Residential Real Estate With Crs

Life is too short to delay pursuing your greater goals and creating a well-balanced life. In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Stone about mindset, motivation, habit-formation and some easy tools and tips to get you going strong for this year and beyond! Elizabeth is a six-year cancer survivor and has spent more time than the average 29-year-old working to create a positive outlook, carefully consider her goals, and harnessing her financial and personal well-being to keep moving forward. Elizabeth will be presenting an RRC webinar, “Resolution Reset: Goals, Motivation and Habit-Formation”, on February 12, 2018, at 1:00 PM (CST). Register at www.crs.com.

One of the most effective ways to increase your profit and bottom line is to increase your average sales price. The luxury market can be difficult to break into, but there are some tactics that are effective. Understanding and mastering those tactics can make the difference between success and frustration. In this episode we talk with Patrick Lilly, CRS, who has sold over $1.2 Billion in sales in his 33 year career. Patrick focuses on properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn and is the founder of the Real Estate Success Rocks Conference. He also has a weekly podcast for real estate agents, REpodcast.rocks. Patrick presents the RRC Webinar, “Luxury Real Estate: Increase Your Average Sales Price,” on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM CST. Register at crs.com.

If you are the CEO of your business, creating a business plan is one way to ensure your success. In this episode, accomplished Realtor® Kristy Hairston, CRS, identifies specific changes real estate agents can make to mature their sales business. Kristy talks about how to focus on the top 20% of activities that bring you more of what you want. If you've already set your business plan, discover how you can refine your goals and strategy for 2018. Kristy has sold over 300 homes in her real estate career and has received numerous awards including President's Club, Growth Champion and recognition from Realtrends. Kristy will be presenting an RRC webinar, "Business Planning: Preparing for the Best Year Ever!" on January 29, 2018 at 1:00 CST. Register at crs.com.

In this episode, we talk with Gee Dunsten, CRS, president of Gee Dunsten Seminars, Inc., about the trends that have led to our industry being on the cusp of one of the biggest housing shortage crisis in decades— and how this presents a huge opportunity for REALTORS®. Gee shares his expertise about why this is happening and some of the strategies savvy agents can use to convince sellers that a reasonable commission is justified. Gee will present in an RRC webinar, Dominating Your Low-Inventory Listing Market, on January 31, at 1:00 p.m. (CST). Register at crs.com.

How can REALTORS® dominate social media — especially Facebook business pages? Learn the biggest misconception that people have about creating a Facebook Page and why you don’t want to create a personal profile for your business. Julie Erickson, CRS, a relocation expert who works closely with relocation directors with major oil companies in Alaska, discusses the best tips to using social media to market and brand your business to its fullest capacity. Erickson, who is President of Residential Real Estate Council Alaska, will lead an RRC webinar, “Put Social Media to Work for You” on Jan. 17 at 1:00 PM Central that will take a deeper dive into the topic. Register at www.crs.com for this and other real estate webinars and eLearning courses.