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Something I keep running into and can't quite figure out a clean answer for. I've spent time on the ops side of a real estate team, and the thing that always surprised me wasn't lead volume, it was how much fell through in the hours between a lead coming in and someone actually replying. Nights, ...
Most of us use AI to check out work, generate answers and general queries. I've been actively experimenting with a combination of creating a second brain of my RE work (e.g. deals, statuses, analysis etc) and utilizing AI to create systems for repeatable workflows (e.g. lead qualification, identi...
For those of you who’ve been in real estate for a while: What part of your business feels more complicated, inefficient or frustrating now than it did in the early years? I’m especially interested in the point where the business is already established, but growth starts creating new problems arou...
Hi everyone, Im new to real estate. I want to be an investor but I'm limited on capital in my expensive NJ market. I have always said I do NOT want to be a realtor. I don't want to spend my time showing people houses. I heard listing is way better but you cant start with that. I tried getting int...
Hey everyone! My name is Katarina, and I'm a real estate agent and investor based in the Wake Forest/Raleigh area. I'm looking to connect with more investors throughout the Triangle and surrounding North Carolina markets. I'm particularly interested in hearing what everyone is focusing on right n...
I just passed my real estate exam and I’m trying to figure out the best next steps. My goal is to eventually get into real estate investing, particularly multifamily/house hacking and building a portfolio over time. I also want to use my real estate license as a way to gain experience, build a ne...
I used AI to build a real estate landing page. It looked good. That was the problem. The page was clean. The sections were organized. The copy sounded professional. The design looked like something you could ship. But when I looked at it like a real estate conversion page, I started seeing the ga...
I spent the week looking at agent sites the way a visitor would not as a designer, as someone deciding whether to trust this person with the biggest purchase of their life. Names and identifying details are stripped out, but every issue below is real and shows up constantly across the industry. S...
Most agents think they have a "leads" problem. They don't they have a pipeline problem, and it's usually leaking at one specific stage, not everywhere at once. There are four stages every deal moves through: someone finds you, you figure out if they're serious, you stay in their face until they a...
Does anyone have a buyer’s list they recommend in general and for deals specific to Ventura, Ca too? Would like to get on a buyer’s list to begin investing and finding wholesale deals.
Hi everyone, I am a new real estate agent I've been listening to bigger pockets for a few years now and I really want to serve the investors in my area. Investors, What do investors look for in an agent and where have you found or met your agents?
Let's say you're a real estate agent and you receive 20 inquiries in a day. At first, that sounds like a good problem to have. But here's the question: How many of those 20 people are actually ready to move forward? Some may be ready to buy immediately. Some may be planning to buy within the next...
How are you currently handling lead follow-up when you're busy with showings or out of the office? I've been working with a few agents on this and the biggest gap I keep seeing is the window between a lead coming in and the first response. Most leads go cold within an hour if nobody reaches out. ...
Hi BP Community! I’m looking for a Minnesota broker, preferably in the Twin Cities area, who is comfortable sponsoring an agent whose business is focused primarily on residential property management rather than traditional sales. I have property management experience, an existing small portfolio,...
I am a new agent who wants to start working with investors specifically. And one day I'd like to use my experience to invest myself. One thing I am aware of is that investor-friendly agents work in a different capacity than one working with regular homeowners. In your experience as an investor (o...
Looking for recommendations for an investor friendly real estate agent in Greensboro, NC. BP agent finder turned up no results?
Hello All, I have an investment property that I am looking to sell. I connected with a local agent and discussed price, marketing, etc. I entered into a listing agreement with the agent. Shortly afterwards, the agent advised that her sister was interested in purchasing the property and that she w...
Hello After underwriting a Multifamily near East Market District(I Looking it up on a map). Recently I was in town and drove pass the subject property. Not terrible, so Now I am looking to speak with CRE brokers locally and property managers to get a better understanding of the market.
I’m working on building a more organized lead-management system for my real estate business, and I’d like to hear what has worked for other agents. For those of you who have a consistent follow-up process: What happens after a new lead first contacts you? How quickly do you respond? How often do ...
One thing I’ve noticed with real estate investors is that finding a good deal and being financially positioned to move on it are two completely different things. An investor might already have money lined up for the property itself, but still need additional capital for renovations, materials, co...
Hello everybody, I'm starting up a home inspection company. I've talked to a couple of agents in my area about it and have heard stories about inspectors scaring buyers away and killing transactions. To me, I don't want to kill deals for no reason but the buyer (our client) should know what they'...
I've been talking to a lot of agents lately and one pattern keeps showing up. Not leads. Not market conditions. Not commissions. Response time. The agent who responds to a new lead within 5 minutes is exponentially more likely to convert them than the one who responds an hour later. Most of you a...
Has this happened to anyone? Had a listing's photos get stolen and reposted somewhere else at a lower price, or dealt with someone impersonating your listing to collect a deposit from a renter? Trying to understand how often this actually happens and how people find out / what they do about it.
For Real Estate Pros that have been in the game for 10+ years...what is your advice for joining a household corporate brokerage vs starting your own brokerage? I'm self-sufficient and have a great flat-fee set up with my current company that I personally cannot speak highly enough about.. With th...