Sitting down with Alistair Powell, Broker/Owner of Engel & Völkers, The Villages


Alistair Powell is the Managing Broker and owner of Engel & Völkers, The Villages, a global luxury real estate firm. Originally from the United Kingdom, Alistair joined Hamptons International realty to become the youngest ever sales manager. He owned his own brokerage at the age of 21 and established locations in Panama, the Middle East, […]

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7 Tips for Following Up Effectively After an Event


Today we’re re-blogging a great article by Katie Lance, chief strategist for Inman News and CEO/Owner of Katie Lance Consulting. Katie discusses how Agents can make the most of the relationships they form at the various events, conferences, and parties they attend. Enjoy! I have the good fortune of attending dozens of real estate events […]

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Infographic: 3 Key Facts Every Agent Should Know


The great infographic, below, was created by the team here at IXACT Contact. We’ve summarized key research by the National Association of Agents (NAR) and the implications for real estate agents. Make sure to pay attention to the key takeaways at the bottom of the graphic. You’ll quickly realize the importance of a real estate CRM in helping […]

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Real Estate Sales Best Practice: Do More Than Just Return Calls


I always return my phone calls,” a real estate sales professional insists. “I get back to my clients and real estate leads as soon as I can — usually the same day.” Does that sound like great service to you? Most Agents would think so. Surprisingly, however, leads and clients waiting for a call-back don’t […]

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Will I Refer My Real Estate Agent: Part Two


In our last blog post, we shared a chart with you and explained that while 89% of buyers and 85% of sellers say they would recommend their agent or use their services again, a very small percentage actually do. We promised that we’d share our thoughts with you on today’s blog post about why we […]

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