The National Association of Realtors just announced the measures they’re taking to standardize the MLS across the board, but what does that actually mean for agents?
How will the standardization affect us, if at all - and is there anything we can do about it? How will we need to adapt our existing strategies in the wake of the changes?
In this episode, we’re weighing in on having to disclose our fees publicly to the consumer when previously, we didn’t even disclose them to other agents.
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When you’re a new agent learning the ropes, scripts are necessary for building your confidence and communicating effectively, but there’s a huge caveat. If we rely on them too heavily, scripts can actually put prospects off, and get in the way of a genuine, engaging conversation.
What makes your communication sound painfully scripted? How do you make your conversation feel more natural and authentic?
In this episode, we talk about mistakes that make you sound too scripted and what to do instead.
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All signs point to a virtual future, and the only way real estate pros will survive is by adapting to the new reality.
That being said, we’re still dealing with human beings at the end of the day, so how do we strike the balance between building real connections and growing with the changes? How can we best equip ourselves for a cyber reality and stand out amongst a crowd of i-buyers?
In this episode, host of Coffee Talk With Adika Live, Stefan Adika returns to talk differentiation in the digital era.
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All signs point to a virtual future, and the only way real estate pros will survive is by adapting to the new reality.
That being said, we’re still dealing with human beings at the end of the day, so how do we strike the balance between building real connections and growing with the changes? How can we best equip ourselves for a cyber reality and stand out amongst a crowd of i-buyers?
In this episode, host of Coffee Talk With Adika Live, Stefan Adika returns to talk differentiation in the digital era.
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What the developments at Zillow mean for agents
What the heck is going on at Zillow, and is it wise to take their latest developments as purely ‘coincidental’?
How to maintain great, human relationships with past clients
Do we really think contacting clients we haven't spoken to in a year, out of the blue, is a good idea?
How to leverage iBuyers
What’s stopping us from using our industry knowledge to educate the consumer on iBuyers (and grow our own digital footprints in the process!)?
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Resources + Links
Rockstar Agent Marketing Toolkit - Featuring our favorite scripts, tutorials and quickstart guides to marketing strategies like Facebook Live, door-knocking, remarketing advertising, open houses and referrals. Get actionable ideas and tactics you can use in your career right NOW.
Guest Bio
Stefan Adika is a California Realtor and YouTuber. A former touring bassist with more than 20 years of experience, Stefan is passionate about helping his clients find their own piece of paradise, with tons of laughs along the way. Stefan also uses his YouTube shows, Coffee Talk with ADIKA LIVE! and Talking Wax with ADIKA LIVE! to put a smile on his viewers’ faces - but he’s also happy to be used as a source of annoyance if necessary, so be sure to share his content with your best friends and worst enemies alike.
To find out more, go to:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC67DCNf4oLIuJZmVq8aykdQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpDurwXKpDiXuGBdsklxigg
ge iBuyers
What’s stopping us from using our industry knowledge to educate the consumer on iBuyers (and grow our own digital footprints in the process!)?
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Resources + Links
Rockstar Agent Marketing Toolkit - Featuring our favorite scripts, tutorials and quickstart guides to marketing strategies like Facebook Live, door-knocking, remarketing advertising, open houses and referrals. Get actionable ideas and tactics you can use in your career right NOW.
Guest Bio
Stefan Adika is a California Realtor and YouTuber. A former touring bassist with more than 20 years of experience, Stefan is passionate about helping his clients find their own piece of paradise, with tons of laughs along the way. Stefan also uses his YouTube shows, Coffee Talk with ADIKA LIVE! and Talking Wax with ADIKA LIVE! to put a smile on his viewers’ faces - but he’s also happy to be used as a source of annoyance if necessary, so be sure to share his content with your best friends and worst enemies alike.
To find out more, go to:
Real estate investing has the power to completely change our lives and turn our wildest dreams into reality. The only question is, is there a ‘right’ way to do it?
What are the things we need to know before we go down the path of real estate investing? Is it possible to make big moves without taking big risks?
In this episode, owner of The DeRosa Group and author of Raising Private Capital, Matt Faircloth shares how he approaches real estate investing.
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Guest Bio
Matt Faircloth is the Founder and CEO of The DeRosa Group and the author of the acclaimed Amazon Bestseller, Raising Private Capital. A seasoned investor of over 15 years, Matt has completed over $40 000 000 in real estate transactions and controls over 800 units in multifamily. Passionate about helping others transform their lives through real estate investing, Matt is a regular contributor and guest on BiggerPockets.com and also has his own YouTube channel, dedicated to educating investors. Matt is the co-host of The Healthy Wealthy Wiseguys Show podcast.
To find out more, go to:
https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/raising-private-capital?variant=32588975571040
https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Private-Capital-Building-Peoples/dp/1947200984
We’ve all heard the saying, “spend money to make money,” but what happens if we don’t have any? The harsh reality is, some agents just don’t.
So, what’s an agent in a tight position to do? Are there ways to market ourselves without spending a dime? What should be our first splurge when we do have the means to invest in our businesses?
In this episode, we’re weighing in on marketing budgets, and what to do when we don’t have one.
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From social media marketing to offerings like Zillow, technology is changing real estate as we once knew it, and agents who fail to get on board risk going out of business.
The problem is, the vast majority of agents are taking too long to embrace the changes as they come. How can we quit complaining about new developments and start welcoming them? Is there any hope for the technophobes among us?
In this episode, The ZillowKiller, James Rembert returns to discuss why we need to stop making excuses and get started, already!
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Guest Bio
James Rembert, also known as The ZillowKiller, is the Founder of DigitalNatives Inc and The ZillowKiller brand. A passionate marketer, James is a speaker and coach who has played a role in completely changing the landscape of real estate by making lead generation easier for agents. Today, James owns a boutique advertising agency that deals exclusively with real estate agents.
To find out more, go to:
And for more on his Circle of Excellence, go to:
Just when Realtors were getting used to Zillow buying homes directly from the consumer, the platform has pulled the plug on their much touted offer program. What does it mean?
This turn of events can actually work to the benefit of real estate agents if we play our cards right. This is the time for us to up our visibility, give sellers more certainty and take back market share.
What are some of the ways we can make sure our sellers never need to call any iBuyer before us? How do we give the consumer the convenience that made them opt for iBuyers in the first place?
In today’s Roundtable, we discuss the recent shift in Zillow’s strategy and what we can do to take advantage of it.
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Whether we’re seasoned agents or total newbies to the business, we’re all capable of building the kinds of teams that bring in results for years to come. We just have to re-think the steps it takes to get there.
So, what are those steps? How do traditional team models hold us back from building something that benefits not only us, but our agents, too? Can we recalibrate our existing strategies and shift into something that really works?
In this episode, US Growth Operations Manager at eXp, Randy Wouters explains how to build teams that bring in results in the long term and benefit everyone involved in them.
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Guest Bio
Randy Wouters is the US Growth Operations Manager at eXp. A former schoolteacher, Randy is passionate about motivating those who come into his world and strongly believes that with the right help, anyone can make their dreams come true.
To find out more, go to:
Most agents know what it’ll take to move the needle forward in their businesses, but the harsh reality is, most won’t follow through because they’re afraid of implementation.
How can we stop letting fear hold us back from making our dreams a reality, and is doing so even possible? Where do those fears stem from in the first place?
In this episode, real estate operations and exit strategy coach, Renee Williams joins us to discuss how to push past our fears and just get started, already!
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Guest Bio
Renee Williams is a real estate operations and exit strategy coach, Founder of the Renee Williams Group, and host of the Agent Exit Podcast. A former loan officer and corporate strategy administrator turned investor, Realtor and business coach, Renee’s passion lies in helping women find their purpose and turn their dreams into reality at any age.
To find out more, go to:
https://www.reneewilliamsgroup.com/
And for a free strategy session, head to https://www.reneewilliamsgroup.com/reu