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B.O.L.D. Series—L is For Love It or List It

We’re up to blog #4 in this series! Missed the first three? You can catch up using the links below: Be B.O.L.D.: Sales & Marketing in Uncertain Times B is For Breaking Barriers O is For Overcoming Obstacles Once you...

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Are You Doing These 5 Things To Improve Your Virtual Sales?

You’re used to closing the sale in person. But sometimes the need arises to close a sale virtually—and when that happens you want to be prepared. Selling virtually is totally different than selling in-person and on that I think we...

FANtastic Selling

4 Tricks To Sell To Affluents

Move-up buyers can be a tricky sell. Not only are they spending more money—with which may come more demands—but they also have high expectations for you, the person selling them the home! Consider that affluent buyers know exactly what they...

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Here’s How You Sell The Right Way

Have you ever considered that the questions the buyer asks you are clear signals of their phase in the buying journey? We so often fail to listen to the whole question because we want to appear smart, knowledgeable, and savvy....

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Guest Post | Why Your Opinion Doesn’t Count

You know him as a master closer, highly-skilled negotiator, and international keynote speaker. For me, he’s just JP. My road warrior buddy who always wow’s me and the audiences we are presenting to. John Palumbo is not only one of...

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Guest Post | New Home Salesperson Branding Tips

As I was brainstorming names for possible guest bloggers for our #ThoughtfulThursday column, Quint Lears immediately popped up in my mind. Quint is a new home salesperson and the founder of www.NewHomeSales.com. He is a devoted student of the home...

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Guest Post: Why You Aren’t Selling More Homes

I can’t think of another sales and marketing expert who is also a “mom” to 2,500-pound steer named Elvis. I bet you can’t either. And, that’s why audiences love Leah Turner! Fun, smart, and super savvy, my friend Leah Turner...

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Home Builder #MarketingMondays: Write Like You Talk

One of the most critical skills for the modern salesperson or marketer is to write like you talk. If you want to convert more home shoppers to home buyers, your emails, social media posts, website copy and email campaigns need...

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Home Builder #MarketingMondays: Take The Quiz

Happy Monday! Every Monday at Meredith Communications is Home Builder #MarketingMonday where we focus on marketing tips specifically for home builders. This week I am teaching the NAHB Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) Courses at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders...

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Guest Post: Once is Not Enough, or, The Art of Repurposing Your Writing

Are you a thought leader? If you are in sales or marketing, your answer better be, YES! In today’s world, the best sales and marketing professionals are thought leaders who generate and share new ideas. Today’s buyer, whether it is...

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August Marketing Pro of the Month Pat Sommer

How are we already in August? I’m actually thrilled because it means that I get to introduce you to an all-new Marketing Pro of the Month! Her candor in this interview, especially as it relayed to her successes and mistakes...

FANtastic Marketing Example—GoDaddy

You probably remember the GoDaddy marketing campaign of years’ past. You know the ones: They featured attractive women including Natalia Velez, Rachelle Wood, and Michelle Hayden in skimpy outfits parading around the GoDaddy logo. It doesn’t take a marketing genius...

Housing Upgrades Millennials Don’t Care For

Millennials are a big part of the current housing market. But as a digital, pet-loving, less formal generation, millennials have different requirements for their homes than other generations. And as a homebuilder, it’s essential you understand what this demographic is...

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