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How to Build Your Digital Book: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know About Online Authority

By Philip Brown | May 13, 2026

Brand Building · May 2026 · 12 min read How to Build YourDigital Book What Real Estate Agents in Haddonfield and MoorestownNeed to Know About Online Authority There is a library that never closes. Every buyer and seller in your market walks in every single day – asking Google, asking ChatGPT, asking Gemini – a […]

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What the 2026 Home Shopping Season Report Means for Your Real Estate Marketing Right Now

By Philip Brown | May 11, 2026

What the 2026 Home Shopping Season Report Means for Your Real Estate Marketing Right Now Every spring, agents ask the same question: Is this the year the market finally opens back up? This year, Coldwell Banker just answered it — with data. The 2026 Home Shopping Season Report surveyed more than 700 real estate agents […]

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Niche Real Estate Marketing: How to Sell a Unique Property to the Exact Right Buyer

By Philip Brown | May 5, 2026

Niche Real Estate Marketing: How to Sell a Unique Property to the Exact Right Buyer Most listings follow a predictable path: professional photos, MLS syndication, open house, sold. That process works beautifully for properties that appeal to a broad audience. But what happens when your listing is not for everyone — when it has a […]

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The Power Play Behind Agent Success: What the Coldwell Banker & Guaranteed Rate Affinity Partnership Really Means for Real Estate Agents

By Philip Brown | Apr 29, 2026

If you want a front-row seat to one of the most strategic conversations happening in real estate right now, the latest episode of the Better Together podcast delivers exactly that. Hosted by Lindsay Listanski, National Vice President of Marketing at Coldwell Banker, the episode brought together two of the most respected leaders in the industry […]

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How Top Real Estate Agents Handle Seller Objections: Insights from Coldwell Banker’s Growth Mastermind – April 2026

By Philip Brown | Apr 28, 2026

What Real Estate Agents Need to Know About Handling Seller Objections If you’re a real estate agent struggling to convert listing appointments into signed agreements, you’re not alone. One of the most common challenges agents face isn’t finding sellers—it’s convincing them to sign with you instead of your competitors, and at the commission rate you’re […]

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Tell Stories, Not Listings: The LinkedIn Strategy That Actually Gets Real Estate Agents Found

By Philip Brown | Apr 22, 2026

The One Thing Every Real Estate Agent Gets Wrong Here’s what happens on most real estate agents’ LinkedIn profiles: “Just closed another amazing home in Wayne! Thank you to my incredible team…” “New listing available! Check it out…” “Market update: Home prices are trending up…” Generic. Forgettable. Every single agent posts this exact thing. Here’s […]

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From Zero Views to Engaged Buyers: The Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Video and YouTube Optimization

By Philip Brown | Apr 15, 2026

The Most Ignored Marketing Channel in Real Estate I recently looked at a real estate agent’s YouTube channel. They had 47 videos posted over 8 years. The most recent video? Posted over a year ago. Engagement on most videos? Single-digit views. But then I noticed something odd: They had one video that got 147 views, […]

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The Power of Consistent Branding: Why Your Headshot and Bio Matter More Than You Think

By Philip Brown | Apr 12, 2026

The $10,000 Problem Most Agents Don’t Realize They Have Here’s a scenario that happens more often than you’d think: A potential buyer searches for you on Google. They find your Google Business Profile. You look professional, credible, accessible. They click through to your Instagram. Different photo. Different bio. Different tone. Then they check your LinkedIn. […]

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Stop Losing Clients to Generic Posts: The Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Localized Social Media Strategy

By Philip Brown | Apr 5, 2026

The Hard Truth About Your Social Media Posts You’re posting on Instagram. You’re sharing on Facebook. You’re active on LinkedIn. But here’s the thing: If your posts could be from any real estate agent in any city, they’re worthless. I recently audited the social media accounts of a successful real estate agent. This person was […]

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