Power Tools for Managing Brokers

Younger agents have an immediate connection with younger buyers. They are more tech-savvy and in touch with younger buyers' lifestyle and financial situation. "The influx of young agents coming into the residential real estate market coincides with a boom in the number of young home buyers. Even as the percentage of Americans 25 to 32 has dipped in recent years, their share of home sales rose, reports the U.S. Department of Commerce. More than 50% of first-time home buyers are under 35, according to the U.S. Census Bureau."

Posted on October 31 at 10:12 AM | Permanent Link | Add a Comment (0)

Teray Martini is looking for a condo in Chicago. Podcasts are among the sources she is using in her search. She says, "The use of podcasting has been especially helpful in the initial phase of my search. It gives you a clear idea of what you're going to see and eliminates the need to visit places that you are not interested in. Very convenient." Podcasts are dynamic, sophisticated and easy to share. They can be viewed on a desktop, laptop, cellphone or IPod.

Posted on October 20 at 09:52 AM | Permanent Link | Add a Comment (0)

Time management tips range from planning out your schedule far in advance to eliminating television watching. Nicola Barr uses a tape recorder to capture on the fly ideas and information instead of writing down notes. Saying "no" helps Dana Kunz with her time management. "I’ve learned that when you’re focused, it’s easy to decide when to say yes, and when to smile and say “no, thank you.” I don’t feel guilty about declining because I know I’m giving 100 percent in many other ways. Saying “no” gives me the time to invest in myself, my family, and my business.

Posted on October 17 at 04:50 PM | Permanent Link | Add a Comment (0)

In Pennsylvania, The Breach of Personal Information Notification Act (BPINA) requires that anyone storing information linked to an individual's social security number or other id must notify the client after a security breach. Although this law applies to Pennsylvania, all REALTORS® should know how to store client data safely and securely. Marty Mannion, PAR's technology director, provides tips for safe storage--protect your wireless routers, encrypt the data, update Windows and use a secure USB drive.

Posted on October 10 at 11:06 AM | Permanent Link | Add a Comment (0)

Don't wait until the last moment to create a succession plan for your business. Working with experts can make your transition to retirement easier, along with creating a strategic long-term plan. "Critical for both family-owned and non-family-owned firms, succession planning is also understanding the organization’s long-term goals and objectives, identifying the workforce’s developmental needs (such as sales associate training) and figuring out longer-term workforce trends and predictions."

Posted on October 5 at 09:53 AM | Permanent Link | Add a Comment (0)