http://vrea.com/teresaberger Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:32:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spring is on the way and that's supposed to mean the real estate market will pick up, right?  Well, it may depending on what part of the country you're in, but there is a lot of buzz out there right now about the shrinking buyer population, and sellers struggling to get ... http://vrea.com/teresaberger/2007/03/16/in-over-their-heads/ I have a question.  Do any of the other VA's out there (or agents that handle this piece on their own) think making feedback calls on showings is that effective? How often do you make these calls? Every 24, 48 and 72 hours? Or do you just make one live attempt ... http://vrea.com/teresaberger/2007/03/07/effective-feedback/ What does your client database look like? Do you have a client database? I sure hope so...or how else would you keep in touch with clients, reference their information, log key information from conversations with them, and keep track of your resources (repair and maintenance companies, title agencies, mortgage brokers, ... http://vrea.com/teresaberger/2007/03/06/crm-keep-it-clean/ CRM...some of you may be saying, what is that?  Client (Customer) Relationship Management is basically how you manage and retain clients.  There are numerous CRM software tools out there, some more costly than others.  Many are geared toward various industries and large corporations (banking, etc.).  While others like Top Producer and Agent ... http://vrea.com/teresaberger/2007/03/06/crmwhats-that/ Has anyone read Get Clients Now? If so, have you put its methods to work for your business and followed the 28-day marketing activities?  It's on my "to read" list and my plan is to get through it in 2nd quarter. Just curious to hear what others might have to say. http://vrea.com/teresaberger/2007/03/06/get-clients-now/