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10 Time Management Tools Every Agent Needs

If you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, you’re not alone. Between lead gen, showings, negotiations, marketing, paperwork (ugh), and somehow maintaining a personal life, time can feel like the real estate agent’s worst enemy. That’s where time management tools come in.

Working smarter is just as important as working hard. There are so many real estate time management tools available that will help you free up time, close more deals, and manage your life without overwhelming stress. Why would you not be using every tool you possibly can?!

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19-step real estate agent’s guide to effective home showings

Team lead Carl Medford writes that developing a process for conducting home showings will help you manage client experiences with confidence.

Over the years, I have shown thousands of homes to prospective buyers. As a new agent, I was unsure how to begin, but I quickly developed some fundamentals that have stood the test of time. Although showing access differs from market to market, here are the basic procedures that will work in most cases.

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Educational Video Ads: The Secret to More Leads and Sales

Have your organic videos hit a ceiling—great views, but disappointing conversions? Wondering why your competitors are turning video content into a lead-generation machine while your results stay flat?

Educational video ads offer a performance-driven approach that combines storytelling, targeting, and conversion psychology in one powerful format.

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The 60-deal-a-year referral-based blueprint anyone can implement

Jimmy Burgess outlines how this Virginia historic homes specialist blends community service with a personal touch to generate exceptional return on her marketing investment.

If you’re wondering what it takes to build a real estate business that not only sustains, but also grows and thrives year after year, look no further than Olyvia Salyer. Serving the historic and coastal communities of Virginia, Salyer has built a referral-based real estate business of more than 60 transactions annually, all while keeping her heart anchored in community and relationships.

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The Real Estate Agents Guide to Reaching out to Absentee Owners

If you’re not reaching out to absentee owners, you could be leaving listings on the table. The share of homes owned by absentee owners is on the rise in major U.S. metros. Read on to learn why this lead type may be motivated to sell and other benefits of working with them.

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Your real estate listing isn’t selling? Consider these 5 factors

If your listing has been sitting on the market for too long, trainer Bernice Ross shares 5 elements of a successful strategy to get it sold.

 

Listing not selling? Are any of your real estate listings lingering on the marketand not selling? In almost every case, the cause is due to at least one of five key factors: price, accessibility, condition, location or marketing. Understanding how each of these plays into the sales process makes it easier to pinpoint problems and remove the barriers to creating a sale.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Build Repeat Business and Referrals

As a new real estate professional who is a REALTOR®, you’re stepping into a competitive world where success goes beyond closing a deal—it’s about earning trust that brings clients back and inspires them to refer you. The numbers tell the story. In 2023, the National Association of REALTORS® reported that 20% of an agent’s business comes from repeat clients and 21% from referrals. That’s a powerful opportunity for young professionals like you to build a thriving career.

To turn that opportunity into results, I recommend focusing on three key areas that drive lasting relationships. Here’s what I’ve learned and what I encourage you to put into practice.

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The 5 Best Virtual Staging Software & Virtual Staging Guide in 2025

Whenever a property looks empty or outdated in photos, potential buyers will scroll past it. Virtual staging changes that by transforming spaces into stylish homes. The best virtual staging software creates realistic, high-quality images that help properties stand out from the crowd. I’ve rounded up the top options, along with a few pro tips, so your photos capture buyers’ attention instead of letting them scroll by.

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If you were selling a home, would you hire you as the listing agent?

Thinking about selling a property of your own? Bernice Ross shares 6 reasons why you may not be the best choice to guide your own transaction.

You’re about to sell your own home. Would you hire you to take the listing? Although you may have the experience, the marketing chops and negotiation savvy to handle someone else’s property, are you truly the right person to handle the listing on your home?

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5 Essential Tech Tools for Real Estate Agents

From digital notetaking to 3D tours, these tools will streamline your workflow, enhance client interactions and give your listings a high-tech edge.

In the fast-paced world of real estate, having the right tools can make all the difference. Technology can streamline workflows and enhance productivity—helping you stay organized and impress your clients. Here’s a list of tech tools every real estate agent should consider, each offering unique benefits to help you thrive in a competitive market.

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