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Agent’s Guide to Surviving the Winter

John Manfred2024-01-16T17:06:55-05:00December 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. [...]

Agent’s Guide to Making a Great First Impression

John Manfred2024-01-14T15:00:58-05:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: New Real Estate Agent, New York Real Estate|

First impressions are not just fleeting glances; they're transformative, often indelible imprints that can shape the trajectory of relationships. An Agent's guide to making a great first impression. As a seasoned agent or a newcomer to this bustling marketplace, you comprehend the criticality of forging solid rapport with prospective clients; how their perception of you holds the potential to reciprocate into lucrative deals. The uniqueness of the real estate business lies in the characteristic renewal encountered with every client. Each new face translates into an opportunity for a fresh start, a clean slate, a promising venture into familiar yet uncharted [...]

Real Estate License in Multiple States

John Manfred2024-01-14T15:03:35-05:00November 28th, 2021|Categories: Broker, Florida Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Multistate Real Estate License, New Real Etsate|

There are quite a few motivating factors that could spark the desire to broaden your professional horizons by extending your real estate business's reach into neighboring states or even across the country. The prospect of tapping into new markets. Accessing diverse clientele, and increasing your overall revenue are just a few of the enticing possibilities that might entice you to consider such a bold move. However, the challenges and potential roadblocks associated with navigating diverse legal landscapes. Adapting to different regulatory environments, and overcoming the apprehensions tied to venturing into uncharted territories can transform this endeavor into a rather formidable [...]

The Ethical Agent Always Wins

John Manfred2024-01-14T09:35:05-05:00November 12th, 2021|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Broker, Commercial Real Estate, Continuing Education, Florida Real Estate, Mlo, New Jersey Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Scams|Tags: New Real Estate Agent, New York Appraiser|

In the dynamic drama of the real estate realm, the character of an Ethical Agent often shines the brightest, outperforming others with their torch of integrity and resilience. Two perennial themes that color this character's journey - ethics and fair housing - often steer the course of the Agent's professional saga. Yet the Ethical Agent stands undeterred, honoring the mantra: The Ethical Agent Always Wins! Unraveling the essence of ethical behavior, we unearth a simple conjecture. Connected as closely to the philosophical arena as to commonplace conduct, ethics essentially means doing the right thing, however challenging that may be. It's [...]

Find Success In Your First Year

John Manfred2024-01-13T12:24:57-05:00October 12th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Advance Your Career, New Real Estate Agent, NYC Real Estate Agent|

Are you still fresh in the exhilarating world of real estate? Not entirely sure what to anticipate? It's no secret that real estate is a prosperous sector with chances of expansion and other enticing rewards to be discovered. But, it's also no secret that the real estate industry is highly competitive. With so many agents vying for clients and listings, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. That's why we've compiled this list of tips to help you skyrocket to find success in your first year! However, let's keep it straightforward: you're going to need a hefty [...]

Social Currency is the Road to Real Success

John Manfred2024-01-12T17:46:52-05:00September 8th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: New Real Estate Agent|

Social currency certainly is an example of technology. But what exactly is social networking and why is it important to understand in all business today? Social currency is the road to Real Estate success. A social network allows individuals and organizations to exchange ideas and expand relationships and business opportunities. In the Beginning When the internet was first widely available to consumers, it was primarily used to retrieve static information from content providers, allowing only passive viewing. Users could not easily publish their own content or interact with others. Over time, the Internet evolved to be more dynamic, active, and [...]

Tips to Increase Your Business’s Presence

John Manfred2024-01-12T17:23:04-05:00August 30th, 2021|Categories: Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

For self-starters and hard workers, few businesses offer more of an opportunity for growth and success than real estate. If you’re already managing your own real estate business, that means you’ve already laid down a solid framework for success. Here are some tips to increase your business’s presence, boost client activity, and generally stand out as superior in a crowded profession. Devote real work time to a marketing strategy Simply having affiliations with other realtors, earning a spot on a database, or managing a somewhat influential social media presence doesn't quite capture the essence of authentic marketing. It's essential not [...]

Manfred Celebrates the Senior Home Safety Specialist Course

John Manfred2024-01-12T08:35:07-05:00August 13th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Home Inspection|Tags: Advance Your Career|

Manfred Real Estate Learning Center is pleased to announce our new partnership with Age Safe® American. Offering the Senior Home Safety Specialist course. Therefore, we believe this program would be beneficial to many real estate professionals. For instance, the home inspector, Home Builders and the Real Estate Broker. Empowering Professionals Most importantly, the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ course empowers professionals with actionable ways. As a result, to better help educate clients, older adults and their family members. On the serious issues of home safety. First of all, fall prevention, financial exploitation and personal safety. Secondly, this unique certification boosts the [...]

5 Tips for Building Your Real Estate Career After Moving

John Manfred2024-01-12T07:58:58-05:00July 30th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|

Building your real estate career after moving may be intimidating, but it's far from impossible. Unless somebody moves for better career prospects, building a career from scratch again is not the simplest thing. But before you start worrying about finding the right office location, new clients, etc., remember that there are a few things you will always have: your knowledge, skills, professionalism, and charming character. These are the qualities that made you name the first time around and will undoubtedly shine in a new location. Thus, armed with such fantastic characteristics, you can move proverbial mountains in the real estate [...]

Five Reasons Why Teachers Would Make Good Real Estate Salespeople

John Manfred2024-01-12T07:55:59-05:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Choosing a Sponsoring Broker, Real Estate|Tags: New Real Estate Agent|

The real estate industry is not for everyone. As a result, we like to be very clear that it takes special characteristics to succeed in real estate. Five Reasons Why Teachers Would Make Good Real Estate Salespeople. For example, prospective agents should either already have these skills. Or at least be willing to work to have them. For some, real estate would be completely outside of their comfort zone. Furthermore, we would argue that teachers have natural potential. Here’s why teachers would make good real estate salespeople. Be Assertive in Social Situations Real Estate is a communication and interaction centered [...]