Colorado Springs Real Estate Careers with Jason Daniels

What are the best sources for listing leads? Find out today.Schedule a Free Business ConsultationWant to Buy a Home? Search All HomesWant to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value ReportThere are many different places an agent can find business, but when it comes to finding listing leads, these four sources stand out above the rest:1. Your sphere of influence. Staying in touch with your sphere of influence is incredibly powerful. You must always let them know that you’re never too busy to take on their real estate needs, or their referrals.2. Your professional network. Over time, real estate professionals build a lot of relationships with fellow Realtors from all over the country. By maintaining these relationships, you’re likely to attract referrals from agents who have been approached by clients looking to buy or sell outside of their market. This is especially effective in areas with military bases, which attract a large number of out-of-state families.“The demand for professional help in the real estate industry has never been higher. ”3. FSBO sellers. People who are interested in selling their property on their own generally end up needing more help than they expected. Studies show that more people have turned to Realtors for professional help than was true during any given year over the last decade. Although listing online has become easier for sellers to manage on their own, the rest of the home selling process has become more complex. The demand for professional help in the real estate industry has never been higher.4. People who have previously failed to sell. The biggest mistake someone who has failed to sell in the past can make is to try the same approach again. Working with a new agent (like you) will be in their best interest, and if you can convince them of this, you’ll find that this demographic of sellers is an incredible source of leads.If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

A few tips for new or aspiring entrepreneurs Schedule a free business consultationSelling your Colorado home? Get a free home value report  Buying a Colorado home? Search all homes for saleWhat does it take to become a successful entrepreneur? I’m often asked this question by fledgling business owners, and it’s no wonder: Entrepreneurship comes with its fair share of risks. Because of that, developing good habits and practices right from the word go is very important.Above all, success in your entrepreneurial pursuits depends on your determination. You need to make sure you’re determined to achieve the goals you set out to achieve. More than just fame or fortune, it’s about your value proposition. If the value of what you’re selling goes above and beyond what people are paying for it, you’re sure to succeed.In one of my previous videos, I discussed the importance of being an early riser and sticking to a morning routine, which is a key ingredient in your success as an entrepreneur as well. If you missed it, you can check it out here.In addition, I’d recommend reading the book “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business” by Gino Wickman. In it, he provides a blueprint for strategic planning and setting quarterly “rocks” or goals. Whether you’re just now getting your business off the ground or you want to take it to the next level, reading this book will help you map out where you want to go."If the value of what you’re selling goes above and beyond what people are paying for it, you’re sure to succeed."Your focus will also be instrumental to your success. The more you focus on fine-tuning your sales and marketing, the more your focus will expand to not only reach the people who know, like, and trust you, but to create new lines of communication with people in the marketplace.You’re probably wondering how many hours a week you’ll have to dedicate. It’s important to discipline yourself to treat entrepreneurship as a job. When you’re first starting out, you can probably expect to work 10 to 12 hours a day, six or seven days a week. Eventually, you’ll need to return to a healthy work-life balance, but in the short term, being an entrepreneur will demand your undivided attention and a lot of time, energy, and effort.If you have any questions about today’s topic or you’d like to schedule a one-on-one consultation, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you!   

Having a follow-up strategy in place is key to converting internet leads. Schedule a free business consultationSelling your Colorado home? Get a free home value report  Buying a Colorado home? Search all homes for saleWhat is your plan for converting internet leads? The answer boils down to three factors: your immediate, mid-term, and long-term follow up. Statistics say that the average buyer starts looking at homes online two years before they’re actually ready to buy. Here in the Colorado Springs area, the average is closer to six to 12 months, but we still have some buyers who need to buy sooner than that (i.e., within the next 30 to 60 days).How does our team handle these types of leads?Let’s start with our immediate follow-up. In this case, we reach out to someone within five to 10 minutes of registering on our website. Whether it’s an ISA or an agent, they’ll call between three to five times that day without leaving a voicemail. If you leave a voicemail, the potential buyer may tag your number and block it, or just never call you back. We try and spread out these phone calls throughout the day."Your goal should be consistent follow up—the leads work when you work." We also follow up via text and email—a lot of clients that we’re able to convert started with a text message conversation. I won’t say whether this is a generational trend, but a lot of people prefer to respond to a text than a call.Our mid-term follow up is for buyers who, once we make contact with them, indicate that they’re ready to buy within 60 to 90 days. In the meantime, we reach out to them about once a week and build up our rapport.Our long-term follow up is for buyers who want to buy after 90 days, and we typically reach out to them twice a month with a text or email.It’s best to have a CRM in place to track these leads, and there are dozens of good ones out there that you can choose from. Your goal should be consistent follow up—the leads work when you work.If you have any questions about this topic or need help with your follow-up strategy, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I’d love to help you.

How does one become a top producer in Colorado Springs? Today I’ll share my own story.Schedule a free business consultationSelling your Colorado home? Get a free home value report  Buying a Colorado home? Search all homes for saleCheck out this interview I had with Titans in Real Estate by Greg Fowler!I got my start in real estate back in 2003, when I had just moved back to Colorado Springs and didn’t have a lot of prospects. Through grit, determination, and the help of my mentor and father, Brian Daniels, I learned the ropes.My father told me that he wouldn’t give me a business, but would instead make me earn it. The interesting thing was that everyone he knew was already on his list of clients, meaning that I’d have to create a whole new sphere of influence.When I started out selling homes, I was working mostly through referrals, making calls, writing notes, pop-bys, and expanding my sphere. I would ask the people I contacted “If you had a family member or friend who was going to buy a home, do you have a Realtor you would refer to them?” That way, I could avoid asking them directly if they were planning to sell their home—doing that on a regular basis might have inclined them to start avoiding my calls and emails.Building my business came down to setting goals and then working backward from there. I would decide how many homes I wanted to sell, come up with a gameplan, and set myself to work every morning and afternoon answering calls and emails.To be a top producer, it takes a couple things beyond just grit, determination, and professionalism. I recommend those who want to become high-level agents in the industry to get their education. I don’t just mean the continuing education that the state requires, but also diving in deep to learn more about the industry. Classes are available at title companies and seminars for you to delve into certain topics to enhance your business."Building my business came down to setting goals and then working backward from there."Additionally, once it's within your budget, you might consider traveling to other areas of the country for conferences, networking, and coaching from other top producers around the nation. I’ve had many different coaches throughout the years, and I definitely recommend serious agents find their own mentors to learn from their knowledge and expertise.Doing this myself, I’ve managed to build up an agent network from which I get referrals. It’s also how I started to build my own team, which allowed us to do more expansive marketing campaigns to garner more leads.To be a top producer in Colorado Springs, you also need to learn how to play nicely with others. Yes, we do represent our clients’ best interests, but there’s a certain way that high-level agents need to handle themselves during transactions. When we work peer-to-peer and Realtor-to-Realtor, we want to maintain a professional relationship. The MLS is, after all, a cooperative resource that is best utilized when we all work well together.Ultimately, if you make goals, find a mentor or coach, work hard, start with people you know to build your database, and continue in that fashion, you can become a top producer in the field.If you have any questions or need any advice about how to advance your own career as an agent, please feel free to reach out to me. Indeed, that’s why I started this brokerage: I wanted to help more agents reach their goals.Check out this interview I had with Titans in Real Estate by Greg Fowler!

Events are perfect for bringing together your clients, and there are many effective ones you can consider.Schedule a free business consultationSelling your Colorado home? Get a free home value report  Buying a Colorado home? Search all homes for saleI hear this question a lot from my fellow agents: Should I hold client events?Absolutely! If you want to grow your referral base, these events are crucial. We do four major events each year, but you don’t need a huge budget to host something great. Starting out with a simple happy hour gathering for your best clients can be a great way to test the waters. Then, you can focus on bigger, better events for your entire client list.Here are some of the things we like to do:A chocolate giveaway in February alongside a party in our officeA family-friendly night at the movies in June where we rent out multiple theatersA barbecue extravaganza in August where we go all out with big giveaways, plenty of food, and fun for allA pie giveaway around Thanksgiving "You don’t need a huge budget to host something great."It’s always good to have small get-togethers to supplement these big events. Take your biggest clients and go golfing, attend a sporting event, etc. Don’t overspend, and absolutely do not forget to follow up after these events. Thank them for coming, share pictures of the event, and so on.If you have any questions or need further information about making your business more successful, feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to helping you.

Finding great listing leads isn’t as hard as you think. These are the four best sources you should know about.Schedule a free business consultationSelling your Colorado home? Get a free home value report  Buying a Colorado home? Search all homes for saleToday I’m excited to talk about some of the top sources for listing leads. Here’s my list for all of the other agents out there:1. Sphere and past clients. I can’t stress this enough. Embrace and engage with your sphere and past clients. When you talk to them, make sure they know you’re never too busy for their referrals.2. A network of agents. 10 years ago, this was a lot harder to do because you had to do it in person. With the advent of social media, it’s much easier. I do recommend meeting people in person when you can, but it really makes sense to reach out to agents in communities where military homebuyers are coming into Colorado Springs. Do your research and start finding these Realtors on Facebook and LinkedIn. 3+4. FSBO/Expired. A lot of people don’t like working these lists, but they should. These are two groups of people who you already know want to sell their home. In the last year, we’ve seen more people using a Realtor than in the previous 10+ years. Things are getting a little bit more complicated in terms of marketing, so these types of home sellers want expert advice. Nine times out of 10, I find that expired listings happen because of the previous agent’s error. The key is to pick one strategy and stick to it. Don’t get distracted by shiny objects. Just find a system and stick to it."Building a network of agents is much easier these days."If you have any questions about any of these strategies or anything else related to the real estate business, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email today. I’d love to hear from you.

If you want to make your morning routine more productive, there are three steps you need to take every day after you wake up.Selling your Colorado home? Get a free home value report  Buying a Colorado home? Search all homes for saleFollow the three components laid out in the book “The Miracle Morning” by Hal Elrod:1. Read (spiritual or motivational reading)2. Exercise3. Coordinate the rest of your dayThis is the same routine that I follow every morning. After I wake up at 5:30, I go to the gym and get a workout in. Then I head back home and read scripture and/or part of whatever motivational book I’m reading at the time. I’m learning more and more about meditation, so that’s also something you could try for this step.When coordinating your day, sit down and fill out your “Dominate Your Day” sheet that I talked about in a previous video. When you plan your day ahead of time, you can focus on it before it gets away from you."If you immediately start checking your emails or logging onto Facebook, that will sidetrack your entire day."If you have kids, wake up however early you need to to get this done before they get up. The one thing you don’t want to do first thing in the morning is check your smartphone. If you immediately start checking your emails or logging onto Facebook, that will sidetrack your entire day.If you’d like to talk more about how you can make your morning routine more productive or you have any other questions about this topic, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be glad to help you.

Schedule a Free Business ConsultationTake a Tour of Our OfficeIf you want to get an idea of what it’s like working at Jason Daniels & Associates at RE/MAX Millennium, I invite you to take quick tour of our state-of-the-art office. We have a deluxe client waiting room, a spacious cafe for clients and agents, two conference rooms, 13 private offices, and four additional meeting offices. Everywhere you go, you’ll also have the latest technology at your fingertips. On the outside, we’re conveniently located right along the northern powers corridor. To get the full tour, watch this short video. If you have any more questions about how to create a productive work environment or there’s anything else I can help you with, don’t hesitate to give me a shout. I’d be happy to help you.

If you work from home, you can create a productive work environment by treating your work day just like you would anywhere else.Schedule a Free Business ConsultationTake a Tour of Our OfficeIf you want to grow your business, you need to have a productive work environment. Some agents like to work from home, and that’s okay. Others like to have their office in an office. Here at RE/MAX Millennium, we offer both options. Either way, you’ll find a great work environment, and in our office, we have a cafe space, inviting decor, and a wonderful administrative team to support all our clients. In any case, here are a couple tips to help you ensure a productive work environment.Create a productive work environment.If you work from home and that’s important to you, you should treat your workday just like you would anywhere else. If you’d wear a suit and tie to the office, wear a suit and tie at home. Dress how you’d normally dress, whether you have an appointment or not. Otherwise, you might find yourself sitting on the couch with a bag of Doritos watching TV when you should be prospecting. It’s also important to have a regimented schedule when you work from home. If you have small children at home or you don’t have your own workspace there, you need to make sure you have a space in the office where you can actually get work done. Stay focused and don’t let yourself get distracted by emails or your smartphone (it’s not so “smart” if it’s distracting you). Studies have shown that there’s no such thing as multitasking, so take 60- to 90-minute periods throughout the day to focus on one thing. I promise you that if you do this, your productivity will increase, and I have plenty of other productivity hacks that I’d be happy to share with you if you’re interested. If you have any more questions about how to create a productive work environment or there’s anything else I can help you with, don’t hesitate to give me a shout. I’d be happy to help you.

Handwritten notes are a powerful, but very underused, means of communication. Today, let’s delve deeper into how pen-and-paper messages can boost your business.Schedule a Free Business ConsultationWith all modern methods of communication available today, like emails, texts, social media, and more, handwritten notes have become a lost art. Think about it: When is the last time you received a personal, pen-and-paper letter? Personally, I think reaching out this way is still important. This is why I spend some time each day to write five clients a personal note. Whether it’s an inquiry or simply a message of thanks—there is always a reason to send a handwritten note.It’s been proven that writing three to five handwritten notes per day will boost your business. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve received a phone call from someone thanking me for taking this extra step in reaching out. Whether it’s an inquiry or simply a message of thanks—there is always a reason to send a handwritten note. Following this simple tip is an easy, inexpensive way to stay at the top of your clients’ minds, all while increasing the chances that they’ll send referral business your way.If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter can help grow your business if you do it the right way.Schedule a Free Business ConsultationWith all of the different social media platforms out there, using them to grow your business can feel overwhelming. However, leveraging platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram (to name just a few), can be quite effective. The key is to be consistent.Make sure that you are posting on a daily or weekly basis, and that your posts are appropriate. While it should mostly be business-related, you can also occasionally include personal touches. This way when people Google your name, they’ll be able to learn a little about you before meeting up with you for a listing appointment. While it should mostly be business-related, your social media accounts can also include personal touches to help potential clients see you as a real person. If you want to keep your private Facebook life locked out, that is fine. That said, creating a Realtor Facebook page or business page will greatly benefit your business. And, if you’re comfortable doing so, adding in the personal things to your real estate page will help others see you as a real person.Beyond posting, watch your clients and keep in touch with them to change an online situation into a personal situation. You can wish them a happy birthday or send them gifts when they have a new baby. This is especially important if they are someone who would refer you business. Taking these steps will help you build a long-term relationship.Online interactions with clients can be turned into a source of referral business. The more you do this, the more you are going to win. Of course, you can buy internet leads, but I’m a fan of working by referral and building relationships with clients both online and off. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Every business owner needs a set of core values. Here are our core values and what they mean to us.Schedule a Free Business ConsultationToday I want to talk to you about core values. Every business owner should have a set of core values that drive the way they do business. Here are the core values we have at RE/MAX Millennium:We embrace skills training, education, and personal growth. 1. We always do what’s right, even when nobody's looking.2. We put people first. People before profits.3. We hold people’s names sacred. We have a no-gossip policy here and we will not tolerate it.4. We’re always teachable and learning. That is why we really embrace skills training, education, and personal growth. We are one of only a few brokerages in town that does this type of program.5. We laugh and we have fun. We are all here to make money, but we have to have fun too.6. We are grateful.7. We are real and transparent. No facades here. You get what you see with us.8. We are one. We are all a team here at RE/MAX Millennium. Anybody in our office can help you and answer any questions at any time.Those are our eight core values here and it is how we dictate our interactions with our team, our clients, and our community. If you have any questions about our core values or how to create your own, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

RE/MAX Millennium offers much more than your typical brokerage. Today some of our agents are here to tell you about the benefits they enjoy as part of our team. Schedule a Free Business ConsultationThere are many different things our team members cite as being their favorite aspect of RE/MAX Millennium. For some, it’s the teamwork-focused atmosphere, and for others, it’s great energy, or the knowledge that team leaders truly care about everyone’s success.I’ve been selling real estate for nearly 15 years, but when I opened RE/MAX Millennium it became apparent that there were certain things I was ready to do differently. My team and I were able to redesign our office space and our core values around how we want to run business—which is essentially just an amplified version of what we were doing before. So far, our team has loved what these changes have done for us and our clients. Broker associate Ron Mast, for example, has been in real estate and the mortgage industry for over 30 years, and he specifically chose to work with us at RE/MAX Millennium because of our great atmosphere. And our clients love what’s going on at RE/MAX Millennium, too. According to team member and broker associate TJ Chambless, clients are always complimenting our office’s design and technological resources. But our office isn’t all we’ve got going for us. Broker associate Jenny Daniels points to our team itself—our people—as being an invaluable resource to clients. The list of benefits our team brings to the industry goes on and on. Broker associate Alan Daniels says our energy is one thing he personally values about working at RE/MAX Millennium. “It’s a great place to bounce ideas off of each other,” he says. This sense of collaboration is so strong, in fact, that broker associate Marsha Meyer has said working for our team is like being part of a family. “Everyone really cares about making sure that I’m succeeding,” says Marsha. Agents here at RE/MAX Millennium have the chance to grow as professionals, all while drawing upon the experience of other successful agents all around them. It’s easy to see that our RE/MAX Millennium team is a cut above the rest. So many of our agents have great things to say about what it’s like to work here, like broker associate Brian Daniels, who says that RE/MAX Millennium “offers more than the average RE/MAX brokerage.” Specifically, one of the most significant things RE/MAX Millennium offers its agents is an emphasis on continued education, training, and support. As for myself, I’m just grateful to be able to provide these opportunities for my team and our clients. Agents here at RE/MAX Millennium have the chance to grow as professionals, all while drawing upon the experience of other successful agents all around them. At RE/MAX Millennium, we hold high ethical standards, provide high levels of support for our agents, and are always working to treat people right. So, if you’re thinking of making a career move, why not consider joining us? We’d love to show you where all this high praise comes from. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

There is a lot of value in hiring a real estate coach. Today I’ll share what you stand to gain and what you should think about before hiring one.Schedule a Free Business ConsultationToday I want to let you in on what you should know before you hire a real estate coach.First, do you even need a real estate coach? Even the greats like Tiger Woods and other major athletes have multiple coaches. Coaching is definitely a good way to help hold yourself accountable for your activities and to keep you in line with what’s happening in the current marketplace. With their help, you can understand how to navigate market trends and agent-client interactions.The great thing about RE/MAX Millennium is that I offer coaching to any agents who want to come to my office. I will teach you and help you grow: I’ve coached with more than four other national coaches, and I even have a coach right now who I’m helping on a weekly basis. I can share tips and tricks I’ve learned over the many years I’ve been in the real estate industry, working with professionals in prospecting, referrals, team-building, and more. I’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on coaching, and I’m prepared to give you access to that pool of knowledge.I offer coaching to any agents who want to come to my office. However, if you want to hire a coach, just be aware that it can be costly. Make sure you understand that it’s a time commitment; you might be on a weekly or monthly call or you might get homework assignments. If they’re good, your coach will hold you accountable.You’ll also want to have a clear perspective on your goals. There are different types of coaches who specialize in different areas, so you’ll need to know what you want to learn from them and why before you select one to hire.Finally, you’ll need to reach out and get testimonials from the coach’s clients, or else speak with agents who have worked with them, in order to make sure their process is legitimate and that they have successfully helped agents grow their business.As a coaching expert, I’m happy to sit down with you and help you. If you have a question about a specific coach, I’ve done research on almost all of them, and I’d gladly share my thoughts with you. Please feel free to reach out to me by phone or email. I hope to hear from you soon.