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Things have changed No one’s inbox is immune – email is definitely the preferred communication for work, and we’re all getting hundreds of emails a week. How do you make yours stand out? While I can’t ensure your email will get replied to in a reasonable timeframe (I’m no magician), I can help you create professional, effective emails that should help you break through the clutter. Read on for five basic pieces of advice that will help you navigate the email world efficiently

It doesn’t have to It’s a classic scenario – you’ve got important plans you made weeks ago, when a client wants a last-minute showing. You: a) Cancel all your plans immediately and book the showing. This could be it! b) Tell them you’ll book something for next week, and risk losing the sale. c) Wait… there’s another option? You’re not alone if you find it tough to navigate your personal and work life balance. There are thousands of articles out there on how cell phones, soci

The right questions to ask yourself There’s endless options when selecting the right brokerage for your career, no matter how new or experienced you are. Do you go with the tried-and-true big names? Or try a smaller firm? The right office depends on a number of factors, from where you are in your career, to your manager, to your personality type. Wondering how you can tell what company is right for you, and what factors you should be considering? There’s pros and cons of work

5 tips to inspire confidence While your clients might not be mind readers (although, that would really help with an offer price…), chances are, they’ll feel rushed or uneasy with the process if you’re not organized. When things are busy, there are lots of details to remember, and if you’re feeling rushed, every worry and anxious thought gets passed on to your client, no matter how many ‘Most Likely to Win an Emmy’ awards you won in high school. I get it – real estate is stres

Why you should brand your biggest asset: you You may think your award-winning smile is enough to win you clients – but consciously or not, your clients are drawn to your brand – not your dentist’s hard work. Brands aren’t just for big business – and they’re more important than ever when it comes to breaking out from the pack. In this post, I’ve shared five reasons why your personal brand is key, and how I can help you create a compelling one. It makes you stand out For better

Put in time now, gain it back later I know, I know – it’ll only take a second to send that client info over. And then, just three minutes, maximum, to confirm the showings for tomorrow. But hey – we both know you’ll be at your laptop for another three hours – not three minutes. The fact is, there’s just always one more thing that can suck you in. So – how do you fight the compulsion and deal with all those small tasks that take just one more minute? Well, I’ll tell you – and

Can you afford to hire yourself? Being self-employed, our income is never steady, and never a sure thing. We often find ourselves trying to do every task ourselves just to save a few dollars – but is that actually costing you more money? Consider what you could be doing instead of all those small tasks. Does all the time you’re spending filing documents or updating your website equal a sale? Was it worth it? In some cases no – but in some cases, maybe so. Whether it was your