Tech Tip Tuesday – #034 – Intro to Auto Emails in the MLS
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Today’s Tip:
Today, we’re talking about how to refine auto-email properties in the MLS.
SCAORCast – 09/19/16 – Systematizing for Success with Marc Cunningham
Welcome to SCAORCast, your ultra-fast download of everything Sussex County Association of REALTORS®. Here’s what’s happening for this week. (Check our show notes at the bottom of this page for easy access to all of these links.)
This Week’s Show Notes & Links:
- Join Marc Cunningham on September 27th for “Systematizing for Success” class. Sign up here!
- Questions? Comments? Talk back to us and let us know. We’d love to hear from you. (And be sure to subscribe in iTunes, and never miss an episode again!)
Open House Safety Tips
In our continuing look at REALTOR® safety this September, today we’re going to focus on one of the most common situations for real estate agents – hosting an open house.
While it’s true that open houses are not utilized as much today as in decades past, they are still an effective tool for marketing your available properties. There are many considerations associated with hosting this type of event – some you know about….and perhaps some that you don’t.
As always, personal safety should be your top priority when out on the job. Let’s look at ways to stay safe during publicized open house events.
- When possible, use the buddy system. If someone from your office is available, bring them along for the day. Be sure to return the favor the next time your co-worker is having an open house event of their own.
- Check for a signal. Be sure to check for a signal on your cell phone before starting your open house. If the signal is weak or intermittent, make sure you’re close to a land line at all times – or use your buddy’s phone, if possible.
- Avoid rooms you can’t easily exit. These include attics, basements and small interior rooms that have a single way in and out – anywhere you can’t easily exit if need be.
- Let someone know before you go. Ask them to check up on you after a predetermined time, or to call the authorities if something in particular alarms them. It’s always good to let at least one other person know your location at all times.
- Always walk behind the guest. Never turn your back to someone at an open house, particularly if it’s someone you don’t know. Show him or her the home, but always walk behind the potential homebuyer to avoid any dangerous situations.
- Do a sweep before leaving. Don’t assume everyone has left the property at the end of the event. Check the rooms and yard before locking up.
By taking a few precautions, you can greatly reduce any risk to your personal safety while hosting an open house. Remember: Safety starts by being prepared in advance.
Throwback Thursday #027 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
Throwback Thursday #027 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
Tech Tip Tuesday – #033 – Searching Schools in RPR
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Today’s Tip:
Today, we’re talking about how to search school-related data in RPR. Find houses near specific schools, search based on location & rating, and more.
SCAORCast – 09/12/16 – Interview with New SCAOR CEO, Merritt Burke
Welcome to SCAORCast, your ultra-fast download of everything Sussex County Association of REALTORS®. Here’s what’s happening for this week. (Check our show notes at the bottom of this page for easy access to all of these links.) Our thanks to Royal Pest for sponsoring this episode.
This Week’s Show Notes & Links:
SCAOR’S Board of Directors voting is on! Be sure to vote today if you haven’t already.
- Questions? Comments? Talk back to us and let us know. We’d love to hear from you. (And be sure to subscribe in iTunes, and never miss an episode again!)
Three Things Coming Soon You Can’t Miss!
Most weeks at SCAOR are full of activity, and this week was no different. Check out everything happening around here, and jump in!
SCAOR Community Service Foundation’s Harvest Moon Gala –
Did you know that the Foundation’s Harvest Moon Gala is only three weeks away? Click here to grab your tickets before they go! With catered food, music, dancing, and a silent auction – this is a “can’t miss” event! On Thursday, September 29th, enjoy the beautifulatmosphere of Nassau Valley Vineyards from 6-10PM. Auction proceeds serve the needy of Sussex County.
National Speaker Marc Cunningham –
Did you know that National Speaker Marc Cunningham will be with us on September 27th for two classes? Sign up for yours today!
- Module 7 – Systematizing for Success: Running Your Business on Autopilot through Systems
The most successful companies don’t rely on people for their success, they rely on systems. Systems are simply road maps or instructions that allow your processes to be repeated, duplicated, and run by anyone. Systems will make your property management business scalable, increase the value of your company, take pressure off your team members, protect you from liability, reduce the dependence on any one employee, create clarity, and give you a way to hold your team members accountable. We will walk through the step-by-step process of how to create and implement a System Manual specific to each position in your company. System Manuals changed our business, and they can change yours too! This course satisfies the State of Delaware’s Module 7 requirement.
Module 4 or 7 Success is Not an Accident: 10 Necessary Behaviors to Win Business
Too often we try to re-invent the wheel when it comes to running our property management companies. Rather than creating mediocrity, we should imitate the success of others. In this discussion we will look at the 10 most critical areas of business success AND define how you can start implementing them TODAY! If your company needs to improve on any of the below areas of expertise you will find this class useful: Hiring & firing, setting clear expectations for your team members and measuring them, creating multiple profit centers, being an effective leader, how to create system manuals to standardize and protect your business, what opportunities exist that you are not taking advantage of, the future of the property management industry.
Wallops Island Industry Bus Tour –
The Commercial Market is ever changing on Delmarva, and this is your chance to see first hand one of the major “new” developments that will have an impact far and wide in our marketplace. The PCA will be hosting it’s 3rd Annual, “Industry Bus Tour” on September 15th. This year Wallops Island Flight Facility and Industrial Park will be our focus, come learn about this exciting venture for our marketplace and an opportunity to present property or share your business, so bring your flyers. Event is sponsored by PCA, Cost is $30 for PCA members. Lunch will be available for purchase after the tour. We will be departing SCAOR at 8:00 AM and stopping at the Berlin Food Lion (on RT. 113) at 8:45AM. Sign up NOW!
Bonus: General Membership Meeting – October 3rd at 12PM
Remember to put October 3rd’s General Membership Meeting on your calendar! This is where SCAOR Membership comes together yearly, shares information & announcements, and discovers the 2017 leadership results.
Tech Tip Tuesday – #050 – Introduction to MLS Statistics
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Today’s Tip:
Today, we’re talking about how to do basic statistical reporting in the MLS.
Letter from 2017 NAR President William Brown
Dear 2017 REALTOR® Association President:
At last week’s Leadership Summit, I asked REALTOR® association leadership to help drive the REVOLUTION occurring within our profession. The acceleration of change within the real estate industry, over the last decade, has been monumental. As leaders, it is our job to help our members and our associations stay ahead of these changes. By no means is this an easy task. However, NAR offers a wide range of resources to provide leadership with support.
First and foremost, I am sharing with you a link to Leadership Summit Resources. Here you can access numerous videos and presentations from the Summit that I hope will help to keep you motivated throughout 2017.
Additionally, we are launching, “Presidential Briefings: A monthly guide to your year in office,” which is geared solely at association leadership. This communication is designed to provide ongoing support, tips, tools, and resources to help you and your leadership team better serve your consistency. This communication is a new initiative spearheaded by the Association Executives Committee Volunteer Leadership Training Work Group and is supported by recommendations from last year’s local and state presidents and AEs. We will request your feedback and recommendations as the initiative rolls out.
On behalf of the National Association of REALTORS®, thank you for the work you do now, and for the work you’ll do throughout 2017. As elected leaders, we only have one year in our roles; we only have one year to make a difference. Let’s utilize every day to make sure that we are fulfilling the responsibilities that were entrusted to us by our members.
Let’s look towards the future and act in the moment. Now is the time to be revolutionary!
Sincerely,
William E. Brown
2017 President
National Association of REALTORS®
Throwback Thursday #026 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
Throwback Thursday #026 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
