AngelaKristen Taylor's (masteragentlife) Blog

Most Realtors and even Brokers ask themselves this question from time to time. Usually the response is tempered by the amount of money they're earning (whether or not they're comfortable with it) and how much time they have. If they have no time left in any day and are comfortable with what their...

Yesterday I was contacted by a mortgage professional. He carries a real estate license as well and is now looking to go into real estate sales full-time (and for the first time) with his two partners. I asked him which brokerage firm he was going to be joining and he said he had a friend that has...

Okay Brokers... It's allllll about you today! Recruiting agents, especially top-producing agents, is essentially about marketing. Just like agents going after listings, the best leads are going to come via word-of-mouth so building up a great reputation with the local agents is key. So now here's...

Yesterday I was asked a question by an agent: When do you know if you need a break or it's time for a real change? By digging a little deeper I uncovered that she had been working harder than ever before in her career as an agent but with so few results she was beginning to think it was time to b...

If you're reading this you already know that the "Real Estate Life" is literally a 24/7 operation. Agents live, sleep, eat and breathe real estate. It's a great life though overall and being in real estate allows us flexibility, unlimited income potential, and numerous other rewards. The key is b...

In today's internet world, a Realtor's website is essentially their "storefront". There are so many different sites out there to choose from, many designed specifically with the Realtor in mind. Without having seen them all in action, it's difficult to determine which site is going to offer you t...

Being a Realtor can unfortunately be synonymous with stress. How we deal with that stress is very important, not only to living our lives and to our families, but it also has a huge effect on how much business we're able to handle. Those that don't handle stress well tend to do less business than...

How many of you attend tradeshows as a part of your business? If you are attending... are you really taking advantage of all the benefits of the show? If you aren't attending, have you thought about what you might be missing out on? August seems to be the month for shows and will include StarPowe...

When was the last time you took a look at your marketing plan? I'm not talking about your personal marketing, I'm talking about the one you take with you on listing appointments to describe to your potential sellers how you will be marketing their home. If it's been a little while I want you to p...

In today's economy and market... what's the more important thing? Saving Time or Saving Money? As agents, there are several services provided by outside vendors that you use in your marketing... virtual tours, photography, floorplans, print materials/mail-outs, etc. Can you save both time AND mon...