Recent Additions to Club Zebra
Mar 30, 2020
Finding MLS Shortages and Developing a Marketing Plan. Want to develop a lead generation strategy that you can turn on and off as the market changes or as you need business? Put the power of the MLS to work for you! We will show you the principles for finding shortages in your MLS and then develop a campaign that gets your phone ringing.
Mar 27, 2020
This week in Market Survival Guide, Denise Lones addresses the news of this week's market: sheltering-at-home and your business, news from the National Association of Realtors®, the federal emergency legislation for small businesses, unemployment for independent contractors, current state of the market and where supply and demand are moving, repair calls from tenants, and much more.
Mar 25, 2020
With market turmoil and widespread social-health concerns on the minds of all of your clients, it is ever more important that you be a source of factual information and a voice of reason. Use this letter as part of your outreach to both buyers, sellers, past and potential clients.
Mar 20, 2020
This week in Denise Live! Market Survival Guide: federal student loan interest waivers, the Treasury Department changes the federal tax filing deadline, USA border closures, the Defense Production Act, support for small businesses, employee paid sick leave, federal disaster assistance, updated virus facts and perspective, how to communicate with clients and remain productive, how to fight fear, answers to your questions and more!
Mar 17, 2020
Have sellers in your pipeline that you aren't sure how to connect with? Keeping in touch with your potential sellers doesn’t have to be a chore. You just need a system and some "carrots." On this Denise Live, Denise is going to show you a few items that will make your potential seller follow-up a snap.
Mar 17, 2020
In this episode: why should buyers and sellers engage during this housing market, how to communicate with your clients, updated virus facts and perspective, advice for a nervous stock market, recession impact on you, interest rates and federal funds, and answers to your questions!
Mar 16, 2020
Many sellers are surprised when they add up the costs of selling a home. This leads many sellers to consider selling their own homes to reduce costs. Here are six reasons why going the For Sale By Owner route is not your clients' best option.
Mar 16, 2020
Buyers can make a great selling decision when they make an offer on a home that will be in demand with buyers.
Mar 16, 2020
The National Association of Home Builders' current research on home sales is showing that the home buying process is taking longer than it has in years past. Patience is key!
Feb 18, 2020
When your sellers ask that question, do you have a good answer? Are you backing up your answer with statistical information? Do you have visuals? What if you aren’t sure? Denise walks you through how to handle all of these questions and how to answer with confidence.
Feb 15, 2020
If your market is experiencing low inventory, this article can help get your buyers ready. You may want to use this as not only an article to send to your clients, but also as content for your buyer materials.
Feb 15, 2020
Arguments are frequently made about whether buying or renting makes more financial sense. This article looks at national figures from both, and you should add your own local twist if possible.
Feb 15, 2020
Sometimes sellers sabotage their listing - and they don't even know they have done it. Warn them of the dangers and how to avoid these behaviors!
Jan 15, 2020
Moving can be expensive. We realize that if your clients move, that results in more business for you, but we think putting out articles like this periodically builds the trust factor.
Jan 15, 2020
This article addresses several questions about PMI, private mortgage insurance.
Dec 16, 2019
Please feel free to use these as your own and insert your local data to supplement the national information we have included for you.
Dec 15, 2019
When people think of curb appeal they envision lush green lawns, vibrant trees, and garden beds filled with blooms. Although these elements create an inviting space for potential buyers, they are near impossible to achieve in the dead of winter. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t create a great first impression for buyers.
Dec 15, 2019
Inspections, appraisals, contingencies, oh my! There are a number of reasons real estate transactions can fall through. A signed contract is no guarantee of a closing!