• 318 - Interview: Sammy Kohn on Online Leads & Mental Health
    Nov 20 2024

    Join Michael Montgomery and guest Sammy Kohn, a top Toronto real estate agent and drummer for The Watchmen, as they dive into two essential topics in real estate: online lead generation and mental health.

    Learn practical strategies for handling online leads, including Sammy’s tried-and-true scripts, and gain insights into managing rejection and staying present in a demanding industry. Perfect for real estate agents looking to boost their business and maintain balance.

    00:00 Introduction
    00:33 Sammy’s Background: Real Estate Agent and Musician
    01:52 Online Leads: Are They Worth It?
    03:33 The Importance of Online Searches in Real Estate
    06:09 Sammy’s Lead Qualification Formula
    09:16 Balancing Overqualification and Underqualification
    12:15 Strategies for Communicating with Online Leads
    15:20 The Seven-Day Follow-Up Plan
    18:25 Keeping a Robust Funnel: Managing Ghosted Leads
    21:36 How Many Leads Do Agents Need?
    24:30 Transition to Mental Health: Handling Rejection
    25:54 Staying Present Amidst Real Estate Chaos
    28:47 Structuring Your Day for Balance
    30:34 Controlling the Process vs. Letting Clients Decide
    33:05 Getting Verbal Commitments from Clients
    35:10 The Psychology of Verbal Agreements
    36:36 Transparency About Realtor Compensation
    37:18 Closing Thoughts: Helping vs. Selling

    Agent 15-Day Free Challenge: https://courses.revrealestateschool.com/

    Social Media:
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    Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and scale anywhere from 0-100 transactions while working 5 days per week by working your SOI and no cold calling, FSBOs, expireds, or online leads. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, SOI growth, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, and negotiation.

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    45 mins
  • 317 - Interview: Sean Carpenter on Mastering Relationships
    Aug 6 2024

    Join us in this insightful episode of the Rev Real Estate School Podcast, where host Michael Montgomery sits down with relationship-building expert Sean Carpenter. Sean shares his proven strategies for nurturing relationships, increasing touchpoints, and maintaining top-of-mind awareness in real estate. Discover the power of the 4-H Club and learn how Sean stays connected with his network. Perfect for both new and seasoned agents looking to enhance their client interactions and boost their business.

    00:00 Introduction
    02:02 Coaching Rising Stars and High Producers
    08:28 Gathering and Using Client Information
    16:05 Active vs. Passive Sales Approach
    18:12 Frequency of Client Touchpoints
    26:21 Importance and Impact of Handwritten Notes
    33:44 Creative Client Engagement Ideas
    37:02 Discussing Real Estate Naturally
    44:11 Sean's 4-H Club: Detailed Explanation
    52:20 Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways

    Agent 15-Day Free Challenge: https://courses.revrealestateschool.com/

    Social Media:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RevRealEstateSchool
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revrealestateschool
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revrealestateschool/

    Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and scale anywhere from 0-100 transactions while working 5 days per week by working your SOI and no cold calling, FSBOs, expireds, or online leads. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, SOI growth, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, and negotiation.

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    55 mins
  • 316 - Overcome Content Creation Burnout and Lack of Ideas
    Jul 19 2024

    Are you a real estate agent struggling with content creation? In this episode, we tackles common challenges like content fear, idea generation, and burnout. Learn practical strategies to maintain consistency, overcome posting anxiety, and leverage data to inform your content direction. Discover how to use the "How I" approach, highlight local businesses, and create behind-the-scenes content that engages your audience. Perfect for real estate professionals looking to boost their social media presence and grow their business through effective content marketing.


    Timestamps
    00:00 Introduction to content creation challenges
    02:28 The importance of social media for real estate agents
    03:36 Types of content: Discovery vs Branding/Nurture
    05:21 Strategies to maintain content consistency
    07:08 The content creation day approach
    09:09 James Clear's "miss one day, not two" rule
    10:11 Generating content ideas for real estate
    11:10 The "How I" vs "How To" content strategy
    13:07 Leveraging local news and events for content
    15:42 Behind-the-scenes content ideas
    17:03 Highlighting local businesses in your content
    18:29 Borrowing and remixing content ideas from other agents
    19:53 Addressing content creation fear
    21:19 Using comments as a starting point
    22:02 Creating content without posting to overcome fear
    23:14 Data-centric approach to content creation
    25:35 Conclusion

    Agent 15-Day Free Challenge: https://courses.revrealestateschool.com/

    Social Media:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RevRealEstateSchool
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revrealestateschool
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revrealestateschool/

    Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and scale anywhere from 0-100 transactions while working 5 days per week by working your SOI and no cold calling, FSBOs, expireds, or online leads. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, SOI growth, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, and negotiation.

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    26 mins
  • 315 - Interview: Alex Mohr on Leads From Brokers & Rates
    Jul 10 2024

    Join us in this insightful podcast, where Alex Mohr, a seasoned expert, delves into the essential strategies for real estate agents and brokers. From securing pre-approvals to effectively collaborating with mortgage brokers, Alex covers it all. Learn how to navigate the complexities of the market, leverage economic indicators, and optimize your client interactions for maximum success. Perfect for agents looking to elevate their game.

    Timestamps
    00:48 - Alex's Unique Background
    02:45 - Common Mistakes Agents Make
    04:14 - Understanding the Market Beyond Headlines
    05:18 - Predicting Interest Rates: What Agents Should Know
    10:49 - Sentiment in Real Estate Markets
    12:18 - Generating Leads from Mortgage Brokers
    14:39 - Communication and Relationship Building
    22:06 - Handling Pre-Construction Clients
    27:13 - Mortgages for Medical Students
    28:43 - Bridge Loans and Buying/Selling Coordination
    34:34 - High-Performing Agents: Tips and Tricks
    38:12 - How to Reach Alex Moore

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermohr93/
    alex@birchmountaingroup.com

    Agent 15-Day Free Challenge: https://courses.revrealestateschool.com/

    Social Media:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RevRealEstateSchool
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revrealestateschool
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revrealestateschool/

    Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and scale anywhere from 0-100 transactions while working 5 days per week by working your SOI and no cold calling, FSBOs, expireds, or online leads. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, SOI growth, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, and negotiation.

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    40 mins
  • 314 - Interview: Christine George on Branding
    Jul 4 2024

    Join Michael Montgomery as he interviews Christine George, co-founder of Post and Beam and host of the Know Like Trust Podcast. In this episode, they dive deep into real estate branding and marketing strategies that can elevate your business. Christine shares actionable tips and insights on how to create a strong brand presence and connect with your audience.

    Timestamps
    01:20 Importance of Branding in Real Estate
    03:45 Creating a Strong Brand Presence
    06:10 Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Professionals
    08:50 Social Media Tips
    11:15 The Know Like Trust Podcast
    13:45 Common Branding Mistakes
    16:30 Building Trust with Clients
    19:05 Leveraging Online Platforms
    21:50 Content Creation Tips
    24:15 Engaging with Your Audience
    26:40 Real Estate Branding Success Stories
    29:10 Future Trends in Real Estate Marketing
    32:00 New Agents
    35:00 Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways
    37:30 Closing Remarks

    Agent 15-Day Free Challenge: https://courses.revrealestateschool.com/

    Social Media:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RevRealEstateSchool
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revrealestateschool
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revrealestateschool/

    Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and scale anywhere from 0-100 transactions while working 5 days per week by working your SOI and no cold calling, FSBOs, expireds, or online leads. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, SOI growth, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, and negotiation.

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    41 mins
  • 313 - Interview: D.J. Paris on Lead Generation & Industry Changes
    Jun 25 2024

    Join Michael Montgomery and special guest D.J. Paris, President of Sales and Marketing at Kale Realty, as they discuss proven strategies for real estate lead generation, marketing, and navigating industry changes.

    Learn top producers' secrets, the NAR lawsuit's impact, and how to deepen client relationships using social media. Tune in for actionable insights and tips to elevate your real estate career.

    Reach out to D.J. and listen to his podcast: https://keepingitrealpod.com/

    Timestamps
    00:00 Introduction
    00:18 DJ Paris Introduction and Kale Realty's Growth
    01:50 Common Threads of Top Producers
    03:18 Market Challenges and Lead Generation
    05:32 Capturing Leads from Your Network
    09:02 Deepening Client Relationships and Social Media Tips
    14:51 Creating Useful and Entertaining Content
    20:11 Expanding Your Database and Networking Strategies
    30:31 Regular Contact and Communication Strategies
    35:25 Discussing NAR Lawsuit and Buyer Compensation Models

    Agent 15-Day Free Challenge: https://courses.revrealestateschool.com/

    Social Media:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RevRealEstateSchool
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revrealestateschool
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revrealestateschool/

    Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and scale anywhere from 0-100 transactions while working 5 days per week by working your SOI and no cold calling, FSBOs, expireds, or online leads. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, SOI growth, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, and negotiation.

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    47 mins
  • 312 - Q&A: New Agent Leads: Your Questions Answered!
    Jun 23 2024

    Welcome to Rev Real Estate School! In this episode, hosts Michael Montgomery and Jessica Lawton-Bonello dive into essential tips for new real estate agents. Learn how to build your business from scratch, develop short-term, mid-term, and long-term strategies, and leverage rentals and social media to boost your career. Tune in for expert advice, engaging stories, and actionable steps to thrive in the competitive world of real estate.

    Want to be part of the conversation? Comment on YouTube and we'll respond: https://youtu.be/a80Ph0Soo6I?si=DLjHA1PixWVMxJqC

    Topics Discussed
    - Lead generation for new agents
    - What new agents should do
    - How to be successful in real estate

    Timestamps
    00:00 Introduction
    01:51 Mental Preparation for New Agents
    03:23 Sales Cycle of Real Estate
    05:13 Importance of Early Success and Luck
    06:02 Strategies for Short-term, Mid-term, and Long-term Success
    07:13 The Flywheel Effect in Real Estate
    09:08 Generating Revenue as a New Agent
    11:17 Learning Neighborhoods and Buildings
    12:45 The Importance of Networking
    14:10 Befriending High-Producing Agents
    17:16 Talking to People about Real Estate Daily
    18:35 Engaging with Local Businesses and Communities
    19:55 Building Relationships through Shared Interests
    22:06 Becoming Known as the Neighborhood Expert
    24:30 Proximity and Familiarity in Real Estate
    27:44 Overcoming Fear of Posting on Social Media
    32:25 Content Creation Strategies
    35:28 Analyzing Social Media Engagement Data
    36:43 Finding and Pivoting Your Niche
    37:20 Closing Remarks

    Agent 15-Day Free Challenge: https://courses.revrealestateschool.com/

    Social Media:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RevRealEstateSchool
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revrealestateschool
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revrealestateschool/

    Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and scale anywhere from 0-100 transactions while working 5 days per week by working your SOI and no cold calling, FSBOs, expireds, or online leads. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, SOI growth, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, and negotiation.

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    36 mins
  • 311 - Human-Centric Way To Reduce Price
    Jun 19 2024

    In this episode of Rev Real Estate School, host Michael Montgomery dives into the challenging conversation of price reductions. Learn effective strategies to communicate with empathy, position yourself on the same team as your clients, and use the most important data points to guide sellers in making informed decisions. Key insights include understanding the significance of days on market, positioning price as a marketing tool, and framing discussions around risk tolerance. Perfect for real estate agents looking to improve their client interactions and sell homes faster.

    What we discuss: Price reductions, seller communication, scripting for price reductions

    Timestamps
    00:00 Introduction
    00:20 Empathy in Price Reduction Conversations
    01:23 Timing and Indicators for Price Reductions
    03:16 Importance of Time on Market
    04:36 Positioning and Marketing Lever
    06:13 Handling Seller Objections
    09:16 Framing with Risk Tolerance
    11:04 Final Thoughts and Support

    Agent 15-Day Free Challenge: https://courses.revrealestateschool.com/

    Social Media:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RevRealEstateSchool
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revrealestateschool
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revrealestateschool/

    Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and scale anywhere from 0-100 transactions while working 5 days per week by working your SOI and no cold calling, FSBOs, expireds, or online leads. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, SOI growth, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, and negotiation.

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    12 mins