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.
Jan 23, 2024
From agents and brokers daily working the real estate trenches, we bring you strategies and insights into what worked best in 2023 and Denise’s advice for continuing these strategies into the new year. Did you struggle this 2023? Time to update your money-maker strategy!
Jan 18, 2024
While you are evaluating how you would like to see this year be different from the last, I want you to be aware of one key thing you can do for your business in a year that will be filled with change and opportunities.
Jan 14, 2024
Mortgage interest rates have declined from their October 2023 high. What should potential homebuyers do to get ready for further declines? Share some tips for getting started with this article (and customize to fit your local needs).
Jan 14, 2024
Successful listings come down to home presentation, price, and marketing. When it is time to list your home, marketing is a tool that you use to build value and not just rely on home specs.
Jan 14, 2024
Can you believe the Dow Jones was just above 9,000 25 years ago? It is now over 37,000 at the posting of this article. How has real estate fared in comparison?
Jan 10, 2024
Join us online this January 24th for the 2024 State of the Market presentation, featuring market analysis and predictions from real estate strategist Denise Lones. 2024 is going to be a fabulous year for agents that arm themselves with information!
Jan 9, 2024
Our industry is poised for big changes this year and consumer perception continues to evolve. The marketing that brought business to your doorstep five years ago may not be the same marketing that will work today. We look at current consumer preferences and how your lead generation strategy should adapt.
Jan 4, 2024
Many agents are looking for help with lead generation on real estate forums. What works? Is the advice being given any good? Coach Denise Lones weighs in and identifies one thing real estate agents must do to be successful this year.
Dec 28, 2023
After a whirlwind year, we are more excited than ever at the opportunities and changes that our industry will be seeing in 2024. Here's a quick look at some of the topics Denise will be covering at the 2024 State of the Market.
Dec 20, 2023
Mortgage Interest Rates have retreated in recent weeks. This is good news for mortgage seekers - both buyers as well as those who had held off selling because they had secured a low-rate mortgage. The Federal Reserve also signaled additional rate cuts in 2024 which could further impact mortgage rates. Spread the word!
Dec 19, 2023
This month in Market Survival Guide: talking interest rates with your clients and what is to come, mortgage interest rates fall below seven percent, annual rate analysis, buyers vs sellers in the market, existing home sales continue to trend down month-over-month, regional housing market analysis and update, new construction permits update and builder sentiment trends rise, SFR home size trends, housing zoning code update, Bureau of Labor stats, opportunities to agents for rate communication, and answers to your questions.
Dec 19, 2023
For some agents, 2023 has been a tough year even led them to question even their successful business models. Meanwhile, other agents seem to be weathering the storm. They aren't just doing it well - but great! There is more to their formula than good looks and luck. Here we dive into reasons for optimism and actions that you can take right now to put yourself in the winning column in the new year.
Dec 15, 2023
Potential buyers and sellers will appreciate this good-news article that examines the recent federal reserve announcement that the economy is on track to receive an estimated three rate cuts over the coming year. We illustrate what that might look like to potential clients who need to buy.
Dec 15, 2023
Potential home sellers will appreciate this article that takes a fresh look at how proof of home maintenance activities can provide peace of mind and confidence to potential buyers, possibly reducing concessions or increasing offer values.
Dec 15, 2023
These are just a few of Denise’s predictions for the upcoming year. More details will come at her State of the Market class January 24, 2024. Feel free to insert your own local perspectives and statistics and adjust to fit your needs. No attribution required.
Dec 13, 2023
The real estate market is primed for change in so many different ways and there are buyers and sellers out there who both want to and need to move. As the market changes, are they getting closer to their move moment or further away? We will be covering messaging and what you need to put up-front to get your audience to pay attention.
Dec 13, 2023
I know that this can be both a very special and stressful time of year for so many people, so I really want to remind you to not forget your wonderful clients – both those from your past and potentially ones in your near future as well. Take the time to connect.
Dec 7, 2023
It's been a tough time for agents because the volume of selling home has been down. That means that with fewer transactions to go around, some agents have been feeling the pinch! So why am I so optimistic about what's ahead for next year?