Sure, you know how to use the MLS database, but do you know how to effectively establish a Web presence or do customer outreach via email or the Web? There are all kinds of ways you can use technology to market your practice and service your clients, but if you're like most realtors you've probably only scratched the surface. In this easy-to-understand guide, author Galen Gruman draws on his more than 20 years of experience as a tech-industry author and journalist to show you how to become a better real estate agent by learning and effectively using current computer technology and tools in your business. You'll learn what technology to use as well as what technology not to use, so that you're certain to spend your tech dollars effectively. In major sections on marketing, communications, and transaction management, Galen covers everything from the elements of a good Web site to evaluating devices and services, working in multiple locations, creating transaction libraries, using digital photography, converting documents to electronic forms, and more. This book also includes a CD-ROM for both Windows and Mac with templates, product and technology links, tryout and free software tools, and even quizzes for use in classroom and training environments.

Sure, you know how to use the MLS database, but do you know how to effectively establish a Web presence or do customer outreach via email or the Web? There are all kinds of ways you can use technology to market your practice and service your clients, but if you're like most realtors you've probably only scratched the surface. In this easy-to-understand guide, author Galen Gruman draws on his more than 20 years of experience as a tech-industry author and journalist to show you how to become a better real estate agent by learning and effectively using current computer technology and tools in your business. You'll learn what technology to use as well as what technology not to use,so that you're certain to spend your tech dollars effectively. In major sections on marketing, communications, and transaction management, Galen covers everything from the elements of a good Web site to evaluating devices and services, working in multiple locations, creating transaction libraries, using digital photography, converting documents to electronic forms, and more. This book also includes a CD-ROM for both Windows and Mac with templates, product and technology links, tryout and free software tools, and even quizzes for use in classroom and training environments.

From New York Times And USA Today Best Selling Author Pat Hiban ~ "As a Billion dollar producer and through my podcasts and speaking engagements, I've been blessed to meet thousands of talented, personable, forward thinking real estate marketing professionals. Blaise Dietz and Mike Mannino are two of my favorite, tech savvy digital marketers."Blaise Dietz and Mike Mannino own a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping real estate professionals build a brand around them.Building the brand of you for less than $5.00 per day, demystifying Facebook and other social media advertising platforms and showing agents how to automate the follow up process once and for all, is what The Digital Real Estate Agent is all about. The Digital Real Estate Agent also explains:* How Critical It Is To Build The Brand Of You* How To Implement A Proven 7 Step Digital Marketing Blueprint* How To Use Local Social Business Networks To Grow Your Local InfluenceReal estate agents need to build a brand around them by offering localized, highly valuable content to their market place. Whether that's a "blueprint" for how to deal with real estate assets during a divorce, or a check list that shows home owners which "7 interior home improvements generate the greatest return on investment".Delivering quality local content and automating the follow up process is the key to building the brand of you and generating high quality referrals for life!

The Real Estate Agent's Field Guide provides vital information for new and experienced real estate agents alike. Packed with real-life examples, the book gives you in-depth strategies for: Competing with cut-rate brokers, Working with buyers and sellers who want more for less, Using technology to become more efficient, Helping customers identify their needs, Defending yourself against litigation. Instantly accessible for quick and easy reference -- and featuring a helpful appendix of industry resources -- this is a lively how-to-manual you won't want to be without. Book jacket.

Make your fortune in the real estate business With home prices jumping nationwide, the real estate market is clearly starting to show stabilization. In the latest edition of Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies, expert author Dirk Zeller shows you how to become a top-performing agent. Whether it's lead generation via blogging or social media channels, you'll discover key ways to communicate and prospect in a new online world. Inside, you'll find the latest coverage on being successful selling high-value homes, how to sell short sales to buyers without scaring them off, dealing with residential and commercial real estate, how to use third parties to drive leads and create exposure like Trulia, Realtor.com, and Zillow, and much more. Features tips and tricks for working with buyers Includes must-haves for successful real estate agents Offers tried-and-true tactics and fresh ideas for finding more projects Gives you the skills to close more deals Whether you're looking to rev up your real estate business, deciding whether to specialize in commercial or residential real estate, or just interested in fine-tuning your skills, Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies has you covered.

This book is dedicated to the aspiring Real Estate Agent searching for a pathway to SUCCESS. What will be discussed are real-world ideas and solutions to the ever continued to hunt for the next prospect. These will be ideas mostly not taught in the varying settings of offices where real estate is sold. Today you can change everything if you just dare to believe in the extraordinary of what is possible. I could only hope that the Art of the Open House will have the impact on you as it did for me. What is and will be taught truly works for those that have the desire to take their real estate careers from the bottom of the pack to among the top in any real estate office of any country. RJ began his real estate career like some many with all the excitement, passion and a can-do attitude. Within eight months' time, he was all but out of a real estate career until one day when the most profound game-changing discovery was revealed and his Real Estate Career would never be the same. Go from 0 to a 6 figure income within your 1st year. To the future SUCCESS may the road in front you now have direction.