By Matt Wilkins on August 18, 2009
MLS: The Holy Grail of the Listing World?
We can’t deny that MLS has become an integral part of listing and selling homes in most areas of the country. Numbers show that the majority of home sales are with the help of cooperating agents/brokers…
Posted in Marketing | Tagged data, MLS
By Matt Wilkins on August 11, 2009
A Harsh Truth
Recently I attended a Broker’s Roundtable where someone made a statement about her observation of more and more real estate professionals “dressing down” when on the job. The word bum was mentioned which made me think “how is our profession viewed…
Posted in Real Estate | Tagged professionalism
By Matt Wilkins on July 28, 2009
A Changing Market
For the past two weeks I have been helping an investor clients acquire their first investment property. In my area and for their comfort price point I can count on my hands the number of properties on the market. Properties are…
Posted in Real Estate | Tagged buyers, professionlism, Real Estate, showings
By Matt Wilkins on July 21, 2009
Learn From What We Preach?
When you have a license that is valid in an entire state, it’s very tempting to work a broad area in order to increase your customer base. However, just as we tell our clients that they should consider location…
Posted in Real Estate | Tagged Marketing, Real Estate
By Matt Wilkins on June 30, 2009
A Perfect Storm?
Although most of us have weathered the recent housing market shift, it remains to be fully seen if the industry as a whole will as well. The public’s overall low trust level and perception of Real Estate Professionals combined with easier…
Posted in Real Estate, Realtors | Tagged Business, Economy, industry, professional, Real Estate
By Matt Wilkins on June 23, 2009
Mixed Signals
Recently I’ve noticed a trend when calling fellow professional to perform the tasks I do in my day to day work. It may be a number that is temporarily or permanently disconnected, a voicemail box that is full or directs me to…
Posted in Coaching | Tagged communication
By Matt Wilkins on June 16, 2009
Please welcome our newest writer Matt Wilkins who is a young Realtor running a unique brokerage he will be talking about (among other things) over the coming weeks. He has an interesting perspective and is no stranger to controversy or critical thinking. We are excited…
Posted in Real Estate | Tagged access, listings, lockbox, Real Estate, security, Selling
