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Automation Ideas to Help You Close More Deals

John Manfred2023-08-02T14:58:19-04:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Advance Your Career, Broker, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, sales automation tools|

In the fast-paced and competitive real estate industry of today, staying ahead of the competition is crucial for success. That's where automation comes into play. By harnessing the power of automation tools and technologies, you can revolutionize your approach to closing deals and propel your business to new heights. From streamlining lead generation and management to enhancing communication and marketing, automation offers a multitude of benefits. So, let's explore a range of real estate automation ideas that can help you close more deals. Get ready to discover how automation can transform your real estate business into a well-oiled, efficient, and [...]

Essential Real Estate Tools You Need in 2023

John Manfred2023-08-02T15:00:30-04:00May 15th, 2023|Categories: Broker, Florida Real Estate, Home Inspection, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Florida Real Estate, Home Inspector Business, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker|

If you want to make it as a real estate agent nowadays, a bare minimum will not cut it. So, it’s important to look into essential real estate tools you need in 2023! Real estate CRM software The first of the essential real estate tools you need on our list is real estate CRM software. Real estate CRM is a software tool designed to help agents and brokers manage client interactions. Using a CRM, real estate professionals can improve customer relationship management, increase efficiency, and ultimately, boost their revenue. One of the benefits of using a real estate CRM is [...]

Agent’s Guide to Surviving the Winter

John Manfred2022-09-07T15:54:05-04:00December 15th, 2021|Categories: Broker, Continuing Education, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Real Estate Business Tools|

Winter is considered a slow season for many businesses. The real estate world is no different, as there seems to be significantly less work during the cold months. With holidays just around the corner, the clients' focus seems to shift from buying and selling to spending more time with their loved ones. While that kind of mindset isn't particularly working out in your favor as a real estate agent - at least not in a financial sense - you too could benefit from the decreased workload. To learn how, continue reading this real estate agent's guide to surviving the winter. Real [...]

Regret Letting Your Real Estate License Expire

John Manfred2023-06-07T16:04:18-04:00April 10th, 2021|Categories: Broker, Expired License, Real Estate|

If you have let your license expire, you are not alone! Firstly, the Manfred School has been a source of education and guidance for many people who have allowed their license to expire over the years. For instance, there are so many different reasons why licenses expire. Most importantly, there are even more reasons to get back in the game, especially now! Regret Letting Your Real Estate License Expire. We understand, life happens! Why Is This a Great Time to Get Your License Back? Despite the corona-virus crisis, the headlines in the news continue to point to a healthy and [...]

Staying Compliant: Continuing Education for Brokers and Salespeople

John Manfred2022-06-10T11:19:05-04:00December 7th, 2020|Categories: Broker, Continuing Education, Real Estate|

Every two years, real estate salespeople and brokers are required to complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education including at least 3 hours covering the topics of fair housing and/or discrimination and one hour of Law of Agency (two hours if it is the licensee’s first licensing cycle). Beginning July 1, 2021 the Department of State will require that your 22.5 hours of continuing education will also include 2.5 hours of ethical business practices and at least 1 hour of recent legal matters governing the practice of real estate brokers and salespersons in New York. Staying compliant with continuing education for [...]