What separates good real estate agents from great ones
Are you truly committed to your business, or are you just interested? The difference determines whether you're merely good or truly exceptional, broker Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Jan 28
4 secrets for making every moment count in real estate
Real estate success is about more than closing deals, Nick Schlekeway writes. It’s about becoming an indispensable resource for clients and creating value that goes beyond transactions
by Nick Schlekeway Jan 8
5 reasons it's more important to be 'different' than 'better'
Being different is a commitment to authenticity, perseverance and purpose, broker-owner Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Dec 18
Turn objections into opportunities: How to build trust and close deals
Don't look at client objections as a challenge or insult, Nick Schlekeway writes. Use them as an opportunity to showcase your expertise and add value
by Nick Schlekeway Dec 10
For the win! 5 tips for mastering the listing presentation
Price and marketing expertise are key to building trust and showing your value with a well-thought-out listing presentation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Nov 26
How to build a reputation that speaks for you and tells your story
Think of branding as a cumulative effort, broker Nick Schlekeway writes, where each post, interaction and marketing campaign adds another layer to the image you’re building
by Nick Schlekeway Nov 22
'The sky is not falling': Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement
Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that led to the post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 19
7 hard-earned lessons from a firefighter-turned-broker
Entrepreneurship requires fundamental changes, no matter what your previous occupation may have been. Broker Nick Schlekeway outlines the 7 lessons you'll need to learn to be successful
by Nick Schlekeway Dec 19
Great questions are the key to winning negotiations
Some negotiations go beyond the deal itself. Learning to effectively navigate them can positively impact your productivity and growth, writes broker Nick Schlekeway
by Nick Schlekeway Nov 4
10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn't)
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If the 80-20 principle is correct, it’s critical to make sure that you’re focused on what matters and delegate the rest. But agents have taken this too far, writes broker Nick Schlekeway
by Nick Schlekeway Oct 19
Here are the must-win everyday negotiations you're facing now
Many negotiations take place outside of the deal. Your ability to navigate them successfully will determine whether clients work with you in the first place, broker Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Oct 7
Commit to stellar service when you commit to these 4 pillar principles
In this 5-part series, real estate broker Nick Schlekeway provides proven principles to help agents build their businesses the right way
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 16
How to break down the success pillar of personal development
The best agents are constantly steeped in development and education, developing their skills personally so that they can achieve and succeed at the highest levels of real estate
by Nick Schlekeway Aug 21