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[WATCH] The Future of AI
Intrigued by artificial intelligence? Ever wanted to understand it more deeply? We've got just the overview for you! Last month, RE Technology was joined by Dr. Brons Larson of Dell Technologies for a webinar. Dr. Larson is an applied mathematician with a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence who has worked with AI for two decades. Dr. Larson took us on a fascinating journey, explaining the origins of AI, where it's at now, and where it's headed in the future. Webinar attendees were treated to a discussion that ranged from complexity to how AI learns to the ethics of AI — and, yes, how advancements may impact real estate professionals in the future. So if you want to deepen your knowledge of this rapidly changing technology (and sound much smarter at cocktail parties), watch the full webinar below: Webinar Guests Dr. Brons Larson, AI Ecosystems Lead, Dell Technologies Sara Nauert, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Analyst, Dell Technologies Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 0:54 - Dr. Brons Larson shares his background as an applied mathematician with a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence who has worked in the AI field for 20 years. 2:00 - Dr. Larson offers a snapshot of what AI at Dell Technologies means today. 2:53 - How AI is categorized into three broad areas within Dell. 4:35 - A snapshot of Dell's current AI projects. 8:35 - What's next for AI? An overview of the first, second, and probable third waves of AI. 12:24 - Dr. Larson references quotes from experts, including DARPA's view that AI is essentially a bunch of spreadsheets, and Jeffrey Hinton's suggestion to "throw it all away and start over." 14:47 - Why is a third wave of AI needed? 22:57 - An overview of AI challenges. 25:24 - How human learning differs from how AI learns. 30:45 - How does third wave AI work? 32:15 - What will launch the third wave of AI? 33:45 - Third wave AI offers up an immense opportunity. 36:39 - Impact of shifting from second to third wave AI. 39:05 - Third wave AI and creativity: Will AI replace creative professionals? 42:29 - Sara Nauert shares Dell Technology offers available to RE Technology readers. 44:08 - Dr. Larson answers questions on how AI will impact the real estate industry. Next Steps For questions or more information on Dell Technologies, contact [email protected] Learn more about special offers from Dell for RE Technology readers Watch more webinars
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3 Must-Read Tips for Building a Digital Brand Identity as an Agent
Creating a digital brand identity as a real estate agent has never been a more important component of the business. Both buyers and sellers spend ample time researching potential agents online long before they make any decisions about who will represent them in the home transaction, typically between six months to a year before they actually hire someone. At the same time, it's never been more difficult to craft a distinct brand as an agent, one that prospective buyers and sellers can trust and understand. There are no doubt a lot of agents competing with you in your market, and standing out from the crowd can be a challenge for even the best agents. In a webinar from October 31, 2023, Marilyn Wilson, President of RE Technology, sat down with John Adams, President of Adams, Cameron & Co., and Peter Newton, President of Big Rock Consulting Group, to talk about actionable ways agents can craft their unique brand identity. Watch the video to get the full experience; meanwhile, here are some between-the-lines takeaways from their presentation. 1. Digital reach matters more than physical distance Buying physical advertising on billboards, park benches, or newspapers has been a tried-and-true tactic that many agents have used to establish and spread their brand identity. However, these days, people who buy a new house are moving farther and farther away from their current residence: up to 50 miles, compared to up to 15 miles in previous years. If the billboard ads are working for you, that's great, but remember that there could be potential clients who are miles away from the places you would most likely post a physical ad. Building a digital brand identity will help you to both cement trust locally and generate leads from outside your immediate area. 2. Working with a high-profile brokerage can give you a head start Both buyers and sellers want to work with agents who have an established brand. For newer agents who don't have as much experience, or even for seasoned agents who appreciate the additional leverage, working with a brokerage that aligns with your brand identity and that has done its own work to market and advertise itself can help provide a boost to your own reach. 3. Be ubiquitous and consistent It takes a certain number of impressions before an individual member of your audience will be able to remember who you are and what you do. That's not an indication that your brand needs improvement; rather, it's proof of how inundated everybody is with information all day, every day, and how consistent and persistent messaging can help cut through the noise to reach your target audience. With that in mind, it's smart to diversify your marketing efforts just like you would an investment portfolio. Create content that consistently showcases you as a real estate expert in your niche for different channels. If you make a neighborhood guide video for your website, ask yourself how you can slice it up and reuse it not just on Facebook, but also YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and other social media platforms that support video sharing. To learn more about how to establish a niche for yourself and the five steps of building a brand, watch the full presentation. Related reading Real Estate Branding: 6 Steps for Agent Success How to Humanize Your Digital Business A Step-by-Step Guide to Branding Your Business
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Mastering Real Estate Marketing in 2023: Back to the Basics
When home sales decline in a market, it may feel natural to pull back on spending to conserve your resources. But is that really the right approach? Instead, top agents take the opposite tack: they get even more aggressive on promotion because they know their competitors are cutting back. This leaves an opportunity for top agents to expand their presence. Then, when the housing market turns favorable again, they can come out stronger than ever. Fortunately, you don't have to spend a ton on promotions to be successful. In a recent webinar, we learned how to act strategically to market yourself to sellers and give your listings a virtual advantage. Watch the webinar recording to learn more: Webinar Guests Michael Vervena, VP of Sales and Marketing, Planitar, Inc. Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 3:40 - Michael Vervena talks about current market challenges. 6:55 - Buyers and sellers are starting their real estate journey online. 8:35 - What do home sellers expect from a real estate professional? 11:27 - Meeting home buyers' expectations. 17:35 - How to give your online listings a virtual advantage. 22:03 - Technology that provides accurate and reliable data to meet buyers' expectations. 42:20 - Strategies for sharing your listings on social media. 43:11 - How to demonstrate your value by showing your client what you did for them. 48:35 - What makes iGuide unique, and how it helps your marketing strategy. Next Steps To learn more about iGuide, visit GoiGUIDE.com To find a service provider in your area, visit goiguide.com/residential-real-estate Read articles about Virtual Tours, Floor Plans, and Online Marketing Explore more Virtual Tour, Floor Plan, and Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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Online Marketing Boot Camp: Don't Be the Invisible Agent
Can your ideal clients find you online? Making your business visible to potential leads isn't as simple as throwing up a real estate website. Online marketing isn't like Field of Dreams — if you build it, they may not necessarily come. They will, however, come if you undertake a consistent marketing strategy. And it doesn't even have to be complex or time-consuming. The key is cross-promoting your marketing content across various platforms so that you reach consumers wherever they are. We learned all about this in a recent webinar. Watch the recording below to find out how easy it is to get started with an online marketing strategy that puts your business in front of your ideal clients. Webinar Guest Brandon Zwingman, National Business Development Consultant, Elm Street Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Host Brandon Zwingman introduces himself and the webinar topic. 4:11 - The top five online platforms that most agents aren't using in their online strategy. 6:37 - Email marketing: what kind of emails to leverage, how to use them, and what content to include. 18:05 - Blogging: the benefits to SEO, your online visibility, and how to promote. 20:13 - Facebook: Business pages, how often to post, the most valuable types of posts. 33:33 - LinkedIn: "The silent powerhouse" for real estate marketing. 40:00 - Your website: your central place to be found on the internet. 44:22 - The key to effective social media marketing. 47:08 - The way consumers search has changed. 48:00 - Local ranking factors on Google. 49:37 - Setting up your Google Business Page. 53:00 - The importance of your online brand. 56:27 - Money making goals to set for your online reputation. 1:00:41 - A look at how OutboundEngine can simplify your online marketing strategy. 1:14:58 - Go to bit.ly/profilereach to see how your business is displayed online. Next Steps Visit OutboundEngine.com to learn more Read articles about Online Marketing, or explore more Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars Register for our upcoming webinar, Real Estate Marketing in 2023: Focus on the Fundamentals
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[WATCH] The Ultimate Lead Generation Machine: How to Keep Your Repeat and Referral Gears Turning
Did you know that 67% of all real estate leads come from repeat and referral clients? To help our readers learn to nurture this side of your business, we recently co-hosted a webinar with Morris Marketing Group. Webinar attendees learned the latest research on lead generation and conversion, as well as answers to the following questions: Where do the best leads come from? Who is converting them? What is their strategy? Watch the webinar recording below to learn why lead conversion is just as important as lead generation, how to find quality leads, and how to keep your repeat and referral business humming along. Webinar Guest Phil Hollander, VP of Business and Professional Development, Morris Marketing Video Timeline 0:00 - Host Phil Hollander introduces himself and the webinar topic. 5:00 - What type of real estate agent do you want to be? 6:13 - What does having a vision for your business look like? 7:29 - Why you need to generate a steady flow of leads. 7:55 - The Lead Spectrum: a different way to look at leads. 11:33 - Two ways to evaluate a lead. 13:09 - The ideal lead situation. 15:14 - The four dominant personality types of lead generation and conversion. 23:50 - A look at the Prospector and Converter personality types. 25:56 - A look at the Networker and Marketer personality types. 28:59 - How are clients choosing agents these days? 29:57 - Why having a systems-based business is critical to your success. 33:51 - The Success System for generating and converting leads. 36:15 - Component #1 of the Success System: Direct mail newsletter. 40:32 - Component #2 of the Success System: Email newsletter. 41:17 - Component #3 of the Success System: Market updates. 42:29 - Component #4 of the Success System: Birthday and move-in anniversary outreach. 43:01 - Component #5 of the Success System: Phone calls. 44:09 - Component #6 of the Success System: In-person client events. 45:20 - Component #7 of the Success System: Annual real estate checkup. 47:29 - Component #8 of the Success System: Your website. 49:08 - Component #9 of the Success System: Blog and social media content. 51:21 - Strategies for qualifying your database. 53:31 - Quick overview of what we've learned so far. 54:50 - Does the Success System work for new agents? 58:21 - Learn more about the Client Referrals system with a free 20-minute consultation. Next Steps Contact Phil Hollander via email or at 800-308-6134 ext. 217 for a free 20-minute consultation Visit MorrisMarketingGroup.com to learn more Read articles about Lead Generation, or explore more Lead Generation solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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[WATCH] Lead Gen Boot Camp: Strategies to Keep Your Pipeline Full
It's a changing market, and like many agents, you may be wondering what the future of your business will look like. How can you invest in your business, and in serious lead generation, during a shifting market? "You can't be a one-trick pony," says Dylan Handy of Elm Street Technology. "You can't rely on one source of lead generation. In a market like this, you have to be really creative." During a recent webinar, Dylan walked us through lead generation strategies across multiple platforms: social media, your website, online ads, organic traffic and more. Watch the webinar recording below to learn how to keep your pipeline full and thriving even during a fluctuating housing market. Webinar Guest Dylan Handy, National Business Development Consultant, Elm Street Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Host Dylan Handy introduces himself and the webinar topic. 5:02 - What's the ultimate goal of lead generation? 6:10 - Why your website is your "front door" for online business. 8:51 - Driving traffic to your website: the difference between organic and paid strategies. 10:05 - The best social media platforms to drive organic traffic to your website. 11:27 - How to increase your SEO value by blogging. 13:08 - What should you blog about? 17:49 - The ins and outs of leveraging Facebook for lead generation. 24:45 - Overview of other major social platforms to leverage. 28:27 - The key to effective social media marketing. 30:06 - Why you may not be getting leads from your current website. 32:11 - Using paid traffic to drive website traffic. 40:54 - Real estate portal leads vs. search engine and social media ads. 43:20 - Three components of online lead conversion. 45:50 - Lead nurture follow-up systems and processes. 47:50 - The secret to successful social media marketing and online lead generation. 49:30 - Leveraging automated systems and processes. 52:30 - How Elevate's all-in-one solution can help you generate, nurture, and convert real estate leads. Next Steps Contact Dylan Handy via email or at 508-963-2163 to sign up or learn more Visit ElmStreet.com to learn more Read articles about Online Marketing and Social Media, or explore more Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: How to Get More Referrals (Even in a Tough Market)
Referrals are some of the best leads a real estate agent can get. In fact, 89% of agents say that referrals are their most successful marketing tactic. And while 70% of sellers say they would use the same agent, only 25% do. Fortunately, there's a way to improve the latter statistic. We teamed up with OutboundEngine for a recent webinar to explore the ins and outs of referrals—including asking for them, cultivating them, and staying top of mind so past clients are more likely to refer you. Watch the webinar recording below to learn active (and successful!) referral generating strategies: Webinar Guests Brian Bolton, Customer Experience Team Lead, OutboundEngine ‍Owen Lindsley, Senior Account Director, OutboundEngine Video Timeline 0:00 - Brian Bolton introduces the topic and fellow panelist. 5:05 - What are referrals? Why are they important? 8:20 - The value of referrals. 13:08 - Referrals don't just happen. 14:21 - Three steps to a predictable referral process. 16:51 - Why your clients aren't sending you referrals. 21:02 - How to ask for referrals. 22:50 - Step 1 of asking for referrals: Find the right time. 24:50 - Step 2: Make it easy. 27:17 - Step 2: Just do it. 28:51 - What can we learn about referrals from industry leaders? 30:48 - The power of email marketing. 32:48 - How email marketing drives referrals. 33:55 - Examples of emails that ask for referrals. 36:55 - Staying in touch via social media. 38:48 - Building and maintaining your online credibility. 40:48 - How to control your online presence. 44:05 - Three tips you can act on right now to get more referrals. 49:16 - Owen Lindsley shares how OutboundEngine can help real estate pros earn more referrals and build their online reputation. Next Steps Visit OutboundEngine.com to learn more Read articles about Online Marketing and Lead Generation, or explore more Online Marketing and Lead Generation solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: How to Build Lifelong Client Relationships
The signs of a market downturn have made themselves known: soaring interest rates and falling home sales. But there's no need to panic, especially if you've taken care to build long-term relationships with your clients. It's all about building genuine, human relationships with your database, as we explored in a recent webinar. Josh Flo, real estate team lead at eXp Realty, shared his strategies for doing just that, as well as the technology that gives him a leg up on his competition. Watch the webinar below to learn everything from how to provide value to your clients, to anticipating consumer needs, to leveraging lead concierge services, and more. Webinar Guests Josh Flo, Team Lead, Flo Real Estate Brokered by eXp Realty Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 1:52 - Josh Flo shares why building lifelong relationships is important to your real estate business. 3:45 - Providing undeniable values to your clients. 6:18 - Finding the balance between building in-person relationships and using automation tools. 8:20 - Anticipating consumer needs in the era of COVID, high interest rates, and more. 11:00 - Creating a seamless click-to-close experience. 14:58 - How to turn clients into raving fans. 16:54 - What's a lead concierge service? 24:52 - How to ensure no leads get left behind. 27:48 - How to organize your database and leverage it effectively. 31:03 - Josh shares time management for those who believe they're "too busy" to manage leads. 37:54 - Strategies for nurturing long-term relationships. 49:19 - Josh shares what made him decide that he needed to run his business differently, and why he chose BoomTown. 51:46 - Why a down market is NOT the time to ditch your systems and processes. Next Steps To learn more about BoomTown, watch this product tour Read articles about CRM and Lead Management, or explore more CRM solutions and Lead Management tools in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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[WATCH] The Secrets to Securing Listings: Learn Ways to Stand Out and Market Yourself Like a Pro
It's tough out there in today's housing market. Buyers are struggling to find houses, and Realtors are struggling to find listings. While little can be done about low inventory, there are strategies you can use to find seller leads. In this webinar, Elm Street Technology leads viewers through a class on how to generate high-intent seller leads and convert them into clients. Watch the recording below to learn tips, tricks, and strategies on how to bring in leads both organically and via advertising, and how to win the listing presentation. Webinar Guests Tom Bauman, Business Development Consultant, Elm Street Technology ‍Stephen Haladay, Business Development Consultant, Elm Street Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Tom Bauman introduces the topic and fellow panelist Stephen Haladay. 5:18 - Lead generation starts with an online presence. 6:25 - Home seller statistics. 7:21 - IDX websites as the hub of your online presence. 11:30 - The importance of blogs for your website's SEO and what to post. 16:47 - Benefits of social media marketing to your online presence. 18:04 - Facebook for real estate marketing, including what to post. 25:52 - Leveraging LinkedIn and Twitter. 28:50 - Instagram for real estate marketing and what to post. 31:00 - Leveraging YouTube and what types of videos to post. 34:29 - Using paid traffic to capture high-value seller leads. 37:03 - Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising and which keywords to use. 40:29 - Interruption-based marketing. 46:45 - Email campaigns for targeting seller leads. 47:53 - Using direct mail to target sellers at home. 48:44 - Offering your database an "annual real estate check-up" as a lead engagement strategy. 50:09 - How to nail the listing presentation and stand out from the competition. 51:07 - CMA presentation tips. 51:33 - What to say on your next listing presentation. 53:05 - Webinar recap. 55:25 - Learn more about Elevate's all-in-one solution, and see a live demo. Next Steps Visit ElmStreet.com to learn more Read articles about Online Marketing and Social Media, or explore more Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars Register now for Elm Street's Educational Summer Webinar Series
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Social Media Essentials: Secrets to Thriving in a Low Inventory Market
In a low inventory market, real estate agents need to do a little something extra to stand out from the competition. Fortunately, that something doesn't have to be too stressful to execute. In fact, when it comes to marketing, it's most important that agents be consistent. But consistent at what? In a recent webinar, guest speakers Dylan Handy and Tom Bauman outlined a systematic approach to marketing your real estate business on social media and online. Watch the recording below to find out everything from what to post, to gaining a following, and beyond: Webinar Guests Tom Bauman, Business Development Consultant, Elm Street Technology ‍Dylan Handy, Business Development Consultant, Elm Street Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Tom Bauman introduces the topic and fellow panelist Dylan Handy. 5:32 - The top seven marketing platforms that agents don't fully utilize. 7:43 - Why blogging is so important for SEO, what agents can blog about, and guidelines. 16:50 - Marketing on Facebook: what to post, how to gain a following, boosted posts vs. ads, and more. 33:48 - How to use LinkedIn to reach out to professionals. 37:22 - How using Twitter helps you reach Millennial real estate consumers. 40:19 - How to leverage YouTube for real estate marketing. 43:57 - What to post on Instagram, how to set up a business account, using Stories, and more. 46:27 - Why your real estate website should act as the hub for all your online marketing activity. 51:49 - A look at paid traffic sources like Google Ads and Facebook Ads. 56:21 - Is online/social media marketing essential for real estate businesses? 57:53 - How Elevate's all-in-one solution can help agents market across multiple online channels. Next Steps Visit tryelevate.com to learn more Read articles about Online Marketing and Social Media, or explore more Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Market Like a Social Pro in 2022
When it comes to real estate marketing, it's not about what you know or who you know, but who knows you. That's what we discovered in a recent webinar about upping your online marketing game in 2022. Presented in a fun, fast-paced class format by two social media educators, webinar attendees learned all about: The top platforms that agents are under-using How to use those platforms to bring in leads What to post How to cross-promote across all your platforms And so much more! Watch the webinar recording below to learn how to take your online marketing strategy to the next level in 2022: Webinar Guests ‍Stephanie Alfonso, Business Development Consultant, Elm Street Technology ‍Dylan Handy, Business Development Consultant, Elm Street Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Stephanie Alfonso introduces the topic and fellow panelist Dylan Handy. 3:21 - Stephanie on what Elm Street Technology is and what the company offers. 3:58 - Dylan talks about a new class that Elm Street is offering, "Getting Social with Dylan." 6:05 - The two sides of lead generation traffic: free and paid. 7:15 - What are your weaknesses in social media? Your business strengths? 9:18 - The top seven platforms that real estate agents don't fully utilize in their online marketing strategy. 10:20 - How to use blogging to boost your SEO and generate leads. 12:39 - What should you blog about? 16:31 - Blogging guidelines for success. 19:39 - The ins and outs of marketing on Facebook, including what to post. 29:00 - What is an optimized Facebook post? 31:05 - Facebook ads vs. Facebook boosted posts. 35:00 - Promoting your business on Instagram. 37:49 - Promoting your business on LinkedIn. 39:36 - Leveraging Twitter for online marketing. 42:25 - How to leverage YouTube in your marketing strategy. 44:48 - The importance of real estate websites to SEO and lead generation. 47:26 - Why online marketing starts with blogs and integration. 48:40 - What to say about your marketing strategy at your next listing appointment. 49:36 - The two major paid lead generation sources. 52:20 - All about PPC ads, or paid search ads. 53:48 - Zillow/Realtor.com ads versus PPC and social media ads. 55:07 - The importance of systems and processes to handle incoming leads. 55:35 - The secret to successful social media and online lead generation. 57:56 - How Elevate can help real estate agents with their online marketing. 1:04:42 - An exclusive discount on Elevate for RE Technology subscribers. 1:15:55 - Who to contact to learn more about Elevate or to sign up. Next Steps Visit tryelevate.com to learn more Email Dylan or Stephanie for more information Read articles about Online Marketing and Social Media, or explore more Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Turning Your Database into a DataBANK
In 2014, Greg Dallaire decided that it was "time that we invest in a Ferrari instead of driving a Chevy." The broker/owner of Dallaire Realty wasn't talking about automobiles, however, but on upgrading his team's technology to take their business to the next level. That's when his team started transforming their database into a "databank." In a recent webinar, Greg shared the techniques he uses to maximize the value of his database. He touched on everything from leveraging analytics to gauge a lead's interest levels, his past client outreach strategy, and how regular, in-person events make a difference to his brokerage. He also shared how investing in a high level CRM—BoomTown, in his case—made all the difference to his team's success, and he showed us exactly how he uses it. Watch the webinar recording below to learn how a top real estate practitioner is using technology across his team of 12 people to absolutely kill it in their local market. Webinar Guests Greg Dallaire, Broker/Owner, Dallaire Realty Moderator: Victor Lund, CEO, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Victor Lund introduces the topic and panelist. 1:00 - Greg Dallaire on growing his brokerage and the technology he uses. 7:25 - Why a successful real estate team is about more than "body count." Greg discusses the longevity of his team members and how he supports their growth. 11:55 - Proof of success: Greg shares his team's sales numbers over the past eight years. 17:57 - Nurturing your database, including past clients, is crucial for a healthy sales pipeline. 19:36 - The details of how Greg leverages past clients and reaches out to them using his CRM, BoomTown. 30:42 - How Dallaire Realty leverages events in his business. 40:13 - How Greg leverages Seller eAlerts, which are like a mini CMA, to get clients to return to his website regularly—rather than going to Zillow, realtor.com, etc. 47:47 - Using predictive analytics with closed clients. 49:38 - Greg recommends a book, Ninja Selling, as a boon to his business. 50:30 - Q&A segment. Next Steps To learn more about BoomTown, watch this product tour Read articles about CRM, or explore more CRM solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars Register for our next webinar, Market Like a Social Pro in 2022
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Let the Showings Begin: An Exclusive Pre-Launch Look at Homesnap Showings
It's almost here! Homesnap is on the verge of releasing its showing management platform, Homesnap Showings, and RE Technology got an exclusive look at the new product. Homesnap Showings is a free component of Homesnap Pro and will be available to Homesnap Pro users at no additional charge. Currently, the product is available in two test markets, and Homesnap expects over 50 MLS integrations by the end of the year. In a recent webinar, we got a first look at Homesnap Showings. Watch the recording below to see a demo of Showings on desktop, mobile, and via MLS integration. Webinar Guests Lou Mintzer, SVP Product Development, Homesnap Lynn Mathysse, Director Product Management, Homesnap Alli Varnes, Product Manager, Homesnap Moderator: Victor Lund, CEO, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Victor Lund introduces the topic and panelists. 2:15 - Lou Mintzer introduces Homesnap and its partner, the Broker Public Portal. 6:21 - Homesnap Showings is a free component of Homesnap Pro. 9:07 - Lou begins a live demo of Homesnap Showings. 12:12 - How to configure a showing. 16:15 - What Smart Notifications are and how they work. 21:00 - Lynn Mathysse continues the demo by showing how to set up a showing on mobile. 23:49 - What in-app messaging looks like for different user roles within the app. 25:16 - Creating multi-stop showing itineraries. 34:00 - What a Showing Activity Report looks like from the listing agent's side. 39:21 - Alli Varnes demonstrates two MLS integrations. 45:42 - Question and answer segment. Next Steps To learn more about Homesnap, visit Homesnap.com MLS executives can reach out to [email protected] to learn more Read articles about Showing solutions, or explore more Showing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Looking for Listings? Learn the Secrets of Legendary Lead Generation in 90 Minutes
It's a seller's market and real estate agents across the country are looking for ways to find more seller leads. To help you get a jump-start on your lead gen strategy, we recently hosted a webinar with two top real estate trainers on how to generate more seller leads and position yourself in today's competitive market. Watch the webinar recording below to learn more about: Organic leads - Social media and SEO Paid leads - Interruption and search-based marketing How to win the listing - What to bring to the listing presentation And more! Webinar Guests ‍Stephanie Alfonso, Business Development Consultant at Elevate ‍Dylan Handy, Business Development Consultant at Elevate Video Timeline 0:00 - Stephanie Alfonso introduces the topic and fellow panelist Dylan Handy. 7:38 - Why lead generation starts with an online presence. 8:26 - Dylan shares seller statistics. 9:58 - The importance of real estate websites in lead generation. 14:18 - Building SEO with blogs integrated into your website. 22:28 - The benefits of social media in lead generation. 43:00 - How to leverage YouTube for your business. 47:28 - Using paid traffic for lead generation. 48:23 - Difference between Google Ads vs. Facebook Ads. 50:43 - What a PPC (pay-per-click) ad campaign looks like. 51:31 - Seller lead keywords to use in your ad campaigns. 51:57 - How to leverage a lead capture landing page. 54:06 - Interruption-based marketing. 58:22 - How to nurture leads with email campaigns. 1:00:27 - Using direct mail to target seller leads at home. 1:03:58 - How to turn leads into clients with your listing presentation. 1:05:55 - What to say on your next listing appointment. 1:07:25 - Recap. 1:10:00 - Learn more about what the Elevate platform has to offer real estate agents. Next Steps Visit tryelevate.com to learn more. Email Dylan or Stephanie for more information. Read articles about Online Marketing and Social Media, or explore more Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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Rethinking the Inventory Shortage: How these teams are doing better than ever
Got inventory? The truth is, few areas do--and that's made for an extremely challenging summer real estate market. But challenges can be overcome, and to find out how, we turned to two top-producing team leaders. In a recent webinar, they shared their market challenges, how they leverage data to convince homeowners to list, tips for motivating their teams, and more. Discover their secrets to success by watching the webinar recording below: Webinar Guests Trey Willard, Team Leader, The W Group Becky Garcia, Team Leader, The Garcia Group Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 1:04 - Trey Willard shares what market conditions and inventory are like in the Baton Rouge area. 3:08 - Becky Garcia shares what market conditions and inventory are like in the Phoenix area. 4:31 - Will normal seasonal market patterns return any time soon? 7:05 - Which data, tools and reports help convince homeowners that it's time to list? 20:36 - How long does it take to warm up a lead? 25:05 - Why CRMs are a core tool for success in real estate. 30:52 - Becky and Trey share the other ways they use technology to combat low inventory. 36:25 - The panelists share how much time they spend working their CRM, and their team set-ups. 43:33 - How to focus on the long-term growth of your real estate business despite market changes. 53:06 - Tips for managing team member performance. 57:20 - Becky and Trey share their advice on how to take your business to the next level. Next Steps To learn more, watch this BoomTown product tour Read articles about CRM, or explore more CRM solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars Register for our next webinar, Looking for Listings? Learn the SECRETS of Legendary Lead Generation in 90 minutes
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WATCH: Conquering Social Media and Lead Generation in Your Market
Is social media a struggle? Do you need help with your online lead generation efforts? Learn from two top trainers exactly what to do to give your real estate business a robust online presence. Stephanie Alfonso and Dylan Handy, Business Development Consultants at Elevate, joined RE Technology for a comprehensive social media training session. Watch the recorded session below to learn the top seven online platforms that agents are underusing, how to leverage them, paid vs. free lead gen traffic, and so much more: Webinar Guests ‍Stephanie Alfonso, Business Development Consultant at Elevate ‍Dylan Handy, Business Development Consultant at Elevate Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 4:48 - Stephanie Alfonso briefly offers background info on Elm Street Technology and Elevate. 7:33 - The ultimate goal of online lead generation. 8:31 - The two types of lead gen traffic: free and paid. 9:33 - What are your social media weaknesses? What are your business strengths? 11:17 - The top seven platforms that agents don't fully utilize in their online marketing strategy. 12:44 - Platform #1: Blogging. Learn blogging's benefits, what to write about, tips and more. 20:37 - Platform #2: Facebook. Learn the difference between business vs. personal profiles, what to post, how to grow your audience, ads vs. boosted posts, and more. 36:36 - Platform #3: Instagram. Learn about business profiles, what to post, leveraging Stories and more. 39:43 - Platform #4: LinkedIn. Find out how to leverage LinkedIn's SEO value, what to post to the Activity Log, getting agent to agent referrals, and more. 42:12 - Platform #5: Twitter. How to reach Millennials, what to post, and more. 43:16 - Platform #6: YouTube. Learn about YouTube's high SEO value, video content to create, and where to share it. 45:27 - Platform #7: Your Website. The importance of your website as the online hub of your business, what a real estate website needs, and more. 47:54 - Online marketing starts with blog posts and integration. 49:53 - What to say on your next listing appointment. 51:19 - Paid lead generation for real estate: the two main sources of leads. 51:33 - Paid search-based marketing, or PPC (pay per click). 54:00 - Comparison between Zillow/Realtor.com vs. PPC/social media ads. 56:13 - The importance of nurturing leads, and the tools that can help: CRM and email marketing. 57:41 - The one word that best describes a successful online lead generation strategy. 59:56 - What holds real estate agents back from online and social media marketing? 1:01:26 - ‍Dylan Handy on Elevate's all-in-one system that integrates all aspects of your online presence. 1:20:27 - Q&A segment. Next Steps Visit tryelevate.com to learn more Email Dylan or Stephanie for more information Read articles about Online Marketing and Social Media, or explore more Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Being the 'Present Real Estate Agent' Your Clients Deserve
You must invest some time to watch this webinar from one of America's top producing real estate agents, incredible mom, and master of the Mommies and Mimosas parties: Rachael Adams Lee. Rachael operates her team of eight under the Keller Williams flag in Sacramento, Calif. In this webinar, she shares information on how she developed her successful business doing the hard work of door knocking 200 homes a week and script practice to hone her selling skills. Moreover, Rachael shares her 33 touch points for marketing to your database. Rachael is an enthusiastic user of BoomTown for managing her clients for life and offers tips on her most successful direct marketing pieces and other client engagement tools. As much as Rachael uses technology to support her business, she shares that it does not run her business. Her key tips for real estate agents include time blocking and task management to give her a chance to be present with her clients and her family. Rachael is a true professional—highly skilled, hardworking, and delightful to be with. Please take some time to click the play button below and enjoy all of what Rachael has shared. You will be glad you did.
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WATCH: Give Your Online Listing a Virtual Advantage by Using Reliable Property Data
What's the best way to impress your sellers with your marketing plan? By giving buyers what they want. And what do buyers want? Comprehensive property information, including virtual walkthroughs, accurate square footage, floor plans and more. This has never been more important than it has in the past year, as the home search process has shifted ever more online. But the market is hot, and agents are busy, so what's the easiest way to put all of this information online where buyers will see it? That's what we explored in a recent webinar. Watch the video below to learn the three steps that will give your listing the virtual advantage: Webinar Guests Michael Vervena, VP of Sales, iGuide Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 1:30 - Michael Vervena shares the webinar's agenda and explains what iGuide does for agents. 4:56 - What home sellers value from their agent. 6:08 - Why it's important to focus on buyer needs in your marketing. 8:09 - What is important to the home buyer? 10:00 - An intro to the three steps to give your online listing the virtual advantage. 10:48 - Step 1: Give buyers what they want. 24:34 - Step 2: Share and market your listing. 55:11 - Step 3: Show results to your sellers and demonstrate your value. 56:55 - How to learn more about iGuide. Next Steps To learn more about iGuide, visit GoiGUIDE.com To find a service provider in your area, visit goiguide.com/residential-real-estate Read articles about Virtual Tours, Floor Plans, and Online Marketing Explore more Virtual Tour, Floor Plan, and Online Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: How to Massively Improve Your Lead Conversions in 2021
There's certainly a method to achieving a crazy level of real estate success, and Lindsey DellaSalla has found it. Her team has grown from 50 homes sold in 2015 to an anticipated 1500 sales in 2021. Her secret? Old-fashioned consistency and discipline combined with modern-day technology that keeps her team on track and ensures their database is engaged. In a recent webinar, Lindsey shared the lead flows, technology, coaching, and recruiting strategies that have propelled her team to 30x growth. To learn her secrets, watch the webinar recording below: Webinar Guests Lindsey DellaSalla, Owner, The DJ & Lindsey Team Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 3:23 - Lindsey DellaSalla shares how being methodical resulted in 30x sales growth since 2015. 10:10 - Lindsey walks us through her team's procedure to convert new leads: 19:00 - How long it took for Lindsey and her team to find a system that worked for them. 21:15 - How Lindsey recruits and screens agents to ensure they "fit" with the team's procedures and systems. 26:07 - How to encourage and motivate agents to keep using the CRM and stick with processes. 31:33 - Lindsey answers audience questions. 36:02 - Prioritizing which leads to contact, and organizing your database. 40:26 - Lindsey walks us through a typical 8-hour day for her agents. 45:02 - What should salespeople STOP doing? 46:10 - How to build team camaraderie remotely during COVID. 49:37 - Lindsey on the BoomTown features that have powered her team's growth. 54:11 - Lindsey explains her agent onboarding process. 55:21 - Strategies to get new listings in today's low inventory market, according to Lindsey. 58:20 - The best ways to get the most out of whatever CRM you use. Next Steps To learn more, watch this BoomTown product tour Read articles about CRM, or explore more CRM solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Introducing Chirp, the New Relationship Software from Happy Grasshopper
We all know that real estate is a relationship business. And we all know the things we "should" do to maintain our relationships--call past clients, send them emails, reach out by text--but it's not always easy to find the time or motivation to do these things. Enter Chirp, a new relationship platform from Happy Grasshopper. Each year, Chirp sends out 17 "non-salesy" emails, 6-12 conversation starting texts, and 6-12 friendly ringless voicemails to your database to nurture your relationship with your contacts. We learned all about Chirp in a recent webinar and how one top Realtor uses it to build his relationships—and his business. Check out the webinar below (and make sure you watch through to the end to see the impromptu guitar duet)! Webinar Guests Dan Stewart, CEO, Happy Grasshopper Randall Martin, top producer at CB&A REALTORS® Chris Drayer, CEO and Founder, Revaluate Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the panelists. 1:15 - Dan Stewart introduces the topic and emphasizes the importance of relationships. 5:51 - Randall Martin shares how much of his business comes from cultivating relationships. 9:01 - The issues behind agent adoption of broker-provided technology. 15:01 - Randall explains what happens when he sends out a "Chirp" from Happy Grasshopper. 18:00 - Dan shares the genesis of Chirp and what it does for brokers and agents. 20:50 - Chris Drayer on how Revaluate's integration with Happy Grasshopper helps agents identify contacts that are ready to move. 23:27 - Dan gives us a live demo of Chirp. 33:38 - The difference between campaigns for new leads vs. existing contacts. 35:20 - Randall shares the analytics that his Chirp campaigns see. 43:24 - Dan on what Happy Grasshopper offers brokerages. 47:20 - Chris on how Revaluate works within Happy Grasshopper to identify those most likely to move. 49:54 - Q&A session. 57:23 - How to learn more about Chirp, or sign-up for the service. 1:00:30 - Dan and Randall wrap things up with an impromptu guitar session! Next Steps Download Randall Martin's case study: How One Email Generated $2M in New Business in One Day Learn more at HappyGrasshopper.com/Chirp Read articles about Email Marketing, or explore more Email Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Connect with Clients During a Life-Changing Event
Wouldn't it be nice to know which contacts in your database need a real estate agent right now? Thanks to technology powered by artificial intelligence, that's no longer a pipe dream--that's today's reality. This week, we hosted a webinar that explored a new player on this scene, Lead Scoring 360 from HomeActions. Lead Scoring 360 can help real estate professionals identify warm leads--including those who are going through a major life event like a marriage, divorce, birth, death, and beyond. Watch the recorded webinar below to learn how this AI-powered technology can predict which leads you should reach out to next: Webinar Guests Albert Clark, President, HomeActions Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 1:40 - Albert Clark on how building relationship capital using email marketing and artificial intelligence can help you focus your efforts on warm leads in your database. 2:28 - An introduction on how HomeActions works and how it can help real estate pros identify warm leads. 26:19 - How to position yourself to help those going through life changes—divorce, death, birth, etc.—using HomeActions' latest product, Lead Scoring 360, an AI-powered marketing tool. 28:35 - How Lead Scoring 360's 'Move Score' predicts who is most likely to move in the next 3-6 months. 34:17 - Albert shares how HomeActions' subscription model works and answers audience questions. 1:00:40 - How to learn more about HomeActions and Lead Scoring 360. Next Steps Learn more about HomeActions on their website To get started or learn more, email Albert Clark or text him at 570-510-3507 Read articles about Email Marketing, or explore more Email Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Register for our upcoming webinar: Introducing Chirp™: The easiest, most engaging relationship software that agents and brokerages agree about! Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Secrets to Lead Generation Success
"Inventory is just gone right now." That's the situation that most real estate agents are facing across the country--and a fact that we spent a good amount of time discussing in a recent webinar. What can agents do to keep their business moving and the leads flowing through their sales funnel throughout the twin challenges of COVID-19 and record low inventory levels? Frank Chimento and Bondilyn Jolly of Elevate joined us during this webinar to discuss just that. They answered the lead generation questions of real estate agents across the country, while helping agents strategize their way to success. Check out the full discussion and strategy session in the video below: Webinar Guests Frank Chimento, VP of Brokerage Development, Elevate Bondilyn Jolly, VP of Marketing at Elevate and Managing Partner of 3sixtyfive.agency Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 10:20 - Critical statistics about consumer and real estate agent behavior and trends. 25:45 - Lifecycle of a real estate lead. 41:40 - Search-based vs. interruption-based lead generation. 44:34 - Frank shares statistics and facts on generating and converting buyer leads. 45:51 - Live audience poll about lead generation. 59:55 - The difference between buying leads vs. a lead conversion system. Next Steps Learn more about Elevate at TryElevate.com/LeadGen Read articles about Lead Generation, or explore more Lead Generation solutions in our Product Directory Register for our upcoming webinars: Are You Using the Best Real Estate Tech for Your Business? and Connect with Clients During a Life-Changing Event Watch more webinars
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WATCH: 5 Ways Your CRM Can Make You More Money
Is your CRM doing the hard work of managing your database--or just making you work hard? There's a smarter way to work when you have a smart CRM. What's a smart CRM? A platform that offers strategic insights, surfaces opportunities, offers behavioral insights and more to keep you top-of-mind with your contacts. We explored one such CRM during a recent webinar with Brad Nix and Greg Dallaire, two top brokerage leaders who both use BoomTown's CRM in their businesses. Learn how your real estate team or brokerage can benefit from an intelligent CRM in the recorded webinar below: Webinar Guests Greg Dallaire, Broker/Owner, Dallaire Realty Brad Nix, Co-founder and COO, Path & Post Real Estate Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 3:15 - Brad Nix and Greg Dallaire share what a CRM means to their businesses. 5:33 - How a CRM enables conversion of past and present leads. 27:05 - Delivering a premium level of service with a CRM. 38:00 - Surfacing opportunities at the right time. 46:50 - How a CRM provides a blueprint for success. 50:04 - CRMs create happy and productive agents. 58:00 - Final comments and where to find more information. Next Steps Learn more about BoomTown at BoomTownROI.com Read articles about CRM, or explore more CRM solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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First Look: Broker-Level CRM Now Available to Agents and Teams
Two weeks ago, something exciting happened: Agents, teams, and small firms finally gained access to a high-level CRM that was previously only available to larger brokerages. We're talking about DeltaNET 6 from Delta Media Group. During a recent webinar, our readers were treated to a tour and live demo of this robust marketing and client management platform—and invited to try it free for 30 days. Watch the webinar in full below, and scroll down to learn how you can claim your free, 30-day trial. Webinar Guests Michael Minard, CEO/Owner, Delta Media Group Franklin Stoffer, Sales Manager, Delta Media Group Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 2:00 - Mike Minard on why Delta Media Group decided to develop an agent-centric platform. 4:45 - Franklin Stoffer introduces Delta's new platform, which includes a CRM, customizable websites, automated reporting, and more. 9:30 - A closer look at DeltaNET 6's customizable websites. 12:40 - Franklin kicks off a tour of DeltaNET 6. 14:10 - Automated marketing features of DeltaNET 6. 22:55 - Live demo of DeltaNET 6. 47:35 - Automated Seller Reports from DeltaNET 6. 48:55 - Features that help agents stay on track: Agent digest emails and New Listing alerts 50:15 - How Delta's comprehensive platform can help you save money. 50:55 - Free 30-day trial offer for RE Technology members. 52:00 - Question and answer segment. A Special Offer for RE Technology Readers RE Technology subscribers can get a 30-day free trial of DeltaNET 6—no credit card required. Visit deltamediagroup.com/free to claim your free offer! Next Steps Get a free, 30-day trial of DeltaNet 6 Read articles about CRM, or explore more CRM solutions in our Product Directory Register for this upcoming webinar: 5 Ways Your CRM Can Make You More Money Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Why SEO Matters in Today's Market
Google searches for "buy home" and "buy house" are at an all-time high, and "sell home" and "sell house" are trending upward. Are you capitalizing on the momentum? If not, don't worry. You'll learn all the basics of real estate website SEO in the video below--and even see two Realtor websites get analyzed by SEO expert Kevin Piechota! Kevin was our special guest on a recent webinar. He gave us the lowdown on SEO basics, including on-site and off-site SEO strategies, SEO tools to use, evaluating SEO partners, and more. Watch the full webinar below to find out how to take advantage of the surge in online real estate activity. Webinar Guests Kevin Piechota, Realtor, SEO Fuel Brand Ambassador and National Broker Consultant at Homes.com Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 4:05 - Why SEO matters in today's market, even during a pandemic. 4:27 - Kevin Piechota shares keyword research that shows real estate related Google searches are at an all-time high. 9:22 - Why don't Realtors do their own SEO work? 14:19 - List of monthly SEO actions that Realtors can take. 15:59 - Why you don't want more traffic to your real estate website. 16:48 - Two website analysis tools for better SEO. 17:15 - Kevin does a live SEO analysis of two webinar attendees' websites. 25:55 - How to attract better, more targeted traffic to your website. 28:38 - Expanding the flow of leads into your lead generation funnel. 30:35 - How do you get to page one of Google? 31:00 - Kevin covers the basics of on-site SEO (relevance). 37:57 - Off-site SEO strategies for building trustworthiness. 47:47 - Live demo of Homes.com SEO Fuel. 52:50 - The benefits of SEO for your brand and your website. 56:56 - What should you look for in an SEO partner? 58:35 - How much does SEO cost? 1:01:20 - Kevin shares an exclusive offer for RE Technology readers. A Special Offer for RE Technology Readers RE Technology subscribers can get a free website audit from Homes.com. Just text "SEO" to 484848 or visit go.homes/seo. Next Steps Learn more about Homes.com SEO Fuel Claim your free website SEO audit at go.homes/seo or by texting "SEO" to 484848 Read articles about SEO, or explore more SEO solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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Building a Growth Focused Pipeline
Why is real estate lead generation so painful? Here's some good news: it doesn't have to be. In fact, mastering lead generation is the key to scaling your real estate business--as long as you understand today's consumer and how they're using technology in their home search. Not sure where to begin? Jack Markham, President of Zurple, offered a roadmap for building a successful sales funnel during a recent webinar with RE Technology. Watch the full recorded session below—and don't forget to grab your FREE Lead Generation + Marketing Budget Calculator tool to get started down the path to more leads and more closed transactions. Webinar Guests Jack Markham, President, Zurple Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 1:27 - Jack Markham on the three pain points real estate agents are facing right now. 3:53 - Jack introduces the webinar's two main topics before diving in. 5:01 - Why is lead generation so painful? 8:27 - The impact of COVID-19 on real estate. 12:23 - Understanding today's consumer. 19:20 - Delivering value online. 21:28 - What do consumers value most from real estate websites? 31:56 - Thinking about lead generation and conversion. 32:32 - Identifying your transaction goal and how many leads you need to meet that goal. 34:35 - Building a sales pipeline, from website visitor to transaction. 36:56 - Do these three things to grow your business. 43:31 - Four essentials to drive engagement. 50:23 - Classic mindset mistakes agents have around lead generation and follow-up. 52:35 - Ten powerful consumer triggers. 53:05 - Action items. 57:00 - Question and answer segment. Next Steps Visit Zurple.com to learn more Download Zurple's FREE Lead Generation + Marketing Budget Calculator tool Questions? Email Jack at [email protected] or connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter
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WATCH: The New Product Solving the Lead Challenge for Agents
Looking for a better alternative for finding high quality real estate leads than what portals like Zillow can offer? A new product from Homesnap may be exactly what you're looking for. Homesnap Pro+ Concierge is the first true alternative to Zillow Premiere Agent and realtor.com advertising programs. Rather than providing agents leads from real estate portals only, Concierge instead intelligently taps into Facebook and Google—where there are far more high quality leads and traffic than Zillow or realtor.com. The problem? Those leads are harder to find. "There's a real problem separating the signal from the noise, the wheat from the chaff," says Lou Mintzer, Chief Product Officer, Homesnap. Lou was our special guest during a recent webinar, and he offered viewers a thorough tour and a live demo of Pro+ Concierge. Lou showed webinar attendees how Concierge finds those quality leads for agents, and even pre-qualifies them before passing them on so that agents only need to spend time working those leads that are most likely to transact. Watch the full webinar below to find out how Homesnap Pro+ Concierge is changing the lead generation game for top real estate agents: Webinar Guests Lou Mintzer, Chief Product Officer, Homesnap Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 1:53 - Lou Mintzer explains what Homesnap is, what it can do for agents, and its consumer-facing side, the Broker Public Portal. 5:37 - Lou shares what's going on with the market right now due to Coronavirus, and how the traditional spring real estate market has been delayed, but is still on. 7:30 - Lou unveils Homesnap's newest advertising product, Pro+ Concierge. 8:20 - Why Zillow advertising seems like a good idea, but really isn't. 8:50 - How Concierge can help agents find those quality leads on Facebook and Google. 10:55 - Live demo of Pro+ Concierge. Next Steps Visit homesnap.com/concierge to learn more about Pro+ Concierge Check to see if your MLS offers Homesnap
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[WATCH] Prospect, Nurture and Close: Not as Easy as It Seems
Want a way to increase your visibility and generate goodwill towards your business with your database? You can do all that, plus identify exactly which contacts are most likely to transact or engage in conversation with you by using a combination of quality content, artificial intelligence, and predictive metrics. Last week, we hosted a webinar with Albert Clark of HomeActions. On its face, HomeActions is a newsletter full of quality content that helps agents nurture their sphere of influence. Behind the scenes, however, HomeActions' sophisticated system monitors how your database responds to the content you send and identifies warm leads and predicts which contacts are most likely to buy or sell a home in the near future. How can a real estate content platform do all that? Watch the webinar recording below to find out: Webinar Guests Albert Clark, President, HomeActions Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 1:57 - Albert Clark shares why more consistent outreach leads to more business, and the top reason agents struggle with nurturing and closing leads. 6:22 - Statistics on how well consumers remember their Realtor after a transaction (hint: not well). 7:48 - How HomeActions helps Realtors build relationships via e-newsletters. 11:00 - How "trigger content" lets agents open up a conversation with contacts that have read a specific article in their newsletter. 16:02 - Everyone wants to know what the house down the street sold for—here's how to leverage that natural curiosity to your advantage. 18:32 - Albert shows the type of article that drives traffic to an agent's "Contact Me" page. 24:05 - A deeper look into the conversation generating content that HomeActions offer. 27:17 - How teams can leverage HomeActions. 28:07 - Why being an advocate for homeowners drives connections, and how to be an advocate through content. 30:16 - Predictive metrics within HomeActions help agents understand who in their database is most primed to engage in conversation. 39:36 - Built-in feedback on every article helps agents know what content is performing, and helps identify potential referrals and warm, ready-to-transact leads. 41:18 - HomeActions also includes email blasts that agents can send out between their scheduled newsletters. 42:13 - Is Zillow coming after agents' contacts? How to fight back with HomeActions' Neighborhood 360 widget. 47:49 - Albert discusses the return on investment agents get with HomeActions. 49:05 - Summary of what was discussed, how content helps agents nurture leads, and how HomeActions can help. 51:51 - A look at HomeActions' new "Discovery Engine" and lead scoring system, which use artificial intelligence and big data to reveal which people in your database are most likely to transact in the next 3-6 months. 58:14 - Albert goes over HomeActions' subscription options. Next Steps Learn more about HomeActions on their websiteTo get started or learn more, email Albert Clark or text (570) 510-3507 to be sent an order form
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Top 5 Takeaways from Pivoting for Pros: What Real Estate Agents Can Do Right Now
As the real estate market changes, we know all real estate agents need to pivot, but what can agents do right now to take action and keep closing deals? Award-winning author of One Rental at a Time, Michael Zuber, and CEO of SaaS platform Rental Beast, Ishay Grinberg, sat down for a virtual conversation recently about what agents can do today to sustain through the pandemic, and be ahead of the game as the market recovers.
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WATCH: Social Media Advertising Is on Sale! Learn How to Take Advantage
While the coronavirus pandemic has been a stressor for most real estate agents and brokers, there are a few bright spots. Among them are significant decreases in the cost of social media advertising. This is driven by changes in consumer behavior. There are more people sitting at home browsing their social networks (supply), and fewer companies advertising (demand), resulting in lower costs. However, not all social platforms are experiencing the same drop in costs. Waze, for example, is actually getting more expensive because fewer people are driving. So where can real estate pros get the most bang for their buck? That's what we explored in a recent webinar. Tim Condon of Homesnap (and a bunch of enlightening charts and graphs) joined us to explore advertising cost trends across multiple social networks. Watch the webinar recording below to learn how to take advantage of the drop in social advertising prices. Webinar Guests Tim Condon, Chief Revenue Officer, Homesnap Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 2:10 - Tim Condon goes over the current state of the real estate market during COVID-19. 4:06 - Homesnap's hypothesis on the connection between changing consumer behavior during the pandemic and lower social advertising costs. 4:50 - A look at the changing costs and amount of clicks on Facebook, Instagram, Google and Waze. 12:00 - Advice to real estate advertisers during COVID-19 regarding where to spend and not to spend your money. 17:01 - How Homesnap is adapting to changing advertising trends and helping agents. 18:14 - Question and answer segment. Next Steps Learn more or talk to a consultant about Homesnap advertising Check to see if your MLS offers Homesnap
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How to Find Income During the Real Estate Slowdown: Adapt and Diversify!
There's a lucrative corner of the real estate market that's largely unknown to most real estate agents--a corner where $100 billion changes hands every year. And it's far easier to get in on the action than you could imagine. We're talking about property rights. Every year, companies acquire $50 billion worth of land use rights, and pay landowners over $50 billion in ongoing rent and royalties. But like someone selling their home, landowners need a real estate expert to help them sell their property rights. In a recent webinar, we offered our subscribers a first look at RealX, an exchange to buy, sell, and lease property rights. On this platform—which is similar to an MLS for property rights—landowners can sell land usage rights to companies who want to build things like solar farms, cell towers and billboards, or extract oil, gas, minerals, and more on their property. And buyers can use the exchange to find a property that suits their needs. With RealX, agents can create a whole new line of business representing landowners as the sellers in this exchange. And don't worry—you don't have to become an expert in a whole new area of real estate; RealX does the work for you. Watch the webinar recording below to learn more:
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WATCH: Are You Undisruptable?
As technology progresses, more real estate agents are worrying about being disrupted or being made irrelevant. We've got good news, however: this is not inevitable. In fact, agents who understand their role in the marketplace will never be forced out of the industry by technology. That role? Providing great customer service. Lots of agents get bogged down in the transaction, thinking that's their main role. Instead, what clients really need is someone who understands their home buying or selling experience. Agents who understand this are the ones who are undisruptable. So what does it take to become an "undisruptable" agent? That's what we explored in a webinar this week. Find out more in the recording below: Webinar Guests Shelley Zavitz, Broker, Hasson Company Realtors, Author of Your First 365 Days in Real Estate Laurie Weston Davis, Broker/Owner of BHGRE Lifestyle Property Partners, VP of Industry Relations at RateMyAgent Mark Armstrong, CEO and Co-founder of RateMyAgent Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 2:18 - Mark Armstrong talks about the importance of customer service in being undisruptable, and explains how RateMyAgent can help. 4:34 - Mark talks about agents' fear of online reviews, especially anonymous negative ones, and how positive reviews can be a powerful tool. 7:24 - Why text-based reviews are limited in their power, and how enhanced reviews with verified data and by verified clients are much more impactful. 8:51 - The ways in which enhanced, verified client testimonials can be used to promote your business. 11:50 - 90-second video clip on what it means to be "undisruptable." 13:30 - Mark talks about what it means to be undisruptable. 15:26 - Laurie Weston Davis and Shelley Zavitz share what it means to them to be undisruptable. 18:50 - What are the traits of an undisruptable agent? 26:34 - Is technology going to disrupt the role of the real estate agent? 31:58 - Should technology be a creator or an accelerator? 40:12 - What role does RateMyAgent play with an undisruptable agent? 45:00 - Question and answer segment. 1:01:45 - Giveaway of copies of Shelley Zavitz's book, Your First 365 Days in Real Estate Next Steps Learn more about RateMyAgent on their website Activate your RateMyAgent profile Buy a copy of Shelley Zavitz's book, Your First 365 Days in Real Estate, on Amazon
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WATCH: Make 2020 Your Best Year Ever with the Best CRM
2019 is winding down and that means it's that time of year: New Year's resolution season. Whatever your specific goals are for your business in 2020, one thing is certain--you're going to need a plan to get there. In a recent webinar, we helped agents do just that. Special guest Shannon McGee of IXACT Contact shared an 11-item checklist for changing your business game in 2020. Shannon ran us through each item on the list and even gave us a brief demo of features in IXACT Contact's real estate CRM that can help you achieve that objective. So if you're looking to make the year ahead your strongest one yet, tune in to the webinar recording below to find out the actions you can take to achieve all your goals in 2020. Webinar Guests Shannon McGee, Sales Director, IXACT Contact Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the webinar topic and guest. 1:59 - Shannon McGee outlines the objectives of the webinar and what a CRM is, what it can do for your business, and how real estate CRM IXACT Contact can help. 7:13 - Shannon shares an 11-point "wish list" for changing your business game. 7:40 - #1: Get my contact list organized. 12:05 - #2: Never again miss the opportunity to follow up with a prospect or past client. 16:53 - #3: Automate my lead capture, nurture, and conversion. 18:22 - #4: Stay in control and have better management of my business pipeline. 21:03 - #5: Become an email and text marketing superstar. 29:15 - #6: Go mobile! 30:30 - #7: Develop your online presence. 35:08 - #8: Turn my social media marketing into a lead-gen machine. 37:58 - #9: Get more referrals and repeat business. 39:57 - #10: Stay organized and in control of your business. 40:08 - #11: Set business goals and achieve them. 45:37 - Shannon talks about IXACT Contact's Concierge service that gets you up and running with no heavy lifting on your part. 48:41 - Shannon reveals an exclusive offer for RE Technology readers. 49:12 - Question and answer segment. A Special Offer for RE Technology Readers For a limited time, RE Technology readers can get an extended free trial of IXACT Contact. Claim your FREE 60-day trial at www.ixactcontact.com/RETECH. Next Steps Learn more about IXACT Contact on their website Claim your 60-day FREE trial here: ixactcontact.com/RETECH
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WATCH: Do You Fear Anonymous Reviews? Take Back Control
The experience of buying or selling a home carries a lot of emotional weight for consumers. Sometimes these strong emotions come out in online reviews in both positive and negative ways. Whatever the tone or the of the reviews you receive, one thing is certain: online reviews of your service or going to happen whether you like it or not. So how can you stay in control of your online reputation? That's a discussion we had during a recent webinar with a panel of active Realtors and industry professionals. Watch the recorded webinar below to find out how you can take advantage of online reviews—and ensure that only real reviews from your real clients impact your professional reputation. Webinar Guests Ashley Young, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty Laurie Davis, Broker/Owner of BHGRE Lifestyle Property Partners, VP of Industry Relations at RateMyAgent Mark Armstrong, CEO and Co-founder of RateMyAgent Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 2:15 - Marilyn shares a WAV Group real estate consumer survey on the importance of online ratings. 4:42 - Mark Armstrong takes over and talks about how emotional buying/selling a home is for consumers. He shows us a negative agent review and the agent's response to it. 8:05 - Next, Mark displays a review from a consumer that "loves" their agent. 8:50 - Mark demonstrates how RateMyAgent takes your agent reviews and links it to the real estate transaction so that you can use those reviews as a marketing tool. 11:27 - Ideas on how you can leverage reviews reviews from your clients—on social media, in email marketing or in digital ads. 12:06 - What is RateMyAgent? 13:55 - First in a series of questions for panelists Ashley Young and Laurie Davis. Do you fear reviews? How has your opinion of reviews changed in the last three years? 22:40 - What are you doing with your reviews after you've collected them? 32:08 - What are the elements that make up a marketable or portable review? 41:25 - What results have you gotten from promoting verified reviews? 50:04 - How do you prepare clients for receiving a request for a review to get a better response rate? 54:00 - Question and answer segment. Next Steps Learn more about RateMyAgent on their website Register for our next webinar, Growing the real estate client relationship: Connecting opportunity, community and reality capture
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WATCH: Data Driven Tips to Generate, Convert and Close Your Leads
Pop quiz! A buyer is interested in a home. Who is going to convert them? Is it: The listing agent The website the consumer found the home on The first agent they hear from The data points to "C." According NAR research, 68% of buyers only interview one real estate agent. So what does that mean for you? "We know that speed is critical, but this data here shows that you need to be fast and you need to be first," said Joe Sesso, author of the books Secrets of Top Selling Agents and The Foreclosure Revolution, as well as a Realtor, real estate investor, national speaker and trainer. Joe was our guest during a recent webinar—a special "Secrets of Top Selling Agents" event for RE Technology readers. He not only shared techniques, tips, and tricks to beat your competition to the first contact, but he also outlined some of the new lead generation models—like iBuyers and referral networks—that are pushing their way onto the real estate scene. Webinar attendees got in-depth insight into three resources and strategies for leveling the playing field and generating your own leads. Want to get these insights for yourself? Watch the recorded webinar below! Webinar Guests Joe Sesso, Executive Director of Sales at Homes.com, Realtor, real estate author, speaker, trainer, and investor Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 1:25 - Joe Sesso talks about how "speed to lead" is critical to lead conversion. 3:25 - Joe offers an overview of the Referral Network lead gen model. 5:40 - Joe outlines the iBuyer lead gen model. 8:19 - Three ways to own your leads. 11:56 - Resource #1: Lead generation sources 22:38 - Resource #2: Lead conversion strategy 35:07 - Resource #3: Your website 53:35 - The keys to beating your competition every time. 54:15 - How to fill your pipeline with more leads from other peoples' listings. 55:50 - How to get a free SEO website audit from Homes.com. 56:35 - Question and answer segment. Next Steps Learn more about Homes.com Local Connect Claim your free website SEO audit by contacting [email protected] Register for our next webinar, Do you fear anonymous reviews? Take back control of your online profile today.
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WATCH: Growing Your Brand with a Real Estate CRM
There are a lot of misconceptions about what a brand is. For starters, it's not your logo or your website design. So what is a personal real estate brand and your can you build yours? That's what we explored in a webinar last week. A brand is, first and foremost, all about how you can serve your clients and sphere of influence. "The more you have a regular, consistent flow of communication, education, insight, counsel that you provide to your sphere, the better your own personal brand becomes," says webinar moderator Marilyn Wilson. "[Your] CRM can become a guide to helping your create your own brand." That's right—your CRM can be an important tool in building your visibility and influence with your sphere. In this webinar, Rich Gaasenbeek of IXACT Contact shows us how your CRM and marketing automation system can help you build your brand through regular, consistent communication across multiple marketing channels. Watch the recorded webinar below to find out more (and how to claim an exclusive FREE offer from IXACT Contact)!
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WATCH: Win Over Sellers and Close More Listings with This Tech Tool
From wowing sellers during listing presentations, to increasing sight-unseen offers, to increasing your speed to market, there's a marketing technology that can turbocharge essential aspects of your business. We're talking about 3D virtual tours--and during a recent webinar, we took an exhaustive look at all they have to offer. We were joined by representatives from Amy Kite Realty, who gave us first-hand insight into how their business is winning new clients and closing deals faster, thanks to Matterport. If you missed the webinar, no worries. We recorded it for you! Check out the video (and our notes) below:
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WATCH: Build the Business of Your Dreams with a Next-Gen CRM
What are your income goals for 2019? It's one thing to wish for more commissions in the year ahead, but it's an entirely different thing to have a course of action laid out for achieving those goals. In a recent webinar, we saw a live demo of a tool that can help. Real estate CRM IXACT Contact overhauled their interface this year, and one of the new features of the program is a goal setting module where agents can set their income goals, and the system will tell them exactly how many transactions they need to close every month, how many leads they need to win, how many past clients they should reach out to, and more. Of course, that's just a small part of how IXACT Contact can help you manage—and grow—your business. Want to see how else it can prepare you for a kick-ass year ahead? Check out the webinar recording below—and don't forget to scroll to the end of this article to find out how you can claim an extended free trial of IXACT Contact.
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[Video] Inside IXACT Contact's 'Next Gen' Redesign
 What is your income goal for this year and what is your plan for attaining this goal? How about your business pipeline? Do you know where each of your clients are in the transaction process--and which prospects are your hottest? Last week, we took a live look at a solution that can manage and track all of these things--and so much more. During a recent webinar, "Discover How a Next Gen CRM is Changing the Real Estate Game," we got a peek at the newly redesigned IXACT Contact. We toured the new user interface, the extensive marketing capabilities, and the just-launched features of IXACT Contact that are helping agents work their database and win new business. Plus, we learned about a special offer that's exclusively available to RE Technology readers! Did you miss the webinar? Then check out the video replay below:
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Data Driven Marketing: How to Win More Listings with Today's Hottest Tech
Which consumers in your market are most likely to sell their home? If you knew the answer to this question, think how much money you could save on lead generation. Well, good news: you can know the answer to this question, thanks to a technology known as predictive analytics. Predictive analytics combines big data and machine learning to identify the homeowners most likely to sell in your area. With this knowledge in hand, agents can narrowly target their marketing efforts towards just those consumers--saving a ton of time and money in return. We recently co-hosted a webinar with a company that provides predictive analytics to the real estate industry. During the webinar, we learned how SmartZip pairs highly accurate predictions with customizable marketing materials to help real estate agents identify and approach sellers leads long before their competition does. If you missed the webinar, don't worry--we recorded it for you! Check out the webinar below to learn how data-driven marketing can help you win more listings:
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Homes.com's AI-powered Redesign Aims to Win Consumer Hearts
Real estate buyers have a friendlier way to search for homes, thanks to a recent overhaul of property portal Homes.com. The redesign, which debuted last month, leans heavily on artificial intelligence to deliver slick, new features like conversational search, match scores, camera/photo-based search, and more. We recently took a deep dive into these new features to see how they can benefit your real estate business. During a webinar, we saw how Homes.com is using cutting edge technology to distinguish itself from the "Big 3" property search portals. Watch the recorded webinar below, or check out our notes for a preview of the groundbreaking tech that we learned about. 1. "Human-Like" Search I'm sure you've heard clients or prospects express frustration over their property search tool. Maybe they can't find what they want, are frustrated by the interface or the search results, or are just plain confused. Homes.com looks to upend the hassles of the traditional online search by saying "goodbye" to the old-school search interface and "hello" to conversation-based search. Now, the user experience is guided by natural language that makes consumers feel like they're interacting with their own personal property concierge. This "human-like" experience starts from the Homes.com front page (seen below) and extends throughout the search process. 2. "Match" Score How close is a particular property to a client's ideal home? Homes.com's new "Match" feature makes that easier to find out. It takes a buyer's preferences--including price, location, number of beds/baths, amenities, etc.--into account to determine how well a listing, well, matches their needs. To maximize clicks to a home's listing details page, Homes.com has also launched new, descriptive headlines that are automatically generated by artificial intelligence. 3. Snap & Search We're getting real high tech now. Homes.com's new Snap & Search feature lets buyers find their dream home using only a reference image. Consumers can either snap a picture or upload an image of their ideal home, and Homes.com's AI-powered algorithms will visually search millions of property images to show you similar local listings. 4. HomeShare This feature makes home searching a collaborative affair. Now consumers can share properties with their loved ones and you, their agent. Users can also save listings, leave notes, share messages, and even upvote/downvote properties. Like the rest of the new Homes.com experience, this entire process is guided by friendly, conversational language that makes collaborating easy. Check out the webinar recording above to find out how these new features can help you win new business and better serve your existing clients.
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[Video] Out Closing the Competition with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting topics in real estate today. In fact, we may one day come to regard it as an advancement as important as the internet. Despite that, there's a lot of worry and misunderstanding about what AI is and what it can do. Don't worry--it's not an army of robots that will eventually replace agents. Instead, artificial intelligence is a technology that helps processes of all types become more cost-effective and more efficient. With its help, real estate agents can provide better service, better support, and forge better connections with their clients and prospects. In a webinar this week, we explored just what AI is, what it's not, and what it can do for your business. We saw a live demo of artificial intelligence at work in real estate, and learned the essentials of AI for attracting and nurturing leads. Did you miss the webinar? Check out the recording below for a replay:
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[Video] Lead​ ​Follow​-up​ ​Secrets​ ​for​ ​Busy​ ​Agents
Realtor Ray Fernandez and his team of four agents are set to close $40 million in production this year. How'd they do it? By implementing smart, disciplined lead generation and follow-up strategies. Ray shared his secrets for success with us in a webinar yesterday, and you can learn them, too, by checking out the recorded video below. Whether you're a single agent or a member of a team, you can find out how to make your name synonymous with real estate in your area—and achieve a record breaking year!
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[Video] What Happens When Someone Googles Your Name?
Picture this: An old acquaintance from high school recommends your services to her newlywed nephew and his wife who are looking for their first home. What do you think the first thing they do is? Call you? Email you? Not quite. Ninety percent of people will research you before they contact you, including referrals. For the majority of modern consumers, this means typing your name into Google—but whether they convert into clients or not depends on what happens next.
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[Video] How to Find Your Best Listing Prospects
Want to lower your marketing budget while getting better leads? It may sound far-fetched, but thousands of agents are already doing this, thanks to the power of "big data." The trick is in using data to narrow your marketing focus in order to target only those homeowners who are most likely to list their home in the near future. The result is that you're paying to advertise to fewer people, but that those people are more likely to convert into clients.
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[Video] Grow Your Business by Growing Your Referrals
You already know how important referrals are to your real estate business—and recently, we showed you 65 places you can find more referrals. Last week, we took things a step further in a live webinar featuring top producing agent Ginger Childs of RE/MAX Achievers, Inc. in Collegeville, Penn. Ginger walked us through each category of referral sources and offered her favorite tricks for making connections and drumming up new business. If you missed the webinar, don't worry—we've embedded the replay video below! Even better? We took notes for you in case you don't have time to watch the full recording. Check out our summary on the next page to learn exactly what time to advance to in the video to get the information you want most. And don't miss the free, downloadable guides at the end of this article. The webinar's co-host, ReferralExchange, is offering RE Technology readers a free referral planner and a guide to all 65 of the aforementioned referral sources (tip: print it out and hang it near your desk).
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Online Leads Don't Suck. Your Conversion Rates Do. (11/9)
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT Are you generating enough online leads to make a significant impact on revenue? Are your online leads ready to transact? Do they yield fruit for your agents? If not, let's talk. Let's talk about an easy solution that converts at a higher rate with no additional effort required from your agents or support staff. A solution that delivers the personalized experiences consumers now expect. In this exclusive RE Technology Webinar, we'll walk you through easy ways to identify key types of consumers and deliver personalized communication that gets twice the engagement rates of the industry average. We'll answer your questions on data-driven consumer engagement and demonstrate how other real estate professionals use data to increase online conversions and drive revenue as illustrated in our exclusive white paper. Onboard Informatics is a leader in data-driven engagement with 14 years of experience in real estate data. We have information on all 150 million properties in the country and their surrounding areas. We combine our data and experience to create impactful data-driven solutions. As more consumers gravitate online to find their next home, having these types of turnkey solutions will put you ahead of the competition as you advance with the latest data-driven technology. Join us November 9 as we demonstrate this technology, teach you easy ways you can incorporate these improvements, and answer your questions on improving online lead conversions. Register now!
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[Video] How to Use CMAs to Generate Seller Leads
Looking for a way to enhance your offline prospecting efforts like postcard farming and door knocking? How about a way to find more listing leads online? Your CMA solution may be all that you need for attracting and converting potential sellers. We found out how to leverage CMAs for seller prospecting during a live webinar that we co-hosted last week with W+R Studios, the creator of Cloud CMA. W+R Studios trainer Ricardo Bueno and listing superstar April Kass walked us through the basics of using home valuation landing pages and crafting CMAs that win the listing presentation. Did you miss the webinar? Not to worry–we recorded it for you! You can watch the webinar in full below or click through to the next page to read our wrap-up.
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[VIDEO] Confused About Mobile? High Impact Millennial Growth Strategies for Serious Agents
Do you know how to reach Millennials on mobile? Most agents don't--but they know it's an important channel for reaching this up and coming group of new buyers. However, the Millennials use mobile differently than other generations, and what drives mobile users today has changed from even a few years ago. "So many Millennials would rather text than pick up the phone," says Elijah Young, Partner and VP of Marketing and Business Development for mobile app creator AgentProLink. According to Young, this may be "because of the speed, or because of the connectivity, or because they're inundated with 15 other things right now." Young was a panelist for yesterday's webinar, "Confused About Mobile? High Impact Millennial Growth Strategies for Serious Agents." Attendees learned how to reach Millennials--and anyone else using mobile to search for homes--using the most innovative mobile technologies available today. Missed the webinar or looking for a replay? Check out the video recording below:
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[Video] How Top Real Estate Professionals Generate Quality Leads
Trapped in a lead generation wasteland? This doesn't necessarily mean that you have no leads at all; it means you're stuck with leads that are, well, a waste of your time--they're not ready to buy yet, or they're underqualified. We wanted to help Realtors find leads that are worth your valuable time, so we turned to a few experts for advice. In today's webinar, "How Top Real Estate Professionals Generate Quality Leads," we talked to a panel of three practicing real estate professionals from across the country and two technology experts. They shared their best practices, advice, and tips for generating leads that turn into actual sales. If you were unable to attend the event, no worries--we recorded it for you! Catch up on what you missed in the recorded video below.
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Video: Winning With Digital Prospecting
Last week, real estate pros who attended our webinar, "The Game Changer for Real Estate Agents: Winning With Digital Prospecting," discovered what every agent's greatest asset is and how to leverage it. If you missed the webinar, don't worry. We recorded it for you! To learn more, check out the recording below or click through to our notes on the next page.
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Video: iPad Listing Presentations
Yesterday's webinar was our most popular event of our Summer Webinar Series so far (see our previous event here). We can't say we're shocked--the iPad is a favorite tool of agents and attendees got a live demonstration of how to leverage it in a listing presentation. If you missed the webinar, don't worry. We recorded it for you. See the video below to catch up on what you missed:
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Video: Your Clients Are Cheating on You – Learn How to Keep Them from Going Astray
Our Summer Webinar Series keeps marching on (see our previous event here). On Wednesday, we teamed up with Listingbook to learn about a tool that can keep clients loyal--all while offering better data than any consumer search portal! If you missed the webinar, don't worry. We recorded it for you. See the video below to catch up on what you missed:
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Video: How to Market Yourself on Facebook WITHOUT Annoying Your Friends and Family
If you didn't attend our webinar yesterday, you missed a veritable Facebook extravaganza! Realtor® Shaun Nilsson of CityBlast shared his secrets to marketing on Facebook without annoying your friends and family--and stayed overtime to answer the dozens of questions that poured in. It's safe to say that Facebook is a hot topic among agents and brokers, so if you couldn't attend yesterday's event, don't worry--we recorded it for you. Watch the video below to catch up on what you missed and then click through to the next page to claim an exclusive discount for RE Technology readers.
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The Secrets to Email Marketing Success
Last week, agents from across the country joined RE Technology to learn more about a powerful way to stay in touch with their database. In "Power e-Prospecting Made Simple," we talked to three different real estate agents about how they use email newsletters to stay top-of-mind with their sphere of influence. To learn more, check out the recorded webinar below or click through to our notes on the next page.
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The GoodLife Team's 5-Step Listing Presentation for iPad
Did you miss our iPad webinar with the GoodLife Team on Wednesday? No worries--we recorded it for you! The webinar featured a live iPad demonstration of the GoodLife Team's 5-step listing presentation. Watch the recording below for complete details, then click through to the next page to follow along with our notes. The 5-Step GoodLife Listing Presentation for iPad Evernote is one of the GoodLife Team's three "must have" apps. Presenter Garry Wise has multiple notebooks set up in Evernote: Prospective Clients, Buyers, Sellers, Closed, Templates, etc. Within "Sellers," he has a notebook for each of his listing clients. He chooses the client notebook of the current listing appointment and begins walking us through the five steps. Step 1: Understand Your Seller's Concerns Begin by reviewing the information you gathered during the initial phone consultation (contact info, best time to reach, where lead came from, interests, concerns, etc.) and make any necessary updates. The GoodLife Team has an Evernote template prepared to collect and organize all of this information. Step 2: Inspect Property with Client As you tour the home with the client, note what is needed to prepare the home to sell for its highest value, like repairs or staging. Use another Evernote template where you can note home features, recommended repairs, and anything you need to start marketing the home. If you can't type fast enough to document home features, just click the microphone icon at the top of Evernote to record audio. When you're done recording, Evernote will then drop the audio file wherever the cursor is in the document. Likewise, you can use the camera icon to take photos and save them in the document. Step 3: Marketing Plan The next step is use Keynote to show the client your marketing plan. See the GoodLife Team's example below. Step 4: Pricing Conversation Visuals are far more potent than words, so during the crucial pricing conversation, Garry uses Skitch to sketch out a pricing graph. You can create this from scratch, or import graphs and draw over them, as necessary. All Skitch drawings can easily be exported to Evernote and saved in the client's notebook. Next, go over the net sheet in Numbers, a spreadsheet app that--you guessed it--can export to Evernote, too. Step 5: Listing Agreement This is where the "magic" truly happens. Using zipForms (or whatever form solution you prefer) with DocuSign Ink, you can turn signing the listing agreement into a fun, memorable experience. The novelty of using their finger to sign the listing agreement on your iPad makes your clients feel that they are not signing their life away, but instead signing up for a great experience with you! Once the agreement is signed, you can export it as a PDF to Evernote from DocuSign Ink and--say it with me--save it to the client's notebook. The best part? You can then share the entire notebook with your client so that they'll have everything: the listing agreement, net sheet, marketing plan, and more!
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Are You Ready to Get Mobile and Go Paperless?
Were you able to attend our webinar, "Get Mobile and Go Paperless with Cartavi and DocuSign" yesterday? If so, you saw a live demonstration of how easy it is to simplify your real estate business with these two integrated solutions. If you weren't able to attend, that's okay--we've recorded it for you! Check out our video below to view the entire webinar, then click through to the next page to see our notes and learn how to claim exclusive discounts from Cartavi and DocuSign. Cartavi helps real estate professionals manage all the documents in their real estate transactions from anywhere, on any device. Its power comes from how it lets you manage your business on the go. If a client calls and needs to see an appraisal document, for example, you can access that document from your smartphone or tablet and instantly share it with them. Agents can create a "transaction room" for a property and add documents and people (see the example below). The program gives you complete control over who has access to each document. Not everyone you work with may be comfortable with digital documents. Let's say you work with an attorney who uses faxes. Cartavi's integrated digital fax service allows you to send and receive faxes with just a few clicks on your computer or mobile device. That way all parties are happy--you retain the convenience of being digital and mobile while still being able to work with all parties in the manner they're comfortable with. Thanks to integration with eSignature platform DocuSign, you can manage any transaction from start to finish from your computer or mobile device. Tag where a document needs to be signed, seal it in an "envelope" and all parties will be able to sign digitally. You'll never have to struggle to figure out who's signed and who still needs to sign, either--all of this is easily viewed in the transaction room. With DocuSign and Cartavi, everything you need is at your fingertips.
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How Cartavi and DocuSign Can Take Your Service to the Next Level
This morning, hundreds of agents and brokers attended our webinar, "Get Mobile. Get Paperless. Take Your Service to the Next Level with Cartavi and DocuSign." A live demonstration on desktop, tablet, and phone showed attendees how these two integrated solutions can streamline your real estate business. If you weren't able to make it, no worries--we recorded the webinar for you! Check out our video below to view the entire presentation, then click through to the next page to see our notes and learn how to claim exclusive discounts from Cartavi and DocuSign. The Cartavi and Docusign partnership empowers real estate professionals to manage all their transactions from start to finish from anywhere, on any device. It can be competitive in today's low inventory market--being responsive is important. If a client calls and needs to see an appraisal document, you can access that document from your smartphone or tablet and instantly share it with them. Cartavi acts as the hub for the entire transaction. Each property has its own "transaction room" where you can store all related documents and invite all involved parties to join (see the example below). Granular permissions let you choose who sees what document. With Docusign's best-in-class eSignature functionality ported in, you can easily manage a sale from start to close.
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Not All eSignature Platforms are Created Equal
There's been a lot of talk lately about the security of electronic signatures and the legal havoc that using the wrong solution could wreak on your business. That's why we took careful notes when our sister company, the WAV Group, hosted a webinar on this topic last Thursday. Tom Gonser, CEO of DocuSign, Ken Moyle, DocuSign's Chief Legal Officer, Martin Scrocchi, CEO of Instanet Solutions, and Russ Bergeron, President of MRED joined moderator Marilyn Wilson to help webinar attendees: Learn how to ensure that electronic signature solutions are legally viable Better understand how to evaluate electronic signature platforms Couldn't attend the event? No worries! You can watch the full recording below or read our summary on the next page. Legal contracts are a critical part of real estate. Real estate professionals need to be sure they're providing tools to customers that protect their clients' interests and well as their own. It's not always easy to sort out what those tools are, however. A simple search for "electronic signatures" on the App Store or Google Play will yield dozens of results. How can you know which solutions to trust and which to avoid? Knowing what questions to ask and what elements are most important in an eSignature solution is a great place to start. From a legal standpoint, the following two items are most important: Identification - How do you match the person with the signature? Authentication - Once a document is signed, can you demonstrate that it hasn't been tampered with? We can look to banks to find out more about how to evaluate solutions. Many larger banks now provide requirements or recommendations on the type of support electronic signatures must have to be legally viable within their programs. They want to be able to see the entire "story" of a document--where it's been, who's signed it, and more. This can be accomplished via a certificate of completion, a transaction summary that demonstrates authentication procedures, timestamping, audit trail and more. All of these are evidentiary bits that support the integrity of the transaction in case it is ever challenged. When researching solutions, if a company's website or other literature doesn't satisfactorily address authentication and data integrity, keep looking. You can run into trouble later if you don't choose wisely. What Does a Trustworthy Document Look Like? The webinar concluded with a demonstration of what a trustworthy document looks like. Anytime a document is opened, it's checked for validity. A trustworthy document, like the one below, will be verified as having all signatures valid. This document, however, has been tampered with, as evidenced by the message near the top of the screen. The sidebar also shows what parts of the document have been changed. Ready to learn more? These were just a brief overview of points from the webinar. View our recording on page one to listen to advice from our guest experts. Resources NAR Field Guide to Electronic Signatures Bank of America Electronic Signatures Reference Guide What You Need to Know Now About eSign and Document Security
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How the New Cartavi Helps Agents Optimize Their Productivity
On Tuesday, hundreds of agents and brokers attended the second event in our October webinar series, "Keep Real Estate Digital: Optimize Your Workflow." Cartavi CEO Glenn Shimkus gave us a live demonstration of how Cartavi 3.0 can streamline your workflow and help you provide clients with a better experience. If you weren't able to make it, no worries--we recorded the webinar for you! Check out our video below to view the entire presentation, then click through to the next page to see our notes and claim an exclusive 6-month discount from Cartavi. So what's new in Cartavi 3.0? "We've really tried to update the UI, we've tried to really enhance things, we've tried to make sure it stays with who we are in terms of being simple," Shimkus told webinar attendees. "What we wanted to do is make sure it's consistent, so that it's not a brand new experience that's just jarring to you. It's an evolution, not a revolution here." One of the UI changes that really caught our attention is Cartavi's redesigned web experience. The new design provides an "app-like" experience for mobile users without requiring an app. Agents and their clients can now access Cartavi through their phone's mobile browser--a great option for Windows phone and Blackberry users who have no regular app to lean on. It's the new integration with zipForm that's most anticipated, though, judging by the reaction of our webinar audience. The ability to move forms from zipForm Plus into Cartavi with a single click generated a lot of excited comments and eager questions. Here's a peek at the new dialog box: And here's a quick rundown of other major changes in Cartavi 3.0. Watch the full webinar to learn more. Email Documents Directly into a Transaction Room Convert an Email to PDF Document Preview Window Updated smartphone transaction monitoring Bulk Actions for Documents Map View for Smartphones More View Options
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How to Get Started With Online Ads in Just 15 Minutes a Week
This morning, hundreds of agents and brokers joined RE Technology and AdWerx for one of our most well-received webinars in recent memory. Attendees received tips and best practices for creating ads on Facebook, Google, and AdWerx. Check out the full recording below then flip to the next page for our notes and an exclusive offer for RE Technology members. "I hate webinars where you learn a lot of theory, but don't really have anything actionable to take away," says Jed Carlson, CEO of AdWerx. Fortunately, agents who logged on to our webinar received plenty of practical advice for creating ads and targeting consumers who are ready to buy. Facebook Facebook was the first of three advertising platforms that webinar attendees learned about. Each platform plays to different needs. Facebook, for example, works best for individual agents and small offices or brokerages because it requires less money to reach your target audience. "Target" is an important word here. AdWerx Product Marketing Strategist Clayton Gladieux showed us just how to create an ad that targets only qualified consumers. "The target audience for your ad is people who are in the market for real estate. ... With a little extra thought and some legwork you can get a more refined audience than just the general public using Facebook's targeting options." Clayton showed us how to target consumers by geography, age, interest, and demographics. Viewers also learned how to set up an ad spend budget and bid type. View the recording for more details. Google AdWords Next, we learned about Google AdWords. This is a more complex program with a steeper learning curve than Facebook, according to Mike O'Rourke, AdWerx Associate Product Manager. "AdWords tends to work better for real estate firms, large offices, or agents with enough marketing budget that they can afford to lose money in the short term to sort out what works and what doesn't to win in the long term," says Mike. "With AdWords, the more money you spend, the more you'll get back (eventually). So if you want to try AdWords, ensure you have the time and the money to invest in your success." Mike gave attendees a strategic outline of an AdWords campaign that included generating ad creative, geographic targeting, suggested keywords, budgeting, and more. View the recording to learn more. AdWerx We concluded the webinar by learning more about AdWerx. Have you ever noticed that certain ads seem to follow you online? You visit a certain brand's site once, and then you see their ad on various places across the web for days or weeks after. This is called retargeting and it's one of the most effective forms of online advertising available today. AdWerx is a platform that offers this kind of advertising to real estate pros. CEO Jed Carlson explains: "AdWerx is an advertising system that allows you to target local prospects by zipcode. You tell us the zipcodes that you want to reach people in and we find them, and then we qualify them by locating the people that are 'in the market' for real estate, based on what they are doing online--the actual behaviors they are exhibiting. So it might be that they're visiting listing sites, using a mortgage calculator, or researching moving companies. ... Once we've found the specific people in your area that are in the market for real estate based on what they're doing online, we then take your ad and we follow those people wherever they go on the web." Though AdWerx offers sophisticated behavioral targeting, its simple to use. The platform lets agents generate ads and select zipcodes to target in just a few minutes via a user-friendly interface. Once you're up and running, 15 minutes a week is all you need to (at most!) to deliver effective advertising to a qualified local audience. To learn more, view the webinar recording.
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How to Get Started With Online Ads in Just 15 Minutes a Week
This morning, hundreds of agents and brokers joined RE Technology and AdWerx for one of our most well-received webinars in recent memory. Attendees received tips and best practices for creating ads on Facebook, Google, and AdWerx. Check out the full recording below then flip to the next page for our notes and an exclusive offer for RE Technology members.
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Best of 2013: The GoodLife Team's 5-Step Listing Presentation for iPad
Did you miss our iPad webinar with the GoodLife Team? No worries--we recorded it for you! The webinar featured a live iPad demonstration of the GoodLife Team's 5-step listing presentation. Watch the recording below for complete details, then click through to the next page to follow along with our notes.
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How the New Cartavi Helps Agents Optimize Their Productivity
On Tuesday, hundreds of agents and brokers attended the second event in our October webinar series, "Keep Real Estate Digital: Optimize Your Workflow." Cartavi CEO Glenn Shimkus gave us a live demonstration of how Cartavi 3.0 can streamline your workflow and help you provide clients with a better experience. If you weren't able to make it, no worries--we recorded the webinar for you! Check out our video below to view the entire presentation, then click through to the next page to see our notes and claim an exclusive 6-month discount from Cartavi.
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Not All eSignature Platforms are Created Equal
There's been a lot of talk lately about the security of electronic signatures and the legal havoc that using the wrong solution could wreak on your business. That's why we took careful notes when our sister company, the WAV Group, hosted a webinar on this topic last Thursday. Tom Gonser, CEO of DocuSign, Ken Moyle, DocuSign's Chief Legal Officer, Martin Scrocchi, CEO of Instanet Solutions, and Russ Bergeron, President of MRED joined moderator Marilyn Wilson to help webinar attendees: Learn how to ensure that electronic signature solutions are legally viable Better understand how to evaluate electronic signature platforms Couldn't attend the event? No worries! You can watch the full recording below or read our summary on the next page.
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This morning, hundreds of agents and brokers attended our webinar, "Get Mobile. Get Paperless. Take Your Service to the Next Level with Cartavi and DocuSign." A live demonstration on desktop, tablet, and phone showed attendees how these two integrated solutions can streamline your real estate business. If you weren't able to make it, no worries--we recorded the webinar for you! Check out our video below to view the entire presentation, then click through to the next page to see our notes and learn how to claim exclusive discounts from Cartavi and DocuSign.
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Are You Ready to Get Mobile and Go Paperless?
Were you able to attend our webinar, "Get Mobile and Go Paperless with Cartavi and DocuSign" yesterday? If so, you saw a live demonstration of how easy it is to simplify your real estate business with these two integrated solutions. If you weren't able to attend, that's okay--we've recorded it for you! Check out our video below to view the entire webinar, then click through to the next page to see our notes and learn how to claim exclusive discounts from Cartavi and DocuSign.
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The GoodLife Team's 5-Step Listing Presentation for iPad
Did you miss our iPad webinar with the GoodLife Team on Wednesday? No worries--we recorded it for you! The webinar featured a live iPad demonstration of the GoodLife Team's 5-step listing presentation. Watch the recording below for complete details, then click through to the next page to follow along with our notes.
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