Take the Afternoon Off + Protect Your Agent Commission + much more...

885,391 daily readers and growing! June 25, 2016 Take the Afternoon Off Dear Reader, Out of all of the perks of being a REALTOR, there is one that doesn't ever get talked about enough: I can take a random day off. How cool is it to be able to ditch the desk, catch lunch with an old friend, then catch the latest action flick at 3PM (when the prices are cheaper and you can sit anywhere you want). It's really cool. You're in control of your schedule, and your practice can bring in money even when you're at the movies. I stopped attending closings about six months into my real estate career. Best decision you could ever make. Plan a day at the beach (or lake for you midwesterners) on your next closing, and tell me if you don't prefer it. It's great. But I have a theory why REALTORS hardly ever talk about this perk. Most agents never take advantage of this perk. They have to work around the clock just to scratch up enough customers to keep up their modest income. If we aren't busy attending a closing (for no reason), we are busy volunteering for extra floor duty, sitting open houses, or calling our sphere of influence. And when we do force ourselves to take the afternoon off, we are unable to enjoy it, because we're worried about when/where we'll find our next customer. It wears on you. The good news is I've helped thousands of agents free themselves forever from that burden. Here's just one example. This is part of an email I got from an agent this morning. By the way, I love your website. I had to actually stop posting because I got behind on calling leads. I am going to hit it hard when I come back from Europe. Stacie, Broker Indiapolis Not only is she able to take the afternoon off -- she can take the whole month off, travel Europe, do whatever she wants. Because when she gets home, she knows she has the ability to capture new customers on demand. Here's the kicker: She's running free Craigslist ads like my coaching staff showed her. Not spending a dime! Kudos, Stacie, you're an inspiration. Now what if you had joined when Stacie did? Could you be on your way to Europe for a few relaxing weeks right now? You could be on your way to wherever you want, stress free, because you wouldn't worry when/where your next customer will come from. If you want to be in control of your schedule again, you can. Get the Ultimate Website system, and start generating more customers than you can handle. Get My Ultimate Website System » Although you might have to click here first to see if the Ultimate Website system is available in your area. As always, thanks for reading. Matt Jones Broker/President/CEO FavoriteAgent.com Matt Jones is the founder and CEO of FavoriteAgent.com, nationally syndicated columnist, broker, and best selling author. He has been profiled by major media outlets as an innovator and a pioneer in the industry, and CNN's Pulse on America claimed he and his company were "changing the way real estate is done in America."

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REALTORS are struggling + Will Agent Searching Become a Thing? + much more...

885,391 daily readers and growing! June 24, 2016 REALTORS are struggling Dear Reader, I've been having a lot of the same conversation lately. Realtors are struggling. You wouldn't think so by watching CNBC. But if you talk to agents every day like I do, then you know many agents are having a slow start to the year. I spoke to one agent earlier this week who averages 20 transactions per year, but year to date in 2016 he has closed only one transaction -- and it was a nightmare scenario where he barely broke even on the deal. Raise your hand if you're off to one of the worst starts of any year since you got into real estate. Don't worry, there are plenty of other agents raising their hands too. If you recall, I predicted all of this late last year, and you'll be glad to know it's not your fault. Real estate is entering a new era, and if you don't learn the new rules, your real estate career might be over before you know it. Well over 90% of home buyers now visit Zillow during the initial phase of their search. Today the vast majority of those home buyers will already be connected with a Zillow agent before they ever get around to calling you (like in the old days). What that means for regular agents is all our normal sources for customers are drying up. In fact, most of them are already bone dry. "So the answer is just pay to be featured on Zillow right?" I wish it were that easy. Because Zillow owns a virtual monopoly on the real estate search, they are able to charge whatever they want. Even the top agents on Zillow aren't making that much money once you subtract their monthly Zillow bill. I've talked to agents who spend will over $5K per month with Zillow. Plus, raise your hand if you have an extra $5K to plunk down to sign up with Zillow? Trust me, no one is raising their hand now. The answer is to get to the customers before Zillow does. It's not hard if you have the right technology in place. Read this email I received earlier this week. It says it all Matt, I'll keep this short. I've struggled a lot in my 12-year real estate career but 2015 was an all time low. I've been following your free training for years but I never bought your Ultimate Website system because I pride myself on being cheap. I thought I could get most of your results by following your free training and piecing together free technologies here and there. Unfortunately that mindset made me poor. This year I finally got over myself, bought your Ultimate Website system (even paid full price), and all I can say is: what a relief. This is SO EASY. 2015 was my worst year in real estate, but 2016 is on track to be my best. Thank you thank you thank you. If you share this email with your subscribers, let me just say it doesn't matter if you're broker, it doesn't matter if you're cheap. YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO HAVE LEAD CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY. It instantly makes everything easy. Sincerely, G. Wow. It's interesting to see inside the mind of a "cheap skate" because I consider myself one too. Often times we put off investing in ourselves and our business because we can go the DIY route. This email is evidence of how much easier life is to follow those who have gone before you. I'm touched that my technology has had such an impact. But now I'm going to turn it on you. If you've been putting off purchasing the Ultimate Website system "because of the money" it's time to get over yourself. It's a tiny risk for a HUGE reward. And it's not really a risk at all, because I back up the system with a 100% money-back guarantee. If you think you might be ready to invest in yourself, click the link below to check out my Ultimate Website system. (You'll need to check for availability in your area.) Maybe you are like lots of other agents today who are saying, “Enough!” If so, I encourage you to at least give it a shot. The freedom, the additional income, and the personal satisfaction of being independent are truly worth the effort. In very little time you will be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner. Think about it… What do you really have to lose? The worst that could happen is you fail and become dependent again. But if you are like "G" and are optimistic, teachable, and willing to work hard, you can break free forever. As always, thanks for reading. Matt Jones Broker/President/CEO FavoriteAgent.com Matt Jones is the founder and CEO of FavoriteAgent.com, nationally syndicated columnist, broker, and best selling author. He has been profiled by major media outlets as an innovator and a pioneer in the industry, and CNN's Pulse on America claimed he and his company were "changing the way real estate is done in America."

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Teen Charged With Stabbing Real Estate Agent » A teenager has been charged with the stabbing death of a man in New Hanover County last week. Read more » MARKETING » Read more » INVESTING Selling in the Winter Works to an Investor's Advantage » When it comes to buying or selling a home, conventional wisdom dictates that winter is lousy timing. You can't show or see a home at its best when the weather is crummy. Read more » Best Investment of 2016? Global Real Estate » According to Forbes, 2016 will likely have equities flat to negative. There are many factors Read more » HOW-TO 5 Lies You've Been Told About Productivity » How being overly productive is counterproductive Read more » Customers-for-life Still Eluding Many Brokerages » One of the most common goals adopted almost universally by real estate brokerages is also the Read more » Make Sense of Online Advertising Metrics » The sheer amount of online marketing campaign data and website analytics is staggering. These Read more » Help Your Buyer Find the Right Compromises » Your home shoppers may have a long wish list, but when it comes to finding a home � particularly Read more » Secrets to Multiplying Your Referrals » What systems do you have in place to double your business through referrals with each transaction? Read more » 4 New Year's Resolutions Every Agent Should Make » As the year comes to an end, many people are making new year�s resolutions. For real estate agents, Read more »

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