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Rainmaker
2,243,624
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Anytime free time I have.

Mar 09, 2018 05:01 AM
Rainmaker
5,277,876
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Minimum of 2-3 hours per day

Mar 09, 2018 04:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,419,048
Peter Mohylsky, www.athome30a
Property Management Inc.-Destin - Sandestin, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Not enough, I keep track of conversations vs time spent calling.  

Mar 09, 2018 03:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,892,228
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

You should keep track of your goal. If it's 2 hours & you're not making your goal then up it to 3, etc.

Mar 09, 2018 04:53 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Lead generation. That is the intent of EVERY action an agent takes. Lead generation is a 24/7 activity.

However, that lead needs to become a conversion, then a client then a past client. There are many ways to do this. One is to call.

No more than 2 hours a day should be spent calling 'haven't mets.' 

The 3rd hour is the call you A and B list of past clients.

But, it is smart to understand that such 'outbound' and intrusive marketing is truly old school. Adopting 'inbound' strategies is a much better solution.

PS: Inbound has NOTHING to do with the inbox.

Mar 09, 2018 04:47 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,327
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not know. I do not make cold calls.

Mar 09, 2018 03:25 AM
Ambassador
7,084,471
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

3 hrs daily

Mar 08, 2018 11:41 PM
Rainer
92,713
Ruth Grainger-Starr
Gold District Realty - Cripple Creek, CO
providing AWESOME real estate adventures

I try to keep it to 15 minutes a day. That way I do not get burned out and I have time to enjoy life! I am not tied down and I have ample time for my clients! 

Mar 09, 2018 07:33 AM
Rainmaker
6,309,224
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

In my free time, or in the car while driving! 

Mar 13, 2018 09:10 AM
Rainer
69,794
Shawn and Angela Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Amabassador Real Estate - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln and Omaha, NE REALTORS®

About an hour or more each day.

Mar 11, 2018 08:52 AM
Rainmaker
4,986,772
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Definitely could/ should do more.

Mar 09, 2018 10:28 PM
Rainmaker
4,273,437
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I spend at least 2 hours a day

Mar 09, 2018 08:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,693,166
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Yes, ideally, it is few hours a day. But since i do not do cold calling, I just checking with my database via texts/emails/occasional calls, so it is 1 hour/day just to follow up.

Mar 09, 2018 05:07 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,584
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I work at it continualy

Mar 09, 2018 04:23 PM
Rainer
3,696
Krishna Upadhyaya
PMI Star of Texas - Plano, TX
Real Estate, Property management, HOA management

I set aside atleast 1 hour daily for lead generation.  That includes staying in touch with past clients, and marketing.  

Mar 09, 2018 12:23 PM
Rainer
183,115
Harjeet Bhatti
FITH THIRD BANK - Chicago, IL
Home Mortgage Consultant 25 States

2-3 hours every day could be more if there is new promotion from our bank. 

Mar 09, 2018 11:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,775,052
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Praful,

You have great answers here, and you need to adapt them to the way you work and are most comfortable with.  A

Mar 09, 2018 11:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,579,875
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Here's a crazy answer... I DON'T!!!  I work mainly with investors selling their properties and servicing my sphere and past clients.  No need to lead gen/cold call/door knock/etc. as I have a steady stream of business.

Mar 09, 2018 09:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,601,511
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

2 hours 5 days per week

Mar 09, 2018 09:03 AM
Ambassador
2,760,741
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   First thing in the morning:  "How can I get face to face with a new seller or a new buyer today?"  Then make it happen.

 

Mar 09, 2018 08:18 AM
Rainmaker
5,589,875
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

that's the focus of my day.... and most of it is done offline.... i.e., mailed to land owners and the postcards landed in one town on wed.... 2 calls already....

Mar 09, 2018 08:10 AM
Rainmaker
2,288,204
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I lead generate daily , but time block M-F

Mar 09, 2018 07:59 AM
Ambassador
5,321,210
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

You can lead gen in a number of ways, not just cold calling

Mar 09, 2018 07:39 AM
Ambassador
3,526,428
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not refer to what I do daily as "lead generation" as it is defined by making calls.  I send marketing letters and follow up with a call a week later. I do not "cold call" to lead generate. 

Mar 09, 2018 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
8,561,214
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

None.

Mar 09, 2018 07:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,412
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

10 hours per week is mandatory in my schedule.

Mar 09, 2018 06:59 AM
Rainer
117,185
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

Lately 0.  I've had some repeat customers and referral customers that have kep me busy so far this year. 

Mar 09, 2018 06:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,292,205
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

If they spend 3 hours a day they are able to get a few appointments set up.

These are often top producers.

Mar 09, 2018 06:25 AM
Rainmaker
647,939
Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Each commission check.  50% my checking account.  20% savings for taxes and travel.  10% for marketing and lead generation.  20% savings.  

Mar 09, 2018 06:17 AM
Rainmaker
3,417,850
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Calling strangers can be a complete waste of time and really beat up on yourself hearing no or click for 3 hours. There is more productive ways to generate leads

Mar 09, 2018 05:58 AM
Ambassador
5,846,414
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I block 3 hours a day for prospecting - but, not to chat with strangers!

Mar 09, 2018 05:41 AM
Rainmaker
3,076,632
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

10 hrs per week

Mar 09, 2018 05:30 AM
Rainmaker
5,865,637
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not much time anymore. Much more earlier in my career.

Mar 09, 2018 05:18 AM
Rainmaker
5,699,423
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I have never in 25 years cold-called and am not about to start now. There are other ways of generating leads and I make time for that as it fits my schedule.

Mar 09, 2018 05:17 AM