Laura Foreman's (lauraforeman) Blog

It happens to many professionals when they’ve been in their careers for a long time—they get burned out and begin looking for greener pastures. This happens in real estate more often than many other careers. The roller coaster of the real estate market has left many agents sick and ready to get o...

Trust is critical to establishing successful working relationships. And in real estate, it’s all about your relationships. In this clip from the real estate event Brian Buffini’s Success Tour, Brian explains how to build trust with your clients by providing value. Your clients are hungry for know...

According to a new survey from Fannie Mae, many potential buyers are interested in buying a home, but aren’t ready to pull the trigger just yet, despite feeling more confident about the economy. Whether they’re waiting for their financial situations to improve or they’re patiently keeping their e...

Although technology makes it easier for us to get in touch with our clients, it’s also made the process much less personal. Sure, there are times when an email or text trumps a letter in terms of efficiency; however, if you want to build relationships, personal contact is essential. That means ge...

Although you may intend to add good habits to your daily routine, these bad habits can sabotage your progress and impede your performance. As a result, you don’t feel as if you’re getting much done, even though you’re working harder than ever. Work smarter and more efficiently, and nip these bad ...

Email is one of the most common ways that we communicate with our clients. It’s often quicker than a phone call and is useful when you’re trying to convey a large amount of information clearly. However, many of us are overwhelmed with the amount of emails that we receive on a daily basis. There a...

In business, your reputation is everything. When you work by referral, your reputation can make or break your business. Your reputation is built on trust. We want to work with people that we trust and your clients are no exception. A thriving business built on referrals has a strong foundation of...

Waves are everywhere--waves of emotion, energy, the real estate market, etc. It can be easy to get knocked down and stay there. However, the most successful people are able to feel the knocks and keep driving ahead. In this clip, Brian Buffini will inspire you to be as relentless as the waves whe...

Did you know that the winter is still a great time to list a home? Although you may know this, you clients may not. Most sellers feel that the spring is the best time to list; however, while the spring is the most popular time to list, there are advantages to listing a home in the winter. While t...

Many of us want to be more productive, but our morning routines keep us from reaching our full potential. We hit snooze five times before we roll out of bed, shove donuts in our mouths as we stumble into our cars and spend our mornings trying to get organized. Flip the script in the new year by f...