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NAR: 31% of Realtors say they feel unsafe at open houses

Housing Wire

According to the report, 31% of Realtors said they feel unsafe during an open house or showings, and 27% said they feel unsafe when meeting a new client for the first time at a scheduled location or property. Realtors also have to contend with the people they allow into house. Those fears are not unfounded.

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Digital open house sign-in solutions agents swear by for lead generation

Housing Wire

Open houses remain one of the best ways to showcase a property and connect with potential buyers. A solid open house sign-in sheet strategy can turn your guests into serious leads. Summary Why digital open house sign-in sheets matter Which digital sign-in sheet solution works best for your open house?

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23 creative open house ideas to drive foot traffic, get leads and sell fast

Housing Wire

If an uptick in housing inventory and more favorable interest rates materialize in 2025, you’ll still need to find creative ways to generate buzz for your listings and expand your client network. Meeting new clients is the engine of your business. But what exactly is the right approach? Let’s dig in!

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How to host a successful virtual open house: Tips from a broker

Housing Wire

Virtual open houses are a unique way to help you stand out from other agents as a tech-savvy marketer and can help get your listings in front of hundreds (possibly thousands) of potential buyers online. What is a virtual open house, and are they still worth it? That’s the gist of a virtual open house.

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How to become a part-time real estate agent & get clients — fast

Housing Wire

I also include tips and tricks to help you find your first clients faster than most new agents. Think about it: if you’re a super successful agent running a team , you’ll want your team members to be available to run out and cover showings and host open houses every weekend. You have a client! Let’s dive in!

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Real estate agents: Do these 5 things in the next 3 months

Housing Wire

Don’t look at the names in your past client and sphere list and assume they would not do something. Commit to two open houses per week Maximize the return on those open houses. Call other agents that you have a relationship with that may not want to or can’t hold their own open houses.

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Four secrets to mastering client retention

Housing Wire

There have been numerous studies done on client retention over the years, and while the exact figures vary, most suggest that it can be anywhere from five to 25 times more expensive to acquire a new client than to keep an existing one. Set, and stick to, client retention goals. Repeat client business doesn’t happen by accident.

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