The Charismatic Conversationalist: Being Adaptive
This is part three of a four-part series on developing your conversational skills. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out part one and two.
Have you ever noticed how your communication style contrasts between your friends and family? You likely adapt your vocabulary, intonation, and topic choice out of respect for your relationship, like a conversational chameleon. You can take this one step further b...
Annette Anthony’s Top 8 Inman Connect Takeaways #ICLV
EXIT Realty’s VP Technology Engagement, Annette Anthony, shares her top tips and takeaways from Inman Connect’s recent Las Vegas Conference.
8. Be there! EXIT Realty’s Director of Leadership, Bob McKinnon, always says that if you want to meet real estate agents you need to jump into a puddle of them. Well, it’s not cheap to attend Inman Connect, but here’s what I know for sure: I didn’t hear any of th...
The Charismatic Conversationalist: Social Events
This is part two of a four-part series on developing your conversational skills. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out part one on etiquette.
Any social event—whether it’s a networking event, community event, party, or social gathering—can be an excellent opportunity for you as a REALTOR® to engage with others and build relationships. Regularly but discreetly networking can help keep you top-of-mind for...
The Charismatic Conversationalist: Etiquette
This is part one of a four-part series on developing your conversational skills.
Can you name a more infamous pairing than strangers and small talk? Socializing with new people can be anxiety-provoking for some, but the ability to strike up a conversation and be at ease in social situations are your bread and butter as a REALTOR®. You should view making new connections and building relationships as business invest...
Real Leadership Podcast Summary: Q2 2019
Carpooling with your favourite podcasters can make commuting fun again. When you find a podcast you love, you won’t mind taking the long way home; you may even do a victory lap around the block just to finish up an episode. Podcasts are more intimate than audiobooks but just as compelling. Best of all, they’re completely free! If you’re not already aware, Bob McKinnon, Director of Leadership at EXIT Realty Corp. Inter...
Accelerating the Learning Curve for New Leaders
Those who desire to lead don’t always have to be the oldest or most experienced people, so long as they’re the right people. Leadership is earned through passion, vision and influence; the finer skills can be developed. That’s why EXIT Realty Corp. International’s Founder and Chairman, Steve Morris, says, “Good leaders are born, great leaders are trained,” because it’s okay to not have all the answers at the fro...
Choosing the Right Closing Gift for Your Real Estate Client
Closing gifts are a congenial way to conclude a real estate transaction. To help you narrow down what may and may not be an appropriate gift, you should consider a few things before you go in search of the perfect item.
How much are you looking to spend? You want to show your client you care and appreciate their business without breaking the bank. Starting off with a specific budget will help nar...
