Mark Boyd's (markboyd) Blog

Open houses really ROCK!     (Not sure of the origin of this picture, but an agent sent me a bunch that just defy explanation.  I'll post a new one next week.)

I'll preface this by saying please use your discretion with inclement weather.   I'm not encouraging anything stupid, but please think about what you can do on a rainy (or snowy) day. I always encourage my agents to hand deliver information whenever possible.  Even if you only get to see the pros...

Thank you Nan McDermott! Nan told me about www.jaquielawson.com and I just had to share it with you. You can send your database beautiful ecards...some of them animated!  If you don't have something like this already, you definitely want to check this site out.  If you do already have something l...

Thank you Nan McDermott! Nan told me about www.jaquielawson.com and I just had to share it with you. You can send your database beautiful ecards...some of them animated!  If you don't have something like this already, you definitely want to check this site out.  If you do already have something l...

Every day I talk with at least one agent who can't remember where they bought their web address from.  This is good information to keep handy. Now, it's not necessarily often that you need that information, but if you happen to need it just go to www.whois.sc. All you do is type in your URL and i...

So another deal just fell through. It's been happening more and more in today's market.  The foreclosures and short sales that were so hot a few months ago are beginning to lose some of their luster because they're essentially more work for less money. Of course, you need some of those sales to g...

Marc Hargraves, a Lancaster, PA real estate professional who happens to also be a dear friend (his wife Claudine makes the BEST country-style ribs), recently posted an amazing piece called "Online Home Valuation vs The Realtor CMA" that I think you all will find very enlightening. Here are some e...

While editing Quick CMA's and other materials agents have been sending me for my "two cents," I've discovered a lot of salesspeak in the verbage. If you're finding yourself frustrated at a lack of response when you give your materials to prospects, some of it is just the way today's consumer is. ...

If you've been in real estate for a few years and have noticed some of the tried and true "tactics" aren't getting the results they once did, you're not alone. Today's consumer requires a different mindset, and I'm finding that some of the most experienced agents that I work with are having the m...

What do people hear when they call you and get your voicemail? Probably my biggest pet peeve as a real estate coach is calling an agent and getting a voicemail message that isn't their voice...it's a COMPUTER voice. If this is the case with you, take a moment right now and record a nice voicemail...