Every day is a school day when you work in real estate. What are the pros and cons of online lead generation? How can we measure the reach of our cold calling and how do we get better at it? Do you need to splash out on expensive software for effective lead generating? We answer these questions and many more in this live Q&A edition of Real Estate Uncensored.
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Takeaways + Tactics
Don't expect to get too much out of Facebook leads - most of them are respondents rather than leads.
Both quantity and quality are important with cold calling so don't compromise on either.
Delegate all the tasks you can to an assistant. Not only does it give you more time to focus on the important things but it's also a great leadership skill.
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We started off with a discussion about Facebook and online leads in general. We then talked about quantity and quality in cold calling and the importance of being persistent and accurately measuring your performance. We then mentioned how we should focus on actual work rather than the process of getting ready to do the work. We then discussed some products you can use in your business and found out that not everything has to be down to expensive software. Finally, we pointed out how variety and creativity within a consistent pattern can be a path to success. We agreed that hard work is essential for achieving the wanted results.
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In this episode we also discussed;
Cheap and easy to use tools to boost your business The benefits of having an assistant and delegating tasks Zillow's instant offer scheme and how to counter it Coaching at high prices The importance of good planning
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Becoming successful in real estate isn't just down to what you know, it's how you apply what you know. You might think that you need to invest a lot of money in expensive software for cold calls or lead generating - the truth is that you can organize your business with software as accessible as Excel or Google Sheets. Success doesn't just rely on knowledge but also on good leadership skills and business awareness. If you don't cut out the unnecessary parts of your business lifestyle, sooner or later they're in danger of dragging you down and making your company stall. Prioritize tasks, stay focused on your goal and aim to do better every day - that's the way to get those commission checks right in your pocket.
