Recent Additions to Club Zebra
With new content added weekly, we have published tons of articles, bits of advice and help for real estate agents, business tools, content for sending to real estate clients, real estate training videos and more.
May 12, 2015
Join us in this beginner's webinar where we will be looking at the Hootsuite service and how you can use it to save time on business communication by accessing all of your social networks from one convenient location. We'll walk you through account setup, connecting your social media accounts, a tour of the Hootsuite dashboard, and composing and scheduling messages for your social networks.
May 7, 2015
One of the challenges agents have with research is that once they find the data, they don't have a system for showing this information to their clients. Shauna will show you how to create a chart in Microsoft® Excel using different sets of data, will address how to choose the best chart for your data, how to adjust colors and fonts in your chart, and finally how to get your chart into Publisher. You will learn about Shauna's mantra, "Right-click is your friend," and how to incorporate shortcuts as you develop your chart-making prowess.
May 7, 2015
Follow along with Heather as she demonstrates side-by-side how to connect your Microsoft Excel data and graphs to your Publisher templates. In this tutorial we will be doing this in our Annual Client Review product, but these skills can be applied to many different situations, like monthly mailers for your clients.
May 1, 2015
Suggested sources for research include The Census Bureau, National Association of Realtors®, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Epodunk, and more.
Apr 28, 2015
In this webinar we will be showing you how to install fonts in both Windows 7 and in Windows 8 so that you can use them with the marketing materials that we have created for you. Presented by Randy Bowers, Director of Technology.
Apr 23, 2015
Domain names are much more than just a website address. We'll be sharing with you how to pick a good domain name, how to know if it's available, what to consider when buying one, what up-sells like domain privacy are, and we'll address quite a few misconceptions along the way as well. Presented by Randy Bowers, Director of Technology.
Apr 22, 2015
Throughout the country, areas are hampered by inventory shortages frustrating buyers who cannot buy and homeowners who may want to sell but are worried about their ability to buy. Our buzzword should be location, location, location, but stagnation is the name of the game in many areas. So what is an agent to do? Just as it was up to the entire real estate community to get the market moving four years ago, it is once again up to us to get sellers off the fence and to find opportunities. Join us for a lively discussion and find opportunities in your market - they do exist!
This is the first five minutes of this Club Call. For the full recording or to participate in an upcoming club call, join Club Zebra PRO!
Apr 21, 2015
Throughout the country, areas are hampered by inventory shortages frustrating buyers who cannot buy and homeowners who may want to sell but are worried about their ability to buy. Our buzzword should be location, location, location, but stagnation is the name of the game in many areas. So what is an agent to do? Just as it was up to the entire real estate community to get the market moving four years ago, it is once again up to us to get sellers off the fence and to find opportunities. Join us for a lively discussion and find opportunities in your market - they do exist!
Apr 16, 2015
Commercial, industrial, and types of residential zoning are typically found in communities. But many people don't understand what these zones really mean or how a change might affect their property values. Be the expert by sharing this information with your clients. In fact, you could easily put together a robust report that includes a zoning map of your area with any proposed changes. You could do this on an annual basis as many people would find this very valuable and would hang onto this report.
Apr 16, 2015
In this webinar we'll tour the WordPress 4 dashboard, show you how to how to edit your website content, how to add video and pictures, and provide you with some beginning knowledge for using this incredibly powerful and easy-to-use website manager. Presented by Randy Bowers, Director of Technology at The Lones Group.
Apr 15, 2015
From cleaning off the roof and gutters to cleaning off the driveway, preventative maintenance can take a few hours but that elbow grease can save homeowners thousands down the road. Get your homeowner clients started with this list. They will thank you when it is time to sell!
Apr 7, 2015
The MLS is a fantastic resource for getting information on what is happening in your local housing market, but it may not tell the whole story. Join Shauna Naf as she shows you additional resources for finding what is happening in your area in terms of the economy, zoning, bills and legislation, and more! Presented by Shauna Naf, CEO, The Lones Group.
Mar 28, 2015
Focusing on lending, this blog is a great primer for those considering a home purchase. You can include information from your lender or about lending requirements in your area for different types of loans.
Mar 18, 2015
People put all kinds of emotions into both money and property, so it's no surprise that different kinds of conflict appear during property transactions. We will be covering the conflict resolution formula and showing you a variety of examples of how it works - whether it is conflict with buyers or sellers, other agents, or other parties. We had lots of great questions during this call so listen in and enjoy!
Mar 17, 2015
People put all kinds of emotions into both money and property, so it's no surprise that different kinds of conflict appear during property transactions. We will be covering the conflict resolution formula and showing you a variety of examples of how it works - whether it is conflict with buyers or sellers, other agents, or other parties. We had lots of great questions during this call so listen in and enjoy!
This is the first five minutes of this Club Call. For the full recording or to participate in an upcoming club call, join Club Zebra PRO!
Mar 16, 2015
it also can make a great supplement to your buyer or seller package! Feel free to adjust this article to the length that you need by adding or deleting questions as necessary. You can also consider your other strengths and points of difference to point out some other questions that give you a leg up over the competition.
Mar 16, 2015
Historic appreciation can be a fantastic tool to predict future value. If you have a buyer who is concerned about paying a few dollars more for a home in an area with strong historical appreciation, showing them potential future value can be a great tool. This article explains how this works. It is important for you the agent to note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance and the cost of the mortgage should also be taken into account. Work with your lender to gain confidence in the numbers.
Mar 6, 2015
It's time to do your first walk-through of a new listing - do you know what you are looking for? Make sure you get all the details right the first time and use our Listing Walk-Through Checklist! You'll have all the details you need, ready and at your fingertips when you start marketing the property.