Did you know that the colors you choose for your marketing materials affects the impact they make on your target market? It’s true. Colors act as a sort of non-verbal communication. They also contain symbolism. So in your marketing pieces, it is helpful to keep in mind how the eye and the mind perceive certain […]

I’ve gotten several requests recently from real estate professionals wanting to know how a Virtual Assistant could help them with their businesses so I decided to write an open letter to all agents that are considering using a VA. Here goes:
Hello, Ms. Realtor.
You were wondering how a Virtual Assistant could help you with your business; […]

Your logo, the visual basis of your company’s image, is more important than you might think. What your logo “says” to potential customers means a lot. It tells them whether or not you’re competent and professional and it tells them what your company stands for.
Your logo can emphasize key benefits that you want your customers […]

If you’ve not taken advantage of the power of free press releases, you’re making a costly mistake. There are so many sites available – for free – in which to advertise your business, your accomplishments, your new listings, etc. Not taking advantage of this free advertising is like letting your money slip down the drain.
For […]

I’ve found that sometimes, after corresponding a few times with a new client, my emails erroneously end up in their  Spam folder. Often they don’t even know I’ve responded to their emails unless I can reach them some other way.  How many important emails are you missing?
If you’re having this problem too, I may have […]

Marketing is essential to a successful business. In fact, without it a business cannot survive. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or costly; it just has to reach the appropriate market. Your target market is anyone that could use your services. By marketing specifically to those most likely to use your services, you can direct […]

If you’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and start blogging, consider why it is you’re doing it. Is it because it’s the latest trend? Everyone else is doing it? Or is it for Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? Perhaps you just want a venue to speak your mind. Whatever your reasons for blogging, you should […]

Have you ever really thought about how important the Internet is to you and your business? Well, I got a real lesson in that recently. All day yesterday and most of the day today, my Internet was out. I could barely do any work at all! I never really realized that for just about all […]

Thank you, Kandra, for inviting me to join. I think this is going to be a great way to get to know other VREAs!
As an introduction, let me tell you a little about myself.
I’m a married mother of three teenagers (actually, our oldest will be 20 in March!). My husband is a “geographic bachelor” since […]