Tech Tips & Tricks for Real Estate, Home Ownership and Every Day.
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In this video, I’ll show you how a simple tweak to your phone can help you stay focused. You can unlock your apps anytime with Face ID, but they won’t be staring you in the face begging for your attention.
The result? I’m more productive, no longer feel the pressure to compete on social media, and FOMO is a thing of the past. I spend more time building my business instead.
By keeping these apps out of sight but still accessible, you can regain control over your time and focus on what truly matters.
Why setting a Google Alert will help you with future outreach.
Use Gmail Filters & Templates to create an auto response email that will be sent as soon as you receive an email from a difficult or demanding client. It can be as simple as "Got it..Chat Soon" or "Thanks, I'm on it". This video goes through creating a gmail email template and a filter to automatically send the template when you receive an email from a specific client. Enjoy
One of the most underutilized Compass tools, the Insights report allows agents to showcase the performance of the listing with a client. It allows you to create once off our scheduled reports which can be sent weekly or bi-weekly on any day you choose.
Note that it will be sent at the time the schedule is created so if you create it at 9pm then at 9pm on your selected day the report will be sent to your client. It's a phenomenal report showcasing great data on how many views your listing is getting, where the people are viewing it from right down to the devices they are using.
It informs you which platforms or third party sites are getting the most traffic for your listing and provides information on digital ads and social media posts. You then have the opportunity to discuss this information with your client and really highlight the value you bring to them, being able to confidently showcase the tools at your disposal is an indispensable skill.
Have trouble taking selfies? Me too which is why I started to use the accessibility tool to take selfies, this avoids the short arm syndrome and makes taking selfies so much easier.
Remember to switch off VOICE CONTROL when you are finished taking photos or texting may become more difficult. Have fun with this!
I wanted to share a little nugget of wisdom about one of my absolute favorite Compass tools: the Compass Marketing Center. Did you know that thousands of agents use it every other day? It’s a game-changer! One quick tip though—don’t forget that the social media links don’t auto-populate. To save you from the repetitive hassle, just copy them from one email template to another. Check out this quick video to see how it’s done!
Ever get locked out of your Netflix account? No worries.. follow these steps to sign out of the account. This is especially useful if you have a vacation rental. Renters often sign into their Netflix account and forget to sign out when they leave.. follow the quick instructions here to log the renter out!
Create a QR Code for your listing ensure a buyer will never pass by your property without knowing all the listing details. Make life easier for a buyer and grab their attention quickly.
In this short video I walk you through adding some branding to your QR Code using QR Code Monkey! It is so easy and versatile and really makes your QR codes stand out and be so much more recognizable
There’s nothing more powerful or magnetic than being true to yourself. Your knowledge, experience, and confidence are the keys to attracting the right clients. When you embrace your authentic self, it’s not just about what you know, t’s about how you make others feel. That genuine connection will lead you to your next big opportunity.