The thrill of closing a deal, meeting new clients, and showcasing homes is why many of us love being real estate agents. But what happens when excitement turns to unease? What if that “interested buyer” turns out to have other intentions? What do you do when you’re in a vacant home with a stranger, and […] The post 10 Ironclad Safety Tips for Real Estate Agents appeared first on RealTrends Verified ..read more

Open houses can be a goldmine for potential leads and a great way to showcase your listings. But let’s face it – getting visitors to sign in can sometimes feel like pulling teeth. People are increasingly hesitant to hand over their personal details. Sign-in sheets are crucial for your business and for everyone’s safety. In […] The post A Free & Customizable Open House Sign-In Sheet Template appeared first on RealTrends Verified ..read more

You’ve just wrapped up a long day of showings, client meetings, and paperwork. As you settle in for the evening, your phone buzzes. It’s an eager prospect inquiring about a stunning property you listed last week. Imagine this — the lead came through your automated chatbot, was nurtured by your AI-powered email sequence, and is […] The post 31 Best Real Estate Marketing Software Options for Agents appeared first on RealTrends Verified ..read more

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It seems like every piece of software now touts its AI capabilities. While there are plenty of great tools out there, there may be just as many that are buggy or overpromising what they actually do. We scoured the landscape of AI tools — both those made specifically for real estate professionals and general ones […] The post 20 AI tools for real estate agents to get a competitive edge appeared first on RealTrends Verified ..read more

For real estate agents, being responsible for your tax obligations is a key part of managing your income in the industry. Without the automatic withholdings traditional employees have, it’s up to you to ensure you’re saving the right amount for taxes. A good rule of thumb? Set aside 25%–30% of your commission income. This percentage […] The post How much should I set aside for taxes as a real estate agent? appeared first on RealTrends Verified ..read more

When Robert Drimmer, team leader of The Drimmer Group of Compass, moved to East Nashville 15 years ago, he saw something others didn’t — a neighborhood brimming with untapped potential. At the time, historic craftsmen and bungalows were selling for as little as $50,000. “Coming from the Northeast, where prices were astronomical, it didn’t make […] The post How a hyperlocal focus and historic charm drives Robert Drimmer’s real estate success appeared first on RealTrends Verified ..read more

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Troy Palmquist offers strategies to help you leverage your resources and create more time for the things that matter most right now Like many agents, you may have spent last year retrenching, scaling back, working on systems and processes, and diving deeper into your database. Now, the action plan starts to take place to hit […] The post Trading money for time is the key to hitting your annual sales goals appeared first on RealTrends Verified ..read more

As a real estate professional, do you feel like you’re perpetually playing catchup with taxes and budgeting? Troy Palmquist offers 3 fintech solutions that can change the state of your finances. Real estate agents love to trot out the talking point that they “help clients manage the buying and selling of their most valuable asset.” […] The post When will you stop juggling taxes, bookkeeping, and payroll? appeared first on RealTrends Verified ..read more