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Niche Real Estate Marketing: How to Sell a Unique Property to the Exact Right Buyer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Why AI Can’t Find You: The Complete Google Business Profile Optimization Guide for Real Estate Agents
The Problem Real Estate Agents Face with Google Business Profile You’ve been in real estate for years. You’ve closed deals. You have happy clients. But when someone searches for a real estate agent in your market, where do you appear? If you’re like most agents I meet with—you don’t appear at all. The issue? Your […]
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What I Learned at This Week’s Growth Mastermind: FinCEN, Redfin, Community‑Driven Growth & The Future of AI in Real Estate Marketing
On March 11th, 2026, I sat inside our Coldwell Banker headquarters here in Madison, NJ for one of the most value-packed Growth Mastermind sessions I’ve attended yet. Michael Penissi brought together an incredible lineup—David Palmer, Katelyn E. Sullivan, and Alex McAteer—and each one of them delivered something every real estate agent in our company needs […]
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