Central Michigan Real Estate Mentoring Podcast with Mary Peacock

Most of your business will come from online sources, and many people simply won’t answer the phone. Along with a phone call and leaving a voicemail, you should be texting your leads; sending a video in your text is even better. If you send a video, they’ll see your face and associate it with your name, which leaves a great impression and helps you stand out from all the other real estate agents calling them. I hope this little tip helps. If you’re interested in having a one-on-one conversation with me for more tips or help with your business, feel free to reach out via phone or my website. I would love to help you.

To get your home ready to sell this summer, there are some things you should do to prepare it. First, make sure you declutter. You’re going to be moving anyway, so pack things away in storage. Then you’ll want to hire a handyman to do some minor repairs or painting around the home. I also recommend that you spruce up your landscaping out front to make it more inviting for buyers. Finally, think about staging your home so that buyers can see themselves living in it. If you have any questions for me or want some more tips about getting your home ready for sale, don’t hesitate to reach out and give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Our second annual Backpack for Kids event is coming up on August 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Peacock Real Estate: 18030 3 Mile Rd, Morley, MI 49336, and we’d love for you to join us. This is our way of giving back to the community, and we’re also inviting people to make donations—our goal is to donate 200 backpacks to the students at Morley Stanwood Community Schools. If you have any questions about this event, don’t hesitate to call or email me. If you have a backpack to donate, just drop it off at our office—we’re open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there.

I’m often asked if it’s better to work as an individual agent or with a team, so I’d like to share my insight on this topic with you today. When you work alone, you’re stuck juggling a multitude of tasks. But with a team, there are members who specialize in specific areas, such as marketing or home closings. There’s a whole team at your disposal who will cover the behind-the-scenes work while you’re out there doing what you do best: helping clients buy or sell homes. And with this support, you don’t need to be at the beck and call of your clients 24/7—in fact, you could even go on a vacation if you wanted! There’s simply no way you could do so if you were the only point of contact for your clients. “There’s a whole team at your disposal who will cover the behind-the-scenes work.” I certainly believe that joining a team is the best option for agents, whether they’re new to the industry or have been working in it for years. If you have any questions or would like further information, feel free to reach out to me. I’d love to help you.

Many people are wondering whether now is a good time to get started in real estate. Here’s the truth: If you’ve been considering a career in this industry, there’s no time like the present. Real estate is a challenging industry, but it’s also a rewarding one. There are endless opportunities for those willing to work for the potential rewards of a real estate career. I would be more than happy to speak with you about these opportunities, so feel free to get in touch.

Today I want to talk to you about staying in touch with your database. I haven’t done a great job at keeping up with my database in the past. I’ll be the first to admit that. However, here’s what I’ve done to improve that since. I make sure that I send my database something of value to them on a regular basis. I send out videos twice a month that give real estate tips for buyers, sellers, and everyone in between. I also hold client events three times per year and make sure to invite everyone in the database. A lot of our clients really enjoy these events. “My database always appreciates knowing what the market is doing.” Finally, I send out market reports once a month to my database. They always appreciate knowing what the market is doing and what the current equity in their home looks like. If you have any questions for me or want any more tips, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.