What are the essential tools needed to sell real estate?

In software development and tech entrepreneurship circles wise advisers speak of the MVP or minimum viable product, such that one may bring their business to the marketplace sooner than later.  In other words, “What are the most essential, the bare minimum, inventory of tools needed in to competently complete job?”

My short list:

  1. Smart phone – mobile phone, email, calendar, social networking ($100 + $100/month)
  2. Gmail – mobile email, calendar, voicemail, + document collaboration (Free)
  3. Personal website – biography, client contact connection (Free via WP.com or $40/month)
  4. Dropbox – backup documents, files, and website (Free)
  5. Automated email marketing – passively deliver value to clients over time ($20/month)
  6. MLS membership – complete access to publicly available properties for sale and title records (~$300/year)
  7. Realtor membership – access to MLS, transaction forms, errors and omission insurance (~$100/year)
  8. Real estate salesperson license – Department of Real Estate approval to aid with the transfer of real property (~$300)
Total cost: $820 + $120/month
That sums it up.  One does not need anything more than that.  There may be shiny objects that will aid your efforts, but you don’t need more than what is listed above.

Do you know of someone that might be interested in being interviewed?

Do you know of someone that has created success in real estate? Do you know of use of a tool or piece of software that is allowing agents to be more productive and efficient?

Let me know – realestateframe@gmail.com

I would like to interview them and post the ideas on youtube.com and http://realestateframe.com/blog so that we, everyone making a living in real estate, may all benefit.

Many thanks!

Aaron

 

How do you access all of your real estate documents from anywhere at anytime – with John Crowe

On the road and need to have one last document signed in order to close?

John Crowe shares several tools that he uses so that everything he needs is accessible at all times and how to automatically stay in touch with his database every month. He is the broker of Crowe Homes in Austin, TX, which he founded in 2003.

Contact John by clicking here.

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About John Crowe

 

 

 

Over the last decade, Crowe Homes has guided thousands of buyers, sellers and investors through all types of residential real estate transactions. With the various complexities associated with the sale or purchase of a home, we work to simplify the process and educate our customers along the way. The network of professionals and service providers we have developed allows us to offer customers access to experts across a number of fields to help them make informed decisions. Our approach is based on open, honest communication designed to create as smooth a transaction as possible, and build a long-term relationship with members of the Central Texas community. At Crowe Homes, we’re proud of the service we provide and the reputation we have achieved.

Informative Real Estate Interviews Everyday

Last week, our first, saw a video get posted every day, including 4 interviews.

My ability to post an interview everyday will be contingent, to some degree, on those I am able to interview.

Do you know of someone that might be willing to share how they have built their real estate practice?  Please let me know here.

Many thanks for the initial support!

Stay close,

Aaron

ReEntry’s Executive Director on the importance of focus and telling the truth with Louise Davis

What are some of the skills entrepreneurs need they do not teach you in the classroom?

Louise Davis, in the first interview I ever recorded, shares her advice and life lessons learned from being the director of a non profit for 30+ years.

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About Louise Davis

Louise Davis is my mom and the most solid rock in my life.  She also went to UNC-Chapel Hill, has been the Executive Director of Re-Entry for 30+ years, and cooks a mean lasagna.

 

How will the interviews be conducted and what will be talked about?

Real Estate Frame Interviews are meant to be informative.  They are not, necessarily news, rather the information that I will be sharing is meant to be just as valuable today as it will be 5 years from now.

I will be interviewing the brightest minds and most productive agents in the real estate industry today.  Never mind what I know about the subject, the kernels of wisdom they divvy are the true gems.

The interviews are impromptu and off the cuff.  I think they are more authentic that way..

My intention is to grow and learn and share only the very best insight into one of the most complex industries in the world.   I will not be able to do it alone.  I encourage and welcome feedback and critique.  Please contact me if you have any at all.

Stay close,

Aaron

What is realestateframe.com?

This short video (1:40) explains a bit about Real Estate Frame and its founder.

Real Estate Frame is a real estate information and software company.  Most of its content is shared to benefit agents, but those buying and selling property may appreciate it as well.

I’m keen to learn all there is to know about real estate ..then share it.  I have all kinds of my own ideas I intend to question, but please let me know if you have any as well.  You can contact me here.

The afore mentioned software is still under development.

I have been an agent in Los Angeles for the past 6 years, first with Sotheby’s International Realty and now with Coldwell Banker.  Both of my offices have been in Brentwood and I have worked all over the West Side.  Now, as my business has matured, I tend to work with clients near my own home in Venice.

It’s a wild ride, real estate, but it sure is fun. Thanks for joining me.

Stay close,

Aaron

What are the most important tools for a real estate agent?

I wonder sometimes, with the changing of technology and the way business gets done: What are the most important tools for an agent?  What tools do they need in order to competently and efficiently do their job?

My ideas -

  • Smart phone
  • gmail or google apps managed email/suite of tools
  • MLS membership
  • Transaction forms
  • Drip marketing resource to connect with sellers and buyers
What do you think?