Bad for Real Estate: Agents React

by BAM Staff | May 25, 2022 | Agent Marketing

Agents across the country reacted when Ryan Serhant and Bess Freedman sparred on the subject of...

Byron Lazine begs Ricky Carruth for Real Estate Coaching Debate

by Danny Deals | May 25, 2022 | Between Two Lock Boxes, Humor

On this week’s episode of Between Two Lock Boxes, Danny Deals sits down with real estate savant, Byron Lazine – or Uncle B, as Danny calls him.

The Instagram Insight Nobody Knows About

by The Broke Agent | May 25, 2022 | Agent Marketing

If you want to improve your Instagram marketing, you should care how people interact with your...

The Truth About Real Estate Reality TV

by BAM Staff | May 24, 2022 | RE News, The Real Word

In this episode of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss reality TV, the spike in...

What To Do If Your Instagram Gets Duplicated

by Jason Cassity | May 24, 2022 | Agent Marketing

So… this just happened. Last week, I found out that my Instagram account had been duplicated. Not “hacked”, mind you, but actually DUPLICATED. These weren’t hackers, trying to gain my information individually, they were scammers trying to prey on my unsuspecting followers. Unfortunately, it’s getting to be pretty common.

How To Go Real Estate Viral

by BAM Staff | May 23, 2022 | Humor, Over Ask

Aim to make a video go viral on Facebook today – and you are pretty much destined to fail....

Three Phrases Agents Must Stop Saying Now

by Tom Toole | May 23, 2022 | Agent Tactics

As a real estate professional, consumers look to you as an expert. If your words signal the market is a scary place, they will steer clear of buying or selling (or they’ll find another Realtor to work with). Here are three phrases to stop using immediately – and what you need to do instead.

Degenerate From Your High School Posted That He Just Got Licensed and He’s Here For All Your Real Estate Needs

by The Broke Agent | May 22, 2022 | Humor

Sal Moretti, class of 2008 from Foothill Academy, just announced on Instagram that he is now a licensed real estate agent.

Weekend Open House Playlist: May 21

by Mashup Mike | May 21, 2022 | Agent Tactics

This weekend’s mood is beachy bliss – sun-soaked bops that will have your clients wanting to kick back, sink their toes into the sand, and write you an all-cash offer for that water-adjacent house you’re selling.

10 Things to Bring to Your Open House

by The Broke Agent | May 20, 2022 | Agent Tactics, Humor

When I first got my real estate license nobody told me what I should bring to open houses. In...

Meet The RE/MAX CEO of 142,000 Agents in 118 Countries

by Byron Lazine | May 20, 2022 | Byron Lazine Podcast, RE News

Nick Bailey, CEO of RE/MAX, is not your average CEO. He started his career in the real estate industry as an agent, then ranging from sales to Zillow to competing brokerages. But what was most impressive was how Nick answered every question with a level of transparency that is rare when speaking to one of the most powerful people in real estate (or any industry, for that matter).

The Truth About Mortgage Demand Decline

by BAM Staff | May 19, 2022 | RE News, The Walk Thru

Byron Lazine, David Childers, Tim Macy and Katie Day sit down to discuss Compass’s Cash Issues, the decline in mortgage demands, Millennials vs Boomers in the housing market and what REX being done means for the housing market.

Instagram Gets a Brighter Look, Says It Wants to Look More Like Lisa Frank

by BAM Staff | May 19, 2022 | Humor

If you’ve noticed the subtle change to your Instagram icon on your home screen in the last few days, we’re here to tell you that you aren’t crazy. This week, the app dramatically increased the saturation of its logo, and it definitely ruffled some feathers.

How to Make Money Listing Short Sales

by Handsome Homebuyer | May 19, 2022 | Agent Tactics

Without the knowledge or team to successfully negotiate and close a short sale, the process can...

From Sunglass Hut To Headlining Inman Connect

by Danny Deals | May 18, 2022 | Between Two Lock Boxes, Humor

This week, Danny Deals invites creator, personality, co-host of the Over Ask Podcast, and fellow...

Three Ways to get More Link Clicks on Instagram

by The Broke Agent | May 18, 2022 | Agent Marketing

When Instagram announced it was getting rid of its iconic “Swipe Up” feature in Stories, I thought...

Rent vs buy: The pandemic and beyond

by Skylar Olsen, PhD | May 17, 2022 | Housing Market

You’ve got a lifestyle in mind. Will you be financially better off renting or buying it?...

How to Use Scary Headlines to Your Advantage with Tom Ferry

by BAM Staff | May 17, 2022 | RE News, The Real Word

In episode 222 of The Real Word, Byron and Nicole are joined by Tom Ferry to discuss if we are in...

How This Agent Struck Content Gold

by The Broke Agent | May 17, 2022 | Agent Marketing, Humor

Two weeks ago my friend texted me a link to an Instagram from someone named Brooks Landry. Then I...

The Deal From Hell

by BAM Staff | May 16, 2022 | Over Ask

Remember when Matt Lionetti took the stage at Inman Connect? It turns out, it was the same day a...

Top Tips for Investing in an Airbnb Property

by Ben Fisher | May 16, 2022 | Agent Tactics

With so many people after long term wealth and residual income, it’s no surprise that Airbnb has...

Asshole Ready To Become Real Estate Coach after Selling One Home

by The Broke Agent | May 15, 2022 | Humor

Brendon Carter, whose name is indeed Brendon and not Brandon, is ready to start lecturing real...

Weekend Open House Playlist: May 14

by Mashup Mike | May 14, 2022 | Agent Tactics, Blog

New here? I solve the weekly problem of what you should play at your Open House. My name is Mashup...

The Power of Bulk Shooting

by The Broke Agent | May 13, 2022 | Agent Marketing

You know what sucks about trying to come up with content on a daily basis? Trying to come up with...

Doug Edrington Shares his Secret Communication Hack

by Byron Lazine | May 13, 2022 | Byron Lazine Podcast, RE News

When Gino Blefari, CEO of HomeServices of America, wanted to buy investment properties in...

The Great Debate: Should Love Letters Be Banned

by BAM Staff | May 12, 2022 | RE News

On January 1, 2022, Oregon became the first state to enact a ban on non-customary communications...

Are we close to a Housing Crash?

by BAM Staff | May 12, 2022 | The Walk Thru

This week on The Walk Thru, Eric and Byron were joined by the host of Between Two Lock Boxes Dan Oneil and Tom Toole, leader of the top real estate team in greater Philadelphia, cover how the industry is still lacking inventory plus Byron’s direct email from a rep with the Pacific Legal Foundation on the infamous love letter ban, watch the full episode for their hot takes on all these trending topics.

How to Come Up With Content Ideas

by The Broke Agent | May 11, 2022 | Agent Marketing

The Broke Agent outlines eight ways to help you come up with content to become your own content machine. Never be stuck again with what to post. Bookmark this page for easy access to the content creation blueprint that slaps.

Why Professional Partying is the Ultimate Lead Pillar

by Danny Deals | May 11, 2022 | Between Two Lock Boxes, Humor

On this week’s episode of Between Two Lock Boxes, Danny Deals is joined by luxury Miami real...

How NAR is Spending Your Money

by BAM Staff | May 10, 2022 | RE News, The Real Word

In episode 221 of The Real Word, Byron and Nicole discuss the increase in the National Association Of Realtors dues, where exactly NAR spends the bulk of their money, and the new streamlined offer management and communication service for listing agents.